WINTER SOULSTICE
Tractorgrease presents an evening of music, comedy, and dance, featuring performances by the Dixie Nine, Relic’s Jetboat, Spider Lodge, Rosalind Keene, Lori Paul, Clay Thornton, J. Kleiss, Brad Fry, Rick Genge, Jeff Bennet, Randall Taylor, Shaggy, Mary Lindsay, Sheri Eyre, Gord Brooks, Adriana Brooks, Sheena Kennedy, and Gary Raddysh. Dec. 22, 7:30 pm, Chilliwack Arts Centre. Tix $25.50, info 604-792-2069, www.tractorgrease.com/.
BLUES FOR XMAS
Fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society features performances by Jim Byrnes, Jerry Doucette, Randy & Denise Bachman, Powder Blues, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Dalannah Gail Bowen & Straight-Up, Billy Dixon & the Soul Train Express, Brainchild, Cal Batchelor, Cathi McDonald, Doc Fingers, Gary Comeau & the Rhythm Shakers, Johnny Ferriera & the Swing Machine, Leonard/Sample Band, Linda Lujan, Muddy Fraser, Riley Inge, Sibel Thrasher, the Gospel Experience, Tim Hearsey Band, Tony Robertson & the Vaqueros, Kenny Boychuck’s tribute to Robbie King, and Del Cowsill’s tribute to Billy Cowsill. Dec. 26-28, 8:30 pm, Yale Hotel (1300 Granville). Tix $20, info 604-681-9253, www.theyale.ca/.
GENITORTURERS
Western Canadian debut of S&M/fetish industrial-rockers from Tampa, Florida (“Sin City”, “Machine Love”), with local guests Left Spine Down and DJ Pandemonium. Dec. 28, Red Room (398 Richards). Tix $15 (plus service charge) at Scratch, Scrape, Zulu, and Red Cat Records, info 604-687-5007.
THE MODERNETTES
Vancouver punk-pop legends (“Barbra”, “Teen City”), featuring singer-guitarist Buck Cherry, with guests the Manvils and Rich Hope. Dec. 29, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $12 (plus service charge) at Jem Gallery, Red Cat, and Zulu Records, info 604-879-5366.
GARAJ MAHAL
Bonfire Music & Events presents electro-funk quartet from San Francisco, with local guests Brickhouse (Sat.) and the Todd Taylor Band (Sun.). Dec. 30 (9 pm) & 31 (9:30 pm), Fairview Pub (898 W. Broadway). Tix $55/30 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Neptoon, Beat Street, and Highlife Records, info www.bonfirepresents.com/.
ERIC BURDON
Originally scheduled for Dec. 31, Red Robinson Show Theatre. CANCELLED.
BJORN AGAIN
ABBA tribute band performs at a New Year’s Eve show. Dec. 31, River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond). Tix $119.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
54-40
Local guitar-rock veterans (“One Day in Your Life”, “Baby Ran”) play a New Year’s Eve dinner-show, with guests Chilliwack (“Fly at Night”). Dec. 31, doors 7 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $129.50 with dinner, $94.95 show only (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
INCUBUS
Alt-rock quintet from California (“Pardon Me”, “Wish You Were Here”) plays tunes from new CD, Light Grenades, with guest Albert Hammond Jr. Jan. 5, 7:30 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir). Tix $47.50/35.50 (plus service charges and fees). SOLD OUT.
KEN BOOTHE
Originally scheduled for Jan. 6, Lamplighter. CANCELLED.
THE POINTED STICKS
Legendary Vancouver punk-rockers (“The Real Thing”, “Somebody’s Mom”), with emcee Nardwuar the Human Serviette. Jan. 6, 4 pm (all-ages, with guests Raised by Wolves and From Film to Paper) & 9 pm (licensed, with guests Tranzmitors and Shiny Diamonds), Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $18 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, Noize! and Red Cat Records.
