D40

OCTOBER 13-19, 2005

WESTCOAST LIFE

Critic's picks
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JEM

Richard's on Richards, Oct. 16
Soulful, trip hoppy, smooth
Jem, known to her folks as
Jemma Griffiths, put out one
of the best albums last year,
Finally Woken, which was a
top 10 hit on the U.K. charts.
Beth Orton fans will appreciate the sound. Don't miss this
intimate show with the
Welsh singer.
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NADASURF

Media Club, Oct. 18
Indie rock band Nada Surf,
signed to Barsuk Records
(same label where Death Cab
for Cutie got its start), makes
smoothly propulsive little
pop songs with sunny choruses. Should also make for a
great atmosphere at the cozy
Media Club.
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Jem plays Richard's on
Richards Sunday.

BAUHAUS

Centre for the Performing
Arts, Oct. 20
Since they clung to the inside
of that cage in cult film The
Hunger, they've maintained
their status as one of the 80s
dark, ultra cool bands.
Bauhaus - who always put

on a dramtic, spot-on performance - reunited to celebrate its 20th anniversary
and tour in support of its
Crackle release. And to
remind us that yes, Bela
Lugosi is still dead.
- Kerry Gold

MUSIC LISTINGS

Pied Pumkin B.C.'s legendary
!CONCERTS
folk trio. St. James Hall, Oct. 15,
The Killers New-wave rock band
pm, 604-736-3022 and Pumkids
from Las Vegas, with British Sea
childrens show, Centennial
Power. Pacific Coliseum, Oct. 13,
Theatre, N Van, Oct. 16, 604-98
7:30 pm, $31.50-52, 604-280-4444.
4484.
Martha Wainwright Sister of
Harry Manx Folk-world-blues
Rufus, and daugher of Loudon
guitarist and singer from Salt
Wainwright III and Kate
Spring Island. Surrey Arts
McGarricle, perfrms intimate
Centre, 13750 -88Ave., Oct. 15,
folk-punk.
Richard's on
pm, $25, 604-501-5566.
Richards, 1036 Richards, Oct 13,
The Cat Empire Australian sextet
9 pm, $17.50, 604-280-4444 and at
combines funk-jazz, hip-hop and
Zulu and Highlife.
turntables.
Richard's
on
Jann Arden Canadian singerRichards, Oct 15, 7:30 pm, $18
songwriter celebrates new self604-280-4444.
titled release. Queen Elizabeth
Tesla Rockers perform best-of
Theatre, Oct. 13-14, 9:30 pm,
tracks from albums that have
$49.50, 604-280-4444.
sold 14-million. Commodore
Road Hammers Country music
Ballroom, Oct. 15, 9:45 pm,
star Jason McCoy's new band.
Commodore, Oct. 13, 9:15 pm,Boston-based Dropkick Murphys1 live shows are renowned $29.50, 604-280-4444.
Gov't Mule and Moe Double-bill
$18, 604-280-4444
for their spastic energy. Expect a piper in plaid kilt, an of jamming rock 'n' blues bands.
Nihilist Spasm Band Legendary
noise collective from London, accordion/mandolin/tin whistle player who switches Commodore Ballroom, Oct 16,8
Ontario, plays handmade instru- instruments faster than a blink, and a charismatic leader pm, $35, 604-280-4444 and at
ments along with kazoo, bass, who has a penchant for singing from the crowd. The band Zulu and Highlife.
Bill Mays Trio California native
guitar and percussion. Western
plays the Commodore, Wednesday.
has deep roots in jazz, gospel
Front, 303 E. 8th, Oct 14, $7-15,
and classical music; Brad Turner
livevancouver.bc.ca.
Quartet opens. Vancouver East
Opeth Death metal band from
Cultural Centre, 1895 Venable
include Ruth Minnikin, Nathan Oct. 16, 8 pm, $25/22, 604 872Sweden. Commodore Ballroom,Zulu Records.
Lawr,
Kate
Maki;
Ryan
Bishops,
Oct 14, 9 pm, $25, 604-280-4444
Phil Nimmons Composer and
5200.
Tom Wilson and Bob Lanois clarinetist
performs
with and Dale Murray. Marine Club,
Jem
Singer-songwriter-esque
573
Homer,
Oct
14,
9
pm,
604Wilson, a member of Blackie and NiteCap and pianist David Braid.
techno-emo
from
Wales.
878-GoGo.
the Rodeo Kings, and Lanois Capilano College, 2055 Purcell
(brother of Daniel), an ambient Way, N Van, Oct 14, 8 pm, 604VOC Soul Gospel Choir Checo Richard's on Richards, 1036
music artist, perform tunes from 990-7810.
Tohomaso helms hand-clappin' Richards, Oct. 16, 9 pm, $16, a
Zulu, Scratch, Highlife.
indie campfire-folk release Constantines
Toronto-based Soul Gospel Thanksgiving conShack Recordings. Vancouverpower-pop band, with the Hold cert. Shaughnessy HeightsDaniel Lanois Acclaimed producer (U2, Bob Dylan) released the
East Cultural Centre, 1895Steady. Richard's on Richards,
Church, 1550 W. 33rd Ave, Oct.
masterpiece Acadie in '89; his
Venables, Oct 14,8 pm $15, 60415,
7:30
pm,
$15/10,
at
the
door.
1036 Richards, Oct. 14, 7:30 pm,
newest album Belladonna, is an
280-4444.
$16, 604-280-4444 and at ZuluOctoberman Marc Morrissette Eno-inspired
instrumental
(Kids These Days) celebrates
Uzume Taiko Drum group per- and Scratch.
album; Chicago instro-pop outfit
forms with Riverdance soloist A Midautumn Night's Dream Five release of folk-pop gem These Tortoise opens. Commodore
Maria Kaneko Millar. Norman singer-songwriter-multi-instru- Trails Are Old And New, with
Meridian
and Ballroom, Oct. 17,9 pm, $30,604
Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st,
mentalists take turns leading Blood
280-4444 and at Zulu, Scratch,
Oct 14-15,8 pm, $20/12, 604-257five-piece band; performers Bellsclanging. Media Club, 695 Highlife and Noize To Go.
Cambie, Oct. 15, $10 at the door.
0366 and at Highlife Records and