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This century-old tavern on the bridge-end of Granville is Vancouver's one-and-only home of the blues. Visiting heavyweights have included Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healey. When outside talent's not available, the Yale features the homegrown, including William Van Eyes and the party band Brickhouse.
Grand 1890s lady is one of the top places to sing - and hear - the blues in North America; weekend open mike jams often rival the evenings for star power. No snooty Yale town , denim tuxedos and leather vests here are unironic, but this ain't redneckery, it's real folks and outstanding music at a meat-and-potatoes bar that's a magnet for talent and has the heart of a small town. And the... more
If you're a fan of cool Blues and melodious Rhythm, you'll love this place. The Yale is a veritable haunt for all lovers of jazz and has seen the likes of John Hammond, Jeff Healey, among others, making the audience swoon with every show. Sip on a drink as you lounge around in the bar area or tap your feet to good music. Yale also hosts numerous gigs by upcoming bands and artists all through... more
Located in a late 19th-century hotel, this venerable club has been delighting Vancouver folks for decades now. Rhythm-and-blues soulfully stakes its claim at the place, which offers everything from planned performances to free-form, weekend jam sessions. Folks from the area share the stage with internationally-renowned talents, including folks like John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musslewhite, George... more