A little while back we told you about the high-profile list of musicians who will be providing the entertainment during next February’s Winter Olympics games in Vancouver. If you don’t remember and don’t feel like clicking that link, then we’ll tell you that those acts included the likes of Wilco, Feist, Broken Social Scene, K’Naan, Stars, Joel Plaskett, Steve Earle, Martha Wainwright, Blue Rodeo, Iron & Wine, Corb Lund, Ron Sexsmith, Joan As Policewoman, and Sun Kil Moon.
Well, with the games scheduled to kick off in less than two months, we’re beginning to get a good idea of who will be playing where, when, and how. Since guides are always fun, we thought we’d draw one up for you. Ladies and gentlemen, let us present you with A Music Fan’s Guide to the 2010 Winter Olympics…
The following acts will appear during the Olympic Games (February 12-28):
Kid Koala: Short Attention Span Audio Theatre:
What: This specially commissioned Short Attention Span show features a three-piece turntable section and accompanying visuals. Bingo and other special surprises are also promised.
When: February 12
Where: CODE Live 1 at Great Northern Way Campus
How: Price = $22
Malajube:
What: Montreal outfit whose past accolades include a nomination for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize and a spot in a RadioShack commercial.
When: February 12
Where: Place de la Francophonie
How: It’s free
Wilco:
What: Wilco + free? Enough said.
When: February 13
Where: Live City @ David Lam Park
How: It’s free
Mes Aïeux:
What: This Quebec quintet was crowned Quebec’s best band in 2009.
When: February 13
Where: Place de la Francophonie
How: It’s free
Pierre Lapointe:
What: He’s only 28 and already has more trophies then you’ll ever have.
When: February 14
Where: Place de la Francophonie
How: It’s free
City and Colour w/ The Rural Alberta Advantage:
What: Lots of songs about Canada
When: February 15
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
How: Price(s) = $32.50; $37.50; $39.50
Valérie Sajdik:
What: Formerly of the band Saint Privat, the Austrian pop singer has drawn comparisons to Florence K and Martha Wainwright.
When: February 16
Where: Place de la Francophonie
How: It’s free
Feist w/ Gonzalez:
What: A one-off featuring Canada’s favorite indie princess and Gonzales, aka as the dude who holds the world record for longest-ever solo concert
When: February 17
Where: The Orpheum
How: Price(s) = $37.50; $42.50; $49.50
Karkwa:
What: They draw comparisons to Radiohead. And everyone loves Radiohead…
When: February 17
Where: Place de la Francophonie
How: It’s free
Hal Willner’s Neil Young Project:
What: The event of the Olympics features Lou Reed, Iron & Wine, Sun Kil Moon, Ron Sexsmith, Joan As Police Woman, Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew and Jason Collett, and more paying homage to the Canadian rock icon.
When: February 18
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
How: Price(s) = $74.50; $67.50; $59
Stars w/ Hey Rosetta!:
What: Another Broken Social Scene sighting…
When: February 19
Where: The Orpheum
How: Price(s) = $37.50; $35; $32.50
The Lost Fingers:
What: The Quebec acoustic trio promises covers of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Jon Bon Jovi. Talk about eclectic!
When: February 19
Where: Performance Works
How: Price(s) = $20 Adults; $18 Students/seniors
Corb Lund:
What: A third-generation Alberta rancher turned Country musician. Need I say more?
When: February 19
Where: Whistler Village Square
How: It’s free
Chromeo and Team Canada DJs:
What: Lots of dancing
When: February 20
Where: CODE Live 1 at Great Northern Way Campus
How: Price = $28
K’Naan & Tinariwen:
What: Performance featuring the author of the FIFA World Cup Anthem and a collective of poet guitarists from Sahara
When: February 25
Where: The Orpheum
Florence K:
What: Speaking of Florence K, she’s playing too.
When: February 26
Where: Performance Works
How: Price(s) = $20 Adults; $18 Students/seniors
Blue Rodeo:
What: The last day of the Olympics = this Canadian alt-rock band
When: February 28
Where: Whistler Village Square
How: It’s free
Other Olympic related events taking place in the weeks proceeding and following the games:
Steve Earle w/ Joel Plaskett:
What: Two acclaimed musicians team up to kick off the games on a right note.
When: January 23
Where: The Orpheum
How: Price(s) = $39.50; $35.50; $32.50
Martha Wainwright & Jorane:
What: As good as a collaboration you’re going to get.
When: March 18
Where: Commodore Ballroom
How: Price(s) = $32.50
