The Comox Valley is always bustling with opportunities to connect and have fun. From Farmer’s Markets to Poetry Readings at the library, and from music festivals to mountain bike races — here are a few exciting things happening right here in your neighbourhood.
“Doing it the hard way for 20 years,” is a badge Elliott BROOD wears with honour. Two decades on, work, life and love have taken the trio in many directions, away from their hometowns and headfirst into an ongoing musical journey through distance and time. Now, after being members of this band for nearly half...
Is it alternative? Punk? Or a cover band? I have no idea. It might be all three.
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Edie Daponte invites audiences on a heartfelt musical journey with Here’s to Life, an evening that celebrates love, resilience, hope, and the joy of embracing every moment. Daponte will be joined by two of Canada’s most accomplished musicians—pianist Attila Fias and bassist Joey Smith—for an intimate performance that crosses continents and musical traditions. Tickets.
Tix were still available Sep 1! Tickets
He has been hailed the best Celtic guitarist in the world and was listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarist of all time. Tickets
Vancouver’s Black Pontiac are known for their live shows and have a devoted fan base. They will be hitting up the Masonic Hall mid-way through their world tour that includes stops in the US, UK, Germany and France. Their Seattle show sold out. Opening for them are punk darlings Danger Box and Chronic Fatigue. Tickets
This is an evening of a wee bit of honkytonk, a smidge of storytelling and a lot of charm. Belle Plaine is named after the region in Saskatchewan where singer-songwriter Melanie Hankewich grew up and her music does have a gentle prairie vibe. Tickets
Local songwriters Brodie Dawson, Alley McCulloch, Ricky Paquette and Nathan Senner come together to fundraise for the CV Food bank. Tickets
Four hours of bass-heavy electronic music by Siobhan (Glitch Hop) and Brittany (Dancehall and hard techno). $25 at the door
Local and local adjacent boys singing smutty, sad and gritty country. Tickets
This guy is the king of D.I.Y. with style and taste. Signed to Sub Pop since 2005 many of his albums over the years have brought critical acclaim and two Polaris Prize nominations. Tickets
For info see creativecove.ca
