Michael Kaeshammer puts the boogie-woogie into the holiday season with two Metro Vancouver shows

When and where: Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Massey Theatre, New Westminster; Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Vancouver

Tickets: $35-50 at ticketsnw.ca (Massey), $29/46/49 at kaymeek.com (Kay Meek)

Born and raised in Germany, Michael Kaeshammer moved to Vancouver Island with his family when he was 18. Since releasing his 1996 debut Blue Keys the pianist/vocalist/songwriter has recorded 13 more albums and played countless shows, won several awards, and made numerous TV appearances.

We talked to Kaeshammer about his upcoming Vancouver shows, his forthcoming record, and a cooking tip straight out of Randy Bachman’s mom’s North End Winnipeg kitchen.