85 Vancouver concerts in December

DECEMBER 1: the Rogue Folk Club presents American roots group the Revelers at St. James Hall.

DECEMBER 1: Toronto-based alt-pop group the Balconies plays the Rickshaw, with guests the Living and the Benton Roark Band.

DECEMBER 1: London singer-songwriter the Japanese House plays the Cobalt, touring in support of latest release Clean.

DECEMBER 1: Dutch Grammy-winning jazz musicians Ineke Vandoorn and Marc van Vugt perform with bassist André Lachance and drummer Jesse Cahill at Frankie's.

DECEMBER 2: Florida-based shoegaze trio Merchandise plays Fortune Sound Club, with guests Gun Outfit.

DECEMBER 2: local post-rock band Spruce Trap plays an album-release show at Christ Church Cathedral, with guests Holy Hum and Ian William Craig.

DECEMBER 2: Vancouver heavy-metal band Anciients coheadlines the Rickshaw with Vancouver death-metal group Auroch, with guests Ahna, Wormwitch, and Graveolence.

DECEMBER 2: traditional blues Christmas tunes by Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, BB King, Eric Clapton, Charles Brown, and Etta James at the Columbia Theatre.

DECEMBER 2: the Georgia Straight presents Seattle indie-rock quartet the Cave Singers (above) at the Biltmore Cabaret, with guest Ashley Shadow.

DECEMBER 2: Cleveland rock group Pere Ubu plays the Cobalt, performing songs from recent box-set releases Architecture of Language 1979-1982 and Elitism for the People 1975-1978.

DECEMBER 2: jazz pianist Spike Wilner leads his trio, including bassist Tyler Mitchell and drummer Anthony Pincotti, at Frankie's.

DECEMBER 2: celebrate the 2016 Nimbus grads at the Vogue Theatre with music by missheavious, Phenix Warren, Eros Taylor, Celebrities DJs, and Nimbus students.

DECEMBER 2: Vancouver chamber-rock band the Ruffled Feathers plays the Biltmore Cabaret, with guests Red Haven and Cozy.

DECEMBER 2: Food Bank Fundraiser at the Fairview Pub features music by the Modelos, Daniel Wesley, Rodney DeCroo, Buckman Coe, Slip Ons, Terminal Station, Ana Bon-Bon and Taylor Little, Steve Kozak, Sandy Bone, and the Boomchix.

DECEMBER 2: the Rogue Folk Club presents Oregon roots band the Foghorn Stringband at St. James Hall.

DECEMBER 3: Regina-based four-piece acoustic ensemble the Dead South plays the Biltmore, with guests Rodney DeCroo & the Wise Blood and Stetson Road.

DECEMBER 3: Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Aurora (above) plays the Vogue, with guests Foreign Air.

DECEMBER 3: jazz pianist Spike Wilner leads his trio, including bassist Tyler Mitchell and drummer Anthony Pincotti, at Frankie's.

DECEMBER 3: Edmonton indie-rock band the Velveteins plays the Astoria Pub, with Wishkicker, the Bridal Party, and Illacuda.

DECEMBER 3: Brooklyn ska band the Slackers plays the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests the Sentiments, the Valuables, and Space Chimp.

DECEMBER 4: the first night of the 31st annual Blues for Christmas benefit concert at the Fairview Pub features performances by Biscuit Blues Band, Jayleen Stonehouse, Billy Dixon Soul Train Express, Cecile Larochelle, Keith Bennett, Murray Porter, and Les Is More. Proceeds support the Drew Burns Commodore Musicians' Fund.

DECEMBER 4: Los Angeles pop-R&B band Flor and Lostboycrow plays the Biltmore Cabaret, touring in support of debut album.

DECEMBER 4: American hip-hop singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy plays Fortune Sound Club, performing on his Groovy People Tour.

DECEMBER 5: composer-clarinetist James Danderfer presents his take on the New Orleans brass band tradition at Frankie's.

DECEMBER 5: Seattle indie-folk band the Head and the Heart plays the Orpheum Theatre, touring in support of latest album Signs of Light.

DECEMBER 5: the second night of the 31st annual Blues for Christmas benefit concert at the Fairview Pub features performances by David Gogo, Jason Buie, Dalannah and Owen, Mike Machado Band, Steve Kozak Band, Cannery Row, Steve Sainas, and the Bobcats. Proceeds support the Drew Burns Commodore Musicians' Fund.

