Uptown Unplugged

Uptown Unplugged is a weekly performing arts series presented in partnership with the Uptown New West Business Association and the Arts Council of New Westminster. Performances take place in various locations throughout Uptown on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2pm. Uptown Unplugged features talented musicians from throughout Metro Vancouver. The program takes place from June 1 – September 1, 2019. Contact music@acnw.ca for more information.

Barry Wilson is a regular performer at farmers markets and has been playing them for 8 yrs now. Barry’s music repertoire is catered to markets being upbeat and fun, strong vocals and he also mixes up the styles from country, folk, rock, pop and celtic, plus his original music to mix in.

Nova Sol is a Vancouver based group that performs bossa novas, sambas, smooth jazz, R&B soul/funk and pop. Our format can be anything from a duo to a full eight piece band.

Jazz guitarist Patrick brings to the forefront a mix of blues, bebop, and latin music – he is not stranger to pop music either. Patrick uses unique arrangements to familiar tunes, as well as original compositions that inspire reflection. Patrick leads an organ trio featuring organist Nobuyoshi Nagata and drummer Todd Stewart.

Music has been a part of Angie’s journey since the very beginning. Angie’s parents proudly proclaim that she belted out notes far before she could speak. Through writing songs and melodies, she discovered that her voice has proven to be as strong as her passion for music. Every piece that Angie writes holds a piece of her heart. Her vision has become clear now that she has grown into who she is as a woman and as an artist. Angie’s goals are simple: she wants to inspire and connect with her audience, and allow them to feel something deep in their souls. The music that she creates conveys her previous moments, feelings, and emotions that heal and speak to her audience. It’s like putting the pieces of a puzzle together, except that puzzle has no refined edges nor proper place; Angie is never certain how it will turn out but she allows herself to release it anyway. She enjoys letting creativity flow from herself and allowing something beautiful to create itself. She has been strumming her guitar since she was a young teenager and have written music most of her life. She is an expressive person and she wholeheartedly enjoys the process of songwriting. Angie’s music pours out of her effortlessly, and singing soothes her soul. Music is not just a fragment of her career; it is her identity. Angie is so grateful that she has the ability to share her gifts and do what she loves to make her living. She is also extremely thankful for the support from her friends, family, and her fans that have been by her side throughout the years. They have and will always believe in Angie, which is a gift in so many ways. Angie looks forward to everything that the future holds for her life, and her career in the music industry.

Uptown Unplugged – Tess Anderson – August 18, 2019 @ Royal City Centre

August 13, 2019

Tess Anderson is a singer, songwriter, and music producer based in Vancouver, BC. Trained as both a pianist and a vocalist, Tess brings her jazz background to the world of […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Knotty Dotters – August 17, 2019 @ Westminster Centre

August 12, 2019

The Knotty Dotters plays lively, joyful and highly danceable marimba music, based on traditional and modern Zimbabwean songs with a West Coast Flair. A multigeneration, all-woman band of 7 musicians […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Ta’Kaiya Blaney – August 11, 2019 @ Royal City Centre

August 6, 2019

Ta’Kaiya Blaney is a singer-songwriter, actor, and environmental activist from the Tla A’min Nation, Turtle Island. From the Idle No More Movement to the United Nations Ta’Kaiya has performed and […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Corvin Mack – August 10, 2019 @ New West Public Library

August 5, 2019

Corvin Mack is a Canadian born musician of the Wit’set tribe who was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He grew up going to concerts while he was still in […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Matt & Sara – August 4, 2019 @ Royal City Centre

July 30, 2019

Matt and Sara are local guitar teachers at the Neil Douglas Guitar Shop on 12th street. Both specializing in classical guitar, they began practicing as a duo before lessons at […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Matt Franceschini – August 3, 2019 @ Westminster Centre

July 30, 2019

Vancouver based Jazz Guitarist Matt Franceschini has been playing the guitar and performing for more than a decade. Performing with his trio he aims to set a balance between playing […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Nova Sol – July 28, 2019 – Royal City Centre

July 12, 2019

Nova Sol is a Vancouver based group that performs bossa novas, sambas, smooth jazz, R&B soul/funk and pop. Our format can be anything from a duo to a full eight […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Etienne Siew – July 27, 2019 – New West Public Library

July 12, 2019

Etienne Siew Is a folk singer-songwriter, whose performances have been providing escape and inspiration to audiences over the past 7 years. As an artist of mixed ancestry, his music is […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Purpose Society Youth Showcase – July 14, 2019 – Royal City Centre

July 12, 2019

The Purpose School is a private alternative education school in New Westminster. They recently launched a music program within their school. This concert will feature some of their students and they […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Sam Chimes – July 13, 2019 – Westminster Centre

July 12, 2019

Sam Chimes was born in Nigeria, Africa and lived in Brunei, SE Asia for five impressionable years. In 2015, Chimes was accepted into the Vancouver Film School’s “Sound for Visual […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Daniel Sebt – July 7, 2019 – Royal City Centre

