Diana Krall plays the Orpheum
By Steve Newton
Jeff Tweedy: American alt-country singer-songwriter, formerly of Uncle Tupelo and currently of Wilco, with guest Liam Kazar. April 4 at the Commodore Ballroom.
Blitz Fest: Benny Kemp Memorial Show featuring performances by Crystal Pistol, RoadRash, Rebel Priest, Lustboys, the Toxiks, Scalding, the Highsides, Barbarians, and Speed Leopard. April 4 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
David Byrne: former Talking Heads frontman performs two nights as part of his Who Is the Sky Tour? April 4 and 5 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Nick Lowe: British pop singer-songwriter (“Cruel to be Kind”) performs with the Cactus Blossoms. April 6 at the Vogue Theatre.
Odds play Blue Frog Studios
Odds: Vancouver pop-rock legends, featuring singer-guitarist Craig Northey, play two shows. April 10 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios. SOLD OUT. Here’s my interview with Craig Northey from 1997.
Brandon Isaak & the Saints of Swing: local blues guitarist-vocalist Brandon Isaak is joined by upright bassist Rob Beckers, keyboardist Mike Kalanj, saxophonist Jerry Cook, and drummer Chris “The Wrist” Nordquist. April 10 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James. Here’s my interview with Brandon Isaak from 2002.
Sam Roberts Band: Canadian rockers perform on their Chemical City 20th Anniversary Tour. April 16 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Sam Roberts from 2006.
Hyperspace Metal Festival VII: fifteen melodic/power-metal bands perform over three three nights. April 16 to 17 at the Cobalt and April 18 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Diana Krall: multiplatinum jazz-pop singer and pianist from Nanaimo. April 22 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Brass Camel plays the Rickshaw
Brass Camel: local rockers throw an album release/tour launch party, with guests Chopping Spree and Bleako’s Nuclear Disco. April 25 at the Rickshaw Theatre.