Springsteen Orbison Tribute

Sipping on Watermelon Margaritas in Victoria today. Yes, thats 'plural', the 1st one was so good I had another! lol. Getting up for my daughter, Nasstasia's performance later in Beacon Hill Park.

Really nice memorial service for Dirk Henke today in Langley, with some friends of Dirk, some of his music performed and it was so nice meeting the family! Dirk was a beautiful soul, he will always be missed, especially for his creativity and love of music! Tonight Im playing the 4th Avenue Pub in Mission with my long time bud Steve Mathieson doing our tribute to the music of Davie Bowie And just rocking out in Dirks honor!

With COVID19 getting more & more under control every day in all parts of the world, we anticipate getting back some of the Springsteen/Orbison shows which were cancelled at the time the pandemic hit us! Stay tuned! Some up-coming shows will be announced soon. Springsteen/Orbison features the best of Roy Orbison's song catalog, with Daniel Yard/Bruce Springsteen as host, and playing live lead guitar with the Big O/ Vancouver's own Gord Rebel, the man with the golden throat! Janice Anderson has also been guesting as Patsy Cline. Its a retro show with some great songs from the golden era of rock & country.

Happy to announce we are booked for the White Hart Pub, Surrey, for Sunday September 13th, 8-11. This will be a special show: Tom Petty/w Roy Orbison/ Travellin Wilburys Re-Union. Gord Rebel will do his superb Roy Orbison with Steve Mathieson as Tom Petty. It's a show that's never been done. Tickets on-line at EventBrite! -Springsteen/Orbison booked for Steveston Legion for Sept 26

To-day! Brogan's Diner in Langley. We're doing a short set with Johnny - Elvis hosting! 3:00 -ish. 20555 56th Ave.
See you there!

Daniel singing Dancing In The Dark

Some pics and videos from our CANADA DAY EVENT at Whalley Legion, Surrey. Myself, Daniel Yard, and Gord Rebelato's Springsteen/Orbison tribute. With special guest Janice Anderson as Patsy Cline. And some fans in attendance from Manitoba! Great time was had by all!

From July 1st Show, Only The Lonely

Video from July 1st, Pretty Woman

TODAY! WHALLEY LEGION, 10767 King George Blvd., Surrey! SPRINGSTEEN/ORBISON! Canada Day Celebration! Myself, Daniel Yard, and Gord Rebel will be performing the hits of the BOSS Bruce Springsteen, and Roy Orbison, and celebrating one of the greatest concerts ever, the famed BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT! With special guest, Janice Anderson, as Patsy Cline. First come gets in the door. Limited seating. Full bar. COVID19 rules in effect. 3:30-7:30. See you there!

WEDNESDAY JULY 1st, CANADA DAY: Springsteen/Orbison will be performing at the Whalley legion, 10767 King George Blvd., in Surrey, for an afternoon gig. 3:30 - 7:30. Possibly for Legion members only? COVID restrictions in place and enforced. Limited seating. Details not confirmed at this point. Nevertheless, we plan on having Janice Anderson along for a guest appearance as Patsy Cline. Will forward more information as it becomes available.

Stay POSITIVE, everyone! And stay home for now! Let's get the numbers down! A treatment for COVID19 is on the way, followed right after by a vaccine, everything is being rushed to the rescue, of all us trapped humans. Meanwhile, I'm practising new songs for the Springsteen/Orbison show scheduled for May 2nd, at Green Timbers Pub, Surrey. We will, of course keep you informed on the progress of events as they come up. Also, meanwhile, working in our new sax player, Gord Thomson behind the scenes here. Gord will add over 40 years of live playing experience, energy, and expert musicianship to the Springsteen/Orbison Tribute. Stay healthy!

Roy Orbison & Friends, A Black and White Night, Coconut Grove, LA, 1987.

Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman (from Black & White Night) Roy Orbison performs "Oh, Pretty Woman" as the finale of the Black & White Night Concert. Backed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, James Burton, Glen D. ...

Gordon Thomson, sax, percussion, keys, vocals.

"Tramps like us, baby we were Born To Run.." Live in Rio, 2016, with Jake Clemmons
on sax, nephew of the original sax player Clarence Clemmons. -Springsteen/Orbison
Tribute happy to announce the addition of Gordon Thomson on saxophone.

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen (live at Rock in Rio Lisboa, 2016) Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live at Rock in Rio Lisboa VII on 19th May 2016 (The River Tour 2016).

Looking forward to seeing these 2 very talented artists performing again, music is so good for the soul ❤️

At this point, concerning the Coronavirus outbreak, the May 2nd Springsteen/Orbison show booked at Green Timbers Pub, remains a question-mark? However, things are changing rapidly regarding the crisis, & I am confident that if we all do our part, mainly, just stay at home & isolate, that the virus will be contained, and a cure ultimately be found. I am personally just staying at home myself; I am in my studio, singing, practising, & learning new songs, and staying focused & ready to rock. Let's all continue to follow the rules, and conquer this thing together. Good health to everyone!

Gigs are going down the drain for a lot of musicians during these unusually difficult times. For some, it is their only income. Even Granville Island, usually a haven for buskers pretty much year around, is like a ghost town these days. Springsteen/Orbison Tribute has 3 shows currently booked, with more in the que. We are hoping something breaks soon in the way of a cure for this pesky virus. We will keep you updated.

In 1987, just prior to Roy Orbison's untimely death, he performed a remarkable concert at Los Angeles's Coconut Grove Nightclub. It was called A Black and White Night, as the show was filmed in Black and White, and made available to everyone on subsequent release. An all-star line-up backed Roy that night, including the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, who played lead guitar and sang back-up harmonies with Orbison. Dan Yard, as Bruce Springsteen, and Gord Rebelato, as Roy Orbison, have put together a show which brings back memories of that famous night, and it includes all the hits from both artists. Available as a budget duo show with fabulous backing tracks, with live vocals and lead guitar, or as a full band, contact us at [email protected] to book an event.

Gord Rebel, Roy Orbison Tribute