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 it害羞草研究所檚 a history the Bandits are bringing to Vernon害羞草研究所檚 Gallery Vertigo Thursday, Nov. 9.

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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 region害羞草研究所檚 iconic 害羞草研究所�20s jazz vibe.

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

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The Milk Crate Bandits are reigniting 害羞草研究所�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 .