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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:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T223000
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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:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T220000
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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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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:20260425T190000
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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:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T172000
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260613T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T223000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260320T025022Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T223000
DTSTAMP:20260605T183809Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T222527Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T223000
DTSTAMP:20260709T223840Z
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SUMMARY:Destroyer & Frog Eyes
DESCRIPTION:CVGBs presents\n\nFrom Vancouver. Merge Recording Artists\nDESTROYERA special solo performance with Dan Bejar\n\nFrom Victoria/Penticton\, Paper Bag Recording Artists\nFROG EYESAn equally special solo performace with Carey Mercer\n\nwith special guests\nGLOBAL FAKE&PRANATRICKS\n\nwith DJs Ben and Spencer spinning the wonderful and the weird all night!\n\n6 PM Friday July 24Comox Valley Curling Centre4835 Headquarters Road\, CourtenayLicensed all ages event.$30 Advance tickets for 19+\, or $15 discounted for minors at\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/…/cvgbs-presents-destroyer…or cvgbs.tickit.ca$35 tickets (cash only) at the door if not sold out.\n\nDESTROYERPoetic\, shape‑shifting indie art‑rock—Dan Bejar turns sharp wit and lush melodies into a career of fearless\, ever-evolving brilliance.\nBased around band founder Dan Bejar’s rakish vocals and obtuse songwriting persona\, Destroyer has been in a constant state of evolution since starting out in 1995. Bejar split his time between Destroyer and other bands of note like the New Pornographers and Swan Lake\, among others\, but Destroyer gradually grew from their Bowie-esque indie folk of their early recordings into far more ambitious experiments with arrangement\, instrumentation\, and delivery. Bejar’s laid-back yet theatrical songwriting presence sits at the center of every phase Destroyer goes through\, from the acoustic-leaning melodrama of 2004’s Your Blues to the cinematic lounge pop of 2011’s Kaputt to experiments with synthesizers and spoken word on albums like 2020’s Have We Met and dense pop orchestration on 2025’s Dan’s Boogie.\nDestroyer has released records listed by Exclaim! magazine as among the “ten best Canadian albums of all time”\, has been nominated multiple times for the Polaris Prize\, been on countless Best of the Year lists…and is truly one of the most enigmatic singer songwriters of this century.\nhttps://www.mergerecords.com/artist/destroyerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroyer_(band)https://destroyer.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/Destroyer/https://www.instagram.com/destroyer_band/\n\nwith special guests\nFROG EYESFrog Eyes’ music is a feverish\, theatrical strain of indie rock built around Carey Mercer’s unmistakable vocal style—quavering\, urgent\, and emotionally maximal—and songs that lurch between jagged intensity and fragile beauty. Their records often feel like surreal narratives delivered in bursts: guitars slash and shimmer\, drums tumble forward with restless momentum\, and Mercer’s lyrics spill out in dense\, imagistic torrents. Across albums from The Golden River to Violet Psalms and their recent reunion releases\, the band has carved out a singular sonic world—art‑rock that’s raw\, strange\, and deeply expressive\, always sounding like it’s pushing against the edges of its own imagination.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_Eyeshttps://paperbagrecords.com/frog-eyes/https://www.facebook.com/FrogEyesBand/https://www.instagram.com/frogeyesmusic/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/frog-eyes-mn0000988108https://frogeyes.bandcamp.com/album/the-open-up\n\nand local uber talents\nGLOBAL FAKE (Victoria/Courtenay)(members of The Jolts\, TV Freaks\, Night Mirrors)Melodic punk rock and post punk from across van island. 3 piece with some beautiful and some dirty tunes.https://globalfake.bandcamp.com/album/western-declinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILu0KKvIj5o\n\nPRANATRICKSAndrew Clements is Pranatricks and has been crazy busy releasing his new album Infiniteness\, getting loads of cross Canada raves for his indie psych folk\, wrapping up a tour…and is now planning a special set (with band and visuals) for Destroyer.https://pranatricks.com/https://pranatricks.bandcamp.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXC8pNorwKHptjIpSP7GGtwhttps://www.instagram.com/pranatricks/https://www.tiktok.com/@pranatricks?lang=en
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/destroyer-frog-eyes/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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