LADIES SING the BLUES is back at Blue Frog Studios with Joani Bye, Nadine States, Catherine St. Germain, and Angela Kelman, backed by Rob Montgomery and his band. Each of these artists can carry a show on their own. Together, it’s something else. Big voices, real emotion, and the kind of confidence that only comes from years of performing. They move easily from blues to soul to roots, trading leads and coming together in tight four-part harmonies that really land. This isn’t a tribute show. It’s four seasoned performers doing what they do best, with a band that knows exactly when to step in and when to let them shine. It sells out for a reason. If you’ve seen it, you already know. If you haven’t, now’s your chance.

Daryl Burgess is a name you’ve heard, even if you don’t realize it. I'm excited to be singing on this concert with this talented group of musicians. Daryl wrote Just Came Back and Stay for Colin James - including a Juno Award for Single of the Year winner and Billboard Top Ten hit that helped define Canadian radio in the early ’90s. That success led to a long run in Nashville, where Burgess has spent decades writing and producing across country, blues, pop, and R&B.

His songs have been recorded by artists like Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, and Patty Loveless, and he’s collaborated with names including Chris Stapleton, Alanis Morissette, Kenny Rogers, and John Denver.

Now back on the West Coast, Burgess steps out from behind the credits and into the spotlight with Daryl Burgess and the Rhythm Snakes.

This show runs through the songs that built his career, along with the stories behind them - Nashville sessions, co-writes, and how these tracks actually came together. It’s direct and grounded in the craft of songwriting. The 1st showing is sold out, but there's still a few tickets left for the 9:15 show. He’s backed by a deep Vancouver lineup: Daryl Burgess - vocals, keyboards, drums, guitar Mike Schmidt - drums Brian Newcombe - bass John Ellis - guitar, vocals, keys, steel Rob Bailey - keys, pedal steel Emilio Sanchez - cello Tim Porter - guitar Tom Keenlyside - tenor sax Colin Weinmaster - trombone Joani Bye - background vocals Cecile Larochelle - background vocals