DECEMBER 6: Texas indie-pop sextet Wild Child (above) plays the Biltmore, showcasing tunes from latest album Fools.

DECEMBER 6: American alt-rock band the Dandy Warhols plays the Commodore, touring in support of latest album Distortland.

DECEMBER 7: Mingle of the Jingles at the Kay Meek Centre features performances by Colin Bullock, Judy Ginn Walchuk, Conni Smudge, and Warren Dean Flandez's group Top Line Vocal Collective, with proceeds to the North Shore ConneXions Society.

DECEMBER 7: American soul-R&B act Lee Fields and the Expressions plays the Imperial, touring in support of new album Special Night.

DECEMBER 7: American pop-rock band Against the Current plays the Rio, with guests Cruisr and Beach Weather.

DECEMBER 7: Adam Lucas performs the music of Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Van Morrison at White Rock's Blue Frog Studios.

DECEMBER 8: Australian indie-folk rockers the Paper Kites play the first of two shows at the Rio, with guest Doe Paoro.

DECEMBER 8: celebrate Urban Renewal Project’s four-year anniversary at Fox Cabaret with music by DJ Denise, Red Shirt Mike, Kimmortal, Missy D, Baby C, Trevor Mills, Estea Elements and DJ K-Rec, Ndidi Cascade, and DJ Floetic.

DECEMBER 8: Baltimore-based electropop band Matmos, composed of M. C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel, plays the Western Front.

DECEMBER 9: Canadian folk-fusion band the Wheat in the Barley plays St. James Hall in support of the St. James Hall Restoration Fund.

DECEMBER 9: American pop-rock legend Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame performs on her 24 Karat Gold Tour, with guests the Pretenders.

DECEMBER 9: local punk-rock band the Ramores plays SBC Restaurant, with guests Gnar Gnars, Major Buzz, and Austringer.

DECEMBER 9: Australian indie-folk rockers the Paper Kites (above) play the second of two shows at the Rio, with guest Doe Paoro.

DECEMBER 9: Canadian rockabilly band Cousin Harley, led by Paul Pigat, plays the Rickshaw, with guests the 24th Street Wailers.

DECEMBER 9: Toronto jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini leads his sextet Turboprop at Frankie's.

DECEMBER 10: Los Angeles-based rock band Rooney plays the Biltmore on its Groundswell Tour, with guests Royal Teeth and SWIMM.

DECEMBER 10: Vancouver art-rock trio Douse plays the Rickshaw, with guests Red Vienna and Brutes.

DECEMBER 10: German-American DJ and music producer Markus Schulz plays Venue, with Nifra and Nite Show residents.

DECEMBER 10: experimental DJ and electronica producer Nightmares on Wax plays Open Studios, with guests Romare and Hubzz.

DECEMBER 10: Hamburg-born funk-house musician Tensnake plays Celebrities.

DECEMBER 12: American soul-R&B singer-songwriter tours Andra Day plays the Commodore, with guests Chloe X Halle.

DECEMBER 13: American-Canadian actor and retro-soul singer-songwriter Hayley Sales (above) plays the Fox Cabaret.

DECEMBER 13: Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro plays the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

DECEMBER 13: American electropop band the Album Leaf plays the Rickshaw Theatre, touring in support of new album Between Waves.

DECEMBER 14: Swedish heavy-metal act In Flames coheadlines the Commodore with American heavy-metal group Hell Yeah, with guests From Ashes to New.

DECEMBER 14: Canadian Gypsy-jazz group Van Django presents a Christmas show at Presentation House Theatre featuring nostalgic favourites, jazz standards, pop tunes, classical quotes, and sing alongs.

DECEMBER 14: Vancouver R&B-soul singer Emily Chambers plays a vinyl-release show at Guilt and Co.

DECEMBER 14: Jazz-groove group the B3 Kings--composed of vocalist drummer Denzal Sinclaire, organist Chris Gestrin, saxophonist Cory Weeds, and guitarist Bill Coon--plays the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts.

DECEMBER 15: Music on Main salutes the solstice with performances at Heritage Hall by Veda Hille, Caroline Shaw, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, and Adrian Vardejo.

DECEMBER 15: Canadian rapper and OVO Sound recording artist Roy Woods plays the Imperial.

DECEMBER 16: Vancouver indie-electronica band Little India plays an album-release party at Venue, with guests Derrival.

