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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 an acoustic performance. » 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 p.m., 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 p.m. $15-22, 250-537-1286.
Kid Cudi » Brooklyn-based rapper, with Boombox Saints and DJ Rico Uno. »Commodore, Dec. 9 and Dec. 11, 10 p.m., $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 p.m., $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 p.m. ; Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., 25/18 at the door..
Harper Simon » Singer-songwriter and son of Paul Simon, with Chapin Sisters. » Media Club, 695 Cambie, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $15, ticketweb.ca.
Genticorum » Folk band from Quebec, with Babe Gurr. » Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $30/25, 604-257-5111.
Zero 7 » English electronica act. »Commodore, Dec. 13, 9 p.m., $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 p.m., 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 p.m. (with Evaporators and Pretty Vanilla), »and 8 p.m. (with TVees and Strange Magic), »$20/15, at Red Cat, Zulu and Scratch Records.
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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 p.m., tickets at Zulu, Scratch and Red Cat.
John Mann » Roots-rock singer-songwriter (formerly of Spirit of the West) performs solo project Mister Mann. »The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m., $27-40, 604-251-1363.
Duplex » Vancouver band blurs lines between kids and adult music. »The Cultch, 1895 Venables, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Dec. 12-13, 2 p.m.,$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 p.m., $27-40, 604-251-1363.
Sloan » East Coast rockers perform songs from ninth album, »Parallel Play, with Magneta Lane. »Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 15, 9 p.m., $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 p.m., $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 p.m., $39-115, 604-280-4444
Four Tet » Electronic musician (aka Kieran Hebden), with Nathan Fake. »Biltmore, 395 Kingsway, Feb. 24, 9:30 p.m., $17, ticketweb.ca and at Scratch, Red Cat.
Live venues
Biltmore Cabaret » 395 Kingsway 604-676-0541. Joker Nov. 26 SNFU Nov. 27 Woodhands Nov. 28 Japandroids Dec. 2
The Bourbon » 50 W. Cordova. Mt. Royal, Live Nov. 26 Macula Nov. 27 Waiting for Sunday, the Post War, Stars of Boulevard Nov. 28 Born Lovers Dec. 3
Cellar Jazz Cafe » 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
Fairview Pub » 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's Pub » 402 E. Hastings. Chris King Maneuver, 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 The 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
