These are the 10 must-see Vancouver concert in Vancouver
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So we gotta say goodbye to summer. But as we towards the fall, September in Vancouver is so full of shows that music fans are spoiled for choice.
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With big hitters of contemporary commercial rock, cult heroes and rising stars of the burgeoning instrumental Latin rock scene, there is something for everyone’s tastes coming to town.
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Back-to-school month was always a big deal for touring artists eager to play for students before assignments and exam prep demanded staying in at night. Now, it has come to encompass the transition between summer and fall touring seasons.
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Here are 10 gigs to check out this September.
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Deep Purple, Kansas and Jefferson Starship
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When: Sept. 2, 6:45 p.m.
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Where: Rogers Forum, Abbotsford
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Tickets and info: ticketmaster.ca
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This lineup of post-hippie era hitmakers Jefferson Starship, the AOR extension of Jefferson Airplane, American progressive group Kansas and heavy rock progenitors Deep Purple is going to leave the audience hoarse from singing along to all the hits.
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My New Band Believe with Ryley Walker
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When: Sept. 2, 8 p.m.
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Where: The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St.
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Tickets and info: ticketweb.ca
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Former Black Midi bassist and vocalist Cameron Picton’s new group carries on the addictive and eccentric sounds of his previous group bringing in elements of free jazz, art funk, sophisticated pop and more. Don’t miss opener Walker who blends folk and psychedelia in interesting ways.
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Tinariwen
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When: Sept. 4, 8 p.m.
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Where: The Chan Centre of the Performing Arts, UBC
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Tickets and info: tickets.ubc
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Pioneering Tamasheq-language singing Tuareg musicians Tinariwen opened up the hard-grooving, hypnotic sounds of desert blues to the world almost five decades ago. Now the band is touring in support of its 10th album, Hoggar.
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Kamelot: Dark Asylum World Tour
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When: Sept. 7, 6 p.m.
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Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.
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Tickets and info: admitone.com
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Florida symphonic power metallists Kamelot are true veterans of the scene with fourteen studio albums, live sets and special edition recordings to its credit. Throughout, the band has stayed true to its decidedly European style of heavy metal. Dark Asylum is the band’s latest release.
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When: Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
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Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville
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Tickets and info: admitone.com
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As lead singer for The Killers, Brandon Flowers has propelled songs such as Mr. Brightside and When You Were Young into the global Top 10. He has also released a number of excellent and very different solo albums. His latest release, Thrasher, is an ode to the best aspects of outlaw country.
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Weezer: The Gathering with The Shins and Silversun Pickups
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When: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.
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Where: Rogers Arena
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Tickets and info: ticketmaster.ca
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On its latest self-titled album, Weezer has opted for a gold cover. Their 20th release is getting strong reviews and the band is playing sets loaded with the band’s biggest hits and, of course, its beloved covers. While the Turtles’ Happy Together seems to be getting played regularly, Toto’s Africa is noticeably missing.
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The Greyboy Allstars
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When: Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
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Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings
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Tickets and info: ticketweb.ca
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This funk-tastic ensemble from San Diego originally formed as a backing group for rare groove head DJ Greyboy in 1993. Since then, the group featuring saxophonist Karl Denson, keyboardist Robert Walter and others has become a fixture on the live music scene anywhere folks want to get down and boogie.
