Word Vancouver

I’m thrilled to be speaking at Word Vancouver in a session with Aaron Chapman, the author of Live at the Commodore, Liquor, Lust, and the Law, and other tremendous books documenting Vancouver cultural and social history. Free admission.

Here’s what the Word Vancouver website says about the event:

Authors Chris Wong and Aaron Chapman share behind-the-scenes stories of Vancouver’s greats from jazz to rock, legendary venues, and unforgettable performances.

A lively conversation about the city’s music history and the people who shaped it.

Location: Room 485, UBC Robson Square

Moderator: Gary Jones

Readers: Chris Wong, Journeys to the Bandstand (Friesen Press) | Aaron Chapman, LIVE AT THE COMMODORE The Story of Vancouver’s Historic Commodore Ballroom – NEW UPDATED EDITION (Arsenal Pulp Press)