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Jann Arden Canadian songwriter performs songs from her new album, Free.Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Nov. 19, 8 pm, $75/49, 604-280-4444.
Playing for Change Producer Mark Johnson's multimedia project brings together musicians from around the world. Commodore, Nov. 19, 9:30 pm, $35, 604-280-4444 and at Zulu, Highlife.
Arkells Rock band from Ontario, with the Novaks. Venue, 881 Granville, Nov. 19, 9:30 pm, $15, 604-280-4444, Zulu, Red Cat.
The Morrissey's 10th Anniversary Party Features The Evaporators, and Kid Kordene. The Morrissey, 1227 Granville, Nov. 19, 9 pm, free, 604-682-0909.
The McDades Canadian Celtic-folk band. St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th, Nov. 19, 8 pm. $20, roguefolk.com, 604-736-3022.
Duke Ellington's Sacred Music Fundraiser for the venue features Dee Daniels, Fred Stride Orchestra, James Caddell, Phoenix Chamber Choir, Troy McLaughlin. St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson, Nov. 20, 8 pm, $35 ($125 with reception), 604-681-8365 ext. 117, coastaljazz.ca.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rock orchestra from the New York, known for renditions of Christmas songs, performs songs from new album Night Castle. Pacific Coliseum, Nov. 20, 8 pm, $25-57.50, 604-280-4444.
The Town Pants Local party band with Run GMC and Rich Hope. Commodore, Nov. 20, 9 pm, $14, ticketmaster.ca.
Off Season Festival of genre-jumping performances by local acts Fond of Tigers, Sorrow and the Pity, Michael Red, No Horses, Cris Derksen, Mariachi Los Dorados, Pinder Dulai. Hugenelk (Fri.); Main Offenders, Sangha, Cloudsplitter, October Trio, D Trevlon, Blind God, Ora Cogan, Chin. Teresa Trovato, Love & Electric, The Skinny (Sat.) Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir, Nov. 20-21.
Van Django Local gypsy jazz band. St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th, Nov. 20, 8 pm. $20, roguefolk.com, 604-736-3022.
Lovin' Spoonful and Cowsills Double bill of American pop-rock bands from the '60s. Red Robinson Show Theatre, Boulevard Casino, 2080 United, Coquitlam, Nov. 20, 8 pm, $44.50/34.50, ticketmaster.ca.
Billy Bragg UK folk-rock singer-songwriter performs songs from latest album Mr. Love and Justice. Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 21, 9 pm, $35, 604-280-4444 and at Zulu, Red Cat, Highlife.
Wolfmother Australian hard rock band influenced by Led Zeppelin, with Heartless Bastards and Thenewno2. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Nov. 21, 8 pm, $39.50/29.50, 604-280-4444.
Ohbijou Indie chamber pop band from Toronto. Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway, Nov. 21, 8:30 pm, $10, ticketweb.ca.
Terri Clark Canadian country music artist, with Dean Brody.Commodore, Nov. 22, 8 pm, $39.50, ticketmaster.ca.
Aaron Cadwaladr Band Local folk rock outfit. Arts Club Backstage Lounge, 1585 Johnston, Nov. 22, 8 pm, $5, 604-254-3043
ZZ Top Bearded blues-rockers from Texas. Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 33800 King, Abbotsford, Nov. 22, 7:30 pm, $85/75, abbotsfordcentre.ca.
King Khan and BBQ Show Rock'n'roll soul-funk duo, with Those Darlins. Red Room, Nov. 23, 9:30 pm, $18, ticketweb.ca and at Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat..
Julian Casablancas Member of New York band The Strokes performs solo material. Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 23, 9 pm, $22.50, 604-280-4444.
Hidden Cameras Toronto orchestral choir-pop band known for celebratory lives shows performs songs from fourth album Origin:Orphan. Biltmore Cabaret, Nov. 25, ticketmaster.ca.
