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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Tour: Kele Fleming and Matthew Presidente
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based artist Matthew Presidente blends piano-driven songwriting with dark electronic textures\, cinematic synths\, and visceral pop hooks. His live shows balance intimacy and pulse\, creating something both cathartic and communal. Praised by Xtra Magazine as “one of the best singer/songwriters in our LGBT scene\,” He’s been a standout on Pride stages across BC and Alberta. \n\nKele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic\, feministic\, intelligent – quoting Darwin and Foucault mid song. Kele’s dynamic vocals range from choir girl naivete to raging Sinead O’Connor. Profound lyrics that are like calls to action\, angry at humanity’s sad state of affairs. \nTogether\, Kele and Matthew are a powerhouse duo singing their hearts out for love and the betterment of our world. July 2026 will see them on the road together again on their ‘Golden Hour Tour.’ \nJoin them at Artful : The Gallery on July 11\, 7pm. $15 or pwyc at the door.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/golden-hour-tour-kele-fleming-and-matthew-presidente/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Summer Ramble Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank\, the summer festival edition of Ramble at the Merville Hall features two summer nights of music collaboration and community. Inspired by the late\, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock\, NY\, each Ramble shines a spotlight on the songs of emerging and established regional talents and guest headliners\, all backed by J. Plank and his stellar Vancouver Island house band. \nFriday:\nLindi Ortega – guitar\, vocals & songs\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals\nPlus guests from the first Ramble songwriting workshop \nSaturday:\nBrandon Isaak – guitars\, vocals & songs\nChristy Vanden – guitars\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals \nPlank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a highly respected blues and roots musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist\, both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. After years in the Austin music scene\, Plank calls Campbell River home while he continues to tour across the continent and beyond. Lee Worden\, Chris Mason\, and Dallas Carrie round out the house band of Island aces. \nRoots-noir artist Lindi Ortega\, a two-time Canadian Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter\, has long captivated audiences with her signature vibrato\, magnetic stage presence\, and hauntingly soulful voice. Renowned for her ability to blend the ethereal with the evocative\, Ortega’s artistry transcends genre labels\, weaving stories that linger long after the last note fades. Her 2024 album From the Ether marked a poignant return to music following a prolonged hiatus brought on by vocal struggles\, the profound loss of her father\, and the dissolution of her nearly five-year marriage. These deeply personal challenges became the crucible for her artistic resurgence\, reigniting her passion for songwriting and performance. The album pushes the boundaries of traditional roots music\, embracing a haunting\, atmospheric quality that is distinctly Ortega’s own. Esoteric yet deeply relatable\, enigmatic yet undeniably raw\, Ortega is a master storyteller who defies convention. Whether gracing the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry or commanding stadiums alongside Chris Stapleton\, hers is a voice that you don’t want to miss. \nBrandon Isaak takes a dash of Taj Mahal\, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins\, stirs it up\, and simmers on low. This Yukon-born\, Island-based songster performs a mixture of thoughtful\, humorous\, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; delivered with world class guitar\, harmonica and vocals. Isaak has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. Formerly guitarist and singer for the much loved Vancouver band the Twisters\, and under the name Yukon Slim\, Isaak has come into his own as a self-titled solo artist praised for his lo-fi sound and commitment to the blues tradition. He has played in three continents and 8 country and picked up two Juno nominations\, a half dozen Western Canadian Music Award and Maple Blues Award nominations nominations each. His latest album Walkin With The Blues was recently won Canadian Blues Music Award for song of the year\, electric album of the year\, and guitarist of the year. \nChristy Vanden is a wickedly talented multi-instrumentalist in the Comox Valley and popular guitar teacher at Long & McQuade Music. Whether playing lead guitar with Brodie Dawson and She Could Be Trouble or Karen Lee Batten\, playing drums for Oktiv6 and Funkyard or the Cloud District\, as a member of party juggernaut Time Well Wasted\, or playing her own solo material at small stages around the region\, her understated skill and musicality always shines. \nLee Worden is a multi-instrumentalist and singer with over 4 decades of professional touring and studio experience. He is equally at home on guitar\, bass\, keyboards or drums. He has performed with Al Harlow\, Mike Reno\, Corb Lund\, Ryan McMahon\, Tom Russell\, Fernando Verela\, Kim Wilson and Bobby Rush\, was a member of Sweeney Todd with Nick Gilder and from 2008-2019 served as lead guitarist for the legendary Ian Tyson. \nThe Ramble is a family friendly\, licensed event.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-ramble-festival/
LOCATION:Merville Hall\, 1245 Fenwick Rd\, Merville\, BC\, V0R2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Backyard Blues (House concert)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of musical entertainment with Steve Mitchel & Mick Sherlock\, the Gentlemanly Bluesman! With beautiful vocal harmonies\, resophonic guitar and Ukulele.  You’ll be moved by this rockin blues that you can sing along to\, or swing along to. The Gentlemanly Bluesman Duo aim to rock your soul!! \nContact Linda Price for ticket info – 250-650-2888 \n25.00 per person
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/backyard-blues-house-concert/
LOCATION:888 Knight Rd\, Comox\, 888 Knight Road\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3T2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Amber Webber & Stephen McBean: BLACK MOUNTAIN Twin Oscillations
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presentsFrom Los Angeles & Vancouver\nATO Recording Artists\nAmber Webber & Stephen McBean:BLACK MOUNTAIN Twin Oscillations\n\nWith special guests from VictoriaSMALL PLEASURES\n\nand from Powell RiverELECTRIC BRAINS\n\n6 PM Friday June 19Comox Valley Curling Centre4835 Headquarters Road\, CourtenayLicensed all ages event.$25 Advance tickets athttps://www.eventbrite.ca/…/amber-webber-stephen-mcbean…$30 tickets at the door if not sold out.\n\nBLACK MOUNTAIN TWIN OSCILLATIONS TOURBlack Mountain’s founders & principal singer/songwriters Amber Webber & Stephen McBean are pleased to announce special intimate duo performances of select BMA bangers in the UK and Canadian / European dates. Most shows are with the incredible SUNN O)))\nThe rock canon has many anti-heroes\, Black Mountain being the latest. In the past\, Can’s ‘Tago Mago’ established that the only rule in rock and roll is that there are no rules. Delinquent proto-metallers Black Sabbath demonstrated that you can make a lot from not that much. Now Black Mountain teach us that you don’t have to be afraid of the past to move bravely into the future.Black Mountain is a Canadian psychedelic rock band from Vancouver\, British Columbia. The band is composed of Stephen McBean\, Jeremy Schmidt\, Adam Bulgasem\, Amber Webber\, and Arjan Miranda. Since forming in 2004\, Black Mountain has released five globally celebrated LPs: Black Mountain (2005)\, In the Future (2008)\, Wilderness Heart (2010)\, IV (2016) and Destroyer (2019)https://www.blackmountainarmy.com/https://blackmountain.