With soulful vocals, deep grooves, punchy horns and memorable melodies The Vanrays take Motown from East Van to a stage near you. Formed in 2016 around a collective love of soul and R&B classics, the Vanrays are a group of Vancouver music scene veterans who’ve played in such bands as Swank, Polly, The Beladeans, Circus in Flames and 64 Funnycars. Their unique brand of “East Van Garage Soul” keeps dance floors packed thanks to catchy songwriting and energetic performances. Since releasing their four-song EP in 2019 the band has kept at it - writing, recording and playing shows around southern British Columbia to sweaty dance floors and exuberant crowds.

 

Spencer McKinnon - Vocals

Phil Addington - Bass

Brian Barr - Guitar

Andrew Samuel - Guitar

Eric Lowe - Drums and Backing Vocals

Gordon Rempel - Electric Piano and Organ

Jose Blanco- Trumpet

Melissa Lee - Saxophone and Backing Vocals