HEDLEY
Rock band featuring Canadian Idol contestant Jacob Hoggard (“On My Own”, “321”). Dec. 26, 7:30 pm, Ag-Rec Centre (32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford). Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
HINDER
Sleaze-rockers from Oklahoma play tunes from hit debut CD, Extreme Behaviour, with guests Black Stone Cherry. Jan. 16, 9:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $24.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
TRAILER PARK BOYS
Stars of the Showcase TV series, Mike Smith (Bubbles), Robb Wells (Ricky), and John Paul Tremblay (Julian), perform a musical-comedy show, with guests Helix (“Heavy Metal Love”) and Swollen Members (“Swamp Water”). Jan. 22-23, 9:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $34.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
THE CELTIC TENORS
Irish vocalists Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson, and Daryl Simpson perform a program of classical, folk, Irish, and pop music, accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Jan. 24, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Smithe & Seymour). Tix from $28 to $50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311, www.vancouversymphony.ca/.
KEANE
Keyboard-based rock trio from England (“Everybody’s Changing”, “Somewhere Only We Know”) plays tunes from latest CD, Under the Iron Sea, with guests Rocco Deluca. Jan. 31, 7:30 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $37.50/33.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
ROSE HILL DRIVE
Youthful, ‘70s-inspired hard-rock trio from Boulder, Colorado, with local guests Lions in the Street. Feb. 3, 7:30 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $15 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Red Cat and Scratch Records.
GLENN KOTCHE & NELS CLINE
Current members of Wilco tour together for a night of collaboration and solo works. Feb. 23, 7:30 pm, Red Room. Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $12.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu and Highlife Records.
MEAT LOAF
Multiplatinum pop-rocker from the ‘70s (“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”, “Paradise By the Dashboard Light”) performs material from new CD, Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose, with guest Marion Raven. March 2, Pacific Coliseum (Hastings & Renfrew). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $89.50/69.50/45.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
PAUL ANKA
Canadian-born pop vocalist from the ‘50s (“Diana”, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”). March 2, 8 pm, River Rock Show Theatre (8811 River Rd., Richmond); and March 3, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $109.50/89.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
THE FRAY
Pop quartet from Denver (“Over My Head [Cable Car]”, “How to Save a Life”), with guest Kyle Riabko. March. 21, 7:30 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix on sale Dec. 15, 10 am, $34.50/26.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
TOOTS THIELEMANS/KENNY WERNER
Jazz luminaries and long-standing creative partners take the stage together. March 22, 8 pm, Chan Shun Concert Hall (UBC). Tix at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311, info www.chancentre.com/.
B.B. KING
Blues legend from Mississippi (“The Thrill is Gone”, “Every Day I Have the Blues”). April 27, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix on sale Dec. 16, 10 am, $85/70 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
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