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainarmy/https://www.facebook.com/BlackMountainOfficialhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mountain_(band)\n\nwith special guests from VictoriaSMALL PLEASURESSmall Pleasures is a post-punk duo from Victoria\, Canada.Inspired by early 80s dark-wave pioneers\, the band is a fusion between Viny’s fuzzed out bass backed by Nevada’s textured drums and triggered synth mixed with lofty vocal melodies. Currently\, Small Pleasures are working on their sophomore album recorded by Colin Stewart at The Hive\, with a release planned for the summer of 2026. In the past year\, the duo toured Japan\, France and played multiple shows and festivals across Canada. April 2026 will see the return of the band overseas\, with dates in Germany\, Austria and France.\n\nand just as special guests from Powell RiverELECTRIC BRAINSPower pop\, punk rock and roll from qathet BC! These guys ruled at the Dead Soft/K Car roller skating night last summer! Before that all those fortunate enough to catch the Dead Bob show at the Waverly will recall the rawkus punk rock celebration that was Electric Brains (then called the Kicks) who worked the room into a frenzy. Electric Brains count among their members a certain Sean Hawryluk\, a crucial member of both Kelowna/Vancouver’s legendary Ladyhawk\, and then hardcore metal pathcutters Baptists.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YHbb1RXqz1WvSsAhWQzET…https://www.instagram.com/electric__brains/\n\nCVGBs is a loose collective bringing oddball music\, art\, & culture to the Comox Valley.https://cvgbs.com/upcomingshows/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/amber-webber-stephen-mcbean-black-mountain-twin-oscillations/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:ES:MO live in Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:ES:MO is Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti\, two imaginative genre-defying musicians who create music that is uniquely their own. ES:MO fuses a love of songwriting with the inventive musicianship they’re known for as perennial Juno Award nominees (19 JUNO nominations between the two!) and veterans of the Toronto music scene. \nMichael Occhipinti’s huge palette of sounds and versatile skills has made him one of Canada’s most admired guitarists. He leads jazz orchestras\, plays afro-pop\, R&B\, funk\, and Sicilian folk music\, and does it all with finesse\, curiosity\, and virtuosity. He’s played with Bruce Cockburn\, Bill Frisell\, Trey Anastasio\, Laila Biali\, Andrea Bocelli\, the Toronto Symphoni and many more. \nElizabeth Shepherd is a classically trained pianist who turned to jazz through her love of old-school hip-hop. She’s been hailed as “wholly unique and unclassifiable\,” a “jazz virtuoso with a pop sensibility” blaring the boundaries between jazz\, R&B\, pop and hip-hop. Her soulful and ethereal voice and keyboard work stunned listeners on ES:MO’s debut album The Weight of Hope\, which received a JUNO nomination in 2022. The album was built around the duo’s unique interpretations of songs by Stevie Wonder\, Bruce Cockburn\, Jackie Shane\, Nick Drake and others. \nThe second ES:MO album SUNSHINE IN MY BONES which comes out just before this tour is a celebration of the duo’s own compositions built on hours of jam sessions\, found sounds such as washing machines\, improvised voice and guitar loops\, and the magical connection Elizabeth and Michael have when they create music together. Their thoughtful songs explore everything from war crimes to cruise ship class warfare\, love among tulips\, and the need for human connection. On the recording they’re joined by guest drummers Larnell Lewis\, Jinu Isac\, Tony Ferraro\, and Marito Marques. For this west coast tour they’ll be joined by Tony Ferraro on drums and Derek Fillippo on bass.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/esmo-live-in-campbell-river/
LOCATION:Rivercity Stage\, 1080 Hemlock\, Campbell River\, BC\, V9W 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Spencer Krug w/ Elbow Kiss
DESCRIPTION:CVBGs Presents \nWolf Parade leader Spencer Krug celebrates solo album release at the CVCC \nSPENCER KRUG  \nwith special guests from Victoria \nELBOW KISS          & the Comox Valley’s         bathslut \nFriday May 15\, 2026      6:30 PM       Comox Valley Curling Centre    4835 Headquarters Road \n  \nSPENCER KRUG \nVictoria’s Spencer Krug is the co-frontperson of Wolf Parade\, leader of Sunset Rubdown & Moonface\, & writing member of Frog Eyes & Swan Lake. This special show is in celebration of Krug releasing his first solo album Same Fangs the very same day. First gaining attention in the mid 2000s as co-leader of Montreal’s rock’n’roll Wolf Parade\, then soon after as the voice and mind behind the chaotic Sunset Rubdown\, and equal member of indie supergroup Swan Lake (with Dan Bejar of Destroyer and Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes) Krug eventually used the now defunct Moonface as an outlet for his more experimental and sporadic solo material. And while he still plays with both \nWolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown\, there remains in him a need to express something less rock-oriented\, something quieter and more introverted. So\, returning to his first and favorite instrument\, the piano\, Krug has ventured back into his own fantastic world of pseudo-classical balladeering; poetic lyricism laced with twisted pop sensibility and jazz mimicry. Using this template\, he now releases solo work on his own label\, Pronounced Kroog\, and tours a variety of new and old material as Spencer Krug. \nAfter these solo shows\, Wolf Parade will be touring festivals and larger venues. There is substantial resurgence of interest since December\, when Wolf Parade’s song “I’ll Believe in Anything” (written by Spencer Krug) went viral for its use in an episode of the same name of the Crave TV hockey romance Heated Rivalry. The episode\, the fifth of season one of the series\, aired on December 19\, 2025\, and by December 27\, plays on Spotify increased by 2658%. The song’s continued success resulted in it peaking at number four on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Song Sales chart and at number seven on Billboard’s Rock Digital Song Sales. \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Krug \nhttps://www.instagram.com/krugspencer \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Parade \nhttps://firstdatetouring.com/spencer-krug \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Rubdown \n  \nELBOW KISS \nFrom Victoria. Plucking guitar\, harp\, and heart strings. Softly dredging up deep seeds of yearning\, nostalgia\, heartbreak. Love songs to ghosts. \nhttps://elbowkiss.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/elbow.kiss \nhttps://bio.site/elbowkiss \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@elbow-kiss \n  \nBATHSLUT \nbathslut is a dark-wave noise pop band born out of a shared love of drum machines\, saw waves\, scented candles\, and late night bubble baths. Their music flows from atmospheric soundscapes to riff-driven post punk and heavy late-night synth-driven tracks. Get in the tub. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/bath_slut \n  \nTickets: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985782913149 \nFacebook Event
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/spencer-krug-w-elbow-kiss/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Concert Band concert
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser for Evergreen Club. \nYouth 12 and under are free. \nTickets can be purchased in advance at the Florence Filberg Centre reception\, or at the door.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-concert-band-concert/
LOCATION:Florence Fliberg Centre\, 411 Anderton Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N6C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:UK avant garde guitar legend FRED FRITH w/ Phipps Pt.
