Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in December

Taylor Swift plays BC Place

By Steve Newton

Exodus: American thrash-metal band from the ’80s, with guests Havok, Candy, and Dead Heat. December 2 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Billie Eilish: 22-year-old alt-pop singer-songwriter from L.A. performs on her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, with guests The Marías. December 3 at Rogers Arena.

Taylor Swift: American pop superstar performs the last three shows on her record-breaking Eras Tour, with guest Gracie Abrams. December 6 to 8 at BC Place. SOLD OUT.

Emmett Jerome plays Guilt and Co.

Emmett Jerome & Hollywood Alberta: blues and roots trio featuring singer-guitarist Emmett Jerome. December 10 at Guilt and Co.

CKY: Pennsylvania alt-metal trio, aka Camp Kill Yourself, performs on its New Reason to Dream Tour, with guests Hawking and the Fomites. December 12 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

YVR Sounds 4: showcase of up-and-coming Vancouver acts features performances by Mauvey, Cody Lawless, Nikkaela, Marie Dresselhuis, and Levvi + Fleetwood Huey. December 12 at the Hollywood Theatre.

Dead Bob plays the Rickshaw

Dead Bob: new punk-rock band led by former NoMeansNo member John Wright, with guests Victim’s Family and Invasives. December 13 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Fishbone: ska-punk/funk-metal band from L.A., featuring lead vocalist and saxophonist Angelo Moore, with guests Bite Me Bambii and Brasser. December 13 at the Pearl.

Keithmas XV: annual Vancouver Food Bank fundraiser features performances by Rich Hope, the Jolts, Suzie Ungerleider, Elsinore, Elliot C. Way, Scott Smith, Duke & Goldie, La Chinga, and Spank Williams. December 14 at the Rickshaw Theatre. SOLD OUT.

Spank Williams plays the Rickshaw

Kingfisher Bluez: annual Crisis Centre BC fundraiser features performances by Meltt, Spank Williams, Kylie V, Cam Blake, La Lune, Flat Earth, Cherry Pick, Tall Mary, Buddie, Tim The Mute, Grade School, Computer, Patrick Farrugia, and David Ivan Neil. December 15 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

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