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– Concerts
This Week
Chiwoniso » Zimbabwe deep grooves artist, with Zimbamoto.»Red Room, 398 Richards, Dec 6, 8:30 p.m., $20/25, at High life, Rufus Guitars, Sophia Books, caravanbc.com.
The Cribs » British rock trio, with Jemina Pearl. »Venue, 881 Granville, 7:30 p.m., $18.50, 604-280-4444.
The Trews » The Nova Scotia rock band presents anacousticperformance.» Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. (sold out).
Vic Chesnutt » Singer-songwriter's new band includes members of Fugazi and godspeed you! black emperor.»Red Room, Nov. 26, 9:30 p.m., $20, ticketweb.ca.
Friendly Fires » Synth-rock band from England, with London's XX (who play a free in-store at Zulu Nov. 26, 7 p.m.).»Commodore (note new venue) Nov. 26, doors 8 p.m., $20, sold-out.
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 p.m., $65.50/37.50, 604-280-4444.
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 p.m., 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 p.m., $30, at High life, Scratch, Zulu, Red Cat.
Daniel Wesley » Local chill-rock artist, with Ill Scarlet and USS.»Commodore, Nov. 27, Nov. 28, 9:30 p.m., $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 p.m., $28/33 at Little Sisters and High life Records.
Orkestra Futura » Five directors, four of them in remote locations located around the world, conduct the 16 piece Orchestra Futura (formerly the NOW Orchestra) performing Mad Scientist Machine, a new work by Stefan Smulovitz.»The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $25/20, 604-873-6373.
Max Tundra and Deastro » Electronic-pop singer-songwriters from the UK.» Media Club, 695 Cambie, Nov. 29, 9:30 p.m., $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 p.m., by donation.
Gwar » Unconquerable galactic-metal collective, with Job for a Cowboy and The Red Chord.»Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 30, 8 p.m., $36, sold out.
Japandroids » Garage rock duo from Vancouver.» Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway, Dec. 2, doors 8 p.m., $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 p.m., $20, 604-280-4444.
Michelle Wright » The country music singer performs holiday concert.»Clarke Theatre, Mission, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., $34, ticketmaster.ca.
Coming
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 p.m.,$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-songwriter from Toronto, with Sam Bradley. » Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 5, 9:30 p.m., $19.50, 604-280-4444.
Baby Dee » Performance artist, harpist and pianist delivers surreal, cabaret-infused ballads.» Roundhouse Community Centre, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.,
Chiwoniso » Zimbabwean singer is backed by an all-star line-up.»Red Room, Dec. 6, 8:30 p.m., caravanbc.com.
Brett Dennen » Groove-pop singer-songwriter's advocates include John Mayer, Michael Franti, with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.»Commodore, Dec. 7, 9 p.m., $22, 604-280-4444.
Santa Fox Ball » Steel Panther headlines. »Commodore, Dec. 8, 9 p.m. sold out.
Stereos » Piano-driven pop-rock quintet from Edmonton ( Summer Girl), with the Midway State, Artist Life and The Envy. » Vogue Theatre, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $22.50, 604-280-4444.
Lady Gaga » Pop superstar's Monster Ball tour is a multimedia "pop electro opera." Kid Cudi opens.» Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 9-10 (sold out) and Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., $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 p.m., $13, ticketweb.ca.
Trinity Western University Jazz » The school's Jazz Combo and Vocal Jazz ensemble performs standards.» Instumental Music Hall, Trinity Western University, Dec. 9, 7:30 pm, by donation, 604-513-2173
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.
Kid Cudi » Brooklyn-based rapper, with Boombox Saints and DJ Rico Uno.»Commodore, Dec. 9 and Dec. 11, 10 pm, $35, 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.
Good Noise Gospel Choir » The 90 member choir teams up with the Jazz Diva trio for The Glory of Christmas.»Christ Church Cathedral, Dec. 11-12, 7:30 pm; Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis, Dec. 13, 3 pm, 25/18 at the door.. Harper Simon » Singer-songwriter and son of Paul Simon, with Chapin Sisters.» Media Club, 695 Cambie, Dec. 12, 8 pm, $15, ticketweb.ca.
