FIVE LIVE SOUNDS

The Vandits gather to prepare for Vantopia, while the Static Shift appear on the stage before the screen.

Saturday: Vanuary In order to get to Vantopia, the Vandits need to raise some cash. Their chosen vehicle is Vanuary, which sees the van enthusiasts bring in some avian rockers: Electric Owl and Riff Pigeon. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $10. showpass.com.

Saturday: Static Shift The precocious Calgary band is appearing on the Jan. 31 episode of CTV’s The Launch. Hear them before you find out how its 19-year-old retro rockers fare on the reality show. At Mikey’s on 12th, 918 12th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. 403-452-8060, mikeyson12th.com.

Saturday: Ancient Shapes, The Shiverettes, Lashes and Hit Dice Fresh off a headlining solo turn at Big Winter Classic, Daniel Romano switches gears and slips back into Ancient Shapes, his Buzzcocks-esque project. At Nite Owl, 213 10th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $8. TF.

Sunday: Laila Biali Fittingly for a self-titled album, Biali feels her latest release is her most “fully representative.” It features nine originals (including one written with Randy Bachman) and covers of Randy Newman, Coldplay and David Bowie. At Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. 2 p.m. Reservations at 403-269-5581. ironwoodstage.ca.

Thursday: Milky Chance with Lewis Capaldi “Stolen Dance” catapulted the German group from YouTube and Soundcloud to the international charts in 2013. They continue to explore electronic and folk sounds on 2017’s Blossom. At MacEwan Hall, U of C. Doors, 7 p.m. $38.50. TF.