July 6, 2019

A guitarist with exceptional musicality and guitaristic technique, Daniel is renowned as a talented musician for his attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing which bring each piece he plays […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Teresa Chang – July 6th, 2019 – New West Public Library

July 6, 2019

Teresa Chang is a Vancouver based Jazz and R&B Vocalist, Soloist and Artist. She is currently studying at Capilano University in Jazz Studies (B.Mus) under nationally acclaimed Jazz artists, such […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Angie Faith – June 30th, 2019 – Royal City Centre

June 19, 2019

Music has been a part of Angie’s journey since the very beginning. Angie’s parents proudly proclaim that she belted out notes far before she could speak. Through writing songs and […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Sydney Beau – June 29th, 2019 – Westminster Centre

June 19, 2019

Singer-Songwriter Sydney Beau grew up in the city of Abbotsford British Columbia, whose motto, “the city in the country”, perfectly describes her style. Her songs carry the excitement of the […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Patrick Kao – June 23rd, 2019 – Royal City Centre

June 19, 2019

Jazz guitarist Patrick brings to the forefront a mix of blues, bebop, and latin music – he is not stranger to pop music either. Patrick uses unique arrangements to familiar […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Elliott Slinn – June 22nd, 2019 – New West Public Library

June 19, 2019

Elliott Slinn is a performer who takes you on a journey of the heart with his honest songwriting and poetry. With a unique style and an emphasis on the musicality […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Tess Anderson – June 16th, 2019 – Royal City Centre

June 14, 2019

Tess Anderson is a singer, songwriter, and music producer based in Vancouver, BC. Trained as both a pianist and a vocalist, Tess brings her jazz background to the world of […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Sam Baglieri – June 15th, 2019 – Westminster Centre

June 13, 2019

The Samuel Baglier Quartet consists of some very prominent young jazz musicians in the Vancouver scene. Including: Jimi James Fraser on piano, Brad Pearson on bass, Todd Stewart on drums […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Elspeth Tremblay – June 9th, 2019 – Royal City Centre

June 9, 2019

Elspeth Tremblay is an openly out Australian singer-songwriter and musician, known for her pared-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Following the success of her debut release Return (2014), […]

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Uptown Unplugged – NWSS – June 8th, 2019 – Westminster Centre

June 8, 2019

This mardi-gras style marching band promises to get the blood pumping with exciting renditions of New Orleans classics (When the Saints, Lil Liza Jane) and fun versions of old European […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Shawn Bullshields – June 2nd, 2019 – Royal City Centre

June 2, 2019

Shawn Bullshields is a singer, guitarist and harmonica player with natural charisma and professional delivery. A member of the Blackfoot Nation, he grew up on the Blood Reserve, Standoff, Alberta, […]

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Uptown Unplugged – Barry Wilson – June 1st, 2019 – Westminster Centre

June 1, 2019

Barry Wilson is a regular performer locally, and can be found usually performing solo at various farmers markets, craft shows or doing a charity fundraiser event. In live performances Barry […]

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September 9th

September 1, 2018

Saturday September 8th is the annual Recovery Day festival in Uptown New West, featuring headliner Matthew Good! Uptown Unplugged returns on Sunday September 9th with Laura Bower in front of […]

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September 1st & 2nd

August 27, 2018

Larry’s Brother is an electric & Acoustic guitarist/singer. Solo, duo and often with band. He plays a range of Acadian music, country and contemporary light rock (Canadiana /Americana). Kelly Kay is […]

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August 25th & 26th

August 21, 2018

Porteau is an indie folk band led by Victoria Williams and Craig Stevenson. The duo began writing songs while living in Montreal, daydreaming of summer drives on the Sea to […]

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August 18th & 19th

August 21, 2018

Camina Bolinao will serenade Uptown on Saturday with his soulful sound!   Sharing his Mexican culture, Monika Schwartzman is bringing her bilingual reportoire to Uptown New West on Sunday!

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August 11th & 12th

August 21, 2018

It’s the New West Cultural Crawl weekend! Besides the various exhibiting venues in the Uptown neighbourhood, we are continuing to present free live music to you! On Saturday, enjoy the […]

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August 4th and 5th

August 3, 2018

This weekend Atley King is on the Westminster Centre Stage on Saturday, with his stylish Jazz arrangements as well as impressive improvisational material.   And then on Sunday at Royal […]

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July 28th and 29th

July 26, 2018

Eddie Lam is here! He will blow you away with his towering vocals and friendly conversation. Then Sunday, Jessica Barbour is back this year with some new material to show […]

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July 14th and 15th

July 12, 2018

What’s that? You want even more live music? Well you’re in luck, because Pernell Reichert is a veteran when it comes to performing live. Then on Sunday at Royal City […]

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July 7th and 8th

July 6, 2018

Summer is in full swing and we have OXLIP back to keep the sun shining! Sunday, jazz vocalist Laura Bower will seduce you into a place of tranquility. Don’t worry, […]