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presents: \nFrom the UK\, guitar and avant garde legend \nFRED FRITH  \nwith special guests from San Francisco \nPHIPPS PT. \n& from Cumberland \nDevils Club \nFriday May 1\, 2026      6:30 PM       Comox Valley Curling Centre \nCVGBs is excited to welcome renowned avant-garde guitar player Fred Frith for a very rare show on Friday May 1. Frith who has an illustrious career dating back to England in the 1970’s\, notably with Henry Cow\, Art Bears\, Skeleton Crew\, Massacre\, and countless more. His unique style has provided him the opportunity to play a veritable who’s who of innovative artists such as Brian Eno\, John Zorn/Naked City\, Mike Patton (Faith No More)\, the Residents\, Richard Thompson\, Bill Laswell\, KK Null\, Jad Fair\, Tom Cora\, Derek Bailey\, Sonny Sharrock\, Henry Kaiser\, Hans Reichel… This list could go on for pages… Frith provided iconic guitar work on two of Eno’s legendary records “Music for Films” and “Before and After Science”. \nUnderstatement: Fred Frith is a legend of improvised and experimental music\, and beyond being one of the world’s most iconic and most renowned avant garde guitar players\, he is a truly inspirational artist. While improvised music has been the common thread throughout his career Frith has actively engaged in theatre and dance work\, providing accompanying sounds. Frith has appeared on over 400 recordings and continues to actively tour. He is the subject of the 1990 feature length documentary Step Across the Border. \nhttps://www.fredfrith.com/\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Frith\nhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/78003-Fred-Frith \nJoining Fred on this tour is Phipps PT. which is an electronic experimental folk duo consisting of Lovage Sharrock and Jon Leidecker (Wobbly). Sharrock is a native of the Comox Valley while Liedecker hails from San Francisco. Leidecker is best known as a member of seminal experimental art band Negativland and part of Thurston Moore’s Ensemble. Moore is best known as the guitarist/leader of Sonic Youth. Wobbly has also collaborated with artists including Matmos\, Dieter Moebius (Cluster)\, Tania Chen\, Fred Frith\, Tim Story\, David Toop\, Zeena Parkins\, and People Like Us. Free improvisation\, acid folk and ambient electronics\, the music Sharrock and Leidecker create is a conversation between two artists and long-time friends. \nhttps://phippspt.com/\nhttps://phippspt.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://lovagesharrock.com/ \nOpening the show will be the debut performance of new Cumberland experimental duo Devils Club. Two members of Vancouver’s legendary Sex Church\, Devils Club will bring the weird with their new Basement Kosmiche project Devils Club. Half of Devils Club also happens to be behind much of the great beer from Land and Sea!\nhttps://soundcloud.com/devilsclub6 \nTickets: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fred-frith-with-special-guests-phipps-pt-tickets-1982758565243 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1446894333662271/ \nComox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay \nDoors 6:30 PM     Tickets $30 Licensed\, All Ages welcome
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/uk-avant-garde-guitar-legend-fred-frith-w-phipps-pt/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T140000
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs 20th Anniversary Spring Concert 2026 part 2 " Directors Cut" - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION: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.”\n\nBe 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 in the afternoon.\n\nFor two decades\, the Just in Time Choirs have been bringing community together through the power of song — sharing music\, connection\, and unforgettable performances. This special spring concert marks Part 2 of their anniversary concert series\, featuring personal favourites chosen by Musical Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.\n\nThe organization consists of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Rachel Cooper on clarinet and sax.\n\nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. Drawing from standout moments across the past twenty years\, Director’s Cut showcases songs that have shaped the choir’s musical journey — audience favourites\, meaningful repertoire\, and highlights that reflect the growth and spirit of the choir family.\n\nJust in Time’s founder and Music Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to continue the celebration. “It has made me really happy to have a reason to dig into the archives and return to some of my favourite songs\, some from quite far back!” says Nixon Stothert. “Many of these songs are reminiscent of very special performance moments we’ve had over these past 20 years. For example\, I chose Stand By Me because I remember when 40 of us travelled to Cuba in 2014 and we sang it deep in a cave. Bumblebee is on the setlist because it reminds me of when my daughter sang the song with the Jems when she was 10 years old. Vocal Minority recorded a video version of Take On Me during the pandemic when we couldn’t sing in person together and singing it again now reminds me of the perseverance and dedication of the singers during those tough times. All of these magical moments\, and many more\, form a treasure trove that I love to reflect upon.”\n\nThe setlist also includes Coco Love Alcorn’s soulful “Revolution”\, jazz standard “Cheek to Cheek”\, an acapella version of Ah-Ha’s 80s hit “Take on Me”\, “Sir Duke” by the incomparable Stevie Wonder and “Sway” a la Michael Buble. To name just a few! The concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform Led Zeppelin’s epic classic “Stairway to Heaven” and\, fittingly\, the jazz standard “Just in Time”.\n\nThis concert caps a year-long celebration honouring 20 years of music and community. Join the Just in Time Choirs as they look back on cherished memories while celebrating the vibrant energy that continues to inspire singers and audiences alike.\n\nTickets are $33.40 (incl fees) for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $33.40 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint.\n\nTickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-20th-anniversary-spring-concert-2026-part-2-directors-cut-virtual-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T212000
DTSTAMP:20260324T211810Z
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs 20th Anniversary Spring Concert 2026 part 2 " Directors Cut"
DESCRIPTION: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.”\n\nBe 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 in the afternoon.\n\nFor two decades\, the Just in Time Choirs have been bringing community together through the power of song — sharing music\, connection\, and unforgettable performances. This special spring concert marks Part 2 of their anniversary concert series\, featuring personal favourites chosen by Musical Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.\n\nThe organization consists of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Rachel Cooper on clarinet and sax.\n\nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. Drawing from standout moments across the past twenty years\, Director’s Cut showcases songs that have shaped the choir’s musical journey — audience favourites\, meaningful repertoire\, and highlights that reflect the growth and spirit of the choir family.\n\nJust in Time’s founder and Music Director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to continue the celebration. “It has made me really happy to have a reason to dig into the archives and return to some of my favourite songs\, some from quite far back!” says Nixon Stothert. “Many of these songs are reminiscent of very special performance moments we’ve had over these past 20 years. For example\, I chose Stand By Me because I remember when 40 of us travelled to Cuba in 2014 and we sang it deep in a cave. Bumblebee is on the setlist because it reminds me of when my daughter sang the song with the Jems when she was 10 years old. Vocal Minority recorded a video version of Take On Me during the pandemic when we couldn’t sing in person together and singing it again now reminds me of the perseverance and dedication of the singers during those tough times. All of these magical moments\, and many more\, form a treasure trove that I love to reflect upon.”\n\nThe setlist also includes Coco Love Alcorn’s soulful “Revolution”\, jazz standard “Cheek to Cheek”\, an acapella version of Ah-Ha’s 80s hit “Take on Me”\, “Sir Duke” by the incomparable Stevie Wonder and “Sway” a la Michael Buble. To name just a few! The concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform Led Zeppelin’s epic classic “Stairway to Heaven” and\, fittingly\, the jazz standard “Just in Time”.\nThis concert caps a year-long celebration honouring 20 years of music and community. Join the Just in Time Choirs as they look back on cherished memories while celebrating the vibrant energy that continues to inspire singers and audiences alike.\n\nTickets are $33.40 (incl fees) for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $33.40 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint.\n\nTickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-20th-anniversary-spring-concert-2026-part-2-directors-cut/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260311T213602Z
