It's springtime in Vancouver! The cherry blossoms are coming out, and the touring season is in bloom. This month, Vancouver's can't-miss concerts include a local hero recording a live album, stadium riff-rockers and Exclaim!'s current cover star.
Sam Fender
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, April 5
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What would it sound like if Bruce Springsteen came from Old Jersey instead of New Jersey? UK songwriter Sam Fender is here to find out!
Rich Hope
The Anza Club, April 4–5
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The veteran roots rocker, long a staple of the Vancouver music community, will be recording his first-ever live album over two nights. Tickets come with a vinyl preorder.
BEAK>
Hollywood Theatre, April 7
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Geoff Barrow is taking one last lap with his experimental rock group before leaving the lineup for good.
Djo
PNE Forum, April 7
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Exclaim!'s current cover star used to be best known as an actor, but since "End of Beginning" blew up, Joe Keery has plenty of momentum of his own.
beabadoobee
Pacific Coliseum, April 8
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After opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, beabadoobee told Exclaim!, "I felt like I was about to shit myself every second on stage." Hopefully her nerves are ready for her own ascent to arenas.
Magi Merlin
Fox Cabaret, April 14
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In the midst of a tour opening for Nubya Garcia, Montreal pop magician Magi Merlin will cast a spell on Vancouver with a headline show of her own.
Stars
Commodore Ballroom, April 17
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When there's nothing left to burn, you have to set Vancouver on fire with a 20th anniversary celebration of your best-loved album.
Fontaines D.C.
Commodore Ballroom, April 18
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Post-Brexit new wave combo Fontaines D.C. have emerged as the crossover radio faves of their scene.
AC/DC
BC Place, April 22
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The normal-priced tickets are sold out — so prepare to shell out some bucks to be thunderstruck by some of the biggest rock riffs ever.
Basia Bulat
Hollywood Theatre, April 30
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The Montreal songwriter will turn to the Hollywood Theatre into Basia's Palace with songs from her domestic new album.