Dan Griffin of Arkells celebrates their one year anniversary of Jackson Square at the Chubby Pickle Oct. 28, 2009. The band will be opening for Canadian indie rockers Metric on April 4 at the Windsor Family Credit Union Centre.

Canadian indie rock stars Metric are set to play April 4 at the Windsor Family Credit Union Centre.

Recognized this year by the success of their singles Gold Guns Girls, Help I’m Alive and Stadium Love, Metric’s album Fantasies hit the Billboard Top 200 at 162.

Live music abounds in Windsor. Phog Phest: Arkells, by westerntragedy

When I ask my friends how they feel about living in Windsor, I get varied results. Some are positive, but most, unfortunately, are negative. One complaint that comes up often is, “There’s just nothing to DO in this city!”

WSO Flautist at opening day of the Downtown Windsor Famers' Market by John Stefani

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the University of Windsor School of Music are celebrating new Canadian music this week with a full line-up of events, ranging from free shows at Phog, to round table discussions, to full-on orchestral concerts at the Armouries. Mix in a bevy of video art installations, and this festival is sure to appeal to Windsorites as a whole.

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden performed at the WFCU Centre, Friday night, for a crowd of just under 3000 fans.

Check out this photo gallery of the show (click to view larger)