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June 30th and July 1st

June 29, 2018

It’s Canada Day weekend! Ranj Singh is performing at Westminster Centre with great sense of humour. You won’t wanna miss his unique voice and profound compositions. After, Leonard Pallerstein is […]

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June 23rd and 24th

June 21, 2018

This weekend, local favourite, Dougie Greig will take our stage with his powerful compositions and stellar vocals. Sunday, Pop icon Alexis Lynn is at Royal City Centre with her covers […]

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June 16th and 17th

June 15, 2018

NWSS Music takes the stage Sunday at Westminster Centre with the Senior Jazz Band as well as several other student-lead groups. Sunday, OXLIP performs her own originals and acoustic music.  […]

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June 9th and 10th

June 7, 2018

This weekend we have two more amazing acts, moving into steadily into June. Saturday it’s What We Embrace at Westminster Centre and Carmina Bolinao at Royal City Centre on Sunday. […]

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June 2nd and 3rd, 2018

May 30, 2018

We have a fabulous opening weekend planned for Uptown Unplugged this year! Be sure to check out Jeff and Heidi this weekend at Westminster Centre on Saturday, and Royal City […]

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Uptown Unplugged is back!

May 22, 2018

  Uptown Unplugged is returning this summer starting June 2! Enjoy free, live music from musicians from Lower Mainland every weekend 12-2pm in Uptown New West! Saturdays, Uptown Unplugged will […]

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September 9th & 10th, 2017

September 4, 2017

On our final weekend, we will be making full circle by inviting back Bruce Andrews on Saturday for an exciting afternoon of voice and guitar from 12 til 1pm. The […]

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September 2nd & 3rd, 2017

August 28, 2017

This weekend we will be featuring jazz guitarist, Madeleine accompanied by Chad on bass at Westminster Centre on Saturday.   On Sunday we will be featuring Ranj at Royal City […]

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August 26th and 27th, 2017

August 21, 2017

This Saturday we are featuring the jazz stylings of Atley and Sam on guitar and saxophone from Capilano University. On Sunday we will be featuring Quayside voices for some spectacular […]

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August 19th & 20th, 2017

August 14, 2017

This weekend we are featuring several upcoming youth artists in partnership with the Momentum Youth Arts Movement.

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August 12th & 13th, 2017

August 7, 2017

It’s #NWCultureCrawl weekend! We are featuring both Barry Wilson and Jeff Neufeld, who have enormous busking experience among them. Saturday will have Barry at Westminster Centre, and Sunday will feature […]

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August 5th & 6th, 2017

August 2, 2017

This weekend we have the pleasure of bringing Jessica Barbour to the Uptown Stage on Saturday!   On Sunday we will be having the guitar music of Leonard at Royal […]

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July 29th & 30th, 2017

July 26, 2017

On Saturday we are featuring Pernell Reichert with his amazing solo music!   Sunday is Allie Mcdonald with his unique musical stylings at Royal City Centre on Sunday!  

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July 23rd, 2017

July 19, 2017

This weekend we are featuring Ranj Singh at Royal City Centre on Sunday for some refreshing acoustic music.

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July 15th & 16th, 2017

July 12, 2017

The stunning Carmina Bolinao will be performing at Westminster Centre on Saturday!   Followed by the excitingly-delicious ‘SWEETZ’ ensemble for a special acoustic set at Royal City Centre on Sunday! […]

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July 8th & 9th, 2017

July 5, 2017

This Saturday we have the fantastic ‘Scared to be Seen’ acoustic act at Westminster Centre from 12-2pm!   Sunday we will be featuring the lovely stylings of ‘Oxlip’ at Westminster […]

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Uptown Unplugged July 1st & 2nd, 2017

June 28, 2017

For Canada Day, we have the fabulous Antoinette Libelt performing at Westminster Centre on Saturday from 12-2pm!   And then on Sunday we have Daniel Sebt playing guitar at Royal […]

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Uptown Unplugged June 24 & 25, 2017

June 22, 2017

And Julian Jayme is performing on Saturday at Royal City Centre:   This weekend we have Emma Toth on Sunday from 12-2pm at Westminster Centre!  

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Uptown Unplugged June 17th & 18th, 2017

June 14, 2017

This weekend we have Dougie Greig on Saturday from 12-2pm at the Uptown Parklet on Belmont Street!     And then on Sunday at Westminster Centre we have Eddie Lam! […]

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Weekend of June 10th/11th, 2017

June 7, 2017

This weekend we will be featuring New Westminster Secondary School’s Music Department. Several smaller ensembles will take our stage and present unique jazz, classical and pop stylings.     Sunday […]

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Uptown Unplugged Opening Weekend!

May 31, 2017

This weekend we are featuring Bruce Andrews at the Westminster Centre on Saturday (12-2pm) and Ashley Pater at Royal City Centre on Sunday (12-2pm).

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