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Save the date: The Stick Men play at the Rickshaw Theatre

Supergroup plays prog rock in Vancouver.

The Stick Men are an American progressive rock supergroup with (from left) King Crimson's Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, with Markus Reuter. The trio plays the Rickshaw on Feb. 3.
The Stick Men are an American progressive rock supergroup with (from left) King Crimson's Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, with Markus Reuter. The trio plays the Rickshaw on Feb. 3. Photo by Photo: The Stick Men /jpg

Stick Men

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Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings, Vancouver

Tickets/info: From $27.50 at eventbrite.ca

As members of legendary progressive rock band King Crimson, bassist Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto have toured the world many times. Guitarist Markus Reuter is renowned for his instrumental skills and in-demand as a solo and session artist.

Together, the three are Stick Men.

The group takes its name partially from from the fact that Levin, whose credits include everyone from Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon to John Lennon and David Bowie, plays a unique instrument called the Chapman Stick. The instrument works both as a guitar and a bass due to its double set of strings. Reuter performs on a self-designed touch guitar, and Mastelotto’s kit includes both traditional and electronic components.

Collectively, these three have recorded on albums that have amassed global sales in excess of 100 million and should amaze and entertain in concert. This is a rare chance to see some masters at work.

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