ROCK/JAZZ/ETC
CBC Vancouver’s Musical Nooners
These free, live music concerts will be happening every weekday. • July 28, Raquel Cole | July 29, Kaslo | Aug. 2, Coco Jafro | Aug. 3,Aché Brasil | Aug. 4, Ndidi O | Aug. 5, Warren Dean Flandez | Aug. 8, Roy Forbes | Aug. 9, Babe Gurr Trio | Aug. 10, David Ward | Aug. 11, Lovecoast | Aug. 12,Jen Lane | Aug. 15, Leah Barley | Aug. 16, Mazacote | Aug. 17, SAVVIE | Aug. 18, Sister Speak | Aug. 19,TBA • CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage, 700 Hamilton St. • Noon-1 p.m. (Check website for updates) • Free, facebook.com/VancouverCBC
Dannic
Dutch progressive house DJ and producer. • Venue Nightclub, 918 Granville St. • July 28, doors 10 p.m. • Free RSVP party: bit.ly/28N2SZX, venuelive.ca Jodi Proznick & the VSO School of Music Faculty This ensemble features some of Vancouver’s finest musicians who are currently instructing at the VSO School of Music’s Summer Jazz Workshop. • Frankie’s Jazz, 765 Beatty St. • July 28, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca
Music by the River
The Arts Council of New Westminster presents this annual Music by the River concert series. • July 28: Banx Special ’90s event – Give’r on the River • Westminster Pier Park, Front Street, New West • July 28, 6:30 p.m. • Free, artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river
The Holy Roller Revue
A monthly musical showcase featuring new and established country, roots, folk and gospel artists. Sponsored by Neptoon Records and Basone Guitar Shop. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • July 28, 8 p.m. • $10, facebook. com/events/1755575124724005
Weezer and Panic! At The Disco
Rock band’s co-headlining tour in support of their respective new albums Weezer (self-titled) and Death Of A Bachelor.With guests indie-alternative artist Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. • Festival lawn at Deer Lake Park, Burnaby • July 28, 6 p.m. • $55, ticketmaster. ca, livenation.com
Branchez
New York City native is a modern producer making waves in both the electronic music and hip-hop communities.With Rico Uno, Lechvnce, Get Litt • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • July 29, doors 10 p.m. • $15, fortunesoundclub.com
California Beach Boys
This tribute group is world renown for their precise harmonies that are trademarked by the songs of The Beach Boys. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd.,White Rock • July 29, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • $44, bluefrogstudios.ca
John Paul White
American singer-songwriter and member of the Grammy-winning duo The Civil Wars. On tour in support of his release, Beluah. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St. • July 29, 8 p.m. • $20, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
Music at the Cannery
Outdoor summer concert series features a wide range of music, including blues, jazz and folk. • July 29, 6:30 p.m.: Rock Line • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond • By donation, 604-664-9009, gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/music-at-the-cannery
Pigs: Pink Floyd Tribute
Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute. • July 29, doors 8 p.m.: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St., $22.50 at ticketfly.com | July 31, 7:30 p.m.Abbotsford Art Centre, $45/$38, 604-391-7469 | Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., $45/$38, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Queer as Funk
Totally unique in the history of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community, Queer as Funk brings together some of the city’s hottest musicians in an explosive, high-energy dance band. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • July 29, 9:15 p.m. • $30, facebook.com/ events/175769409457201
Siobhan Walsh Group
Vocalist weaves through neo-soul, fusion, jazz and blues, with Jason De Couto, keyboards; Adam Rohrlick, guitar; Cameron Hood, bass and Jamie Fraser, drums. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • July 29, 8 p.m. • $15, frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
The Circus In Flames
The Circus In Flames joins The Judys and Spidercracker for a raucous evening of diverse rock ‘n’ roll. • Pat’s Pub, 403 E. Hastings St. • July 29, 9 p.m. • $12/$10, 604255-4301, dougandrewmusic.com/
Cates Park Concert Series
Summer concert series features local emerging bands and musicians. • July 30: Quantum Council, Mozzy Lane and Klimbatize • Cates Park, North Van • 4-7 p.m. • Free, musart.ca
Envision Financial Concert in the Park Series: Her Brothers
An evening of uplifting pop rock music from a local band with a powerful purpose. • Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford • July 30, 7-9 p.m. • Free, abbotsfordartscouncil.com
LME Showcase
Landmark Indie Artist Showcase Finals. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • July 30, doors 3 p.m. • $15, ticketscene.ca, rickshawtheatre.com
Misery Signals
American hardcore band returns with reunited original members playing songs from their entire discography. With guests Neck of the Woods. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward • July 30, 7:30 p.m. • $20, ticketweb.ca, Red Cat, Zulu, timbreconcerts.com
Nigel Mack, Darren Johnson & Danny Brooks
A triple bill of blues featuring three distinct artist and styles. • Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge, 4-45739 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack • July 30, 9 p.m. • $27, 604-792-0744, bozzinisrestaurant.com
Zapato Negro
A blend of progressive jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • July 30, 8 p.m. • $15, frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
