The "full spectrum of blues" will be covered during the latest outdoor show at the Semiahmoo Nation bandshell, this Saturday, Aug. 13.

Busy party band Brickhouse headlines the "Blues by the Sea" shindig, co-staged by White Rock Blues Society and Phil Davey's Q Sound. Also on the afternoon/evening bill are the rockabilly-minded Butch Murphy & the Bloody Miracles, blues/ swing vets Harpdog Brown & the Original Bloodhounds, David "Boxcar" Gates and the electric Blues Puppy.

Admission at the gate is $10 (by "donation), or free for kids 13 and under, starting at 2: 30 p.m.

"It's a great chance for kids to hear some great blues," raved the blues society's Rod Dranfield. "This is a first-time effort and if it works out we will do it annually."

For this one, bring lawn chairs, a picnic basket and blanket. Info is online at whiterockblues.com.

'TALENTS FOR A CURE' AUG. 20

Many local young musicians, dancers and comedians will gather at South Surrey's Wheelhouse Theatre Aug. 20 for a Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser dubbed "Talents for a Cure." Those on the bill include Their There, Tommy Alto, Brett McCrady, Adam Olgui, Paula Cooper, Julia Han, Hamza Zain and Samantha Andrews, the event's primary organizer and who is in remission from cancer (acute promyelocytic leukemia). Tickets for the gig are $15/12 via 6046190236 or talents.for.a.cure@gmail.com.

SONG SEARCH CONTEST WINNER

Randy Ponzio's reggae-influenced "For the People" won the latest Song Search contest staged by The Shore radio station. The announcement was made Saturday (Aug. 6) during the Celebration of Light fireworks event in Vancouver.

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