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Van Django brings gypsy jazz to New West

Enjoy some gypsy jazz, bistro-style. The popular string ensemble Van Django is coming to New Westminster to perform at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Van Django
Van Django takes to the stage at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Jan. 24. It's one of our Top 5 Things to do This Weekend.

Enjoy some gypsy jazz, bistro-style.

The popular string ensemble Van Django is coming to New Westminster to perform at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Concertgoers will be able to buy refreshments and enjoy an evening with friends seated around small tables, while listening to VanDjango's unique sounds.

Van Django includes violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bass player Brent Gubbels.

The group's music is described as "punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive, combining a wealth of musical influences while maintaining their roots in the gypsy jazz made famous by the 1930s Quintet of the Hot Club of France.

Since the group was formed in 1998, it has been touring extensively in Canada, with international trips to the U.S., Europe and China.

Their New Westminster concert is set to start at 7:30 p.m. (Note that entrance for this concert is by the Queens Avenue door.)

Tickets are limited. See www.queensavenue.org.