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The Blasters, Bughouse Five
The Blasters stink of rockabilly. They project the essence of small streets of p...
In-Person Event
Thu. February 22nd 2007 + Add to Calendar
The Red Room
9:00pm Doors at: 8:00pm
$20/25+
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Hard-copy tickets
Physical tickets at: Zulu Records, Scratch Records, Red Cat Records, Highlife Records, Bonerattle Music
Event Description
The Blasters stink of rockabilly. They project the essence of small streets of post-war neighbourhoods, car culture and the sun-bleached concrete of Downey, California. They are lead by Phil Alvin's soulful bellowing about causing chaos, chasing women and the loss of the citrus groves. Influenced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and many others who came and went during the 1950's, The Blasters play the songs of the working man's curse and rock and roll romance. Founding members Phil Alvin and John Bazz, with the addition of Keith Wyatt on lead guitar and Jerry Angel on drums, are carrying on their hard-won legacy of one of the most credible and recognizable bands in Americana music. The Blasters first started playing in the late 70's, hammering ou... more...Venue
The Red Room
398 Richards Street Vancouver BC
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