Genticorum » Folk band from Quebec, with Babe Gurr.» Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st, Dec. 12, 8 pm, $30/25, 604-257-5111.
Zero 7 » English electronica act.»Commodore, Dec. 13, 9 pm, $29.50, 604-280-4444.
Peggy Lee's Film in Music » The cellists leads a nonet in a dramatic improvisation. »Ironworks, 235 Alexander, Dec. 17, $18/15, ticketstonight.ca Fab Four » Christmas show byy the Beatles tribute band, with "Ed Sullivan." »River Rock Theatre, Richmond, Dec. 19, 8 pm, ShowBizVancouver.com. 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. Glow Party 2010 » Melo Productions presents New Year' s Eve gala with three bands and eight DJs.» Hilton Hotel Metrotown, 6083 McKay, Burnaby, Dec. 31, 6 pm, $99, 604-280-4444.
Garaj Mahal » Jam band plays New Year's Eve party with Five Alarm Funk.»Vogue, 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.
Tegan and Sara » Canadian pop-rock twins, with Australia's An Horse.»Orpheum, Jan. 5-6, 7:30 pm, $32.50/25, 604-280-4444.
Loverboy » Canadian rock band (»The Kid is Hot Tonight). Commodore Ballroom Jan. 9, 9:30 pm, $35.50 604-280-4444.
Enigmas » Vancouver punk/new wave band from the 1980s, with Manglers. »Bourbon, Jan. 8, 9 pm.
Colin James » Canadian blues-rocker performs songs from new album»Rooftops and Satellites.»Orpheum, Jan. 13, 8 pm, $52.50/39.50 604-280-4444.
Alpha Yaya Diallo » Multi-instrumentalist and composer from Guinea in West Africa.»Capilano Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, Jan. 16, 8 pm, 604-990-7810. Tribute to Thelonious Monk » Capilano College's A Band and NiteCap pay tribute to the bebop maestro.»Capilano Performing
Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, Jan. 22,, 8 pm, 604-990-7810
Herb Albert and Lani Hall » The legendary trumpet player of the Tijuana Brass joins forces with vocalist Lani Hall to present original arrangements of standards.» Capilano College Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, Jan. 24,, 8 pm, 604-990-7810. AFI » Hardcore punk act from California. »Commodore Ballroom, Jan. 24, 8 pm, $29.50, 604-280-4444.
Phil Minton's Feral Choir » Singer and improviser, Minton leads a choir of community participants in an experimental vocal workshop and performance.» Ironworks Studio, 235 Alexander, Jan. 24, 4 pm, free, 604-633-0861
Anthony Braxton 12 + 1 Tet » Saxophonist and composer's 12 + 1 Tet project features ompositions and improvisations. »Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard, Jan. 29, 8 pm, $30/25, 604 872-5200. Quasar Quatuor de Saxophones » New music ensembler performs works by Iannis Xenakis, Daniel Peter Biro and Gilles Tremblay.» Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie, Jan. 30, 8 pm, $25/15, 604-633-0861
Anthony Braxton' s Sonic Genome Project » For eight hours, 50 performers use musical languages developed by Braxton to create "a living sound world." » Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse, Jan. 31, 12 pm, free, coastaljazz.ca;pushfest.ca. Time Flies Improvised Music Festival » Three-evening improvisational exploration with Torsten Muller, bass, Mei Han, zheng, Dylan van der Schyff, drums, Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon, Jessica Pavone, viola, Taylor Ho Bynum, cornet/ trumpet, Mary Halvorson, guitar, and Fred Lonberg-Holm, cello.»Ironworks, 235 Alexander, Feb. 4-5, 8 pm,
$20/15, 604 872-5200, coastaljazz.ca. ian Tyson » Legendary folk singer-songwriter continues to work on his ranch inAlberta. Boulevard Casino' s Red Robinson Show Theatre, Feb. 5, 8 pm, 39.50/$49.50, 604-280-4444.
