This is the first of the Thursday Georgia Straight Jazz Society concerts of the “summer” at 40 Knots. This quartet plays hard bop in the style of Sonny Stitt. Tickets Here
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.
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Rachel will perform the Goldberg Variations by Bach at the Pas-a-pas opening. If you can’t make it to this FREE performance, don’t worry Rachel is doing it two more times during the exhibit run in May. CVAG |
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This is Portland, Oregon’s western garage band Jenny Don’t and the Spurs’ first ever V.I. show. They play high-energy country/western but have the raw sound of a garage band. Opening for them are indie rock band The Projectors from Victoria and Cumberland’s own Coal Dust Gang. Tickets Here |
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Caveman and Banshee is psychedelic electro punk meets experimental visual art. Joining them are engaging hardcore band Gorilla Flip and post punk band Frantic Mistake.
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This is the fifth year that Cumberland has officially marked the end of the winter (sport) season with a party. The theme this year is “motorcycle momma” and will feature Salt Spring’s synth group Drama Queen and two well known local bands. It is also Tubbs and the Sad Boys’ album release show. Tickets Here |
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Jesse is the real deal with songs that tackle pain and grief but also hope and joy. Mike Mckinnon is the bass player from various punk bands (Class of 1984, KNife Manual) but it turns out he is also a solo punk artist with 2 full length albums to his name. And Caresse Nadeau’s contagious...
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This will be a showcase of some of the best arias and duets from popular operas by Dutch Soprano Anne Grimm, British Baritone Alexander Dobson, and Canadian Tenor Benjamin Butterfield. It will also include virtuosic violinist Jimin Shin Dobson. |
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Some of the talented jazz musicians in the area are also in this local amateur swing band. This is a fundraising concert for L’Arche. More Info This is a mix of classic metal with hints of experimental, death, doom and sludge. Tickets |
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This community choir is a bit more elevated than the average com-choir and their pianist is one of the best. This Spring show looks intriguing and is entitled “Evolve”. This community choir is a bit more elevated than the average com-choir and their pianist is one of the best. This Spring show looks intriguing and is entitled “Evolve”. |
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Many of you already know how great the genre-defying band Ultraviolet are. Is it global roots? Yes. Is it experimental? Yes. Is it Jazz? Tickets |
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This community choir (and their subgroups) will be singing songs about earth, wind, fire and water. Hence the title “Elements”. $25 at the door. |
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This community choir (and their subgroups) will be singing songs about earth, wind, fire and water. Hence the title “Elements”. $25 at the door. |
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This colab concert with the aforementioned Co-Val Choir will include a high-energy choir from Namibia! They are fresh off a performance at the World Choral Expo in Portugal. Look for tickets on showpass. This colab concert with the aforementioned Co-Val Choir will include a high-energy choir from Namibia! They are fresh off a performance at the World Choral Expo in Portugal. Look for tickets on showpass. |
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These jazz jams are full of amazing musicians. This month they will have UK improv pianist Nick Peck as well as a few other legends playing along with the jammers. It’s a shame that the audience doesn’t appreciate it and the venue kinda sucks. But it’s free! This will be the last one of the... |
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Daniel is one of those guitar players that shocks both the eyes and ears. This concert will feature Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, Haydn’s Mass in Time of War, and Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom, among other pieces. Tickets. |
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This concert will feature Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, Haydn’s Mass in Time of War, and Peterson’s Hymn to Freedom, among other pieces. Tickets. As part of their milestone 20th Anniversary Season, the Just in Time Choirs continue the celebration with their spring concert, “Director’s Cut – 20th Anniversary Highlights.” Be a part of this commemorative musical extravaganza at the Sid Williams Theatre, where there will be performances on Saturday April 25th in the evening and Sunday April 26th... This West African guitarist and singer performs in the area fairly frequently. Tickets. |
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As part of their milestone 20th Anniversary Season, the Just in Time Choirs continue the celebration with their spring concert, “Director’s Cut – 20th Anniversary Highlights.” Be a part of this commemorative musical extravaganza at the Sid Williams Theatre, where there will be performances on Saturday April 25th in the evening and Sunday April 26th... |
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This blues and slide guitar player was nominated for a Grammy in 2022 and recently he was nominated for best acoustic and best blues at the AMAs. Tickets. |
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