Of the 150 free concerts around town, here are Shawn Conners picks as some of the best free shows you can enjoy courtesy of the .
Dal Richards & His Orchestra 麻豆传媒映画big band legend kicks off the festival at an outdoor stage early Saturday afternoon. Bring your ballroom dancing partner. (Georgia Stage, June 23, 12:30pm)
Chris Tarry Group Now based out of NYC but originally from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Juno Award-winning bassist (and fiction writer!) brings his crack band to Vancouver. (Studio One Jazz, 700 Hamilton, June 23, 5:30pm).
No Sinner Vocalist Colleen Rennison isnt afraid to wear an 80s rock jersey as she leads this 麻豆传媒映画blues-rock buzz band to glory. (Georgia Stage, June 24, 5:15pm)
Van Hunt Dont miss this rare chance to see a free show by Grammy Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Van Hunt, whose influences range from Curtis Mayfield to David Bowie. (Georgia Stage, June 24, 7:30pm)
Rumba Calzada Add some spice to your life with local band Rumba Calzadas mix of salsa, jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. (Robson Stage, June 24, 6:30pm)
Peggy Lee/Robin Holcomb Acclaimed Seattle singer/songwriter Holcomb teams up with Vancouvers lethal stand-up bass weapon, Peggy Lee. (Performance Works, June 24 1:30 and 2:45pm).
October Trio On the avant-garde end of the jazz spectrum, this local trio promises to sizzle while challenging the casual music fan. (Performance Works, June 29, 1:30 and 2:45pm).
The Shuffle Demons Remember the Shuffle Demons 1986 novelty hit Spadina Bus? If so, then youre primed for a trip down memory lane with this band of merry pranksters from Toronto. (Performance Works, July 1, 9:30pm)
Mimosa Even mid-day and outdoors, this 麻豆传媒映画act can evoke a night-club-like atmosphere with its mix of sambas, jazz, French chansons and more. (Ron Basford Park Stage, Granville Island, July 1, noon & 1:10pm)
Wintermitts Genre-bending 麻豆传媒映画folk-pop six-piece Wintermitts sing in French and English, and are undeniably charming in both languages. (Ron Basford Park Stage, Granville Island, July 1, 5 and 6:10pm)
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