ROCK/JAZZ/ETC
Ineke Vandoorn & Marc van Vugt
Dutch Grammy-winners bring their jazz group to Frankie’s Jazz Club • 765 Beatty St. • Dec. 1, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca
The Japanese House
Singer-songwriter from London tours to support her latest EP release, Clean. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Dec. 1, 9 p.m. • $14, timbreconcerts.com
The Revelers
Founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys have joined forces to form a Louisiana supergroup combining swamppop, Cajun, country, blues and zydeco. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Dec. 1, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
Pere Ubu: Coed Jail! Songs from 1975-1982
Rock group returns to perform songs from two recent box set releases, Architecture Of Language 1979-1982 and Elitism For The People 1975-1978. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Dec. 2, 8 p.m. • $25, timbreconcerts.com
Shiloh Lindsey | Ben de la Cour
North meets the South with Nashville’s Ben de la Cour’s Americana folk noir, and East Van’s Shiloh Lindsey’s open country authenticity with big city sensibilities. • Bozzini’s Upstairs, 4-45739 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack • Dec. 2, 9 p.m. • $15, bozzinisrestaurant.ca
Spike Wilner Trio
Jazz pianist Spike Wilner with Tyler Mitchell on bass and Anthony Pincotti on drums. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Dec. 2 and 3, 8 p.m. • $20, coastaljazz.ca
The Cave Singers
Seattle-based indie-rock quartet tour in support of its latest album, Banshee. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Dec. 2, 8 p.m. • $22.50, livenation.com
The Foghorn Stringband
American roots music quartet continues to stand out as the shining gold standard for American stringband music. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Dec. 2, 8 p.m. • $26/$22, roguefolk.bc.ca
The Modelos 10th Annual Food Bank Fundraiser
With The Modelos, Daniel Wesley, Buckman Coe, Rodney DeCroo, Slip-Ons, Ana Bon-Bon & Taylor Little, Steve Kozak, Sandy Bone, Terminal Station and Boomchix. • Fairview Pub, 898 W. Broadway • Dec. 2, 8 p.m. • $10 and a non-perishable food item, the-modelos.com
Attlas Storyline Live Tour
Classically trained, Canadian-born dance music producer Attlas brings his Storyline Live Tour to Fortune. • 147 E. Pender St. • Dec. 3, doors 7 p.m. • $15, fortunesoundclub.com
Aurora
Pop singer-songwriter from Norway, on tour to support her debut release, All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Dec. 3, 9 p.m. • $20, timbreconcerts.com
The Dead South
Regina-based four-piece acoustic ensemble, with Rodney DeCroo & The Wise Blood & Stetson Road. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Dec. 3, doors 7 p.m. • $12, ticketfly.com
The Slackers
25th anniversary tour for this New York City ska band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Dec. 3, doors 8 p.m. • $22, ticketweb.ca
Faber Drive
With guests Rod Black, Jordan Pritchett, Danielle Marie and Kerry Badgley Music, with host Jeff Neill of the Canadian classic rock band Streetheart. • Molson Canadian Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam • Dec. 4, 8 p.m. • $34.99/$59.99, ticketmaster.ca
flor & Lostboycrow
Four-piece alternate-pop band flor and modern R&B artist Lostboycrow present their co-headlining tour, feels like home. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Dec. 4, doors 7 p.m. • $13, ticketfly.com
Marc E. Bassy
San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and former vocalist of the L.A.-based pop band 2AM Club brings his Groovy People Tour to Fortune Sound Club. • 147 E. Pender St. • Dec. 4, doors 9 p.m. • $15, fortunesoundclub.com
James Danderfer’s Hummingbird Brigade
Composer/clarinetist James Danderfer and 15 of Canada’s finest jazz musicians deliver a contemporary big band take on the New Orleans brass band tradition. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Dec. 5, 8 p.m. • $15, coastaljazz.ca
The Head and the Heart
Indie folk band from Seattle tours in support of its new album, Signs Of Light. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Dec. 5, 8 p.m. • $32.50, $39.50, $55, livenation.com
Shelter Live Tour: Porter Robinson & Madeon
A collaboration between American electronic music producer Porter Robinson and French songwriter, record producer, musician and DJ Madeon. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Dec. 6 and 7, doors 7 p.m. • $45.50, ticketfly.com
The Dandy Warhols
American rock band tour in support of its ninth album, Distortland. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • Dec. 6, 8 p.m. • $32.50, livenation.com
Wild Child
Seven-piece indie pop band from Austin, Texas, tours in support of its third album, Fools. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Dec. 6, 9 p.m. • $18, livenation.com
Against The Current
American pop rock trio plays songs from its debut album, In Our Bones. With guests Cruisr and Beach Weather • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Dec. 7, 7 p.m. • $18, livenation.com
Lee Fields & the Expressions
American soul/R&B legend tours to support his latest release, Special Night. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Dec. 7, 9 p.m. • $25, timbreconcerts.com
Sway: A Buble’ Christmas
Adam Lucas performs the music of Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Van Morrison and more. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Dec. 7, 7 p.m. • $42.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Danny Michel Canadian songwriter has three Juno nominations, the Polaris Prize, The CBC Heart Of Gold Award and a pile of albums under his belt. Presented by Rogue Folk. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Dec. 8, 8 p.m. • $22/$18, roguefolk.bc.ca Protest the Hero
Canadian progressive metal band. . • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • Dec. 8, doors 7:30 p.m. • $25, ticketfly.com
The Paper Kites
Indie rock/folk band from Melbourne, Australia. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, 8 p.m. • $25, livenation.com
The Prettys
Local garage rock band brings its Soiree Album Release Party to Fortune Sound Club. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Dec. 8, doors 8 p.m. • $8, fortunesoundclub.com