Swell Season Duo from the Oscar-winning soundtrack Once performs. Centre for Performing Arts, Nov. 25, 7:30 pm, $45/35, 604-280-4444.
Peaches Electronic musician whose songs are noted for their use of explicit, sexual lyrics. Amanda blank opens. Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 25, doors 8 pm, $28.50, Ticketmaster, Zulu and Red Cat.
Moneen Rock band from Brampton Ont., with Sights & Sounds and Passenger Action. Venue, 881 Granville, Nov. 25, 9 pm, $13.50, 604-280-4444, Zulu, Red Cat.
We Are The Champions Fundraising concert in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association features Jasmine Bharucha and others. River Rock Casino Resort, Nov. 25, 604-280-4444.
The Books Sound collagists from New York City. Cultch, 1895 Venables, Nov. 25, 8 pm, $27-40, 604-251-1363.
New Music New Places Francois Houle, John Korsrud, Giorgio Magnanensi, Jon Siddall, and Peter Hannan present a show that includes video art, the VCC Gamelan Ensemble, a dancer, a trumpet player, and a "clarinet army." Vancouver Community College, Broadway Campus Atrium, 1155 E. Broadway, Nov. 25, 8 pm, free, 604-734-4622.
The Trews The Nova Scotia rock band presents an acoustic performance. The Act Maple Ridge, 11944 Haney, Nov. 25, 7:30 pm, $21-30, 604 476-2787 and Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, Nov. 27, 7:30 pm (latter show is sold out).
Vic Chesnutt Singer-songwriter's new band includes members of Fugazi and godspeed you! black emperor. Red Room, Nov. 26, 9:30 pm, $20, ticketweb.ca and Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat, Highlife.
Friendly Fires Synth-rock band from England, with XX. Venue, 881 Granville, Nov. 26, doors 8 pm, $20, Ticketmaster, Zulu and Red Cat.
Blue Rodeo Canadian country music band's new double album is The Things We Left Behind, with The Skydiggers Nov. 26, with The Dustin Betall Outfit Nov. 27. Centre for Performing Arts, 777 Homer, Nov. 26-27, 7:30 pm, $65.50/37.50, 604-280-4444.
Coming
Grand Cariboo Opry Barney Bentall, Dustin Bentall, Ridley Bent, Wendy Bird, Kendal Carson, Matt Masters and others perform at annual fundraiser for Potluck Cafe Society. The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Nov. 27, 7:30 pm, 604-251-1363.
Rock for the Wild Salmon Adham Shaikh, Kentish Steele and friends present benefit for the Wild Salmon Rescue Campaign. Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph, Nov. 27, 7 pm, $30, at Highlife, Scratch, Zulu, Red Cat.
Daniel Wesley Local chill-rock artist, with Ill Scarlet and USS. Commodore, Nov. 27, Nov. 28, 9:30 pm, $22.50, ticketmaster.ca.
Issa Singer-songwriter formerly named Jane Siberry performs with the Fates and Leslie Alexander. Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac, Nov. 28, 8 pm, $28/33 at Little Sisters and Highlife Records.
Orkestra Futura Formerly the NOW Orchestra, the new music ensemble performs Mad Scientist Machine, a new work by Stefan Smulovitz. The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Nov. 28, 8 pm, $25/20, 604-873-6373.
Max Tundra and Deastro Electronic-pop singer-songwriters from the UK. Media Club, 695 Cambie, Nov. 29, 9:30 pm, $12, ticketweb.ca, Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat..
Saxalamode Sax quartet performs works by Glenn Miller, Charlie Mingus, Astor Piazzolla and others. Jericho Cultural Centre, 1675 Discovery, Nov. 29, 2 pm, by donation.
Gwar Unconquerable galactic-metal collective, with Job for a Cowboy and The Red Chord. Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 30, 8 pm, $36, sold out.
Japandroids Rock duo from Vancouver. Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway, Dec. 2, doors 8 pm, $12, at Red Cat, Zulu and Ticketmaster.