Four For Three
Quartet draws on the rich tradition of West Coast pianoless groups led by the likes of Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Bob Brookmeyer and Herb Geller. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • July 31, 8 p.m. • $15, frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
FKB
High-energy rockers from Bonnyville,Alberta, with guest singer-songwriter Nolan Hubbard. • The Roxy, 932 Granville St. • Aug. 1, 8 p.m. • $5, facebook.com/ events/268305166869567
Free B.C. Day Concert: Pat Chessell
Celebrate B.C. Day with a 30 year tradition: a free family concert inside the fort. Bring a picnic, a chair, and your friends & family.This year’s concert features lively Celtic music with Pat Chessell. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley • Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. • Free, 604-513-4777, facebook.com/
events/305847923084850 Whitney
Indie rock band from Chicago tour to support their debut release, Light Upon The Lake.With guest Michael Rault. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Aug. 1, 9 p.m. • $14, ticketweb.ca, Red Cat, Zulu, timbreconcerts.com
Kacey Musgraves: C&W Rhinestone Revue
Texas-native and Nashville-based singer-songwriter. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Aug. 2, doors 6:30 p.m. • $39.50-$47.50, ticketfly.com
The Cat Empire
Australian ska and jazz band, on tour to support their latest release, Rising With The Sun. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Aug. 2 and 3, 9 p.m. • $35, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com Roedde House Museum: Musical Evening on the Porch A pleasant and entertaining evening featuring the musicians of the Porch Concert Series. • Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay St. • Aug. 3-24, 4-7 p.m. • By donation, 604-684-7080, roeddehouse.org
The Deslondes
New-Orleans based country-folk band, on tour to support their latest self-titled release. With guests Petunia (solo). • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Aug. 3, 9:30 p.m. • $13, ticketweb.ca, Red Cat, Zulu, timbreconcerts.com
Dan Tepfer Trio
Born in Paris to American parents, pianist-composer Dan Tepfer has translated his bi-cultural identity into an exploration of music that ignores stylistic bounds. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Aug. 4, 8 p.m. • $20, frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
Enchanted Evenings 2016
Annual summer music series • Aug. 4: Lalun • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St. • Doors 7 p.m. • $25-$60, enchantedevenings.ca, vancouverchinesegarden.com
Hurray for the Riff Raff
American folk-blues and Americana band from New Orleans, Louisiana. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Aug. 4, 9 p.m. • $20, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
The Mavericks
Eclectic American band combines neotraditional country music, Latin, and rockabilly influences. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Aug. 4, 8 p.m. • $49.50, ticketmaster.ca, Red Cat, livenation.com
Sunset Music Series
Includes a Summit Lodge Restaurant barbecue and a variety of musical performances including classic rock, European folk, indie soul, R&B and World fusion. • Sea to Sky Gondola, Squamish • Fridays, 6-9 p.m. • $39.95, 604-892-2551, seatoskygondola.com
Saturday Summer Sessions
Features a variety of musical genres, a beer garden, food and artisan vendors. • Shipyards, 15 Wallace Mews, North Van • Saturdays, 5-10 p.m. • Free, 604 440 3977, cnv.org/summersessions
Stage Comedy/Cabaret
The Darkest Hour: Delightfully Twisted Improv Comedy Enjoy this improvised theatre show where the gothic fairy tale takes centre stage. • Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Dr. • July 29, 10:30 p.m. • $8/$5, facebook. com/events/1089270354473529
Sunee Dhaliwal: Broken Dreams
Sunee Dhaliwal is an energetic, crowd-favourite comedian, filming his new comedy special, Broken Dreams. With special guests. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Aug. 4, 8 p.m. • $10, riotheatre.ca
Vancouver TheatreSports League
Features a variety of improv shows including: The Big Picture – An Improvised Movie | TheatreSports | Off Leash | Ok Tinder - Swipe Right Comedy | Firecracker! | Improv After Dark | Rookie Night • The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • 604-738-7013, ext. 31, vtsl.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club
Tuesdays: Top Talent Showcase | Wednesdays: Amateur Night Vancouver | Thursdays: Vancouver Comedy Competition | July 29-30: James Kennedy, with Ryan Paterson and MC Jared Borland | Aug. 5-6: John Beuhler, with Joshua Elijah and MC Byron Bertram • 2837 Cambie St. • 604-696-9857, yukyuks.com
The Comedy Mix
Tuesdays: ProAm Comedy | Wednesdays: Comedy Showcase | July 28-31: Graham Clark,Jacob Samuel and Derek Adams, and MC Kevin Foxx | Aug. 4-6: Patrick Maliah,Art Factora & Mark Nesbitt, and MC Adam Pateman • 1015 Burrard St. • 604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com
Lafflines Comedy Club
Thursdays until Aug. 11: Lafflines Comedy Competition | July 29-30: Efthimios Nasiopoulos | Aug. 5-6: Brett Martin • 530 Columbia St., New West • 604-525-2262, lafflines.com
Wednesday Comedy Showcase
Second Storey Theatre’s show will be a mix of improv games and new never before seen formats. Features a blend of familiar faces plus guest stars thrown into each show. • Terry Fox Theatre, 1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam • Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. • $8.50/$5.25 (cash at the door), 604-880-7509, sstimprov.com