MICHAEL WHITE & THE WHITE
Led Zeppelin tribute band from Toronto performs the first two Zeppelin albums. Jan. 6, 9:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $21.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
MOMENTS TO REMEMBER
Featuring golden-oldies ‘50s vocal groups the Four Lads (“Standing on the Corner”), the Diamonds (“Little Darlin’”), and the Four Aces (“Love is a Many Splendored Thing”). Jan. 7, 7 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir). Tix $55/49.50/45.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
DIERKS BENTLEY
Canadian country artist (“Come a Little Closer”) plays tunes from latest CD, Long Trip Alone, with guests Doc Walker (“Maria”) and Eric Church (“How ‘bout You”). Jan. 8, 7 pm, Pacific Coliseum (Hastings & Renfrew). Tix $49.50/35.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
JAMES BROWN
The Godfather of Soul (“I Feel Good”). Jan. 12-13, 8 pm, Red Robinson Theatre (Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $94.50/79.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
SNOOP DOGG
Multiplatinum gangsta rapper and actor from L.A. (“Gin and Juice”), with guests Ice Cube (“Why We Thugs”) and Kurupt. Jan. 13, 7:30 pm, Pacific Coliseum (Hastings & Renfrew). Tix $65.50/49.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
EMILY HAINES
Lead singer of Metric performs tunes from solo CD, Knives Don’t Have Your Back, with guests Tall Firs. Jan. 18, 9:15 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $24.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu and Scratch Records.
EVANESCENCE
Grammy Award–winning hard-rockers from Little Rock, Arkansas (“Bring Me to Life”, “My Immortal”) play tunes from new CD, The Open Door, with guests Stone Sour. Jan. 18, 7 pm, Pacific Coliseum (Hastings & Renfrew). Tix $47.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS
Matador recording artists from the States, featuring new drummer Janet Weiss from Sleater-Kinney, with guests Entrance. Jan. 18, 9 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $20 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, Highlife, and Noize! Records, info www.matadorrecords.com/.
BILLY TALENT
Toronto rock quartet (“Try Honesty”, “Red Flag”) plays tunes from latest CD, Billy Talent II, with guests Rise Against, Anti-Flag, and Moneen. Jan. 19, 7 pm, Pacific Coliseum (Hastings & Renfrew). Tix 39.50/32.50/24.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
CHEAP TRICK
Seventies guitar-rockers (“Surrender”, “I Want You to Want Me”), featuring guitarist Rick Nielsen, vocalist Robin Zander, bassist Tom Petersson, and drummer Bun E. Carlos. Jan. 19-20, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (Boulevard Casino, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $59.50/49.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
BLACK LIPS
Indie rockers from Atlanta play tunes from latest CD, Let It Bloom, with guests the Parallels and Vancougar. Jan. 20 (moved from original date of Jan. 19), 10 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $10 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records.
JOHNNY CLEGG BAND
South African guitarist Clegg leads his band in the music of Juluka and Savuka, with guest Kow Kanda. Jan. 23, 8:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $40/37 (plus service charge), info 604-872-5200.
SUBTLE
Lex recording artists from Oakland, featuring Doseone and Jel, formerly of Themselves and cLOUDDEAD, with guest Pigeon John. Jan. 24, doors 8 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $15 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records, info 604-687-6794.
MAD PROFESSOR
Dub-reggae legend, with guest Dr. Israel. Jan. 26, 10:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $19.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
AUGUSTANA
Contemplative rockers (“Boston”) play tunes from debut CD, All the Stars and Boulevards. Jan. 26, 10:30 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $18.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
COLIN JAMES & THE LITTLE BIG BAND
Vancouver-based blues-rocker (“Five Long Years”, “Voodoo Thing”) performs tunes from new CD, Colin James & the Little Big Band 3, with guest Michael Kaeshammer. Jan. 27, 7:30 pm, Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts. Tix $42.50/32.50 (plus service charges and fees). SOLD OUT.
PAPA ROACH
Hard-rockers from California (“Scars”) play tunes from latest CD, The Paramour Sessions, with guests It Dies Today and Art of Dying. Jan. 27, 9 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $26.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Scrape and Scratch Records.
MATT MAYS
Canadian singer-songwriter, leader of rock band El Torpedo, plays mellow tunes from debut solo CD, When the Angels Make Contact. Jan. 31, 9 pm, Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tix $17.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Zulu and Highlife Records.
THE ROOTS
Hip-hop artists from Philadelphia play tunes from latest CD, Game Theory. Feb. 1-2, 10 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Feb. 2 SOLD OUT, tix for Feb. 1 $45 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Highlife and Beatstreet Records.
SMOKEY ROBINSON
Soul-pop legend from the States (“Shop Around”, “Tears of a Clown”), former leader of the Miracles. Feb. 2-3, 8 pm, River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond). Tix $79.50/69.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
KENNY BARRON
The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society presents jazz piano master. Feb. 2, 8 pm, Norman Rothstein Theatre (950 W. 41st). Tix $35/32 (plus service charges and fees), info 604-872-5200.
