Indigenous Live Music Picks: Oct.28-Nov.2, 2011

This week's top events dip into upcoming Aboriginal Music Week action. Yes, one of Turtle Island's busiest and best weeks for Indigenous music is upon us! Here are our picks for the weekend ahead.

RED Revue October 28 - This month's RED Revue, presented by ANDPVA, features folk-rock artist Nick Ferrio at The Smiling Buddha in Toronto, ON. More info: The RED Revue with Nick Ferrio.

Generations Rock for the Walk October 28 - Ryan McMahon, Will Belcourt, Red Three, Kasp, Anasaz and more will perform at the fundraising concert to support the “Walk for Nations” initiative. The event takes place at the Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton, AB. More info: Generations Rock for the Walk.

RC Sindacate and Will Belcourt October 29 - Celebrate Halloween with RC and Will at Fargos in Edmonton, AB. More info: RC SINDICATE and WILL BELCOURT Halloween Hellraiser Zombie Bash.

12th Annual Buffalo River Powwow October 29-30 - The Buffalo River Powwow takes place in Linden, TN. For more info, email:  rbenge1@tds.net.

Take the Fort! November 1 - John Arcand and Darren Lavallee will perform, as well as Slick & Lil' J and The Metis Club Traditional Dancers, at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as part of Aboriginal Music Week. More info: Take the Fort! presented by Grassroots News

DigitalDrum.ca Presents: Hip Hop Night November 2 -  Winnipeg's Most, The Local Onlyz and Jr. JUST TV will perform at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as part of Aboriginal Music Week. More info: Hip Hop Night presented by Digital Drum.ca.