GRAHAM ROCKINGHAM’S BEST BETS

GORD BAMFORD

Alberta country star Gord Bamford has won 24 Canadian Country Music Awards and his most recent album “Tin Roof” was nominated for country album of the year at the 2017 Junos. Bamford performs Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. $69. 905-681-6000

TIGER AND BLOOM

Tiger Rose and Rikki Bloom are an up-and-coming Toronto-based pop-rock duo. They’ve recently released a new single called “Monster” and will perform it during their set Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. at This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N., with Eric Heideman and Steph Copeland. $6.

SUN K

Guitar-based rock ’n’ roll will survive as long as bands like Toronto’s Sun K are playing jangly garage rock with a touch of psyche. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Mills Hardware, with Texas King and Band of Rascals. Show at 8 p.m. $15 advance/$18 at the door.

ALFIE SMITH

Alfie Smith recently returned from competing in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., and will probably have some stories to tell when he performs with his band Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. at Stonewalls, 339 York Blvd. No cover charge.

BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE

Bob Marley’s 73rd birthday is approaching and Hamilton’s Riddim Riders will host their 11th annual tribute to the late reggae king on Friday, Feb. 2, 10 p.m., at The Casbah (Queen at King St. West). Guests include Chronicles Dub Trio. $15 advance or $20 at the door.