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SUMMARY:Triskaidecadarn! ookoolaydeez postponed to April 10th
DESCRIPTION:Well….it seems the Ookoolaydeez should have been scared of Friday the 13th!\n\nTara has lost her voice because of laryngitis. We have been crossing our fingers she would be recovered for the originally scheduled March 13th concert\, but\, sadly\, it’s not to be.\n\nWe are crestfallen that we won’t be able to entertain you this Friday\, BUT **we have rescheduled the concert to Friday\, April 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Artful : The Gallery.**\n\nIf you can attend on the new date\, yay!\nIf you are unable to attend\, I will refund you via e-transfer.\nPlease let me know which option works for you. Email: ookoolaydeez@gmail.com\n\nThanks for your understanding\, and sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.\n  \nThe ookoolaydeez are on a mission to light up the world with joy using irresistibly singable tunes\, playful wit and exuberant whimsy. \nSongbirds Tara Hope and Diana Kolpak serve up a spicy buffet of original songs and poems that take you on an unexpected\, hilarious\, profound\, wild and juicy journey.  Among the tasty offerings are: snappy blues\, dark lullabies\, Shakespearean rap\, sweet bluegrass and flirty musings about housework. Harmonies are sophisticated. Instruments include a motley assemblage of ukuleles\, a washboard\, a toilet plunger\, a toy glockenspiel and baby tap shoes…just to name a few. \nThe ookoolaydeez made their debut at the 2025 Woodstove Festival in November\, followed by house concerts and an appearance at the Art is Love is Resistance fundraiser in Cumberland. \nDiana studied classical piano and has decades of experience as a theatre performer and director. Tara studied ukulele and guitar and is a prize-winning wearable art creator/performer. Both are poets and published authors. They started writing songs together in the autumn of 2024. \nIn addition to performing as the ookoolaydeez\, Tara and Diana also sing as part of The Happy Gang\, an ensemble of six fiddlers\, four vocalists\, a percussionist\, a guitarist and a bass player\, who play monthly concerts at several of the Comox Valley’s long term care facilities.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/triskaidecadarn-ookoolaydeez-postponed-to-april-10th/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260121T190541Z
CREATED:20260121T190541Z
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SUMMARY:Ramble at the Big Yellow Hall
DESCRIPTION:The third installment of the Ramble presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn).\n\nInspired by the late\, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock\, NY\, each Ramble shines a spotlight on three songwriters from emerging and established local talents to show stopping guest headliners\, all backed by the One Spot Ramblers\, a stellar Vancouver Island house band led by Plank. The Ramble is all about building musical community\, and creating unique and unforgettable nights of song and music in our region.\n\nFeaturing:Paul Pigat – guitar\, vocals & songsSue Decker – guitars\, vocals & songsAJ Lontayao – guitar & vocalsMaya McCutcheon – vocalsJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars and vocalsG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys and vocalsRick May – bassDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals\n\nIn addition to leading his rockabilly powerhouse trio Cousin Harley\, Vancouver’s Paul Pigat has quietly spent a career creating sweet sounds for some of the best artists in the country. Over the years his distinctive guitar playing has graced albums and stages of none other than Jeff Beck\, Jackob Dylan\, Michael Kaeshammer\, Albert Lee\, James Burton\, Brian Setzer\, The Reverend Horton Heat\, Neko Case\, Jim Byrnes\, The Sojourners\, Carolyn Mark… and on and on! Blessed with a jazz man’s sheen\, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul\, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways\, it’s a mystery why Paul Pigat isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things.\n\nVictoria singer-songwriter Sue Decker’s rich and warm voice\, distinctive slide guitar playing\, and authentic songwriting make for a powerful combination. Ever since learning to play her first guitar chords in a bluegrass jam at the age of thirty-five\, Sue has been discovering her truth in song. In 2024 she released her second album “Keeping Time” with producer Steve Dawson which drew comparisons to Ry Cooder and Lucinda Williams.\n\nStill in their teens\, multi-instrumentalist AJ Lontayao and vocalist Maya McCutcheon have establishing themselves as tremendous talents to watch in the Campbell River music scene. On guitar and vocals\, Lontayao leads the rock band Exit 30\, winners of battle of the band accolades all over the Island. Both are regulars at Highway 19’s high school open mic nights and Georgia Strait Jazz Society jams\, they also perform as a duo and with their jazz quartet Mood Swings where McCutcheon’s Winehouse-esque pipes are on full display.\nJ. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a highly respected musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist\, both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. After years in the Austin music scene\, Plank now calls Campbell River home while he continues to tour across North America and Europe. Lee Worden\, Rick May\, and Dallas Carrie round out the house band of Island aces.\nThe Ramble is a family friendly\, licensed event.\nKids are free with a paying adult\, teens pay what you can at the door.\nThe Ramble is supported by the Province of BC through the BC Arts Council and BC Live Performance Network.\n\nTickets: $30.00 Admission (+applicable taxes & fees) Kids are free with a paying adult\, teens pay what you can at the door.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/ramble-at-the-big-yellow-hall/
LOCATION:Merville Hall\, 1245 Fenwick Rd\, Merville\, BC\, V0R2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260206T055416Z
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SUMMARY:Friday I'm in Love! A Tribute to The Cure & other New Wave/Goth Favs
DESCRIPTION:12 Vancouver Island original musical acts each playing 12 minute sets of their interpretations of songs by The Cure and other New Wave/Goth/Dark wave/post-punk icons from that amazing 80s musical era. \nIncluding: Amy Muloin & the Alley Flowers\, Avro\, Bath Slut\, Night Mirrors\, Pink Plagues\, Pranatricks\, Rudeboy\, Short Circuit\, Soft Top\, Sonder\, Trip Sitters\, & Valley Edge Choir. \nPlus drag performances by Kara Nedge and Rat King! \nCVGBs returns with their third fundraiser tribute show. After sold out events honouring and re-imagining the music of first Nirvana in 2023\, then David Bowie in 2024\, this coming Friday the 13th of February takes a bit of a detour with the music of the Cure\, mixed with the anthems of other New Wave/Goth/Dark wave/post-punk icons from that amazing 80s musical era. The concept is the same: A dozen radically different Vancouver Island original acts will do twelve-minute sets with the intent to play songs they love\, but not necessarily as you might expect them to sound. These are not straight cover versions! The musical acts are all donating 100% of their performance funds towards Foundry Comox Valley\, a safe space where youth can get free\, confidential help and support\, without judgement. https://foundrybc.ca/centre/comox-valley/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/friday-im-in-love-a-tribute-to-the-cure-other-new-wave-goth-favs/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T163000
