Concert BReak: Feb 14 - 21

Round Two of Concert BReak is here! This is where Beyond Robson goes beyond Ticketmaster and fills Vancouverites in on the shows they might otherwise miss.
The video above is a live recording of Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground, who are playing this week. Details after the jump.

Thursday, Feb 14
Go to the last Concert BReak for the details on tonight's shows.

Friday, Feb 15
♦ 1/2 Alive w/ South Rakkas @ Richard's On Richards (10pm): Mash-ups and more with Vancouver's DJ's Tyler Fedchuck, Tonyx and My!Gay!Husband! plus MC Curtis Santiago.
♦ Pinback @ Richard's On Richards (7pm, Sold Out): A San Diego based alt-indie band.
♦ Fake Shark Real Zombie @ The Biltmore: This show is an album release and tour kick-off. Fill up on punk, screamo, and "happy hardcore". The Clips and Japanroids will also grace the stage.

Saturday, Feb 16
♦ Wintersleep @ The Commodore (Sold Out): "Oh have you seen my ghost? Seen my ghost, seen my ghost...". Vancouver's Ladyhawk will open.
♦ Ghost House @ The Astoria Hotel: A local band who have gained great reviews in Exclaim and Discorder. Also playing: Navy Black and Feather Wolf.
♦ Say Hi @ The Royal Unicorn Cabaret: Seattle alt-Indie band aka Say Hi to Your Mom.
♦ Marnie Mains @ Station Square Pub: Marnie Mains has a youthful voice that adds a pop twist to her acoustic-alternative song-writing.

Sunday, Feb 17
♦ Honey and Money @ Backstage Lounge: Those who aren't into the hyper-artsy music scene may prefer some honest homegrown pop. This show also features Dawntreader and Tariq.
♦ Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground @ The Media Club: This Seattle band is hard to place. Watch the video above to get a proper idea of what they play. They will share the stage with Siberian and Octoberman.

Tuesday, Feb 19
♦ Justin Nozuka & Hayley Sales @ Plaza Club: Toronto's Justin Nozuka has been getting recent air-time on Much Music for his song After Tonight. He's acoustic, earnest and soulful. Nozuka shares this stage with Vancouver Island's Hayley Sales (surf-pop).

Wednesday, Feb 20
♦ Corb Lund @ The Commodore (Day 1): Edmonton's Corb Lund plays folk-country. His album Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! recently topped CBCradio3's charts. Hayes Carll opens.
♦ We Destroy Tokyo @ The Railway Club: . This experimental Vancouver band is instrumental and include a sax and a trumpet. DJ Richard C, DJ Hayze will by playing as well.
♦ Sia @ Richard's On Richards (Sold Out): Sia's Myspace bio begins: "my name is sia furler. i am a unicorn fart." Enjoy.

Thursday, Feb 21
♦ The Italian Edition and Mydearestfriends @ The Railway Club: This is an release party for Memewar Magazine. My photos illustrate a feature in the issue, so come and check it out!
♦ Corb Lund @ The Commodore (Day Two): See above.
♦ Bonobo @ Richard's On Richards: A London act that creates the kind of psychedelic electronica that reminds me of Thievery Corporation (one of my favourites in this genre). Also playing: Paul Devro.
♦ Geronimo @ The Media Club: This rock-indie Regina band is booked to play at South by Southwest (in Austin, TX) in March. Kill The Lights will be opening.
♦ Biz Markie @ Plush: Here's a little oldschool for you! I remember singing the chorus of Just A Friend back in the day (it was oldschool then too). Rico Uno and DJ Headspin will also be about.

Be sure to use our comments section to add to the list, give us the dirt on the bands, and share your thoughts on the shows you attend.

'Til next week!

PS - Happy Valentines Day

*[Update] - Added Biz Markie to Thursday's shows.