It all started by busking on the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia.

With Down-Under roots and a post-war New Orleans jazz sound, the Milk Crate Bandits have worked their way up north, eventually settling in to the Vancouver jazz scene. And it91裸聊视频檚 a history the Bandits are bringing to Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Gallery Vertigo Thursday, Nov. 9.

91裸聊视频淧eople asked what our name was, and we used to steal milk crates to sit on and play, so we took on the name Milk Crate Bandits,91裸聊视频� said founding-member and Australian product Jack Ray of his and saxophonist Chris O91裸聊视频橠ea91裸聊视频檚 formative years.

Now nestled in Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 vibrant eastern quarters, the Bandits are gearing up for their first ever Canadian tour, falling on the heels of the band91裸聊视频檚 debut EP, The Neighbourhood.

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The View From Out Here, slated to drop Nov. 7, features New Orleans jazz legend Kevin Louis on trumpet and embodies the region91裸聊视频檚 iconic 91裸聊视频�20s jazz vibe.

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Drawing inspiration from jazz standards such as Basin Street Blues 91裸聊视频� Spencer William91裸聊视频檚 1928 hit recorded by Louis Armstrong that tells of the main street of turn-of-the-century New Orleans91裸聊视频� red light district 91裸聊视频� Ray and O91裸聊视频檇ea took it upon themselves to compose a jazz track about their Sydney stomping grounds.

91裸聊视频淥耻谤 King of King Street song is in the vein of a lot of the old jazz guys who wrote about the streets they lived on,91裸聊视频� Ray said, adding that their repertoire has grown to include ditties about their new home in East Vancouver.

It91裸聊视频檚 a classic sound the Bandits are thrilled to share with Vernon audiences.

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The Bandit91裸聊视频檚 touring lineup features Australian circus and jazz show Scotch and Soda member O91裸聊视频橠ea, Canadian trombonist Brad Shigeta of The Ellington Band and The Illinois Jacquet Band fame, Island-born bassist Jen Hodge and Ray 91裸聊视频� lauded as the future of jazz banjo by Woody Allen91裸聊视频檚 banjoist Eddy Davis.

91裸聊视频淭he band is really something I91裸聊视频檓 proud of,91裸聊视频� Ray said, adding that the group has been together for about two years. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really an honour to be playing with Brad and Jen.91裸聊视频�

With their critically-acclaimed lineup, the Bandits boast a deep-rooted sound that still shakes the stage today.

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And for the Aussie who began jamming on the guitar at four-years-old, that91裸聊视频檚 what it91裸聊视频檚 all about.

91裸聊视频淲hat I91裸聊视频檝e always loved about music is giving back what music has given to me,91裸聊视频� Ray said. 91裸聊视频淚t really feels like I91裸聊视频檓 reciprocating that love that music gave me.91裸聊视频�

The Milk Crate Bandits are reigniting 91裸聊视频�20s New Orleans jazz at Gallery Vertigo Nov. 9. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music is at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 pre-sale at The Bean Scene Coffee House and A&E Consignments, or for $20 at the door. The Bandits play The Forum in Kelowna Nov. 11. For more information and tickets to the Kelowna show, visit .