The Cambie Bar & Grill is the kind of historic Gastown bar where the music has to work inside a busy, social room rather than demand complete silence. Its recurring showcase moves through roots, rockabilly, country-blues, soul and jazz, and the lineup regularly stretches from trios to full bands. For musicians, that makes it a strong fit for lively, groove-forward acts that can grab a mixed bar crowd quickly. The room is 21+.
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The Flamingo Room on Commercial Drive is a cocktail bar and performance space with a dedicated live stage, giving the music more focus than a typical neighborhood bar. Jazz, folk, rock, soul, blues and country all fit under its broad programming umbrella. Full bands can treat it as a real stage date, but the intimate room still rewards musicians who can read the crowd and shape dynamics in real time.
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- Age policy
- 21+
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- Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Soul
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- 1214 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 2T4, Canada
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- 604-253-9119
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