DTSTAMP:20251028T182626Z
CREATED:20251028T182439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182626Z
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2025 20th Anniversary – Singers’ Choice
DESCRIPTION:The Just in Time Choirs are marking an exciting milestone\, their 20th Anniversary Year of connecting through song!  \nTo mark the momentous occasion of their 20th Anniversary\, the Just in Time Choirs’ first concert of the 25/26 season is their “20th Anniversary Celebration Part 1: Singers’ Choice”. All concert selections were voted in by choir members from among hundreds of songs that have been performed over the past two decades. Two Fall Concerts will be performed at the Sid Williams Theatre: Saturday November 29th at 7:00 and a matinee\, Sunday November 30th at 2:00. \nIn the spring\, they’ll be hosting their second concert\, “Part 2: Director’s Choice” with favourite songs chosen by choir director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert. Come be a part of a year-long celebration of 20 years of music and community.  \nThe Just in Time Choirs consist of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Jeff Drummond on guitar.  \nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. You’ll hear Queen’s enduring masterpiece\, “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, the foot stomping “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers\, “Chain of Fools” by the immortal Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Nicks’ haunting “Landslide”\, the Boss and the E-Street Band’s timeless “Dancing in the Dark” plus more from The Eagles\, Michael Buble\, Gladys Knight\, Eurythmics\, and many more! \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to sing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and finally\, another Queen classic\, “Somebody to Love”. \nJust in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to celebrate! “The singers have chosen an excellent setlist for this first part of our 20th Anniversary highlights\,” says Nixon Stothert. “Back in 2005\, I never could’ve imagined the robust\, committed\, and wonderfully friendly community that the choirs have become. The choirs’ Council has been instrumental in creating highly efficient administration and so many fun opportunities for the singers. I’m so proud of the musicianship we’ve achieved and the connections we’ve made.” \nThe delight is infectious and the presentation by each of the three choirs is uplifting and entertaining. The audience is often tapping their feet and singing along – and maybe even doing a little seat dancing! \nTickets are $30 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $30 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2025-20th-anniversary-singers-choice-2/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T213000
DTSTAMP:20251028T182800Z
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2025 20th Anniversary – Singers’ Choice
DESCRIPTION:The Just in Time Choirs are marking an exciting milestone\, their 20th Anniversary Year of connecting through song!  \nTo mark the momentous occasion of their 20th Anniversary\, the Just in Time Choirs’ first concert of the 25/26 season is their “20th Anniversary Celebration Part 1: Singers’ Choice”. All concert selections were voted in by choir members from among hundreds of songs that have been performed over the past two decades. Two Fall Concerts will be performed at the Sid Williams Theatre: Saturday November 29th at 7:00 and a matinee\, Sunday November 30th at 2:00. \nIn the spring\, they’ll be hosting their second concert\, “Part 2: Director’s Choice” with favourite songs chosen by choir director\, Wendy Nixon Stothert. Come be a part of a year-long celebration of 20 years of music and community.  \nThe Just in Time Choirs consist of three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). They will be joined by skilled musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Steve Wallace on bass\, and Jeff Drummond on guitar.  \nThese renowned contemporary choirs are known for their versatility; their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock. You’ll hear Queen’s enduring masterpiece\, “Bohemian Rhapsody”\, the foot stomping “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers\, “Chain of Fools” by the immortal Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Nicks’ haunting “Landslide”\, the Boss and the E-Street Band’s timeless “Dancing in the Dark” plus more from The Eagles\, Michael Buble\, Gladys Knight\, Eurythmics\, and many more! \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to sing Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and finally\, another Queen classic\, “Somebody to Love”. \nJust in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert is excited to celebrate! “The singers have chosen an excellent setlist for this first part of our 20th Anniversary highlights\,” says Nixon Stothert. “Back in 2005\, I never could’ve imagined the robust\, committed\, and wonderfully friendly community that the choirs have become. The choirs’ Council has been instrumental in creating highly efficient administration and so many fun opportunities for the singers. I’m so proud of the musicianship we’ve achieved and the connections we’ve made.” \nThe delight is infectious and the presentation by each of the three choirs is uplifting and entertaining. The audience is often tapping their feet and singing along – and maybe even doing a little seat dancing! \nTickets are $30 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under\, plus fees. There is also a live stream option for $30 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets available in person\, by phone\, and online at sidwilliamstheatre.com. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2025-20th-anniversary-singers-choice/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T220000
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SUMMARY:Dead Soft w/ Electric Brains w/ KCAR
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presents:A triple of bill of summer cool\n\nfrom Vancouver/Gabriola Island\, Arts & Crafts Recording ArtistsDEAD SOFT\n\nfrom Powell River\, featuring member of Ladyhawk/Baptists/HaggathaELECTRIC BRAINS\n\nFrom Vancouver\, featuring member of Pink Mountaintops/Radio BerlinKCAR\n\nLicensed\, all ages welcome.\n* Monthly Roller Disco night at the CVCC will be in happening at the same time! Come see some great music\, and skate your face off!\n\nDEAD SOFTEmerging from British Columbia’s indie underground in the early 2010s\, Dead Soft is a grunge-punk band known for their fuzzed-out\, intense rock sound infused with melodic sensibility and introspective lyrics. Nathaniel Epp (vocals\, guitar) and Keeley Rochon (bass\, vocals) hail from the small northern town of Prince Rupert\, where their early musical influences included ’90s indie rock and artists like Elliott Smith and the Replacements. After moving south to Victoria\, they officially formed Dead Soft in 2011 before relocating to Vancouver. The band released a self-titled debut album in 2014 and built a reputation through relentless touring and a series of acclaimed EPs.\nIn 2018\, Dead Soft signed with the prominent Toronto label Arts + Crafts\, releasing the New Emotion EP and their widely visible second LP\, Big Blue (2019)\, which showcased a heavier fuzz-pop sound and themes of personal transformation. Recently\, the band wrapped up recording their third full-length album and are preparing for its upcoming release\, promising to deliver another powerful chapter in their evolving grunge-punk journey.https://www.instagram.com/deadsofties/https://www.facebook.com/deadsofties/https://deadsoft.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/@DeadSoftMusichttps://www.arts-crafts.ca/artists/dead-soft.htmlhttps://www.westerlyrecords.com/dead-soft\n\nELECTRIC BRAINSPower pop\, punk rock and roll from qathet BC! Anyone fortunate enough to catch the sold out Dead Bob show last year at the Waverly will recall the rawkus punk rock celebration that was the opening act Electric Brains (then called the Kicks) who worked the room into a frenzy. Electric Brains count among their members a certain Sean Hawryluk\, a crucial member of both Kelowna/Vancouver’s legendary Ladyhawk\, and then hardcore metal pathcutters Baptists.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YHbb1RXqz1WvSsAhWQzET…https://www.instagram.com/electric__brains/\n\nKCARKCAR is Fiona\, Jenni and Lyndsay from Vancouver! KCAR play catchy\, art punky tunes\, they’re all tuff moms who enjoy long walks on the beach\, romantic dinners for three and ripping dinks!KCAR have played and toured in many bands over the years\, including Hard Drugs\, Radio Berlin\, Pink Mountaintops and Le Petit Mort.Find KCAR’s albums THREE and UP TOP on Bandcamp and streaming services.https://kcar.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/kcarband/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/dead-soft-w-electric-brains-w-kcar/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T213000
