Colin James and the Little Big Band

Colin James brings his Little Big Band back to Vancouver with a set that leans into the swing and jump‑blues side of his songbook. Born in Regina and long based on the West Coast, the singer‑guitarist came up through the late‑80s electric blues and rock circuit, even opening for Stevie Ray Vaughan, before launching the horn‑driven Little Big Band in 1993. Since then he’s moved with ease between acoustic roots sessions like National Steel, rock‑tinged records such as Traveler and Limelight, and deep dives into blues standards on Blue Highways and Open Road.

At the Commodore Ballroom on February 7, 2026, he lines up tight arrangements, a punchy horn section and the crisp guitar work that anchors his live shows. The set mixes swing‑era staples, blues favorites and his own tracks, shifting from brisk jump rhythms to slower croon without losing the groove. It’s a snapshot of the path he’s carved across clubs and festivals in Canada, Europe and the US: big‑band energy, brass up front, rhythm section locked, and a catalogue that connects vintage swing with contemporary blues.