Music Time Out for All locations for May 11, 2008–May 11, 2009

MUSIC (161)

Friday 16th May 2008

Gigantour

The Georgia Straight presents a touring metal show featuring headliner Megadeth ("Symphony of Destruction", "A Tout le Monde"), with guests In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, and High on Fire.

May 16, 2008 , 5:30 pm

Tix $45.50/35.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Pacific Coliseum (PNE Grounds, 100 N. Renfrew)

Testament

Bay Area metal band performs on its reunion tour. More information at www.hightideconcerts.net/

May 16, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $32 (plus service charge) at Zulu Records

(View Map)Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

Saturday 17th May 2008

Clinic

Masked indie-rock quartet from Liverpool. More information at www.dominorecordco.com/

May 17, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $20 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat, Highlife, and Noize! Records

(View Map)Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

Jully Black

R&B vocalist from Toronto performs tunes from latest CD, Revival.

May 17, 2008 , 9:30 pm

Tix $22.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville)

It All Starts With A Song

Featuring performances by Randy Bachman and Bill Henderson, Rick Tippe, Jessie Farrell, Ron Irving, Ralph Murphy, members of the Higgins, Fera, and Art Pruce. More information at www.bccountry.com/

May 17, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $25

Rock Beach Recording Studio (1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock)

Melanie C

The Georgia Straight presents member of the Spice Girls, performing songs from latest solo album, This Time.

May 17, 2008 , 7 pm

Tix $35 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Plaza Club (881 Granville)

Sunday 18th May 2008

Dead Meadow

Psychedelic rockers from Washington, D.C., play tunes from latest CD, Old Growth.

May 18, 2008 , 9 pm

Tix $13 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ . Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records

(View Map)Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

Kaskade

House DJ and producer plays tunes from forthcoming album Strobelite Seduction, with local guest Luke McKeehan.

May 18, 2008 , 9 pm

Tix $30 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville)

Wishbone Ash

Prog-rockers from Britain ("Blowin' Free", "The King Will Come"), featuring original guitarist Andy Powell, play tunes from latest CD, Power of Eternity. More information at www.theyale.ca/

May 18, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $23 advance at the bar, $25 at the door

(View Map)Yale (1300 Granville)

Monday 19th May 2008

Missy Higgins

Singer-songwriter from Australia plays tunes from latest CD, On a Clear Night, with guests Brett Dennen and Mason Jennings.

May 19, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $22.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville)

Powerman 5000

The Georgia Straight presents rockers from Boston ("When Worlds Collide", "Nobody's Real"), playing tunes from latest CD, Destroy What You Enjoy.

May 19, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $20 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ . Tix also at Scrape and Zulu Records

(View Map)Plaza Club (881 Granville)

Tuesday 20th May 2008

Nightwish

Finnish goth-metal quintet, featuring new vocalist Anette Olzon.

May 20, 2008 , 6 pm

Tix $34.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial)

Wednesday 21st May 2008

City And Colour

The Georgia Straight presents Juno Award–winning singer-songwriter Dallas Green, performing tunes from new CD, Bring Me Your Love.

May 21, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $35/29.50 (plus service charges and fees). SOLD OUT

(View Map)Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe)

Coheed And Cambria

Prog-rock quartet from New York, featuring vocalist-guitarist Claudio Sanchez, plays tunes from latest CD, No World For Tomorrow, with guests Baroness.

May 21, 2008 , 9:15 pm

Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville)

The Brains

Fireball Productions presents psychobilly trio from Montreal, with guests Uptown Riot. More information at www.myspace.com/thebrains

May 21, 2008 , 9 pm

Tix $10 at the door

(View Map)Pat's Pub (403 E. Hastings)

Friday 23rd May 2008

Diana Ross

Legendary soul-pop vocalist from the States ("Upside Down", "Love Hangover"), former leader of the Supremes.

May 23-24, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $149/129/99 (plus service charges and fees). Both shows SOLD OUT

(View Map)River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond)

The Breeders

The Deal sisters return to live performance after a six year hiatus, playing tunes from new CD, Mountain Battles.

May 23, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $25 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records

(View Map)Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

Ladytron

Electro-rock quartet from Liverpool, with guests Datarock. More information at www.ladytron.com/

May 23, 2008 , 9:30 pm

Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ . Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, and Red Cat Records

(View Map)Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville)

R.e.m.

The Georgia Straight presents multiplatinum guitar-rockers from Athens, Georgia ("Losing My Religion", "Orange Crush"), featuring vocalist Michael Stipe, with guests Modest Mouse and the National.

May 23, 2008 , 4:30 pm

Tix $57.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

(View Map)Deer Lake Park (Burnaby)