Frank YangWho: Hey Rosetta!
What: Orchestral and open-hearted Polaris perennials from St. John’s, Newfoundland
Why: They’ve already been through town a number of times for their latest album Seeds, but clearly it hasn’t been enough – hence the two-night stand
When: Thursday, November 24, 2011 (that’s the second night)
Where: The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto (19+)
Who else: The bill features a strong, internationally-flavoured undercard of Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha and Australia’s Jezabels.
How: Tickets for the show are $20 in advance but courtesy of Collective Concerts, I’ve got two pairs of passes to give away for the show. To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want to see Hey Rosetta!” in the subject line and your full name in the body, and have that in to me before midnight, November 22.

MP3: Hey Rosetta! – “Yer Spring”
Video: Hey Rosetta! – “Yer Fall”

Paper BagWho: Elliott Brood
What: Toronto-based, self-described “death country” practitioners who just released their third album Days Into Years earlier this Fall.
Why: In the midst of a cross-Canada tour in support of the new record, the trio will make a stop at home to play to their neighbours and do some laundry.
When: Friday, November 18, 2011
Where: The Phoenix in Toronto (19+)
Who else: Fellow Toronto country-singing types $100 will open up.
How: Tickets are $20 in advance but courtesy of Collective Concerts, I have two pairs of passes to give away for the show as well as a copy of Days Into Year on CD. To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want to see Elliott Brood” in the subject line and your full name in the body – one winner will get the CD and passes, the other just the passes. Winner will be drawn at midnight, November 15.
What else: CBC Radio 3, BC Local News, Uptown, Metro, and Winnipeg Free Press have feature pieces on the band.

MP3: Elliott Brood – “Northern Air”

Vanessa HeinsWho: The Rural Alberta Advantage
What: Toronto folk-rock trio who released their sophomore effort Departing in Spring of this year.
Why: Ever the road warriors, they’ve done at least two if not more North American jaunts in support of Departing; this hometown performance will be their last of the year.
When: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Where: The Phoenix in Toronto (all-ages)
Who else: Parlovr and The Paint Movement round out the bill.
How: Tickets for the show are $21 in advance, but courtesy of Collective Concerts, I have a pair of passes to give away to the show. To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want the Rural Alberta Advantage in the subject line and your full name in the body. Contest closes at midnight, November 15.
What else: The band have just premiered a new video from Departing at IFC.

MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “North Star”
MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “Stamp”
Video: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “Tornado 87”

Jacqueline Di MiliaWho: Mister Heavenly
What: Despite a heavyweight lineup featuring principals and members of Man Man, Islands and Modest Mouse, they initially garnered attention for having actor Michael Cera as their bassist.
Why: With Cera no longer a part of the band, they are hitting the road in support of their debut Out Of Love.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Where: The Great Hall in Toronto (19+)
Who else: Brooklyn punk band Mr. Dream are tourmates, hopefully for reasons beyond how great the venue marquees will look with both band names up there.
How: Tickets for the show are $14 in advance but courtesy of Embrace, I have two pairs of passes to give away to the show. To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want to meet Mister Heavenly” in the subject line and your full name in the body, and have that in to me before midnight, November 13.
What else: The Saint Augustine Record and Sunshine Slate have band interviews.

MP3: Mister Heavenly – “Bronx Sniper”
MP3: Mister Heavenly – “Pineapple Girl”
MP3: Mister Heavenly – “Bronx Sniper”

Antonia TricaricoWho: Joe Lally
What: Washington, DC bassist and icon, probably best known for co-founding a kind-of influential band called Fugazi.
Why: With the hardcore/punk forebears on hiatus since 2003, Lally has been going it solo and released his third album Why Should I Get Used To It earlier this year.
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Where: The Drake Underground in Toronto (19+)
Who else: Chicago-based cellist Alison Chesley who performs as Helen Money supports and also plays in Lally’s band
How: Tickets for the show are $10 in advance but courtesy of Collective Concerts, I have two pairs of passes to give away for the show. To enter, email me at contests AT chromewaves.net with “I want to see Joe Lally” in the subject line and your full name in the body and have that in to me before midnight, November 9.
What else: The Riverfront Times has an interview with Lally.

Stream: Joe Lally – “Why Should I Get Used To It”