CRITICS’ PICKS

FILM

What: Dust n’ Bones Where: Cinecenta at the University of Victoria When: Tonight at 7 Admission: $5.75 Why: Harold C. Joe, an archeological consultant with the Cowichan First Nation, is the focal point of Leslie Bland’s documentary about the historical and spiritual challenges Joe encounters while attempting to treat his ancestors with respect. Joe’s journey as a traditional grave digger includes battles with museums, universities and private collectors as he attempts to come to terms with his culture’s past by ensuring its future. A question-and-answer session will follow the screening.

FOLK-ROCK

What: Luca Fogale with Mike Edel Where: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney St. When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7)

Tickets: $15 at Lyle’s Place, Vinyl Envy and brownpapertickets.com

Why: Two of the finest singersongwriters with roots in the B.C. area are paired for a superb showcase at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Saturday night. Both give the folk tradition a modern twist, and have a skilful way of looking at the world through song. Fogale is touring behind his debut, Safety, while Edel, who spent nearly a decade in Victoria before moving to Washington state, is buzzing off his new release, Challenger. A towering twin bill.

COUNTRY

What: Washboard Union with Nice Horse

Where: Bodine Hall in the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney

When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7)

Tickets: $60.90 at the Mary Winspear box office (250-656-0275) or tickets.marywinspear.ca

Why: These Vancouver favourites technically fall under the country-music banner, but their sound is different from the radio-friendly fare coming out of the U.S. That’s a good thing if you’re after classic-sounding bluegrass and country reminiscent of the Zac Brown Band, because the sweet-singing trio of Aaron Grain, Chris Duncombe and David Roberts has it by the pound. Fans seeing these three-time Canadian Country Music Award winners are in for a treat next week.