JUST ANNOUNCED
The Sheepdogs
Three-time Juno-winning rock band hailing from Saskatoon. • Malkin Bowl, Sept. 1, • $42, ticketmaster.ca
Phoenix
Critically-acclaimed band from France have been nominated twice for Grammy Awards, winning Best Alternative Album in 2010. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Sept. 3 • $39.50-$55, ticketmaster.ca
Houndmouth
A rock band with southern accents perform in support of their third full length album, Golden Age. • Commodore Ballroom, • Sept. 19 • $40.75, livenation.com
Bedouin Soundclash
After a seven year hiatus, the band re-emerges ready to release their fifth studio album +MASS-. • Commodore Ballroom, Sept. 26 • $25, livenation.com
Miguel: The Ascension Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter tours in support of his fourth studio album, War & Leisure. • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, UBC, Sept. 27 • $45-$95, ticketmaster.ca
Queen Extravaganza
Official Queen tribute band created by Roger Taylor and Brian May • Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, Oct. 21 • $39.50-$65, ticketmaster.ca
Hozier
One of the most successful and respected musicians in music, following two Billboard Awards, a coveted Ivor Novello, VH-1 Artist Of The Year and stunning sets at Glastonbury, Coachella and Red Rocks. • Orpheum Theatre, Oct. 22 • $39.50-$72, livenation.com
88rising
Pioneering music and arts collective bridge Eastern and Western youth culture, with label giants including Rich Brian, Joji, Keith Ape, Higher Brothers and more. • Pacific Coliseum, Oct. 26 • $39.50-$59.50, ticketleader.ca
The Devil Makes Three
A raw raucous trio. • Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 7 • $32.25, livenation.com
Kodaline
Irish quartet return with their third album. • Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 21. • $32.75, livenation.com
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas
Award-winning fiddle virtuosos present an intimate and unique Christmas concert. • The Bell Centre, Surrey, Nov. 26 • $35/$55, livenation.com
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Look Now And Then...It’s Elvis Costello & The Imposters — a coast-to-coast tour. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Dec. 4 • $48.50-$128.50, ticketmaster.ca
Boney M ft. Liz Mitchell — Holiday Favourites & Classic Hits
Euro-Caribbean vocal group bring their holiday show to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. • Dec. 7, $59.50-$92, ticketfly.com
Kurt Vile and the Violators
American singer-songwriter and musician returns. • Commodore Ballroom, Dec. 16 • $36, ticketmaster.ca