Wednesday, December 7
Ladyhawk, the Wicks
Club 9ONE9, $12, 9 pm
Canadian indie outfit Ladyhawk is in Victoria in December to rock and sonically please the lot of ya… so, yeah, these guys haven’t released an album since, like, Poseidon was a topical figure in daily affairs. Basically, what I’m trying to say is it’s pretty likely they’re rocking some new live material. Checker out.
Friday, December 9
Acres of Lions, BoneHoof, The Dyeing Merchants
Lucky, $10, 10 pm
They’re back from their province-wide tour, ahh yes, those scruffy locals in Acres of Lions still toting their brand new album, Collections! (Ladyhawk should take a thing or two from these guys.) Oooo, we’re getting a bit gossipy here, aren’t we? Watch out! Beards everywhere.
Saturday, December 10
The Tower of Dudes, China Syndrome
Logan’s, $10, 8 pm
If you can provide me with a definition of The Tower of Dudes’ genre that doesn’t include a prefix or suffix you win candy! Please write to PO Box address Adam Price this is totes cowabunga not a real PO Box. Thanks!
Saturday, December 17
Allison Crowe, Haley Walker, Billie Woods
Fairfield United Church, $20, 8 pm
So, apparently there’s this thing coming up called Christmas or something; I’ve only ever really heard this time described as “the holidays.” Coming up in late December, however, Allison Crowe will be singing lovely carols that any good-spirited Christmasteer would melt over. Happy Christmas. Happy Holidays.
Friday, January 6
Jim Cuddy, Doug Paisley
McPherson Playhouse, $61, 8 pm
Canadian country artist Doug Paisley opens for Jim Cuddy at the McPherson Playhouse this January. If you’re looking for a Guy Clark-like sound, real country with good imagery, this show’s for you. Plus, Jim Cuddy is such a handsome fella! Happy Christmas. Happy Holidays. Oh, wait, this is happening in January. Happy January. Happy January.