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R&B, JAZZ, BLUES & SOUL BANDS VANCOUVER

Live Horns. Soulful Vocals. Sexy Grooves. Find this and more when you book one of these great R&B, jazz, soul or blues bands! Historically, Vancouver is known for its R&B musicians and vocalists. It all started back in the 1960s with the popular dinner club "The Cave on Hornby Street" where bands such as The Night Train Review, Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers (featuring Tommy Chong) and Long John Baldry performed. Our Vancouver, Canada entertainment agency books the very best of BC's R&B bands for your dining and dancing pleasure. It doesn't get any better than these seasoned singers and musicians!

ADAM ROHRLICK

ADAM ROHRLICK

Adam Rohrlick is a true multi-intrumentalist – being highly proficient on guitar AND sax and keyboards. Not surprisingly, he has been in high demand for over 30 years, working with the cream of the crop in the Vancouver music scene and is equally at home playing the blues, R&B, acid jazz or jazz standards.

ANGELA & THE POLYESTER PHILHARMONIC

ANGELA & THE POLYESTER PHILHARMONIC

"Retro Specialists" providing a trip down memory lane to the '60s and '70s. Motown, Disco, One Hit Wonders, and music from one of the most exciting times in the history of the 20th Century. Dance-able, Energetic and Entertaining.

BONNIE NORTHGRAVES

BONNIE NORTHGRAVES

Drawn to vintage jazz at an early age she performs music from the 20's, 30's and 40's as well as composes her own original music in the vintage style. Her singing is smokey and rich and her trumpet playing is a call to the early jazz styles of New Orleans.

CASEY THOMAS-BURNS

CASEY THOMAS-BURNS

Casey Thomas-Burns is a trombonist, vocalist, bandleader and arts administrator based in Vancouver, Canada. Described by Juno-nominated bassist Jodi Proznick as "the future of arts leadership", Casey is an artist on the rise in the Vancouver music scene.

DALANNAH GAIL BOWEN

DALANNAH GAIL BOWEN

Dalannah Gail Bowen is a 76 year old Afro-Canadian Cherokee force of nature. She is a prolific singer, songwriter, actress, play writer, story teller, event producer, social activist, International Memphis Blues Awards semi-finalist (2017) and a Blues Hall of Fame Master Blues Artist (2015).

EARTH TONES

EARTH TONES

Starting out as a soul cover band, the group has drawn from a wide range of musical influences to hone the sound of their original music.

EMMETT HATLELID

EMMETT HATLELID

Emmett Hatlelid is a jazz vocalist and songwriter influenced by crooners such as Al Bowlly, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Fred Astaire. He has a rich and warm timbre more akin to traditional jazz than the modern jazz singing styles.

HB WILD

HB WILD

Henri Brown is a Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Film Writer, Film Producer, Actor and so much more. He is a dedicated, devoted, passionate, creative and talented man who puts his whole heart into anything he is involved in.

INCOGNITO

INCOGNITO

INCOGNITO continues to be one of Vancouver's Premiere Rock'n Soul Party featuring some of this city's top session pro's, and are a huge hit in the corporate market in Vancouver.

JASON LANE BAND

JASON LANE BAND

The Vancouver-based Blues/Rock group The Jason Lane Band supplies elements of the past and the present for listeners to bask in their hard-hitting and groovy tunes.

JAZZ COAST TRIO

JAZZ COAST TRIO

Having formed in 2022 for a Pan Pacific residency, this trio quickly found their place in the events and wedding industry. Nikita's delicate yet soulful voice accompanied by Adrian and Mitch's captivating musicianship is perfect for intimate events such as wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and dinner parties.

KRISTIAN BRAATHEN JAZZ TRIO

KRISTIAN BRAATHEN JAZZ TRIO

The Kristian Braathen Jazz Trio came together in 2000 with the purpose of forming a trio that would play music ranging from the ‘Great American Songbook’, as well as contemporary popular music, all performed in an acoustic jazz style.

LEFT COAST

LEFT COAST

Left Coast is a five piece Vancouver based band. They have an eclectic style ranging from jazz to blues to funk and pop. They believe in versatility and are able to draw from their unique songlist to provide a variety of music you won't find anywhere else.

LESISMORE

LESISMORE

Leslie Harris has opened for Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Steppenwolf, Cheap Trick, War, Spencer Davis Group, Eric Burden, and The Animals and Grand Funk Railroad. As the "les" in lesismore, Leslie's soulful voice and charismatic stage presence are irresistible to her ever-increasing Vancouver audience.

Mad Jazz Live

Mad Jazz Live

MAD JAZZ LIVE Whether it's a upscale lounge, small private party, or a huge corporate function, Dane and Mandy are amazing entertainment providers that bring the same love and passion every single time they perform. This engaging trio act comes with sound and lighting, to amplify this spectacular and extravagant live jazz and cabaret show tune experience!

R&B ALLSTARS

R&B ALLSTARS

The Vancouver-based R+B Allstars, after a 10-year recuperation from groove fatigue, are reforming and will be performing starting mid-2013. The group includes 10 original members and 3 new additions.

SO TIGHT

SO TIGHT

If you are looking for a high energy band to fill your soul and rock the stage, look no more, you have found the ultimate party show band - you have found The SoTight Band!

SOUL PURPOSE

SOUL PURPOSE

Soul Purpose was started by a group of doctors from Burnaby hospital and has been performing for over 30 years! The band was a regular performer at the Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam (before it became the Hard Rock) as well as at the River Rock Casino.

THE LADIES SING THE BLUES

THE LADIES SING THE BLUES

Ladies Sing the Blues is one of Vancouver’s more popular shows since it began, a number of years ago, almost every show has been a Sold Out Event due to it’s popularity.

THE R&B CONSPIRACY

THE R&B CONSPIRACY

The North Shore based rhythm and blues powerhouse the R&B Conspiracy, play a mix of  R&B, rock, funk, disco and soul hits - with an edge. This dynamic seven-piece band features three powerful female vocalists belting out beautiful harmonies and singing all of your favorite songs from the 60’s to today.  This seasoned high-energy band will get you up on the dance floor!

THE VAN DANGOS

THE VAN DANGOS

Despite the traumatic incident he continued to play guitar. From playing dive bar blues jams, a taste for Rockabilly.

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