ROCK/JAZZ/ETC

Midge Ure New Wave legend returns to the Rickshaw Theatre with his full band. • 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 5, doors 8 p.m. • $22.50 ticketfly.com Chris Davis plays Donald Byrd’s Catwalk This new monthly series features a local group playing repertoire from their favourite album. The series debut features trumpeter Chris Davis’ Quintet playing Donald Byrd’s 1962 recording, Catwalk. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Jan. 5, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca Oliver Gannon Quartet Oliver Gannon’s fluid swinging style is rooted in ‘50s and ‘60s bop. With Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznick on bass and Craig Scott on drums. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Jan. 6 and 7, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca Supernatural: The Santana Experience A seven-piece band led by award-winning guitarist Doug Towle recreates the experience of a Santana concert. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Jan. 6, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • $39, bluefrogstudios.ca The Revolving Doors Band Five-piece group plays cover tunes from the ‘50s to present day, offering a mix of rock, country and Latin. • Club 240, Crescent Beach Legion, 2643 128th St., Surrey • Jan. 6, 8 p.m. • $20, brownpapertickets.com, club240.ca Wes Mackey Canadian blues man. • Club 284, 11900 No. 1 Rd., Richmond • Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. • wesmackey.com Liquid High energy performance featuring songs from ZZ Top, AC/DC, Tragically Hip and more, with opening guest Dawson Rutledge. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge • Jan. 7, 8 p.m. • $10/$5, theactmapleridge.org Priest The Tribute Judas Priest tribute band, with Calm Like A Bomb, a tribute to Rage Against the Machine. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 7, doors 10 p.m. • $12, ticketfly.com Ketchum & Sample Quintet A bluesy, funky evening with vocalist Darlene Ketchum and pianist Bill Sample. With Rene Worst on bass, Buff Allen on drums, and Bill Runge on saxophone. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Jan. 8, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca Kyle Morton American indie-rock singer-songwriter and Typhoon lead vocalist. On tour to support his debut solo album, What Will Destroy You. With guests Old.Soul.Rebel and Anthony D’Amato. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 9, doors 7:30 p.m. • $15, ticketfly.com Jazz Concert Series With Dylan Cramer, saxophone and Ron Johnston, piano. • Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay St. • Jan. 12, 7 p.m. • $12-$15, roeddehouse.org Miles Black plays Gene Harris Join pianist Miles Black and his trio as they play the music of Gene Harris. With bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Jan. 12, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca Tribute 4 Bowie Open mic session to pay tribute to the music of David Bowie. Amateurs welcome. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Jan. 12, doors 7 p.m. • biltmorecabaret.com T.I. American rapper and actor tours to support his latest EP release, Us Or Else. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Jan. 12, 9 p.m. • $75, VIP: $125, timbreconcerts.com The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra 10th anniversary show for Vancouver-based gypsy-roots-folk-grass collective. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 12, doors 8 p.m. • $20, ticketfly.com David Beckingham From Juno Award-nominated Canadian indie group Hey Ocean! With Canadian roots folk duo Twin Bandit. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 13, 8 p.m. • $15/$10, roguefolk.bc.ca This Wild Life Acoustic rock duo from Long Beach, California, with Oyster Kids and guests. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Jan. 13, doors 7 p.m. • $15/$13, ticketfly.com Bowie Ball: A celebration of the life and music of David Bowie Local bands raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, in tribute of David Bowie. With F--k Guns, Left Spine Down, Lil Miss Rockpile, Eddy D & the Sex Bombs, Cass King & the Next Right Thing. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Jan. 14, doors 7 p.m. • $15, ticketfly.com Joe Pug American singer-songwriter on tour to support his latest release, with guest Courtney Marie Andrews. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Jan. 14, 8 p.m. • $15, myshowpass.com/joepug Jeffrey Foucault American songwriter and record producer marries the influence of American country, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and folk music. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 15, 8 p.m. • $26/$22, roguefolk.bc.ca A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Rapper from the Bronx tours to support his latest EP release, TBA. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Jan. 18, 9 p.m. • $25, timbreconcerts.com Jim Byrnes Juno Award-winning bluesman, with guests Mainstreet Muze, featuring Babe Gurr. A fundraiser for First Impressions Theatre. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van • Jan. 19 and 20, 8 p.m. • $35, FirstImpressionsTheatre.com Steel Panther Los Angeles glam rock parody band. • Commodore Ballroom • Jan. 20 and 21, 9 p.m. • $35, livenation.com The Bad Plus Genre-bending powerhouse jazz trio featuring Ethan Iverson on piano, Reid Anderson on bass and Dave King on drums. • Blueshore Centre, Capilano University, North Van • Jan. 20, 8 p.m. • $32/$29, capilanou.ca/centre The Paperboys Vancouver band blends Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. With Sarah Wheeler. A fundraiser for the renovation of the St. James Hall. • 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 20, 8 p.m. • $30/$26, roguefolk.bc.ca BewhY Korean rapper finished in first place in the rap competition show, Show Me the Money 5. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Jan. 21, 7 p.m. • $55-$110, ticketfly.com AFI AFI (The Blood Album) is this American rock band’s 10th full-length studio album. With guests Chain Gang of 1974 and Souvenirs. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Jan. 24, 8 p.m. • $36.50, livenation.com Talib Kweli American hip-hop recording artist, entrepreneur and social activist, with guest K’Valentine. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St. • Jan. 25, doors 8 p.m. • $35, bplive.ca Chilliwack Local Canadian rock band is known for their hits like Lonesome Mary, Crazy Talk and Fly at Night. • Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley • Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • $45, ticketweb.ca A Tribute to New Orleans with ‘A’ Band & NiteCap A tribute to the birth place of jazz featuring music from Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Buddy Bolden and more. • Blueshore Centre, Capilano University, North Van • Jan. 27, 8 p.m. • $30/$27, 604-990-7810, capilanou.ca/centre Big Wreck Platinum selling Canadian rockers tour in support of their new album, Grace Street. With guests Ascot Royals. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Jan. 27 and 28, 9:30 p.m. • $38.50, livenation.com Blue Rodeo Canadian country rock band tour in support of their 14th studio album, 1000 Arms. With guests Ron Hawkins and the Do Good Assassins. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Jan. 27 and 28, 8 p.m. • $33.50, $63.50, $83.50, livenation.com Us The Duo: Just Love Tour American folk pop duo consisting of husbandand-wife Michael and Carissa Alvarado. On tour in support of their latest release, Just Love. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Jan. 27, 8 p.m. • $25, livenation.com International Guitar Night This premiere touring festival highlights the dexterity and diversity of acoustic guitar. Features four acoustic guitarists from different parts of the world: Lulo Reinhardt, Luca Stricagnoli, Chrystian Dozza and Debashish Bhattacharya. • Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West • Jan. 28, 8 p.m. • $10-$35, ticketsnw.ca Tower of Song B.C. singer-songwriters Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone collaborate to produce a project that is a dialogue through song and a tribute to the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen. With guest Marin Patenaude. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 28, 8 p.m. • $28/$18, roguefolk.bc.ca Banda Magda Fresh and retro-hip global group featuring bubbly bossa-pop. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 29, 8 p.m. • $30/$27, capilanou.ca/centre Arkells Rock band from Ontario, with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls. • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre • Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • $26-$50.50, livenation.com Black Lips Rock band from Atlanta. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 1, 9 p.m. • $22.50, timbreconcerts.com