Mex Jazz Jam
the Mex Pub 1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC, CanadaA monthly Jazz jam (every 4th Thursday) open to musicians with interest and some experience in jazz performance. Underage patrons welcome!
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.
A monthly Jazz jam (every 4th Thursday) open to musicians with interest and some experience in jazz performance. Underage patrons welcome!
‘90s Ska/Reggae kings from Brooklyn, NY. Tickets
Local indie musicians celebrating new/old album release. Tickets
As a part of the Pas-a-Pas;Not Intent on Arriving by SD Holman at the Art Gallery, pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations on two different dates. FREE! Information.
Raised in Nanaimo, a Berklee School of music Graduate, and recently played at some of the most prestigious jazz clubs in the U.S. John Lee’s jazz and organ playing is both gritty and soulful. This is part of the Georgia Straight Jazz Society (GSJS) Summer series. georgiastraightjazz.com
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A country-rock couple who have won various country awards in Alberta. Info and Tickets
When the Cumberland mine workers descended into the coal caverns, they faced the toughest of work environments: cramped, wet, dark, and dirty. There was a constant fear of danger at every turn, with roof collapses and flooding both common risks. The Cumberland coal seams had a reputation for expelling gas, increasing the likelihood of explosions....
Part of the Miner’s Memorial Weekend come listen to some classic folk and storytelling. More Info
Frontman to Bedouin Soundclash, recently remixed by Diplo (!), and collaborator with Coeur de Pirate, Jay Malinowski is one of the many quiet legends of the Canadian music scene. He has great stories. Tickets