MUSIC
What: The Slocan Ramblers
Where: Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St.
When: Friday April 5, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6)
Tickets: $25 at
Why: The music of Toronto鈥檚 Slocan Ramblers suggests a road trip through the countryside, with a soundtrack of old-time bluegrass, rootsy Americana and traditional folk along for the journey. The quartet is rolling at the moment, having scored a Juno Award nomination for traditional roots album of the year at this year鈥檚 ceremony, and their performance Friday at the Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre will be at capacity if there鈥檚 any justice in the world. The band鈥檚 2018 album, Queen City Jubilee, is some of the best back-porch picking this country has produced in years. Highest recommendation.
MUSIC
What: MOON VS SUN
Where: McPherson Playhouse
When: Monday April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $61.75 at the Royal McPherson box office, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online from
Why: Real-life couple Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida have collaborated in several capacities over the years 鈥� from writing and producing material for Avril Lavigne鈥檚 2004 effort, Under My Skin, to being the parents of three children 鈥� but MOON VS SUN represents the pair鈥檚 first full-length foray as a musical duo. The duo鈥檚 11-track album, I鈥檓 Going To Break Your Heart: Music From the Motion Picture, will be on full display during the tour, which launches Sunday in Nanaimo at the Port Theatre and continues Monday in Victoria at the McPherson Playhouse.
COLLECTIBLES
What: Fifth Annual Nanaimo Record Show
Where: Bowen Park Auditorium, 500 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo
When: Sunday April 7, 11 a.m.
Admission: $2 (kids under 12 free)
Why: Due to the rise in popularity of vinyl collecting, the fifth annual Nanaimo Record Show has been moved to the Bowen Park Auditorium on Sunday to better serve the customer. Thousands are expected to dig through the boxes of wares from more than 30 sellers, who will no doubt be hopping until the show鈥檚 4 p.m. close. This will be the one-stop shop for those wanting more than the Andy Williams and Roger Whittaker albums their local Salvation Army can provide.
