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The Darkness plays the Commodore
By Steve Newton
Dream Syndicate: L.A. alt-rockers perform their album Medicine Show in its entirety. November 3 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Bif Naked: Canadian rock ‘n’ roller performs an acoustic set preceded by a screening of director Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown‘s new documentary about her. November 4 at the Rio Theatre.
Crobot and the Atomic Bitchwax: coheadlining bill featuring hard-rock/stoner-rock bands from the States, with guests Burnt Lung and Circle of Titans. November 7 at the Waldorf.
Maiden Vancouver plays the Tsawwassen Legion
Maiden Vancouver: Iron Maiden tribute band plays an opening set of Maiden classics and then performs the entire Live After Death Long Beach Arena setlist from 1985. November 8 at the Tsawwassen Legion Branch #289.
Sloan: ’90s power-pop quartet from Halifax performs hits from the past and tunes from new album Based on the Best Seller. November 15 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Sloan’s Jay Ferguson from 2003.
The Darkness: guitar-rock quartet from Britain, featuring brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, play tunes from new album Dreams on Toast. November 18 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Dan Hawkins from 2015.
Brandon Isaak plays Blue Frog
Brandon Isaak & the Saints of Swing: former Twisters guitarist Brandon Isaak performs with his old-school blues quartet. November 15 at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Brandon Isaak from 2002.
The Last Waltz: a celebration of the Band’s iconic 1976 concert, featuring Chest Fever and local guests Scott Smith, Paul Pigat, Leo D.E Johnson, Bruce Coughlan, Elliott C Way, Marcus Mosely, Mercy Walker, Marin Patenaude, Emmett Jerome, Lisa Joyce, and Dan Moxon. November 15 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Scott Smith from 2020 and my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.
Stomp Records 30th Anniversary Bash: featuring performances by the Real McKenzies, the Planet Smashers, Raygun Cowboys, and Real Sickies. November 21 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
The Allmost Brothers play the Rickshaw
The Allmost Brothers Band: tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, featuring guitarists Todd Taylor and Johannes Grames, with guests Roll Um Easy (tribute to Little Feat featuring Tom Taylor). November 28 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my review of the Allmost Brothers Band from January.