Mo Kenney
The young Halifax singer/songwriter has been billed as a Joel Plaskett protege, but her songs and voice are definitely good enough to attract attention without his endorsement. Her 2012 self-titled debut was so strong that it spurred talent-spotters at Massey Hall to book her for the Canadian Songbook At The Rivoli series, which is designed to shine a spotlight on the emerging artists they hope will someday be playing the big soft-seater venues.
Wednesday (February 13), 8 pm, at the Rivoli (332 Queen West). $19.50. 416-596-1908.
A Tribe Called Red, Max Mohenu, Mary Mack, Mike Juneau
Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas West), tonight (Thursday, February 7)
See cover story.
Doro, Diemonds, Sister Sin
Virgin Mobile Mod Club (722 College), tonight (Thursday, February 7)
See preview.
Neighbourhood Watch
w/ DJs Rashad, Thugli, SINS, Nacho Lovers, Sylvermayne
Parts & Labour (1566 Queen West), tonight (Thursday, February 7)
See T.O. Notes.
Lady Gaga, Madeon, Lady Starlight
Air Canada Centre (40 Bay), Friday and Saturday (February 8 and 9)
Proudly odd pop superstar.
Long WInter Program Four
w/ Fucked Up, Holy Fuck, the Sadies, Kids on TV, Maylee Todd, Odonis Odonis, Rituals, Tasseomancy
The Great Hall (1087 Queen West), Friday (February 8)
See preview.
Dead Kennedys, Random Killing, Skullians
Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Friday (February 8)
Hardcore punk pioneers.
Joe Goddard
The Hoxton (69 Bathurst), Friday (February 8)
Hot Chip singer does a DJ set.
Yo La Tengo
Phoenix (410 Sherbourne), Saturday (February 9)
Indie rock veterans. See preview.
Joy Orbison
Wrongbar (1279 Queen West), Saturday (February 9)
Post-dubstep and “UK funky.”
Cody Chesnutt, Kwesi Immanuel
Wrongbar (1279 Queen West), Sunday (February 10)
Atlanta neo-soul crooner.
RatKing
Parts & Labour (1566 Queen West), Tuesday (February 12)
NYC underground rappers.
Chloe Charles
Revival (783 College), Wednesday (February 13)
Psychedelic soul-folk.
Ghostface Killah, Sheek Louch, Trinity Chris, Charron
Sound Academy (11 Polson), Wednesday (February 13)
Wu Tang Clan/D-Block supergroup.