DTSTAMP:20250731T205307Z
CREATED:20250731T205307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T205307Z
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SUMMARY:Double Duo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Two dynamic Comox Valley Duos are coming together to perform at Artful : The Gallery on August 9. Doors at 6:30\, and the show begins at 7pm. Duo #1 is Judy and Bruce Wing with their intertwined guitar parts that support their smooth vocals\, evocative lyrics and percussive rhythms. Duo #2 is Dogwood Bloom\, known for their soulful harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. Members Ashley Sykes and Shane Phillips are known for their warm and intimate live performances.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/double-duo-concert/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T230000
DTSTAMP:20250720T194919Z
CREATED:20250720T194919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T194919Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Castle w/ Amy Muloin & The Alley Flowers w/ Pranatricks
DESCRIPTION:from Toronto\, Paradise of Bachelors Recording Artists\nJENNIFER CASTLE\n\nwith special guestsAmy Muloin & The Alley Flowersplus Cumberland’s Pranatricks\n7 PM Saturday August 2Comox Valley Curling Centre4835 Headquarters RoadLicensed\, all ages welcome until 10 PM.Tickets on Sale at Tickit and Eventbritehttps://cvgbs.tickit.ca/events/30100#t-4f916c0f3https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/jennifer-castle-w-amy-the…\n\nJENNIFER CASTLEAs a singer\, songwriter\, and collaborator\, Toronto native Jennifer Castle became a fixture of the city’s indie underground in the late 2000s\, releasing introspective folk-oriented music first as Castlemusic and later under her own name\, while also recording with a variety of outsider acts like Doug Paisley\, U.S. Girls\, Fucked Up\, and Constantines. In later years\, her music took on elements of light psychedelia and chamber pop\, especially on 2014’s highly touted standout Pink City (shortlisted for the Polaris Prize for best album made in Canada). Castle introduced a fuller sound with country accents on 2018’s Angels of Death\, then shifted gears into a spare\, psychedelic folk-inspired approach for 2020’s Monarch Season. Her new album Camelot furthers her ambitious explorations into indie country folk\, and received a massive 8 score from the influential Pitchfork. The first single Blowing Kisses was featured prominently in season three of the hit show The Bear. Jennifer will be touring with Destroyer this fall\, in preparation she is playing a series of intimate BC concerts. Jennifer has been called ‘a national treasure” by multiple publications\, the Comox Valley is in for a rare treat Saturday August 2.https://paradiseofbachelors.com/jennifer-castle/https://www.jennifercastlemusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/jennifercastlemusichttps://www.instagram.com/jnfrcastle/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoaUJrAwmhFyWM9lV1j1eZw\n\nAMY MULOIN AND THE ALLEY FLOWERS“Amy Muloin will make you want to quit your job and sing songs around campfires full time. Her soaring vocals and groovy rhythm guitar take you on adventures through creativity\, love\, and the pursuit of passion.” Amy Muloin and the Alley Flowers will be hustling directly from their show at the Filberg Festival to play a completely different and more adventurous set at the CV Curling Centre in support of Jennifer Castle.https://amymuloin.com/musichttps://www.instagram.com/amymuloin/https://amymuloin.bandcamp.com/track/underground-rough-mixhttps://www.facebook.com/CommonFolkAmyMuloinhttps://www.youtube.com/@amymuloinmusic\n\nPRANATRICKSPranatricks is an Indie-Psych-Folk artist and multi-instrumentalist/producer now calling Cumberland home. His debut album ‘Cherished’ released in 2023 garnered several accolades including 11 weeks of charting on Earshot and significant appearances on the National Top 50 including a #1 at CJSF in Vancouver. The music blog Indie Boulevard named ‘Cherished’\, Best Album of 2022. In April of 2024 Pranatricks released his second album ‘Elements of’ and was featured by Exclaim! as a part of their New Faves for June 2024 and one of 8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear.https://www.facebook.com/Pranatrickshttps://www.instagram.com/pranatrickshttps://www.tiktok.com/@pranatrickshttps://pranatricks.com/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/jennifer-castle-w-amy-muloin-the-alley-flowers-w-pranatricks/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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SUMMARY:BLACK MOUNTAIN with Heavy Trip & Ofcosmos
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presentsFrom Los Angeles & VancouverATO Recording Artists\nBLACK MOUNTAIN\n\nWith special guests from Vancouver HEAVY TRIP\n\nWith Cumberland’s OfCosmos\n\n6 PM Sunday July 13Comox Valley Curling Centre4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\nLicensed all ages event.$30 Advance tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/ https://shorturl.at/LJMzU and https://cvgbs.tickit.ca/events/29760#t-18663d834\n\nA night of glorious space heaviosity headlined by BLACK MOUNTAIN\, the now approaching legendary psych rock\, genre challenging cosmonauts fronted by singer/songwriter Stephen McBean (Pink Mountaintops\, Jerk With A Bomb\, Mission of Christ\, Ex-Dead Teenager\, Obliterations\, Jerk Ward\, Grim Tower\, Gus\, Onionhouse) and Amber Webber (Lightning Dust).Touring with Black Mountain are Vancouver’s Heavy Trip. Cumberland’s Ofcosmos will get things started!\n\nBLACK MOUNTAINThe rock canon has many anti-heroes\, Black Mountain being the latest. In the past\, Can’s ‘Tago Mago’ established that the only rule in rock and roll is that there are no rules. Delinquent proto-metallers Black Sabbath demonstrated that you can make a lot from not that much. Now Black Mountain teach us that you don’t have to be afraid of the past to move bravely into the future.\nBlack Mountain is a Canadian psychedelic rock band from Vancouver\, British Columbia. The band is composed of Stephen McBean\, Jeremy Schmidt\, Adam Bulgasem\, Amber Webber\, and Arjan Miranda. Since forming in 2004\, Black Mountain has released five globally celebrated LPs: Black Mountain (2005)\, In the Future (2008)\, Wilderness Heart (2010)\, IV (2016) and Destroyer (2019)\nhttps://www.blackmountainarmy.com/https://blackmountain.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainarmy/https://www.facebook.com/BlackMountainOfficialhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mountain_(band)\n\nHEAVY TRIPAlong shore of an all powerful river\, thousands of years heavy water flow crushed gargantuan bedrock into fine un earth like sands. Three men found this estranged riverside and endured an al mighty HEAVY TRIP.https://www.facebook.com/HeavyTripDudeshttps://heavytripdudes.com/https://www.instagram.com/heavy_trip_dudes/\n\nOFCOSMOSWith a solid\, groove based rhythm section\, ambient effects driven\, hypnotically rhythmic guitar and powerful lead vocals\, Ofcomsos’s sound isn’t easily sorted into a familiar genre. You can find elements of psychedelic folk\, dub\, post punk and even the funk.https://www.instagram.com/ofcosmosmusic/https://ofcosmos.bandcamp.com/album/see-the-skyhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092328942636…\n\nCVGBs is a loose collective bringing oddball music\, art\, & culture to the Comox Valley.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/black-mountain-with-heavy-trip-ofcosmos/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T210000
