Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Having won his 5th Maple Blues Award for Piano Player of the Year, David got right back to basics with a bang, playing the good rockin’ music that made him a blues legend. Like his sold-out show in March, this one will feature classic piano blues and boogie-woogie, Vest originals, and a surprise or two. In other words, different songs for the most part, but the same roadhouse vibe. It’s a sound, a groove and a feeling that’s hard to find these days, timeless but by no means dated. As Chuck Berry said, “it’s got a backbeat, you can’t lose it, any old time you use it.” David’s band includes Tom Bowler (guitar), Ryan Tandy (bass), and Damian Graham (drums), and they are equal to the task of following David wherever the spirit leads him. David Vest is a singer, songwr... more...