Music Time Out for All locations for Sept. 5, 2008–Sept. 5, 2009

MUSIC (155)

Friday 5th September 2008

Dr. Hook

Ray Sawyer, original lead singer of Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show ("The Cover of the Rolling Stone"), performs his hits with a band that includes his son, Cayce, on percussion and backing vocals.

Sept. 5, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $39.50 (plus service charges and fees), on sale July 10 at 10 am at www.ticketmaster.ca/

River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond)

Thunderstruck

Tribute to AC/DC, with guests the Unknown Soldiers (tribute to the Doors).

Sept. 5, 2008 , 9 pm

Tix $17.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.)

The Sojourners

Will Sanders, Ron Small, and Marcus Mosely perform gospel tunes from their debut album, Hold On.

Sept. 5, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $25/15 seniors and students

Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta)

Saturday 6th September 2008

Al Green

Legendary soul-pop vocalist from the States ("Let's Stay Together", "I'm Still in Love With You").

Sept. 6, 2008 , 8 pm

Al Green also plays the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam on Sept. 7. Tix $84.50/69.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

River Rock Show Theatre (River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd., Richmond)

Out of Town

The Family Stone Project

Soul-funk group from the States ("I Want to Take You Higher", "Dance to the Music"), with special guest Sly Stone. More information at www.rmts.bc.ca/

Sept. 6, 2008 , 8 pm

Note: moved from original date of June 30. Tix $59.50/57.50 (plus service charges and fees)

Royal Theatre (805 Broughton Street, Victoria, B.C.)

Mogwai

Matador recording artists from Glasgow, Scotland, play tunes from new CD, The Hawk Is Howling, with guests Fuck Buttons. More information at www.mogwai.co.uk/

Sept. 6, 2008 , 9:30 pm

Tix $26.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ . Tix also at Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat, and Highlife Records

Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.)

Out of Town

Rock The Bells

Featuring performances by A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, the Pharcyde, Mos Def, De La Soul, MF Doom, Blue Scholars, Sage Francis, Murs, Wale, Jay Electronica, Spank Rock, the Cool Kids, Kidz in the Hall, and Amanda Blank.

Sept. 6, 2008 , 1 pm

Tix US$60/50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.com/

Gorge Amphitheatre (754 Silica Road NW, George, Wash.)

Oxford Collapse/love As Laughter

Indie pop-rock bands from Brooklyn play songs from their latest albums, Bits and Holy.

Sept. 6, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $12 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ and Zulu Records

Media Club (695 Cambie)

West Coast Guitar Night

A night of acoustic jazz, folk, South American, and flamenco with Kent Hillman, Les Finnigan, Edgar Avelino, John Gilliat with Emad Armoush. More information at www.capilanou.ca/

Sept. 6, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $20/15

Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre (2055 Purcell Way, North Van.)

Sunday 7th September 2008

Santana

Mexican-born guitar legend Carlos Santana ("Black Magic Woman", "Samba Pa Ti") leads his Latin-flavoured rock band, with guests the Salvador Santana Band.

Sept. 7, 2008 , 7:30 pm

Tix $85.50/59.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

GM Place (800 Griffiths Way)

Tv On The Radio

Indie-rockers from New York City, with guest Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson.

Sept. 7, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $27.50 (plus service charges and fees). SOLD OUT

Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.)

Fucked Up

Toronto hardcore-punk band, with guests Crystal Antlers, Team Robespierre, and Sex Vid.

Sept. 7, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $13 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ and Zulu Records

Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

Tuesday 9th September 2008

The Juan Maclean

Disco-house-electronica artists from New York, with guests Expandable Youth (originally scheduled guests Holy Ghost will not appear). More information at www.thejuanmaclean.com/

Sept. 9, 2008 , 9:30 pm

Tix $17 (plus service charge) at Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat, Highlife, and Noize! Records

Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards)

The Yale's Tribute To Women In Blues

A benefit for the St. James Society's new housing project, featuring Christine Best, Joanie Bye, Alita Dupray, Lillooet Fox, Taylor James, Cecile Larochelle, Jane Mortifee, Kendra Sprinkling, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Candus Churchill, Lovi Eli, Leslie Harris, Linda Kidder, Ruth McGillveray, Michelle Richards, and Jayleen Stonehouse.

Sept. 9, 2008 , 8 pm

Tix $10 at the door

The Yale Hotel (1300 Granville)

Wednesday 10th September 2008

Janet Jackson

Multiplatinum dance-pop superstar from the States performs on her Rock Witchu Tour.

Sept. 10, 2008 , 7 pm

Tix $129.75/79.75/49.75 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

GM Place (800 Griffiths Way)

Hanson

American pop band from the '90s ("Mmmbop") plays tunes from latest CD, The Walk, with guests Everybody Else.

Sept. 10, 2008 , 9 pm

Tix $35 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.)

Thursday 11th September 2008

Dave Stewart

Former member of Eurythmics performs with his Rock Fabulous Orchestra.

Sept. 11, 2008 , 7 pm

Tix $79/59 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/

Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (777 Homer)

Delerium

Local electronic duo composed of Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber performs tunes from latest Nettwerk release, Nuages Du Monde, with guests Elsiane, Morgan Page, and Sarah Fimm.

Sept. 11, 2008 , 9:30 pm

Tix $25 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/ . Tix also at Zulu and Highlife Records

Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.)

Friday 12th September 2008