Just Announced
Mint Records Ridiculously Early Xmas Party » Features Aunts and Uncles, Kathryn Calder, Fanshaw, Kellarissa, Vancougar, Hot Panda, Carolyn Mark, and The Pack AD.»Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway, Dec. 4, 8 pm, tickets at Zulu, Scratch and Red Cat.
John Mann » Roots-rock singer-songer (formerly of Spirit of the West) performs solo project Mister Mann.»The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 5-6, 8 pm, $27-40, 604-251-1363.
Jazz at Winterruption » The winter cultural festival features Havard Wiik Trio: Piano trio from Norway, Feb. 20 Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys: Cajun band from Louisiana Feb. 21 Florence K: Quebec-born vocalist/ pianist, Feb. 27.»Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island, $20/18, 604-872-5200, coastaljazz.ca.
Free Jazz at Winterruption » Granville Island-based cultural festival features Feb. 20: Eric Vloeimans Fugimundi Trio,»12:30 pm, Drumheller,»2:30 pm, Veda Hille Trio,»4:30 pm Feb. 21 Mimosa, »12:30 pm, Altered Laws»2:30 pm, Deborah Ledon»4:30 pm Feb. 27: Andy Milne/Benoit Delbecq»12:30 pm, Quatuor Bozzini, 2:30 pm, Francois Houle» 4:30 pm. Performance Works 1218 Cartwright, feb. 20-27, free, coastaljazz.ca.
Club 2010 at Winterruption » Winter festival features jazz shows by Brad Turner Quartet, Laura Crema with the Sharon Minemoto Trio»Feb. 21, Chris Gestrin Quartet, Tony Wilson Sextet»Feb. 22 Jodi Proznick Quarte, Ugestu»Feb. 23 AndrŽ Lachance Quartet, Gordon Grdina Trio»Feb. 24 Rene Lussier 2 Trios, Marianne Trudel»Feb. 25. Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, Feb. 21-25, $10, coastaljazz.ca.
Eric Bibb » Acoustic blues singer/songwriter. »Capilano College Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, March 4, 8 pm, 604-990-7810.
Claudia Villela » Singer's music is rooted in the traditional and contemporary sounds of Brazil. »Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, March 5, 8 pm, 604-990-7810.
Pine Leaf Boys » This Grammy-nominated Cajun band. Capilano College Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, March 12, 8 pm, 604-990-7810.
Tim McGraw » The country music star and his band the Dancehall Doctors perform songs from new album,»Sout hern Voice, with Lady Antebellum and Lost Trailers.»GM Place, March 25, 7:30 pm, $50-90, 604-280-4444.
Alasdair Fraser/Natalie Haas » Master Scottish fiddler and the cellist Natalie Haas present the music of Fraser's homeland. E»Capilano College Theatre, 2055 Purcell, N Van, March 28, 8 pm, 604-990-7810.
John Mayer » Seven-time Grammy Award-winning blues-and folk-rock singer/songwriter performs tunes from fourth album»Battle Studies, with Michael Franti and Spearhead.»GM Place, April 1, ticketmaster.ca.
Just Announced
Mint Records Ridiculously Early Xmas Party » Features Aunts and Uncles, Kathryn Calder, Fanshaw, Kellarissa, Vancougar, Hot Panda, Carolyn Mark, and The Pack AD.»Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway, Dec. 4, 8 pm, tickets at Zulu, Scratch and Red Cat.
John Mann » Roots-rock singer-songer (formerly of Spirit of the West) performs solo project Mister Mann.»The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 5-6, 8 pm, $27-40, 604-251-1363.
Duplex » Vancouver band blurs lines between kids and adult music.»The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 10, 7 pm, Dec. 12-13, 2 pm,$15, 604-251-1363.
Veda Hille & Her Swell Band » Vancouver art-song singer and composer performs with an octet. »The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 11-12, 8 pm, $27-40, 604-251-1363.
