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Spring arts preview: seven concerts to look out for

Slow Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­has not been the same since the legendary punk rock act reunited last year after decades of radio silence.

Slow
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­has not been the same since the legendary punk rock act reunited last year after decades of radio silence. In anticipation of headlining shows at CMW and Sled Island and the release of their first ever full-length LP, Slow digs in for an unprecedented 10-night stand, playing classic songs, unique covers and new material.
March 30 to April 8 at the Penthouse

Japandroids
The hometown heroes take a victory lap after a many months of touring with not one, not two, but three shows of guitar-driven anthems.
April 26 to 28 at Fortune Soundclub

The Japandroids play a three night stand at Fortune Soundclub April 26 to 28.
Local duo the Japandroids play a three night stand at Fortune Soundclub April 26 to 28.

Kendrick Lamar
The envelope-pushing hip-hop artist hits our balmy shores for a not-to-be-missed concert also featuring SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab Soul, SiR and Lance Skiiiwalker.
May 4 at Rogers Arena

Kendrick Lamar is Rogers Arena May 4.
Kendrick Lamar is Rogers Arena May 4.

Slayer
There will be blood. The legendary speed metal band calls it a day, but not before melting a few faces and saying goodbye to the youth they’ve corrupted over the years. Special guests Lamb of God, Anthrax, Behemoth and Testament round out the carnage.
May 16 at Pacific Coliseum

Paul Simon
He is a rock, he is an island, and you can call him Al. The Garfunkel-less folk icon rolls into town as part of his Homeward Bound farewell tour.
May 16 at Rogers Arena

Paul Simon plays Rogers Arena May 16.
Paul Simon plays Rogers Arena May 16.

David Byrne
The former Talking Heads frontman and bicycling advocate returns to his buddy Mayor Gregor Robertson’s turf as part of a world tour in support of his upcoming solo album, American Utopia.
May 23 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Breakout Festival
Vancouver’s newest music festival promises to be a who’s who of up-and-coming hip-hop artists including Migos, Troy Lanez, 6Lack and Lil Pump among others.
June 9 to 10 at the PNE Amphitheatre