Blues, Jazz entertainment in Vancouver
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Rime
Presenting a diverse grab-bag of musical genres but focusing on jazz and roots, this warm and welcoming Commercial Dr venue is a truly happening little joint. Enveloped by artworks and a funky décor, the interior is lined with little tables facing performers who know a thing or two about how to engage an audience. Sunday is artist-in-residence night, when a regular celebrated jazz exponent holds court, while the rest of the week ranges from folk to bluegrass and back again. There’s a good Mediterranean bistro menu, too.
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Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club
A serious muso venue where you’re required to keep the noise down and respect the performers on the tiny corner stage, this subterranean 70-seat resto-club is as close as you’ll get in Vancouver to a classic jazz venue. Known for showcasing hot local performers, as well as some great touring acts, the atmospheric spot lures aficionados from across the region with its mix of mainstream and edgier fare. On Tuesdays, entry is free and there are good beer specials.
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Fairview Pub
Like a neighborhood pub that time forgot, the Fairview is a great little laid-back joint if all you want to do is grab a few beers, nosh on some chicken wings and catch some great blues licks. The regular house band hits the stage on Thursday with a rumbling back catalogue forged from 12 years on the road. If you miss the big night, there’s an eclectic roster of music here most Fridays and Saturdays, including jazz, funk, retro and rock and roll.
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Yale
A sassy unpretentious old gal with a large stage, a devoted clientele and a beer-sticky dance floor, the grunge-tastic Yale is possibly western Canada’s best blues venue. Photos of past performers Koko Taylor, Junior Wells and even John Lee Hooker adorn the grubby brick walls, while latter-day regulars on the big stage include local fave Jim Byrnes, who holds court here like a king. Many shows are free here – check the website calendar for details.
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Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
A convivial restaurant venue – think quality pastas and excellent thin-crust pizzas – with a strong roster of regular mainstream jazz and blues, this popular Yaletown haunt is an ideal spot if you’re hungry for dinner and a show. House pianists and trios are the mainstay performers but funky blues dogs regularly hit the eardrums of chatty diners, most often on Sundays.
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