DECEMBER 16: celebrate the birth of Keith Richards (above) and help raise money for the Vancouver Food Bank at the Rickshaw's Keithmas VII benefit.

DECEMBER 16: Toronto hard-rock band Diemonds coheadlines the Roxy with Vancouver alt-rock ensemble Pigeon Park.

DECEMBER 16: Montreal-based indie-rock quartet Half Moon Run plays the Orpheum, with guests Plants and Animals.

DECEMBER 16: Canadian sludge-grind band Vomitself plays Pat's Pub and Brewhouse, with guests American Space Monkey, Truent, and Ashes of Purgatory.

DECEMBER 16: solo sets from Ford Pier and Tom Holliston (NoMeansNo) and the triumphant return of their duo the Dalai Lamees at the WISE Hall.

DECEMBER 16: Music on Main salutes the solstice with performances at Heritage Hall by Veda Hille, Caroline Shaw, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, and Adrian Vardejo.

DECEMBER 18: California hip-hop/punk-rock outfit Hed PE plays the Rickshaw.

DECEMBER 19: American hip-hop artist Aesop Rock plays Venue, with guests Rob Sonic, DJ Zone, and Homeboy Sandman.

DECEMBER 20: sibling pop singers and TV stars Donny and Marie Osmond play the first of three shows at the River Rock Show Theatre, mixing holiday songs with a nostalgic look back at their careers in show biz.

DECEMBER 20: California post-metal band Neurosis plays Venue, with guests YOB and Sumac.

DECEMBER 21: sibling pop singers and TV stars Donny and Marie Osmond play the second of three shows at the River Rock Show Theatre, mixing holiday songs with a nostalgic look back at their careers in show biz.

DECEMBER 21: local DJ duo the Funk Hunters (above), composed of Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith, plays the first of two holiday shows at the Commodore.

DECEMBER 22: sibling pop singers and TV stars Donny and Marie Osmond play the last of three shows at the River Rock Show Theatre, mixing holiday songs with a nostalgic look back at their careers in show biz.

DECEMBER 22: local DJ duo the Funk Hunters, composed of Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith, plays the second of two holiday shows at the Commodore.

DECEMBER 26: the first day of the CONTACT Winter Music Festival at BC Place Stadium features performances by Flume, Zeds Dead, Gareth Emery, Getter, Mija, Drezo, Audien, Big Wild, Shaun Frank, and Sleepy Tom.

DECEMBER 27: the second day of the CONTACT Winter Music Festival at BC Place Stadium features performances by Disclosure DJ, Marshmello, W&W, Slushii, Vicetone, Botnek, Baauer, Hucci, Grandtheft, and Pusher.

DECEMBER 29: North Carolina-born electronica artist Machinedrum plays Fortune Sound Club, with guest Greazus.

DECEMBER 29: Canadian rock vocalist and former Guess Who member Burton Cummings plays the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock.

DECEMBER 30: Canadian party-rocker and former Max Webster member Kim Mitchell plays the River Rock Show Theatre.

DECEMBER 30: Under the Streetlamp at Edgewater Casino's Stadium Club celebrates the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from the Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

DECEMBER 31: Vancouver heavy-metal band Black Wizard (above) coheadlines a New Year's Eve gig at the Rickshaw with Washington death-metal group Black Breath.

DECEMBER 31: Under the Streetlamp's New Year's Eve show at Edgewater Casino's Stadium Club celebrates the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from the Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

DECEMBER 31: New Year's Eve Pizza Party at the WISE Hall features music by Devil in the Wood Shack, Gold Stars Are for Suckers, the Godspot, Dadweed, and Rambone and the Wet Reality.

DECEMBER 31: New Year's Eve Glitz and Glamour Gala at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown features music by DJs Alibaba, Earl da Pearl, Daddy Mikey, El-Nino, Kemo, Rexx, Redemption Sound, and Chile Palmer, as well as saxophonist Paul Choisil and Jany and Jorge.

DECEMBER 31: Canadian rock vocalist and former Guess Who member Burton Cummings plays a New Year's Eve show at the River Rock Show Theatre.

DECEMBER 31: True North New Years Eve Party at the Vancouver Convention Centre features performances by the New Pornographers, Yukon Blonde, Humans (Live), Delhi 2 Dublin, Meghan Patrick, and DJs Andy Clockwork, Kevin Shiu, and Hebegebe.