Dan Boeckner

: It doesn't take a close listen to recognize the vocals of Dan Boeckner . Alongside Divine Fits drummer Sam Brown and Macedonian electronics ace Devojka, Boeckner latest project has a heavy dance vibe, according to CBC. You'd never guess the band album, Blue Wave, was recorded inside a century-old barn in southern Ontario. The Montreal trio has only just released a debut full-length record, but its members are musical veterans. Ritual is where Operators will be on Thursday night with an opening set by Little Scream. Before Samito became an entrenched member of Montreal arts community, he grew up in Mozambique and South Africa, developing his songwriting skills there. Samito @ NAC Fourth Stage on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., $20 Samito gives a performance Thursday night as part of the NAC Presents series. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.