AKRON/FAMILY
Young God recording artists from New York play tunes from new CD, Meek Warrior, with guests Panurge. Dec. 14, doors 8 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $13 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records, info www.akronfamily.com/.
MIGHTY CROWN SOUNDSYSTEM
Reggae DJ squad from Japan. Dec. 14, doors 9 pm, Atlantis (1320 Richards). Tix $20 at Dipt and www.clubzone.com/, info www.spectrum-events.com/.
THE DECEMBERISTS
Indie-pop collective from Portland performs tunes from latest CD, The Crane Wife, with guests Talkdemonic. Dec. 14 (moved from original date of Nov. 19), 9 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $28 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-444. (Tix for cancelled Nov. 19 show will be honoured Dec. 14.)
THE MARBLE INDEX
Guitar-rock trio from Hamilton plays tunes from latest CD, Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives, with guests Elias and the Painted Birds. Dec. 14, Plaza Club (881 Granville). Tix at the door, info 604-646-0064.
CHRISTMAS DREAMS COME TRUE
Vancouver politician Jim Green hosts a benefit for the Newton Advocacy Group, featuring performances by Rob Montgomery, Nadine States, Oliver Conway, Jamie Dale, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Phillis Adel, William Taylor, and Tilden Webb. Dec. 14, 9 pm, Yale Hotel (1300 Granville). Tix $15 advance, info 604-604-681-YALE.
EDDIE MONEY
New York City rocker from the ‘70s (“Two Tickets to Paradise”, “Take Me Home Tonight”). Dec. 15, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $59.50/44.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
JACKALOPE
Local alt-rockers, featuring vocalist Katie B., play tunes from new CD, Born4, with guests the Sessions. Dec. 15, 7:30 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $15 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu Records.
FORTNIGHTLY FRIDAYS IN DELTA
All performances at 8 pm, Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., Delta). Tix $15 advance, $20 at the door, info 604-596-1025. »OLD MAN LUEDECKE Dec. 15 »THE BLUE VOODOO Dec. 29 »COCO LOVE ALCORN TRIO Jan. 12 »LINDA McRAE BAND Jan. 26 »KNOTTY PINES Feb. 9 »JIM BYRNES & STEVE DAWSON Feb. 23
AIR SUPPLY
Australian pop-ballad duo from the ‘70s (“All Out Of Love”, “Lost in Love”). Dec. 16, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $64.50/54.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
STANTON MOORE TRIO
Upstream Entertainment presents former drummer for Galactic, accompanied by Will Bernard and Brian Coogan. Dec. 16, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $20 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Highlife and Zulu Records.
JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS
American rocker (“I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”), former member of the Runaways. Dec. 16, 8 pm, River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond). Tix $69.50/59.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
VAN DJANGO
The Rogue Folk Club presents local quartet inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli’s 1930s gypsy-jazz group, Quintet of the Hot Cub of France. Dec. 16, 8 pm, St. James Hall (3214 W. 10th). Tix $18/15, info 604-736-3022.
21 TANDEM REPEATS
Local folk-rock band plays a release party for new CD, Never Wanted to Be Anyone, with guests Dyad and Interior Design. Dec. 16, Western Front (303 E. 8th). Info 604-878-7563, www.21tr.ca/.
HARMONIZER!
Momentum magazine presents the premiere of postmodern rock gospel power-choir Clancy’s Angels, with quadruple-DJ team the Revolutionists. Dec. 16, 8 pm, ANZA Club (3 W. 8th). Tix $10, info 604-669-9850.
DECK THE WALLS
Fundraising performances by the Hits, the Piss-Ups, Uncle Nestor, and DJ Squeezebox, with proceeds to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. Dec. 16, doors 8 pm, Limerick Junction (315 Carrall). Tix $12 (please bring canned goods, children’s toys, or winter wear), info 604-681-7580, www.limerickjunction.ca/
SUGARBLADE/IN DAVEY’S GRIP
Local rock bands play an all-ages show. Dec. 16, 6 pm, Tom Lee Music Hall (929 Granville). Tix $10 advance, $15 at the door, info www.supernova.com/.
THE LIVING END
Guitar-rockers from Australia play tunes from latest CD, State of Emergency, with guests Carpenter and the Bughouse 5. Dec. 17, 9 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $16 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
JAZZ VESPERS
The Claire Brett-David Priest Quartet performs at a dialogue between the music of jazz and the Christian story, with Rev. Gary Paterson presiding. Dec. 17, 4 pm, St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church (Burrard & Nelson). Admission by donation, info 604-683-4575.
THE KIDS WANNA ROCK 3
Kitsilano Rock School presents a rock ‘n’ roll showcase of young Vancouver musicians between the ages of 10 and 17, featuring the Ne’er Do Wells, All the Young Dudes, and Renegade Soul Batallion. Dec. 17, 1 pm, Canadian Memorial United Church (15th & Burrard). Admission by donation, info 604-218-7749.
WHISKEY-HOLLOW BOUND
Featuring performances by local bluegrass and old-time acts Dyad, the Mountain Bluebirds, Redgrass, Viper Central, and Plough and the Breakmen. Dec. 17, 8 pm, ANZA Club (8th & Ontario). Tix $20 at the door, info 604-327-2737.
HOLLY COLE
Canadian jazz-pop vocalist performs holiday favourites with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Dec. 18-19, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix from $37.50 to $85.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
SARAH SLEAN
Toronto singer-songwriter and pianist performs songs from latest CD, Orphan Music. Dec. 18, 7:30 pm, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
ITAMAR EREZ AND THE ADAMA ENSEMBLE
Original compositions blending Middle Eastern, jazz, and flamenco influences. Dec. 18, Norman Rothstein Theatre (950 W. 41st). Tix $20/15, info 604-683-8240.
WINTERWISH
Singer-songwriters Dan Mangan, Jess Hill, and John Pippus perform at a fundraiser for the TigerMilk Collective and the WISH Drop-in Centre Society in the Downtown Eastside. Dec. 19, 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church (Oak & 49th). Tix $20/15/10, info 778-229-9232.
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa leads a program of music by his father, Frank, with performances by guitarist Steve Vai and drummer Terry Bozzio. Dec. 20, 7:30 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir). Tix $59.50/45.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Highlife and Scrape Records.
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