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Spring 2025 Concert "New Orleans"
DESCRIPTION:Just in Time Choirs present “New Orleans”\, their Spring Concert at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay at 7:00 pm on Saturday April 26th.   \nJoin us in celebrating the fabulous\, diverse music of this vibrant and iconic city\, the city that gave us Louis Armstrong\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Jon Batiste and John Boutte to name just a few. The songs are legendary. The choirs will be covering much loved tunes like “Iko Iko” by Dr John\, Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya”\, the trifecta of “Sweet”\, “Freedom”\, and “It’s All Right” by Jon Batiste\, the cherished “Mr Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker\, and a reprise of a choir favourite\, “Proud Mary”. And of course\, a New Orleans set list would not be complete without Harry Connick Jr’s “It Had to be You” and “What a Wonderful World” by the master\, Louis Armstrong. \n“The music borne of the vibrant multicultural hub of New Orleans has heavily influenced modern music genres such as jazz\, blues\, R’n’B\, and gospel\,” says Wendy Nixon Stothert\, Just in Time’s founder and choral conductor. “With 40 of us from Just in Time having travelled to NOLA during March Break\, we’ve gleaned a deeper understanding and appreciation of the musical legacy of New Orleans and we’re looking forward to sharing that with our audience.” \nNow in their 20th year\, the thriving Just in Time Choirs organization comprises three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems and Vocal Minority. These renowned local contemporary choirs will be joined by talented musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Britt Bowman on bass\, Beau Stocker on drums\, and special guest\, Rachel Cooper on clarinet and saxophone. The infectious joy that all three choirs project in their presentations is uplifting and entertaining and has the audience tapping their feet and singing along.  \nTickets are $28.00 for adults\, $15.00 for children 12 & under (including fees). There is also a live stream option for $28.00 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets and full details available online from the Sid Williams Theatre or the Just in Time web site. Tickets may be purchased at the door\, subject to availability\, but patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nSo\, if you “Feel like funkin’ it up” join us at the Sid. We look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-spring-2025-concert-new-orleans/
LOCATION:Sid Williams Theatre\, 442 Cliffe Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Just in Time Choirs":MAILTO:justintimechoirs.@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T220000
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SUMMARY:Bob Log III
DESCRIPTION:Bob Log III is a one man band slide guitar blues punk party. A perverse product of the Arizona desert\, Bob Log III has been diligently travelling the globe since 1996\, showcasing his incomparable talents and developing a devoted following along the way. A whirlwind of dexterous limbs and digits\, this super star sonic showman has to be seen to be believed. \nClad in his cannonball man\, extra tight jumpsuit and signature motorcycle helmet with telephone/microphone attached\, Bob Log III unfailingly sweats up a river while kicking on a kick drum\, stomping his homemade foot cymbal and playing slide on an old arch top guitar. Bob Log on being a one man band: “Yeah\, who needs a rhythm section? They say drummers are crazy\, guitar players are idiots and singers are assholes. And I gotta be all of ‘em.” His endless pursuit for musical mayhem and a downright party has seen his unique talents utilized for children’s birthday parties\, obscure beer barns\, mammoth music festivals and everything in between. \nBob Log explains: “It’s pretty simple: I take a guitar and turn it into a party. There’s a lot of ways to do that\, and I’ve figured out most of ‘em! Having fun with my guitar is the ultimate goal in every song. Then I add some drums to it. With my drumming it’s electronic beats\, but not a whole song programmed\, so it can change at any time. Then I also play real drums on top of that. I’m trying to sound like two drummers\, and one of my drummers is good and the one of my drummers is terrible and they absolutely hate each other! And I finger-pick on top of that and sing into a telephone in my helmet attached to my head. The basic idea is I’m doing this fun thing with my guitar and making it as fun as possible until people spill their drinks and someone loses a shoe. If there’s one shoe on the ground\, and it’s totally wet because of the puddles of spilled drinks\, then I‘ve done my job right.” \nYet\, beyond the crazy show and mesmerizing visuals\, lies the true reason for Bob Log’s international cult status and superhero adoration. It is quite simply the guitar playing – finger picked lightning\, sliding up and down\, stopping when it wants to\, then starting again when it feels like it\, all in a way that makes people move uncontrollably\, smile and reel. \nhttps://www.boblog111.com/ \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Log_III \nhttps://www.facebook.com/boblog111/ \nhttps://boblogiii.bandcamp.com/track/consuela-did-it \nOpening the show will be Caveman & The Banshee\, a kozmik atomic punk duo from Nanaimo BC Canada guaranteed to melt your brain. \nhttps://cavemanandthebanshee.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/cavemanandthebanshee/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/bob-log-iii/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250101T013000
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SUMMARY:CVGBs New Year's Dance Party w/ Drama Queen\, Devours\, & Avro
DESCRIPTION:Local music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event\, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two acts that have caused multiple long line-ups to see them play at Cumberland’s Woodstove Festival: Vancouver’s Devours\, and Salt Spring Island’s Drama Queen. Opening the show will be a solo set from Denman Island’s Avro.\n\nDrama Queen\, is the lush\, nostalgic\, bejewelled synth-pop band that your pelvis never knew it needed. Reminiscent of Heroes-era Bowie and Kate Bush\, their music will confuse\, delight and alight your feelings and your senses. Give in to the emotional pop-star paradise soundtrack that is Drama Queen. Drama Queen is a synth-wave band\, and the latest invocation from Knick Tomlinson formerly of “Superfeather.” The group consists of Knick on Synthesizer\, Pierre Vincent Forgues on Synthesizers\, Harley Dunn on bass guitar and Ben Frey on Drums. Effortlessly channeling the essence of the past while crafting a sound distinctly their own\, Drama Queen weaves a tapestry of neon melodies and pulsating rhythms. They transcend the ordinary and envelope listeners in a vibrant sonic journey reminiscent of an electrifying ’80s dreamscape dancehall.https://www.instagram.com/drama.queen.band/\n\nDevours (they/them) is the DIY electropunk project of Vancouver-based musician Jeff Cancade. Across four acclaimed underground albums\, including the recent Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen\, Devours has written confessional and confrontational electronic music about masculinity\, body image\, gay politics\, and inner-city queer existence. They have toured Canada and the US\, received coverage from Vice\, CBC\, Exclaim\, and the Globe and Mail\, and have performed at festivals such as SXSW\, Treefort Music Fest\, Up Here Festival\, Purple City\, Vancouver Jazz Fest\, and more. Their anticipated fifth record will be released in March 2025.https://www.facebook.com/devoursvancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/devours.ufo/https://linktr.ee/devourshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1naaQv78Dwzc6iwCNRUWTb…\n\nDenman Island’s is an electronic pop group from Denman Island. Influenced by synthpop\, classic new wave / cold wave\, minimal techno\, and with a pinch of post punk. Their New Year’s eve set will be a solo set of new material from leader Adam Percy.https://www.facebook.com/thisisavrohttps://avromusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/avromusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1H85Rkd1aCTHK0vFdZYBBS…\n\nThe CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party will take place at the Comox Valley Curling Centre’s recently renovated Rotary Banquet room\, a growing cultural and community space.\nDJs to be announced!\nProduced with support from Comox Valley Pridehttps://www.facebook.com/comoxvalleypride2016
