Jesse Cook
April 12, 2025
Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts
This virtuoso guitarist hits the road!
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April 12, 2025
Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts
This virtuoso guitarist hits the road!
October 11
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Outkast's Andre 3000 Tours New Sound with 'New Blue Sun'
Canadian guitarist, producer and nuevo flamenco star Cook turns his lighting quick fingers to flamenco, rumba, jazz plus various other forms of world music into his work. A Juno Award winner, he has also received accolades from Acoustic Guitar magazine, and is a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. To top that off, he has also sold more than 1.5 million worldwide, cementing himself as a global guitar superstar.
Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.
Los Angeles Azules brings the true sound of Cumbia music to cities across the US in their latest tour. Formed in Mexico in 1975 this family affair has been making music and touring together for the last 40 plus years. In 2001 they celebrated their 20th anniversary in true style with getting nominated at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Alternative rock stars Mass of the Fermenting Dregs are bringing their fizzy feel-good vibes to venues across the United States this fall. The Japanese band, who cite bands including The Smashing Pumpkins and The Wedding Present as inspirations are returning due to popular demand after a sell-out tour in 2023. Are they as good for you as a kombucha or a spoon of sauerkraut? We can't promise anything, but there's only one way to find out!