Sloan » East Coast rockers perform songs from ninth album,»Parallel Play, with Magneta Lane. »Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 15, 9 pm, $19.93, 604-280-4444.
New Year's Eve 2010 Glow Party! » Melo Productions presents three bands, four dance floors and eight DJs.» Hilton Hotel Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay, Burnaby, Dec. 31, 6 pm, $99, ticketmaster.ca,
Motley Crue » Hard rock icons from California, with Joe Perry Project (fronted by lead guitarist of Aerosmith).» GM Place, Jan. 24, 7 pm, $39-115, 604-280-4444. – Live Venues
Biltmore Cabaret » 395 Kingsway 604-676-0541. · Joker Nov. 26 SNFU Nov. 27 · Woodhands Nov. 28 · Japandroids Dec. 2
TheBourbon » 50 W. Cordova. ·Mt. Royal, LiveNov. 26 · Macula Nov. 27 · Waiting for Sunday, the Post War, Stars of Boulevard Nov. 28 Born Lovers Dec. 3
CellarJazzCafe » 3611 W. Broadway 604-738-1959. · Alexis Baro Group Nov. 26 · Chris Tarry Group Nov. 27-28 · Big Much Nov. 29 · Soulful B3 Grooves Dec. 1 · Wow Jazz Orchestra Dec. 2 · Paul Keeling Quintet Dec. 3
FairviewPub » 898 W. Broadway 604-872-1262. · Mostly Marley Nov. 27-28
Lion's Den » Boulevard Casino, 2080 United, Coquitlam. · So Tight Nov. 27 -28
Lu Lu's Lounge » River Rock Casino, Richmond 604-303-1000. · Sibel Thrasher Nov. 27-28. The Main » 4210 Main 604-709-8555. · Pat Bertholette · Nov. 26 Dick Cash Nov. 27 · The Burrs Nov. 28
Media Club » 695 Cambie 604-608-2871. · Matthew David Nov. 26 Tony Bologna & the Rubes, Los Dorados Nov. 27 · National Affairs, Acres of Lions, In Bear Country, Floodlight Nov. 28 · Max Tundra & Deastro Nov. 29 · Interzone, the Light Machines, Joel David Shook Nov. 30 · Laurell, Stef Lang, Nat Jay, David Blair Dec. 1 · Young Liars, Oh No! Yokos, the Tremulance Dec. 2 · Blind Pilot, Laura Veirs Dec. 3
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar » 1300 Robson 604-661-1400. · Chris Sigerson Sun. · Mike Allen Mon. Jillian Lebeck Tues. · Bill Coon Wed. · Bob Kevin Elaschuk Trio Nov. 26-28 · Kristian Braathen Trio Dec. 3 Pat'sPub » 402 E. Hastings. ·ChrisKingManeuver, the Planes, the Aftertaste Nov. 27 · White Owl, Sex Church, Pompoir Nov. 28
Pub 340 » 340 Cambie 604-602-0644. · Acid Ocean, the Rose Alarm, Warjunk Nov. 26 Railway Club » 579 Dunsmuir 604-681-1625. Sunparlour Players, Ghostkeeper, Garrett Kato Nov. 26 · Eldorado, Rodney DeCroo, Swank Nov. 27 · Analog Bell Service, Greenbelt Collective, Machu Picchu Nov. 28 · The Fates, Bonnie Ste-Croix Nov. 29 · Mia Moth Dec. 2 Redgy Blackout, Trike, Go Ghetto Tiger Dec. 3.
Red Room » 398 Richards. · Heathenfest Nov. 25 · Vic Chesnutt Band Nov. 26
Venue » 881 Granville 604-646-0064. · Friendly Fires (dj set) Nov. 26 · Loot (Tool tribute), Killing in the Name of (Rage Against the Machine tribute) Dec. 2 · Scatterheart, Sweetheart Dec. 3
Yale » 1300 Granville 604-681-9253.» · Mud Dog Nov. 27-28
