Everyone must be getting ready to hibernate for the winter...not as many shows this week and nothing of great interest announced recently. However, the live acts that are playing this week are pretty damn good, if we may say so. Royal Wood is at the Cameron House every Monday evening, and is the perfect choice if you're looking to chill out with a good friend and a glass of wine. Tuesday night, head to the Silver Dollar for the craziness of King Khan & BBQ...always a guaranteed fun time. And on Saturday, brush up on your French with Polaris Prize nominee Malajube at Lee's Palace.

Quite frankly, you'd be sorry to miss almost every one of the shows below. So even though it's getting cold out, dig the toque and mittens out of the closet and get your ass out of the house at least one night this week.

Have we missed a show? Let us know in the comments.

Recently Announced
Dec. 15 - Ill Scarlett w/ Hostage Life @ Mod Club, $14.50

This Week

Mon. Nov. 20
Royal Wood @ Cameron House, free
Xavier Rudd @ Kool Haus, $25

Tues. Nov. 21
+44 w/ The Matches @ Phoenix, $28
Sugarcult @ Opera House, $17
King Khan & BBQ, The Magnetix, The Sharp Tongues @ The Silver Dollar, $12 (admits 2)

Wed. Nov. 22
Cat Power @ Phoenix, $35.50
We Shall Be Released feat. Kathleen Edwards, Luke Doucet, Jason Collett, more @ Glen Gould Theatre, $35

Thurs. Nov. 23
We Shall Be Released feat. Kathleen Edwards, Luke Doucet, Jason Collett, more @ Glen Gould Theatre, $35
Wintersleep @ Lee's Palace, $12

Fri. Nov. 24
Jim Cuddy w/ Justin Rutledge @ Danforth Music Hall, $35.50
Swollen Members @ Mod Club, $15
Champion & His G-String @ Lee's Palace, $14.50
C'mon, Surplus Sons, The Brown Hornets @ The Silver Dollar, PWYC.

Sat. Nov. 25
Jim Cuddy w/ Justin Rutledge @ Danforth Music Hall, $35.50
Malajube @ Lee's Palace, $10
Joel Plaskett and Jacksoul @ Nathan Philips Square, free
Sail Boats Are White, No Dynamics, 10000 Watt Head @ Sneaky Dees, $5

Sun. Nov. 26
Jet @ The Guvernment, $23.50

Photo: Carrie Musgrave