ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.
Rick Scott & Nico Rhodes - Roots & Grooves
Veteran dulcimer maverick and young keyboard ace join forces for an intergenerational smorgasbord of roots, rhythm and groove. With Steph Cameron. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. • $24, 604-736-3022, roguefolk.bc.ca
Single Mothers
Canadian punk rock band based in London, Ontario, founded by poet and vocalist Drew Thomson in 2008. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Oct. 19, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, livenation.com
Ariel Pink
L.A.-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist tours in celebration of his new album Dedicated to Bobby Jameson. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St. • Oct. 20, doors 7 p.m. • $26.75, http://bit.ly/2rllGcA, Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, venuelive.ca
Broken Social Scene: Hug of Thunder Tour
This Canadian indie rock band is a musical collective including as few as six and as many as nineteen members. With guests The Belle Game. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, 9 p.m. • $46, ticketmaster.ca, $1 from every ticket goes to support MusiCounts, livenation.com
GRiZ: Good Will Continue Tour
DJ and electronic producer from Michigan is known for playing the saxophone along with producing funk, electro-soul, and self-described future-funk. On tour in support of his latest release, Good Will Prevail. • PNE Forum, PNE Fairgrounds, 100 N. Renfrew St. • Oct. 20, 7 p.m. • $40, ticketleader.ca, livenation.com
Lostboycrow with Prelow: Spin The Globe Tour
American indie R&B/pop singer. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • Oct. 20, 8 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca, Red Cat, Zulu, timbreconcerts.com
The Boom Booms
Alt-soul band from Vancouver • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Oct. 20, doors 8 p.m. • $19.99$24.99, ticketfly.com
The Amaizng Langley Ukelele Ensemble celebrates Canada’s Anniversary
Musical director Elizabeth Zielke and internationally-acclaimed young musicians and vocalists based in Langley. Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216th St., Maple Ridge • Oct. 21, 7 p.m. • $20 each, 604-467-1715, haneypreschurc.org
Gordon Lightfoot
Grammy-nominated, Juno-winning Canadian musical icon brings his long string of hits to the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino.
• Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam • Oct. 21
• $89.50/$79.50, HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
Harry Manx and The Yaletown Strings
Multi instrumentalist Harry Manx joins with The Yaletown Strings for a magic evening of Indian flavoured Blues. They will perform songs from Harry’s latest release, Faith Lift. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Oct. 21, doors 8 p.m. • $40, ticketfly.com
Marquis Hill Blacktet
For the past five years, 29-year old trumpeter Marquis Hill has been invigorating the Chicago jazz scene with his sleek approach to modern jazz, which often incorporates hip-hop and spoken word. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Oct. 21, 8 p.m. • $25, coastaljazz.ca
Zola Jesus
American singer-songwriter and producer has released three EPs and five full-length albums that combine electronic, industrial, classical and goth. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St. • Oct. 21, doors 7 p.m. • $17, bit.ly/2qUhsrW, Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, venuelive.ca
Bob Mould
Hüsker Dü/Sugar legend plays a solo/electric set, with guest Ford Pier. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Oct. 22, doors 7 p.m. • $27.50, ticketfly.com, Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, rickshawtheatre.com
Emily Chambers Video Release
Emily celebrates the release of her new music video with a concert that will include performances by some of the artists profiles in her interview series #VANJAMS created with Michael Clarke. With Dawn Pemberton, Terence Jack, David Ward and more. • Notional Space, 1523 E. Pender St. • Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. • By donation, facebook.com/events/404919309905148/
Foreigner
The band behind classic hits like Hot Blooded and Cold As Ice is turning 40 this year and celebrating with a 40th Anniversary Album, titled 40 that features 40 hits from 40 years. With guests Honeymoon Suite. • Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford • Oct. 22, 7 p.m. • $59.50, $69.50, $79.50, $89.50, ticketmaster.ca
Karin Plato & Natasha D’Agostino
Karin Plato & Natasha D’Agostino, vocals; Michael Creber, piano; Tony Keenlyside, saxophone, flute; Paul Rushka, upright bass; and Buff Allen, drums. Some of Vancouver’s finest jazz musicians bringing their talents for all to enjoy. • Northwood United Church, 8855 156th St., Surrey • Oct. 22, 4 p.m. • By donation, 604-599-5990, northwood-united.org
Tannahill Weavers
As they approach their 50th anniversary in 2018, The Tannahill Weavers celebrate this milestone touring as one of Scotland ‘s premier traditional bands. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Oct. 22, 7 p.m. • $43, bluefrogstudios.ca
The Black Angels
Austin psych-rock band, on tour to support their latest release, Death Song (out April 21). • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Oct. 22, 9 p.m. • $30, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, timbreconcerts.com
Colleen O’Connor: 17 Hoops EP Release Party
Pianist and singer/songwriter Colleen O’Connor releases her debut EP 17 Hoops, produced by Winston Hauschild. An amalgam of alternative piano rock and jazz, songs explore different forms of conflict. With guests: Lonny Eagleton, guitar; Michael Averill, bass; and Darren Beattie, drums. • Guilt and Co, 1 Alexander St. • Oct. 23, 7 p.m. • $10 at the door, http://www.colleensong.com Yelle French dance-pop purveyors tour in support of their long awaited second album, Safari Disco Club. • Imperial, 319 Main St. • Oct. 23, 8 p.m. • $20, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, livenation.com
Brad Mehldau
Grammy-winning jazz pianist performs a solo concert of his prolific original works, jazz standards and inspired covers • The BlueShore at Cap, Capilano University, North Van • Oct. 24, 8 p.m. • $48/$45, capilanou.ca
deadmau5
Electronic music producer presents his lots of shows in a row: pt 2’ tour, featuring new music and classic set including the updated, custom-built Cube 2.1. With support from Kill The Noise. • Pacific Coliseum • Oct. 24, 9 p.m. • $45.85, $80, ticketleader.ca, livenation.ca
Milky Chance: The Blossom Tour 2017
German folk group tour in support of their new album, Blossom, the follow-up to 2013’s Sadnecessary. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Oct. 24, 8 p.m. • $40, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
Yelawolf: 51/50 Tour
American hip hop recording artist and underground rapper from a small town in the South. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Oct. 24, doors 7 p.m. • $45, ticketfly.com, livenation.com
Depeche Mode
English electronic band tour in support of their 14th studio album, Spirit. (Out March 17). • Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way • Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. • $49, $75, $95, $125, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com Hoodie Allen: The Hype World Tour 2017 Putting a bit more pop into the pop-rap of folks like Asher Roth and Sam Adams • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Oct. 25, 8 p.m. • $30, ticketfly.com, livenation.com
Mastodon
American heavy metal band tour to support their latest release, Emperor of Sand. With guests Eagles of Death Metal, Russian Circles. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. • $42, $52, $56.50, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, timbreconcerts.com
Tash Sultana
Young, self-taught Australian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and guitar-tapping loopologist from Melbourne. With guests Pierce Brothers. • Commodore Ballroom (Note new venue), 868 Granville St. • Oct. 25, 9 p.m. • $20, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, livenation.com
The Deep Dark Woods
Canadian alternative country band from Saskatoon. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Oct. 25, 8 p.m. • $14.99-$19.99, ticketfly.com, biltmorecabaret.com
YehMe2
YehMe2 debuts his solo Steal This Tour at Venue. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St. • Oct. 25, doors 9 p.m. • $20, bit.ly/2ut17ja, venuelive.ca