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乌鸦传媒檚 a history the Bandits are bringing to Vernon乌鸦传媒檚 Gallery Vertigo Thursday, Nov. 9.

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Now nestled in Vancouver乌鸦传媒檚 vibrant eastern quarters, the Bandits are gearing up for their first ever Canadian tour, falling on the heels of the band乌鸦传媒檚 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 region乌鸦传媒檚 iconic 乌鸦传媒�20s jazz vibe.

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Drawing inspiration from jazz standards such as Basin Street Blues 乌鸦传媒� Spencer William乌鸦传媒檚 1928 hit recorded by Louis Armstrong that tells of the main street of turn-of-the-century New Orleans乌鸦传媒� red light district 乌鸦传媒� Ray and O乌鸦传媒檇ea took it upon themselves to compose a jazz track about their Sydney stomping grounds.

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It乌鸦传媒檚 a classic sound the Bandits are thrilled to share with Vernon audiences.

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The Bandit乌鸦传媒檚 touring lineup features Australian circus and jazz show Scotch and Soda member O乌鸦传媒橠ea, Canadian trombonist Brad Shigeta of The Ellington Band and The Illinois Jacquet Band fame, Island-born bassist Jen Hodge and Ray 乌鸦传媒� lauded as the future of jazz banjo by Woody Allen乌鸦传媒檚 banjoist Eddy Davis.

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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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And for the Aussie who began jamming on the guitar at four-years-old, that乌鸦传媒檚 what it乌鸦传媒檚 all about.

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The Milk Crate Bandits are reigniting 乌鸦传媒�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 .