ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.
Juno Cup Jam
Juno Cup players get together for a hockey hootenanny in support of MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with the Junos. The event will be a unique experience showcasing one-of-a-kind musical collaborations and covers by some of Canada’s most talented musicians. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., March 22, 8 p.m. • $20, imperialvancouver.com
Motionless in White
Pennsylvania metalcore band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St., March 22, doors 6 p.m. • $28/$35, rickshawtheatre.com
Rogue Folk Club | The Arrogant Worms
This Canadian musical comedy trio parody many musical genres, and are well known for their humorous onstage banter.• St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., March 22 and 23, 8 p.m. • $16-$32, roguefolk.bc.ca
Ella Vos
Known for her viral hit White Noise, Ella Vos has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts in pop music. • Fortune Sound Club, March 22, 8:30 p.m. • $17.50 livenation.com
Brett Kissel: We Were That Song Tour
Canadian country music artist tours in support of his third major label studio album. • March 23 and 24, doors 6:30 p.m., Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. • $32.50, ticketfly.com
5th Annual Vancouver Improvised Music Meeting
Barking Sphinx Performance Society hosts three nights of creative improvisation, featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists alongside Vancouver’s finest innovators. • Western Front and China Cloud, March 23-25 • $10-$15, $20$30/pass, brownpapertickets.com
West Coast blues musician is a three-time Juno winner and B.C. Entertainment Hall of Famer. • Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096 Trattle St., Fort Langley, March 23, 7:30 p.m. • $45, ticketmaster.ca
JunoFest
More than 95 artists are set to heat up the streets of Vancouver during this two-night annual music celebration that can be seen at 15 stages across Vancouver. Presented by CBC Music. • March 23 and 24, 9 p.m. • Wristbands $30, individual shows: $15-$30, ticketfly.com
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
Synth-pop pioneers return with their 13th studio album, The Punishment of Luxury. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., March 23, 7:30 p.m. • $39.50, livenation.com
Jessie Reyez
Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter’s single Figures peaked at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 in 2017. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., March 24, 9 p.m. • $25, livenation.com
Ought
Indie post-punk band from Montreal tours to support their latest release, Room Inside The World. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St., March 24, 8 p.m. • $13, timbreconcerts.com
Valdy
This Juno Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist has been part of the Canadian pop and folk music for more than 34 years. • Genesis Theatre, 5005 45th Ave., Delta, March 24, 7:30 p.m. • $25, 604-940-5550
47th Annual Juno Awards
Michael Bublé hosts this annual awards show recognizing Canadian musical artists and bands, and their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. Includes performances by Arcade Fire, Arkells, Daniel Caesar, Diana Krall, Jessie Reyez • Rogers Arena, March 25, 5 p.m. • From $59, ticketmaster.ca
AJR: The Click Tour
New York City-based indie pop band tour to support their latest release, The Click. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St., March 25, 7:15 p.m. • $25 timbreconcerts.com
Black Umfolosi
Zimbabwe artist blends a cappella singing with dance and traditional costume. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, March 25, 7:30 p.m. • $29/$15, evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Juno Songwriters’ Circle
Considered the ‘Jewel of Juno Week’, this show offers the opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs and then hear those songs performed in a raw, acoustic format. • Orpheum Theatre, March 25, noon-2 p.m. • $39.50, ticketmaster.ca
Junos Afterparty
To cap off an epic Juno weekend Tiny Kingdom Music is throwing a party. Tie one on with The Wild North, Dustin Bentall, Wooden Horsemen and more. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St., March 25, 9 p.m. • Free, facebook.com/events/178759212756125/
Leo Kottke
Self-taught guitar pioneer and virtuoso who defined a new standard in finger-style technique will perform selections from his catalogue of more than 30 records. • Granville Island Stage, March 25, 8 p.m. • $39/$49, vancouvertix.com
Rogue Folk | Old Man Luedecke
One of Canada’s best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., March 25, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca
The Oh Hellos
American folk rock duo consisting of siblings Tyler and Maggie Heath. On tour in support of their new EP, Notos. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, March 25, 8 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
U.S. Girls
The recording moniker of American-Canadian musician Meghan Remy, formed in the U.S. in 2007 as a noise-pop project. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St., March 25, 7 p.m. • From $12, ticketfly.com
Lucy Dacus
American indie singer-songwriter and musician tours to support her latest release, Historian. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St., March 27, 9 p.m. • $14, timbreconcerts.com
Quasar: De souffles et de machines
Montreal’s famed saxophone quartet are recognized as leaders in live electronics. • The Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., March 27, 8 p.m. • $29/$10, musiconmain.ca
Beth Ditto
American singer-songwriter, most notable for her work with the indie rock band Gossip. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., March 28, 8 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
Play, Pie, Pint with Saxalamode
Saxalamode Sax Quartet play your favourite jazz tunes and more. After the show enjoy a savoury, hot pie and beverage of choice in the lobby. • Centennial Theatre, North Van, March 28, noon • $15-$25, centennialtheatre.com
Thirdstory
Soulful NYC-based group proved their talent by stepping behind Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chance the Rapper on his 2017 tour. • Biltmore Cabaret, March 28, 9 p.m. • $20, timbreconcerts.com
54-40 Unplugged
Canadian alternative rock group’s unplugged show is an intimate reimagining of their greatest hits performed as you’ve never heard them before. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, March 29, 7:30 p.m. • $47.50, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Austin Basham & Hollow Coves
Austin-based independent folk singer-songwriter Austin Basham, with Hollow Coves, an indie folk band formed in Brisbane, Australia. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., March 29, 9 p.m. • $15, livenation.com
Brandi Carlile
Grammy-nominated American folk rock and Americana singer-songwriter. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., March 29, 8 p.m. • $46, livenation.com
Chilliwack with Prism
Local rock legends Chilliwack are known for a string of hits including Lonesome Mary and Fly at Night. With Canadian rock band and Spaceship Superstars, Prism. • Clarke Theatre, Mission, March 29, 7:30 p.m. • $49.50, ticketmaster.ca
Dermot Kennedy
Young Dubliner draws inspiration from all the moments of brightness and darkness this world has to offer. Stuttery hip-hop and R&B-influenced percussion underpins his weathered vocals. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., March 29, 9 p.m. • $18, livenation.com
Emancipator Ensemble: Baralku Tour
American producer and DJ’s new album, Baralku, synthesizes downtempo hip-hop beats and world music elements. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St., March 29, 10 p.m. • $20, venuelive.ca
Ineke Vandoorn & Marc van Vugt
Dutch Grammy-winning duo perform modern music full of harrowing and twisting harmonies, exploring boundaries in a fascinating way. With Capilano University’s ‘A’ Band and NiteCap. • BlueShore Centre, Capilano University, North Van, March 29, 8 p.m. • $32/$29, capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre
Marlon Williams: Make Way for Love Tour
Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist from Lyttelton, New Zealand, tours in support of his sophomore album, Make Way for Love. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St., March 29, 8 p.m. • $21, thefestival.bc.ca
Ministry
American industrial metal band founded by Al Jourgensen, on tour to support their latest release, AmeriKKKant. • Vogue Theatre, March 29, doors 7 p.m. • $49.50, timbreconcerts.com