BARENAKED LADIES
Whimsical pop-rockers from Toronto (“It’s All Been Done”, “Jane”) play tunes from new CD, Barenaked Ladies Are Me, with guest Tomi Swick. Feb. 3, 7:30 pm, GM Place. Tix from $30 to $70 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
ALL THAT REMAINS
Metal quintet performs tunes from latest CD, The Fall of Ideals, with guests Misery Signals and the Human Abstract. Feb. 6, 6:45 pm, Croatian Cultural Centre. Tix $18 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
TIME FLIES
Nineteenth annual improvised music festival features performances by saxophonist John Butcher from England, pianist Cor Fuhler from Holland, violinist Eyvind Kang from Seattle, vocalist Phil Minton from England, guitarist Hasse Poulsen from Denmark, drummer Harris Eisenstadt from Toronto, and bassist Torsten Muller and cellist Peggy Lee from Vancouver. Feb. 8-10, 8 pm, Ironworks (235 Alexander). Tix $12/10 (plus service charges and fees), info 604-872-5200.
PETE YORN
American rocker plays tunes from latest CD, Nightcrawler. Feb. 8, 9 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $24.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Highlife and Zulu Records.
CHANTAL KREVIAZUK
Canadian pop singer-songwriter performs tunes from latest CD, Ghost Stories, with guest Raine Maida. Feb. 9-10, 8 pm, River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond). Tix $54.50/44.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
REO SPEEDWAGON
Seventies rockers from the States (“Keep On Loving You”, “Take It On the Run”). Feb. 9-10, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (Coquitlam). Tix $64.50/49.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
CRADLE OF FILTH
Black-metal artists from Britain play tunes from latest CD, Thornography, with guests the 69 Eyes. Feb. 11, 8 pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tix $34.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. Tix also at Scrape Records.
BILL FRISELL & GREG LEISZ
The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society presents a duo performance by two of the world’s finest guitarists. Feb. 15, 8 pm, Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard). Tix $38/35 (plus service charges and fees), info 604-872-5200.
ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA
New hard-rock band featuring former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, and vocalist Lukas Rossi, winner of the Rock Star: Supernova reality-TV audition show, with guests the Panic Channel. Feb. 19, 7:30 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir). Tix $94.50/84.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
VAN MORRISON
Irish rock legend (“Moondance”, “Brown Eyed Girl”) performs tunes from latest CD, Pay the Devil. Feb. 26, 7:30 pm, GM Place. Tix from $49 to $149 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
ROD STEWART
British rock legend (“Maggie Mae”, “Hot Legs”) performs in the round. March 10, 8 pm, GM Place. Tix $125/95 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Multiplatinum pop superstar from the States plays tunes from latest CD, Back to Basics. March 12, 7:30 pm, GM Place. Tix from $55 to $97.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
TOGETHER ON STAGE
American roots-rock veterans Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, and Lyle Lovett. March 12, 8 pm, Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts. Tix $63.75 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
NELLY FURTADO
Multiplatinum pop vocalist from Victoria (“I’m Like a Bird”, “Promiscuous”) performs tunes from latest CD, Loose, with guests Divine Brown and Saukrates. March 22, 7:30 pm, GM Place. Tix $59.50/49.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
ERIC CLAPTON
Legendary rock guitarist-vocalist from Britain (“Layla”, “I Shot the Sheriff”) plays tunes from latest CD, Back Home, with guests the Robert Cray Band (“Smokin’ Gun”, “Right Next Door [Because of Me]”). March 23, 7:30 pm, GM Place. Tix $125.50/85.50/65.50 (plus service charges and fees). SOLD OUT.
RANDY TRAVIS
Country star from the States (“On the Other Hand”, “Three Wooden Crosses”). March 30-31, 8 pm, Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tix $79.50/64.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
PAT METHENY & BRAD MEHLDAU
Jazz guitarist Metheny performs with pianist Mehldau. April 1, 7:30 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix $62.50/52.50/42.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
IL DIVO
Multiplatinum pop-opera vocal quartet, composed of tenor David Miller from the U.S., pop singer Sebastien Izambard from France, tenor Urs Bühler from Switzerland, and baritone Carlos Marin from Spain. April 22, GM Place. Tix from $49.50 to $125 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444.
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