Havard / Raphael

Sat, Nov 8 -7pm

Havard / Raphael

Blake Havard with Raphael Geronimo

BLAKE HAVARD has been a part of the fibre of the Vancouver music scene for a number of years. Over the years Blake has earned the respect of a who’s who on the music scene be it members of The Foo Fighters, Bryan Adams’ band or Bob Dylan’s band to name a few. When Blake called, they all turned up to lend their talents. Blake Havard’s innate ability to craft timeless, impactful songs earns him a permanent place in the hearts of fans. Raphael Geronimo is a musician and percussionist based in Vancouver, Canada. Born in the Philippines he learned to play congas, timbales and bongo from his father, Rene “Boying” Geronimo. He continued his practice by studying music in Cuba and New York City.  Raphael continues to lead and direct the group Rumba Calzada that he took over from his father in 1995. The band has been nominated for a 2003 Juno Award, 2002 Canadian Independent Music Award, 2002 West Coast Music Award and 2008 Western Canadian Music Award.

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