Live music

The Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrated their 50th anniversary with an old-time barn dance on Saturday (May 20) at the Abbotsford Social Activity Association hall. The event included live music, dancing, birthday cake and snacks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrate 50 years

Group held old-time barn dance in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 20

 

Canadian band Blue Rodeo, shown here in 2016 in Edmonton, will perform during this summer’s PNE fair in Vancouver. (File photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken)

PNE concerts for Blue Rodeo, Billy Idol & more, plus a big ‘Summer of 69’ jam to break record

‘Big Guitar Rock Out’ and comedy shows are new to the Vancouver fair this summer

 

Vernon’s Andrew Johns brings his ultimate Sir Elton John tribute The Yellow Brick Road Experience, complete with eight-piece band The Jets, to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on May 28. (LMS Entertainment/ Facebook)

B.C. performer says hello to Yellow Brick Road with Elton John tribute show in Chilliwack

Andrew Johns brings the ultimate Sir Elton John tribute to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

 

Lee Aaron will kick off the series this year, with opening act Caroline Christie July 6, West Beach. (Contributed photo)

Summer concerts series returns to White Rock waterfront with ‘best ever’ lineup

Colin James, Lee Aaron, Men Without Hats among headliners

Lee Aaron will kick off the series this year, with opening act Caroline Christie July 6, West Beach. (Contributed photo)
The Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrate their 50th anniversary with a free barn dance in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 20. (Submitted photo)

Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrate 50th anniversary

Old-time barn dance takes place in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 20

The Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers celebrate their 50th anniversary with a free barn dance in Abbotsford on Saturday, May 20. (Submitted photo)
Police man Sting is among the Concert Week shows promo’d by Live Nation. (Photo: facebook.com/sting)

$25 tickets sold during Live Nation’s Concert Week promo period starting May 10

RBC clients get first pick a day earlier

Police man Sting is among the Concert Week shows promo’d by Live Nation. (Photo: facebook.com/sting)
Abbotsford Centre is participating in Live Nation’s Concert Week, which features $25 all-in tickets for select concerts. (Facebook photo)

Two concerts at Abbotsford Centre part of Live Nation’s Concert Week $25 tickets

The Doobie Brothers and Volbeat tickets available next week for $25 as part of promotion

Abbotsford Centre is participating in Live Nation’s Concert Week, which features $25 all-in tickets for select concerts. (Facebook photo)
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Cowboy hats and hits aplenty as Shain Twain brings ‘Queen of Me’ tour to Vancouver

Her 2023 concert tour started in Spokane last week and ends in Vancouver next fall

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Volbeat returns to the Abbotsford Centre on July 22. (Abbotsford Centre photo)

Danish rockers Volbeat returning to Abbotsford this summer

Volbeat will be playing the Abbotsford Centre on July 22 with Halestorm

Volbeat returns to the Abbotsford Centre on July 22. (Abbotsford Centre photo)
(Bass Coast/Black Press file photo)

French DJ Clozee to headline Bass Coast in Merritt

Lineup announced for annual music fest

(Bass Coast/Black Press file photo)
James Hill and Anne Janelle join the Bergmann Duo in an afternoon concert that blends the sounds of the ukulele, cello, and piano on April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Strings blend with piano for matinee concert at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Cellist Anne Janelle, James Hill on ukulele join Bergmann Duo for Bowed, Plucked, and Strummed

James Hill and Anne Janelle join the Bergmann Duo in an afternoon concert that blends the sounds of the ukulele, cello, and piano on April 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
The Music Honours Performance for the 76th annual Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival is Saturday, April 15 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Top young musical artists will take stage for Music Honours Performance in Chilliwack

Winners of Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival to perform together in concert to wrap up event

The Music Honours Performance for the 76th annual Chilliwack Music and Dance Festival is Saturday, April 15 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, left, and guitarist John Frusciante at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Photo: twitter.com/ChiliPeppers)

CONCERT REVIEW: Flea shines as Red Hot Chili Peppers kick off stadium tour in Vancouver

BC Place Stadium will be a venue for several more concerts this year

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, left, and guitarist John Frusciante at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Photo: twitter.com/ChiliPeppers)
Actor/singer Gippy Grewal in a movie promo photo posted to imdb.com.

Gippy Grewal, other performers coming to new South Asian Family Festival on PNE grounds

Inaugural festival this spring will feature live music, a fashion show, rides and more

Actor/singer Gippy Grewal in a movie promo photo posted to imdb.com.
The I Love The 90s Tour returns to Abbotsford on June 16. (Abbotsford Centre photo)

Vanilla Ice headlines Abbotsford return of I Love the 90s tour

Ice, Rob Base, Young MC and C+C Music Factory coming to Abbotsford Centre on June 16

The I Love The 90s Tour returns to Abbotsford on June 16. (Abbotsford Centre photo)
Country music star Jon Pardi comes to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 27. (Abbotsford Centre photo)

Country music star Jon Pardi coming to Abbotsford

Nashville singer set to perform at the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 27

Country music star Jon Pardi comes to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 27. (Abbotsford Centre photo)
The Doobie Brothers are coming to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 28.

The Doobie Brothers coming to Abbotsford on Oct. 28

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers performing at Abbotsford Centre as part of 50th anniversary tour

The Doobie Brothers are coming to the Abbotsford Centre on Oct. 28.
Dancers in front of the stage at the 2017 FVDED in the Park music festival at Holland Park in Surrey. (File photo: Gord Goble)

Cancelled: Another popular B.C. music festival ‘on pause as we plan what’s next’

Refunds for FVDED in the Park’s 2023 dates in Surrey ‘automatically processed,’ fest organizers say

Dancers in front of the stage at the 2017 FVDED in the Park music festival at Holland Park in Surrey. (File photo: Gord Goble)
Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)

Indigenous stories and folk music will weave together at concert in Chilliwack

Yukon trio Diyet and The Love Soldiers coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)
Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)

Juno award musician Norman Foote performing at Sunshine Snowfest on Feb. 18

Hot chocolate forest and live entertainment promised for Saturday’s winter festival

Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)