Jerry Cook has been a mainstay of Vancouver's R&B & Blues scenes for over 30 years, lending his talents to artists like Colin James & The Powder Blues Band. He can occasionally be tempted to showcase his prestigious talents as a Jazz tenor saxophonist, and will be doing so at Hero's Welcome on November 03 […]
Postcards From Zambia are a polyrhythmic fusion of modal jazz and traditional percussion music from various Zambian cultures. Though the group draws inspiration from all over this central/southern African country, their repertoire is especially focussed on Luvale (and related) music from Zambia's Northwestern Province. In essence, the Postcards recreate a traditional ngoma ensemble through the […]
This brand new trio is an exciting new collaboration, featuring Madeleine Elkins on Guitar, Karlis Silins on Bass and Dan Gaucher on Drums. Playing a collection of covers and originals, this band’s approach starts with beautifully framed melodies, playful interaction, and genuine musical expression.
Teapot in the Tuba dials up a special set in honour of the music that we all love to hate: Hold Music. Katheryn Petersen (Balkan Shmalkan, Alley Flowers) on accordion […]
Infidels Jazz is proud to continue our new bi-weekly Jazz jam session which will take place Hero's Welcome at 3917 Main Street, two Sundays a month at 2PM. In November […]
For over five years, 11-woman big band The Leading Ladies have been thrilling audiences all over the Lower Mainland with their unique blend of modern cool and classic swing, all […]
Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds brings his chordless trio to the club for a rare After Dark performance. We say rare because it's not often Weeds can stay up past 10:00pm […]
A fierce talent on the local jazz scene, trumpeter Feven Kidane presents a very special set of original music inspired by the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat… music which […]
Karl DeJong is a drummer, composer and music producer who resides on the traditional unceded territories of the q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Máthxwi (Matsqui), and se'mya'me (Semiahmoo) First Nations. Joined […]
Drummer Dan Gaucher has been a high priest in the church of Thelonious Monk for years, and will be leading a special service at Hero's Welcome on November 17, with […]
