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Robert Randolph

• Opera House (735 Queen East), tonight (Thursday, February 19)

Sacred steel slinger Robert Randolph hasn’t been the same since he heard Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bring some earplugs – Randolph likes it loud.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

• Massey Hall (178 Victoria), tonight (Thursday, February 19)

Enjoy the sweet sounds of South African choral music as Ladysmith Black Mambazo return for another spirit-raising vocal exhibition.

Von Bondies and Deadly Snakes

• Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Friday (February 20)

Poor Jason Stollsteimer has recovered from the Jack White pummelling only to face a musical drubbing from the Deadly Snakes, who share a riotous bill with the Von Bondies. See feature, page 45.

DJ Premier

• Klinik @ Sound Emporium (120 Church), Saturday (February 21)

Gang Starr fans are in for a night of bangin’ hiphop and soulful R&B classics when DJ Premier rocks the Klinik. See feature, page 55.

Franz Ferdinand

• Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Monday (February 23)

Find out why this quirky-jerky Glasgow dance-rock quartet is currently the hottest new band in the UK. It could be your only chance to catch them in a club. See feature, page 46.

The Gossip and Sick Lipstick

• Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Monday (February 23)
You’ll need to get tickets on the double if you want to catch Beth Ditto and the Gossip get loose at Lee’s. Their rip-snortin’ shows are certain sell outs.

Kelis and Melanie Durrant

• The Phoenix (410 Sherbourne), Wednesday ( February 25)

If she thinks her milkshakes are better than yours, we’re not going to argue with Kelis.

Lhasa

• Hugh’s Room (2261 Dundas West), Tuesday to Thursday (February 24-26)

Having spent the last few years in France, Lhasa De Sala returns to present the transfixing songs from her fab new disc, The Living Road, over three nights. See feature, page 42.

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