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cvgbs-new-years-dance-party-w-drama-queen-devours-avro/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T170000
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SUMMARY:Just in Time Choirs Fall 2024 Concert "River"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just in Time Choirs for their Fall Concert\, “River”\, at a new location: Northgate Church\, Burgess Road\, Courtenay on Saturday December 7th 2024.  Matinee – 3:00 pm\, evening performance – 7:30 pm. \nIn keeping with the “River” theme\, songs have been chosen for their reference to rivers\, but also because they reflect how our journey through life is like a river meandering\, sometimes rushing\, discovering what’s around the next bend. \nThese choirs are known for their versatility and their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz\, ballads\, folk\, swing\, soul\, and contemporary pop to classic rock.  You’ll hear “Take me to the River”\, classic rock by Al Green\, jazz standards like “Moon River”\, the folk classic\, “Shenandoah”\, Tina Turner’s iconic version of “Proud Mary” and contemporary pop like James Bay’s “Hold Back the River”\, just to name a few of the great river themed songs on the setlist. \nThe concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform a few pieces\, including Carly Simon’s anthemic “Let the River Run”. \nAll songs have been chosen by Just in Time’s founder and choral conductor\, Wendy Nixon Stothert.  “I love how the river can be a metaphor for so many life experiences like change and renewal\, comfort and solace\, and so much more\, for cultures all around the globe.” says Nixon Stothert. “Living on the Puntledge River\, I get to witness all the seasonal stages of the river and the role it plays in nurturing our environment. This setlist is like a love letter to the river\, an ode of appreciation.” \nApproaching their 20th year\, the Just in Time Choirs organization comprises three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome)\, and the smaller auditioned groups\, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). These renowned local contemporary choirs will be joined by talented musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano\, Britt Bowman on bass\, Beau Stocker on drums\, Arlo Fleenor on guitar. The infectious joy that all three choirs project in their presentations is uplifting and entertaining and has the audience tapping their feet and singing along. \nTickets are $25 for adults\, $15 for children 12 & under. There is also a live stream option for $25 per household\, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets and full details available online at justintime.tickit.ca or the Just in Time web site www.justinetimechoirs.ca.  Tickets may be purchased at the door\, subject to availability\, but patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out. \nThe choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/just-in-time-choirs-fall-2024-concert-river/
LOCATION:Northgate Church\, 1640 Burgess Road\, Cpurtenay\, BC\, V9N 5W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T163000
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SUMMARY:David Braid - Composer. Improviser. Pianist.
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Canadian composer\, improviser and jazz pianist David Braid is visiting Vancouver Island in December 2024 following his tour in Denmark\, Poland and the UK. It is our good fortune that he can join us in the Salon to perform selections from his own compositions for solo piano\, as heard on some of his Juno award-winning recordings.  \n\nCombining harmonic intricacies fundamental to European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz\, Braid’s original music engages audiences with melodic lyricism and rhythmic pulses that do not conform neatly to any one musical genre. For lovers of jazz and the piano\, and for folks who like to be adventurous in their musical taste\, do not miss this performance!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/david-braid-composer-improviser-pianist/
LOCATION:York Place Musical Salon\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Place Musical Salon":MAILTO:events@yorkplacemusicalsalon.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T220000
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SUMMARY:Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
DESCRIPTION:Unseen Mountains is a free performance of live experimental film and music featuring the multiple reel to reel celluloid creations of Dr. Monotony on actual film projectors.\n\nOne year in the making due to postponements from two members’ overcoming illness\, the performance will feature the cinematic improvisations of Air Above Mountains (Destanne Lundquist – analogue synth + mbira\, Scott Bertram – electric guitar + effects\, Jesse Gentes – drum set\, Persian percussion + effects) and the ambient textures of Unseen Sight (Joshua Klassen – samples\, electronics + objects\, Dave Miklos – homemade instruments\, effects\, objects + clarinet).\n\nTogether with Dr Monotony’s filmic compositions the two bands form the multi-media project Unseen Mountains.\n\nAdmission to this performance is free and open to the public. The project is made possible through the Comox Valley Arts Incubator Microgrant program as a means to engage the public through innovative and experimental works with minimal social and financial barriers.\n\nThis will be an immersive environment for active listening and viewing. Audience members are encouraged to bring something comfortable such as a blanket or pillows to lie on the floor with. Seating will also be available.\n\nOctober 26 2024 at Weird Church. Doors 7:30 pm\, performance 8:00 pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/unseen-mountains-at-weird-church/
LOCATION:Weird Church\, 2688 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T230000
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SUMMARY:A Comox Valley Tribute To David Bowie
DESCRIPTION:10+ local musical acts each playing 12 minute sets of their interpretations of David Bowie songs. \nHosted by Patti Savard.\nIncluding: Space Junk Removal Service\, Captain Thunderpants\, Macaque Attack\, Wylie Marr\, Captain Hofish\, TV Dreams\, sufferfools\, Sonder\, Avro and more.\nOctober 12\, 2024\nDoors at 7pm music at 8pm\nComox Valley Curling Centre\n4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\n$25 at cvgbs.tickit.ca or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1015884867987\nAll ages until 10pm – 19+ after 10pm\n$10 for people under 19\, but all minors must leave the venue at 10pm\, even if the show is not over.\nRaffle tickets will be sold for an amazing selection of David Bowie memorabilia (Backpack\, lunchbox\, songbook\, playing cards\, career retrospective CD box set\, colouring book\, playing cars\, etc). Bowie raffle sponsored by Bartle and Gibson Plumbing and Electric.\nAll proceeds go to the Gukwa̱s sa Wagalus Rainbow House\nA transitional housing project for 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth in our community. A partnership between Dawn to Dawn and the Pride Society of the Comox Valley\, supported by Hereditary leadership and the K’omoks First Nation.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/a-comox-valley-tribute-to-david-bowie/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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