Priestess Heavy prog-rock group from Montreal, with Early Man and Trigger Effect. Commodore Ballroom Dec. 3, 9:30 pm, $20, 604-280-4444.
Michelle Wright The country music star performs holiday concert. Clarke Theatre, Mission, Dec. 3, 7:30 pm, $34, ticketmaster.ca.
Bassnectar Jam band from California. Vogue Theatre, Dec. 4, $29.50, 604-280-4444
Christmas with August Singer-songwriters Rae Armour, Beverley Elliott, Linda Kidder, Meg Tennant perform seasonal favourites. Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake, Burnaby, Dec. 4-5, 8 pm,$25/20, 604-205-3000
Keller Williams One man jam band. Rickshaw, Hastings at Carrall, Dec. 5, $25, 604-280-4444.
Justin Nozuka Soul-tinged singer-songwriting from Toronto, with Sam Bradley. Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 5, 9:30 pm, $19.50, 604-280-4444.
Baby Dee Performance artist, harpist and pianist delivers surreal, cabaret-infused ballads. Roundhouse Community Centre, Dec. 5, 8 pm,
Chiwoniso Zimbabwean singer is backed by an all-star line-up. Red Room, Dec. 6, 8:30 pm, caravanbc.com.
Brett Dennen Groove-pop singer-songwriter's advocates include John Mayer, Michael Franti and Jason Mraz, with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 7, 9 pm, $22, 604-280-4444.
Stereos Piano-driven pop-rock quintet from Edmonton (Summer Girl), with the Midway State, Artist Life and The Envy. Vogue Theatre, Dec. 9, 8 pm, $22.50, 604-280-4444.
Lady Gaga Pop superstar's Monster Ball tour is a multi-media "pop electro opera." Kid Cudi opens. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 9-10 (sold out) and Dec. 11, 7:30 pm, $49.50/69.50, 604-280-4444.
Zee Avi Malaysian-born, jazz-influenced pop singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukulele player. Media Club, 695 Cambie, Dec. 9, 9:30 pm, $13, ticketweb.ca.
Allison Crowe Tidings Concert Singer performs holiday concert inspired by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and others. St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th, Dec. 11, 8 pm $15-22, 250-537-1286.
Pointed Sticks Legendary punk-power-pop band from the 1980s celebrates new CD Three Lefts Make A Right. Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, Dec. 19, 2:30 pm (with Evaporators and Pretty Vanilla), and 8 pm (with TVees and Strange Magic), $20/15, at Red Cat, Zulu and Scratch Records.
Just Announced
Chiwoniso Ziimbabwe deep grooves artist, with Zimbamoto. Red Room, 398 Richards, Dec 6, 8:30 pm, $20/25, at Highlife, Rufus Guitars, Sophia Books, caravanbc.com.
Trivium Metal band from Florida. Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 24, 8 pm, $24.50, 604-280-4444.
Jessie Farrell Country music singer-songwriter, with The Higgins, Jaydee Bixby and Chad Brownlee. Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, Dec. 11, 8 pm, $29.50, ticketmaster.ca.
Garaj Mahal Jam band plays New Year's Eve party with Five Alarm Funk. Vogue r, Dec. 31, 9 pm, $60, ticketmaster.ca.
Commodore Ballroom's New Year's Eve Features Vancouver party crew the Famous Players and DJ Paul the Wall. Commodore, Dec. 31, dinner 6 pm; dance 8:30 pm, $54.50-84.50, 604-280-4444.
Enigmas Vancouver punk/new wave band from the 1980s, with Manglers. Bourbon, Jan. 8, 9 pm.
Justin Townes Earles Nashville country-folk singer-songwriter, with Joe Pub. Biltmore, 395 Kingsway, Feb. 16, 9:30 pm, $14, ticketweb.ca and at Scratch, Red Cat, Highlife.
n live venues
Arts Club Backstage Lounge 1585 Johnston, 604-687-1354. » Aaron Cadwaladr Band Nov. 22
Biltmore Cabaret 395 Kingsway 604-676-0541. » Thunderheist Nov. 20 » Ohbijou Nov. 21 » Carolyn Mark & NQ Arbuckle, Ford Pier Nov. 23 Hidden Cameras Nov. 25 » Joker Nov. 26.
