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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.
Glow Party 2010 Melo Productions pres
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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
