ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.
The Nell & Jim Band
Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band bring all of your favourite elements of authentic music together, creating a genre-busting sound that combines jazz, blues, Americana, folk and bluegrass music.
• St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., May 23, 8 p.m.
• $20/$16, roguefolk.bc.ca
What So Not
Downtempo Australian producer.
• Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St., May 23, doors 10 p.m.
• From $25, ticketweb.ca
Tyrant Studios Friday Jazz
Lively jazz with the Alexander Marr Quartet playing a mix of original compositions and jazz standards, with a sound inspired by John Coltrane’s classic quartet.
• Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St., May 24, 9:30 p.m.
• $10-$15, tyrantstudios.com
Gogol Bordello
Punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan are known for theatrical stage shows and their unique sound inspired by Gypsy music mixed with punk and dub.
• Commodore Ballroom, May 24, 9 p.m.
• $45, ticketmaster.ca
Suzie Vinnick
One of Canada’s true standout roots and blues artists continues to blaze her own trail.
• Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge, Chilliwack, May 24, 9:30 p.m.
• $20, bozzinisrestaurant.ca
Texas Connection: The Davis-Danderfer Quintet
Professor of jazz drums at the world-renowned University of North Texas, Quincy Davis returns to Frankie’s with his longtime collaborator’s own James Danderfer on clarinet/saxophone.
• Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., May 24 and 25, 8 p.m.
• $20, coastaljazz.ca
The Twilight Sad
Indie rock band from Glasgow tour to support their latest release, It Won/t Be Like This All the Time.
• WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., May 24, 9 p.m.
• $22.50, ticketweb.ca
The Ultimate Queen Celebration
Hand-picked by original Queen band members for the Queen Extravaganza tribute tour, Marc Martel is known for his uncanny resemblance to Freddie Mercury.
• Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam, May 24 and 25, 8 p.m.
• From $54.50, ticketmaster.ca, HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
Women Rock: VSO Pops
Longtime VSO collaborator Jeff Tyzik conducts a program that honours some of the powerful women who changed rock and popular music forever. Cassidy Catanzaro, Katrina Dideriksen, and Shayna Steele channel Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and more.
• Orpheum Theatre, May 24 and 25, 8 p.m.
• $16.25-$115, vancouversymphony.ca
Allan Rayman
Canadian singer-songwriter’s four projects — Hotel Allan, Roadhouse 01, Courtney, and most recently Harry Hard-On, have given him somewhat of a cult following.
• Vogue Theatre, May 25, 8 p.m.
• $32.50, eventbrite.ca
Carrie Underwood: The Cry Pretty Tour 360
Seven-time Grammy-winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood, launches a new arena tour. This show will be performed in the round with a an all-female bill, featuring guests Maddie & Tae, Runaway June.
• Rogers Arena, May 25
• From $75, ticketmaster.ca
Hard Rubber Orchestra with New York Heavies
Hard Rubber New Music present new works by two of New York’s most exciting, Canadian composers, Darcy James Argue and Harry Stafylakis.
• SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St., May 25, 8 p.m.
• $15-$25, hardrubber.com
Jenn Grant
Juno-nominated singer-songwriter brings her lush folkpop style to Fortune Sound Club.
• 147 E. Pender St., May 25, doors 7 p.m.
• $17, ticketweb.ca
Pianorama!
Vancouver performers Doc Fingers and Diane Lines deliver an energetic take of blues, boogie and classic popular music, all the while showcasing their command of the piano’s 88 keys.
• Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, May 25, 7 p.m.
• $47, bluefrogstudios.ca
Real Estate
Critically-acclaimed New Jersey indie rock band.
• The Imperial, 319 Main St., May 25, 9 p.m.
• $22, eventbrite. ca
Higher Brothers
Chinese hip hop group present an all-ages show as part of their Wish You Rich Tour.
• Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St., May 26, doors 7 p.m.
• $35, ticketweb.ca
Jony J
Hip hop artist from Mainland China.
• Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St., May 26, 9 p.m.
• $100, ticketmaster.ca
NAV: Bad Habits Tour
Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Toronto.
• PNE Forum, May 26, 8 p.m.
• $45, ticketleader.ca
Swingin’ Utters
Punk band from San Francisco tour to support their latest release, Peace and Love.
• WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., May 26, 8 p.m.
• $18, ticketweb.ca
Alessia Cara
Juno and Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter brings her Pains of Growing Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
• May 27, 7:30 p.m.
• From $60, ticketmaster.ca
Bones
American rapper, singer, songwriter and founder of the music collective TeamSESH.
• Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St., May 28, doors 7 p.m.
• $40, ticketweb.ca
Death From Above
Canadian rock duo tour to celebrate the re-pressing of their rough-n-tumble 2002 debut, Heads Up.
• Commodore Ballroom, May 29, 8 p.m.
• $49.50, ticketmaster.ca
Cher: Here We Go Again Tour
Multi-award winning singer, actress and show-stopping performer will perform many of her hits along with some new songs from the Dancing Queen album — Cher’s tribute to the music of ABBA.
• Rogers Arena, May 30, 7:30 p.m.
• From $66, ticketmaster.ca
Merkules
Established as one of Canada’s rising hip hop stars, Surrey’s very own Merkules [Stompdown Killaz] returns to Venue for the Plan B Tour.
• 881 Granville St., May 30, doors 10 p.m.
• $24.99, eventbrite.ca
Ocean Alley
Ocean Alley have captivated audiences around the world with their infectious melody lines and memorable blend of psychedelic-surf-rock.
• Commodore Ballroom, May 30, 9 p.m.
• $20, livenation.com
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Canadian First Nations hip hop duo, with DJ Kookum.
• Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St., May 30, 9 p.m.
• $15, ticketweb.ca
Sound of Dragon and Melody of China
The Sound of Dragon Ensemble and Melody of China (San Francisco) come together to create the first collaboration between two professional ensembles of Chinese roots from across the U.S./Canada border.
• Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave., May 30, 7 p.m.
• $20/$15, soundofdragon.com
T. Nile CD Release Concert
Canadian songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist mixes genres; gritty western guitars, soulful harmonies, dark beats, and electro-pop accents.
• St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., May 30, 8 p.m.
• $20/$16, roguefolk.bc.ca