Cellar Jazz Cafe 3611 W. Broadway 604-738-1959. » Van Django Nov. 19 » Oliver Gannon Quartet Nov. 20-21 » Afternoon Tea – Jena Fair Group Nov. 22 » Melissa Endean Nov. 22 » Fringe Group Nov. 24 Zapato Negro Nov. 25
Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville St. » Playing For Change Nov. 19 Boozapalooza III Nov. 20 » Billy Bragg Nov. 21 » Terri Clark Nov. 22 » Julian Casablancas Nov. 23 » Trivium Nov. 24 » Peaches Nov. 25.
Lion's Den Boulevard Casino, 2080 United, Coquitlam. » Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band Nov. 20-21.
Lu Lu's Lounge River Rock Casino, Richmond 604-303-1000. » Billy Dixon Nov. 20-21.
The Main 4210 Main 604-709-8555. » Blind God Nov. 20 » Pool Hall Gospel Nov. 21 » Pat Bertholette Nov. 26
Media Club 695 Cambie 604-608-2871. » David Choi Nov. 19 » Sun Wizard Nov. 20 » Sex With Strangers, Adjective, the SSRIs Nov. 21 Ruskin, the Patience Product, the Sicks Nov. 22 » Asphyxia, Downtown Death Scream, Silverback Gorilla, Reckoner Nov. 23 » Cortez the Killer Nov. 24 » Matthew David Nov. 26.
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar 1300 Robson 604-661-1400. » Chris Sigerson Sun. » Mike Allen Mon. » Jillian Lebeck Tues. » Bill Coon Wed. » Bob Russ Botten's Jazz Giants: Milt Jackson Nov. 19-21.
Pat's Pub 402 E. Hastings. » Picking on Toddlers, Hooker Pop, Murder She Wrote Nov. 20 » Pretty Vanilla Nov. 21.
Pub 340 340 Cambie 604-602-0644. » SixGun Confederacy, Freebase Nov. 19 » Mongoose, Spitfires Nov. 20 » Ninjaspy, Versus the Nothing, Bullets Over Beauty Nov. 21 » Acid Ocean Nov. 26.
Railway Club 579 Dunsmuir 604-681-1625. » Warped 45s, Vivek Shraya, Char2D2 Nov. 19 » Off Season Festival Nov. 20-21 » Minto, Schomberg Fair, A Pale Blue Nov. 22 » Brent Lee Nov. 23 »Padma, Lengthy List of Lovers, Kidnap Kids!, Manta Ray-Gun Nov. 24 » Sunparlour Players, Ghostkeeper Nov. 26.
Red Robinson Show Theatre Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam 604-280-4444. » Lovin Spoonful, Cowsills Nov. 20 » Rock for A Cure Nov. 21 » Whose LIve Anyway Nov. 22.
Red Room 398 Richards. » Beats Without Borders Nov. 19 » Stryper Nov. 21 » King Khan & BBQ Show Nov. 23 »Heathenfest Nov. 25 » Vic Chestnut Nov. 26 » Mumiy Troll Nov. 21.
River Rock Casino 8811 River Rd., Richmond, 604-247-8900. » We are the Champions Nov. 25 Battle of the Bands Nov. 26.
Venue 881 Granville 604-646-0064. » Arkells Nov. 19 » City of Fire Nov. 20 » Mumi Troll Nov. 21 » Die Mannequin Nov. 24 » Moneen Nov. 25 » Friendly Fries, XX Nov. 26.
Yale 1300 Granville 604-681-9253. » CBC Radio Music Party Nov. 19 Lloyd Jones Nov. 20-21.
