Another busy week in the city. Ridiculously busy. Once again, there's something decent to check out every night. We'll be hitting The Decemberists, Imogen Heap, Shout Out Out Out Out (out out out), and possibly a few more. Perhaps even Skid Row (minus Bach). What?! As if you don't miss those power ballads of the 80s!

Oh, and it looks like Justin Timberlake is bringing 'sexy back' to Toronto in January. The price? Up to $124. Even Bob Dylan isn't charging that much. We think you'd be much better off bringing 'sexy back' by taking some pole dancing lessons. Really, it's cheaper and probably more entertaining. Don't let JT's hot dance moves woo you.

Did we miss a show this week? Really? Look at this list...are you sure? Well, then let us know.

Recently Announced
Dec. 5 - Danko Jones @ Mod Club, $16.50
Dec. 9 - Protest The Hero @ Phoenix, $17.50
Dec. 22 - Skydiggers @ Horseshoe, $17.50
Jan. 8 - Evanescence @ ACC, $45.00
Jan. 30 - Justin Timberlake @ ACC, $64.25-124.00

This Week

Mon. Nov. 6
The Decemberists @ Kool Haus, $23.75
Sarah Harmer @ Gladstone (Melody Bar), $20
Hot Chip, Shy Child @ Mod Club, $15
Cut Chemists, Lyrics Born @ Phoenix, $19.50
Scritti Politti @ Opera House, $20

Tues. Nov. 7
Bob Dylan, Foo Fighters @ ACC, $39.50-85.50
Noel Gallagher @ Danforth Music Hall, $ Sold out...but big money 'other ways'
Oakley Hall @ Lee's Palace, $12.50
Jurassic 5, Cadence Weapon @ Phoenix, $35
All-American Rejects @ Arrow Hall, $34.50

Wed. Nov. 8
Imogen Heap @ Massey Hall, $32.50
In-Flight Safety, Two Hours Traffic, Royal Wood @ Drake Underground, $10 (best bet for your $)
Julie Doiron, Jaybird & Shotgun CD Release @ El Mocambo, $12

Thurs. Nov. 9
Blue October @ Opera House, $19.50
Mute Math @ El Mocambo, $12.50
Matt Dusk @ Danforth Music Hall, $39.50
Mouse on Mars, Birdy Nam Nam @ Mod Club, $15
Skid Row, Kings X, Nashville Pussy @ Big Bop, $49.50
Art of Time Ensemble - Arnold Schoenberg: A Portrait @ Harbourfront, $36
The Coast EP Release @ Ukala Store, free.

Fri. Nov. 10
Robin Hitchock & Venus 3 @ Mod Club, $20
Shout Out Out Out Out @ Horseshoe. $10
Deepak Chopra @ Roy Thomson Hall, $39.50-69.50
Jon-Rae & The River CD Release @ Lee's, $10

Sat. Nov. 11
United Steel Workers of Montreal, Ox, The Silver Hearts, NQ Arbuckle @ Horseshoe, $8
Friendly Rich & The Lollipop People, Krista Muir aka Leiderhosen Lucil, Kurt Swinghammer, Your Band Sucks @ Cameron House, $5

Sun. Nov. 12
Easy Star All-Stars 'Radiodread' @ Lee's Palace, $18.50
The Duhks @ Horseshoe, $10.50

Photo: Carrie Musgrave