Music Choices

Zombie Fest at the Red Room

February 9, 2012
It’s the most romantic night of the year, so don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve. Or pin it to your trouser leg. Or carry it around in a jar.
Secret Chiefs 3 at the Rickshaw

Secret Chiefs 3 at the Rickshaw

February 9, 2012
Trey Spruance, formerly of Mr. Bungle, and now semifamous as the founder and guiding light of Secret Chiefs 3, isn’t like most people.
Wilco at the Orpheum

Wilco at the Orpheum

February 2, 2012
Once upon a time, many, many moons ago, the Georgia Straight ended up phoning the home of Jeff Tweedy.
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra at the Rickshaw Theatre

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra at the Rickshaw Theatre

February 2, 2012
Some groups keep it plain and simple.
Tim Readman at St. James Hall

Tim Readman at St. James Hall

January 26, 2012
As every Irishman knows—or should—if there was ever a grand song about the drink it’s surely “John Barleycorn”. And if there was ever a great version of the song, it’s the one with roots in County Cork
The Pack A.D. at the Rickshaw

The Pack A.D. at the Rickshaw

January 26, 2012
There’s nothing more satisfying than watching one of your hardworking hometown heroes blow up. And, no, we’re not talking about Nickelback.
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Venus X at the Waldorf

Venus X at the Waldorf

January 19, 2012
Dying to hear a mix that incorporates a chopped-and-screwed a cappella version of “S&M” slowed down enough to make Rihanna sound like James Earl Jones?
Atomic Tom at the Media Club

Atomic Tom at the Media Club

January 19, 2012
It’s perfectly all right if you happen to think that Atomic Tom is a Teletoon series that airs between Johnny Test and The Fairly OddParents.

Jim Cuddy at the Vogue

January 5, 2012
Even though folks from outside of Toronto have trouble naming even a single one of their songs, you have to hand it to those guys in Blue Rodeo.
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New Yearâs Eve at the Waldorf

New Year’s Eve at the Waldorf

December 29, 2011
This is probably the best option for indie kids.

Dayglo Abortions at Funky Winker Bean’s

December 29, 2011
Anyone who would title an album Two Dogs Fucking has probably never been concerned about reaching a mainstream audience.
John Digweed at Celebrities

John Digweed at Celebrities

December 29, 2011
The Bedrock Records founder will no doubt be spinning tracks by the likes of Guy J, King Unique, Wiretappeur, and Marco Bailey.
Sam Bradley at Joeâs Apartment

Sam Bradley at Joe’s Apartment

December 22, 2011
You don’t have to be a Twi-Hard to appreciate this local singer-songwriter's music.
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Rob Garza at the Waldorf

December 15, 2011
One half of the Thievery Corporation will be showing up at the Waldorf on Friday.

Red Bull Thre3style World Finals at the Commodore Ballroom

December 15, 2011
DJ qualifiers from 18 different countries have been whittled down to a select few to battle it out.