A JUNO-nominated bluegrass trio, a Moroccan-meets-flamenco ensemble, and a new NFB film for Tuesday’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are all on this week’s VIBE.
Andrew Collins Trio — chambergrass strings in Oak Bay • What: Toronto mandolin ace Andrew Collins with Adam Shier and James McEleney bring a high-energy “chambergrass” blend of bluegrass, jazz, Celtic and classical. Collins is a five-time JUNO nominee with seven Canadian Folk Music Awards, and the trio’s latest release The Rule of Three adds to a six-album catalogue. • When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. • Where: Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St., Victoria • Price: Around $41 • Tickets: Click here • Why you should go: Lightning pick work, tight three-part interplay, and arrangements