FIVE LIVE SOUNDS

JazzYYC and Wide Cut Weekend reveal festival lineups, while the Palace Theatre gathers CanCon alt-rock.

Friday: I Mother Earth, with Finger Eleven

The concert pairs Canadian alt-rock groups formed in the early ’90s. I Mother Earth brings a reformed lineup featuring original lead singer Edwin, while Finger Eleven (who started life as the Rainbow Butt Monkeys) celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Tip. At The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave. S.W. Doors, 7 p.m. $19.99 - $59.50. TF.

Saturday: Haley Blais

The Vancouverite got her art out there through covers of popular songs and videos like “DIY Drunken Bangs” and “GRANDPA DOES MY MAKEUP?!” on YouTube. Her humour shows through in her originals like “Remove Tag.” At Tubby Dog, 1022 17th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $8. showpass.com.

Saturday: Donovan Woods, with Wild Rivers

Woods, a Canadian country singer, recently got blowback when he criticized Doug Ford on Twitter. “There’s more resistance to boundary-pushing,” Woods tells Exclaim.

He tests those limits with music videos like “Burn That Bridge,” which depicts two men falling in and out of love. At The Gateway, SAIT Campus Centre. Doors, 7 p.m. Sold out.

Monday: John Reid and Denis Nassar Brazilian Music Project

JazzYYC launches International Jazz Day (April 30) and its Summer Jazz Festival lineup, while Reid (flute) and Nassar (piano) blend Brazilian folk, classical and jazz improvisation. At City Hall Atrium, 800 Macleod Tr. S.E. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. jazzyyc.com.

Wednesday: Wide Cut Weekend Lineup Launch and Festival Fundraiser

The Weekend is in October, but running a festival is a year-round job. Tom Phillips, Emily Triggs, and Bryson Waind & The Citizens’ Band play while you take advantage of super early-bird rates on festival passes. At The Blues Can, 1429 9th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $20. showpass.com.