#dedfest

Due to the aftermath of New Year’s Eve, it’s a quiet week for shows. Yet, there are still quiet a few options to choose from come the weekend. Go do something fun!

Friday, January 8th

Smiling Faces presents BORYS + FRASER

$10 at the door. 9pm.

9910

Wild electronic mastermind Borys’ last show in Edmonton until the Spring. He’s taking his unique sonic creations on tour in North America and Europe. As 9910 mentioned in their promotion of the show... let’s hope we get him back from Germany. Speaking of Germany, Fraser just spend some time in Berlin and will be opening the night with his debut Edmonton set. Go dance!

https://www.facebook.com/events/213223332345999/

Stepmothers with Hellen and Vibes

$8 at the door. 9pm.

Bohemia

If you’ve missed the last few opportunities to see Stepmothers, this is definitely a cool one to catch! Hellen are wild party punks and Vibes love to smack you in the face with hardcore positivity. A fun, affordable way to spend the night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/461802357340792/

DEDfest presents: DEATHGASM

Tickets available online. 930pm.

Garneau Theatre

Watch this trailer, and you’ll know why you need to go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-c7UpJZLQ

Saturday, January 9th

Wyrd Distro Pop-Up

Jared Epp // the Olm

2 - 6pm

Listen Records

Wyrd Distro has been around for nearly two years and has released experimental, DIY and “weird” music from coast to coast. Music at 4:30 from Jared Epp with the Olm at 5:30. The record shop closes at 6pm, so come in early to snag Wyrd gear and peruse Listen’s rad selection of treasures. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/215751702094945/

Brendan Kelly of the Lawrence Arms

With KJ Jansen of Chixdiggit // James Renton of Fire Next Time // Ryan Dix of Old Wives

$17 in advance on yeglive.ca or Blackbyrd. $22 at the door.

The Buckingham

If you’re seeking a charge of testosterone in your Saturday night, this is your show. Strong men blasting through waves of acoustic punk. Also, if you’ve been wondering who the mastermind behind Nihilist Arby’s is, look no further than Brendan Kelly. This will be a fun one!

https://www.facebook.com/events/904998719587394/

Zuk Til You Puke III

Minstrels on Speed // Night Committee (CGY) // Counterfeit Jeans // Wares

$14 in advance at Blackbyrd and/or at the door. 8pm.

Brixx (below Starlite Room)

This is going to be a banger! Celebrating Christopher Zuk, who is arguably Edmonton music’s best friend, will include a few notable acts and collaborations. Not only is this the last Minstrels on Speed show ever (according to Scott Lingley when I interviewed him for this week’s issue of Vue Weekly), but we get to welcome Calgary’s Night Committee. They’ve got a brand new bassist and are pumped to bring her up to visit us. Counterfeit Jeans have a surprise up their sleeve and Cassia Hardy is stepping out to do a solo Wares show. All of this, and there will be cake. The choice is obvious.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1071246609563846/

It’s The Voices.