July / August 2026
July 8: The Blue Hearts
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
July 15: Wendy Bird & Farmers Hanky
The Blue Hearts revisit the intimate, authentic, and traditional roots of the blues, showcasing decades of collective experience in the genre. Big Hank Lionhart and Mark Comerford are veterans of the Canadian blues scene, previously famed for their work in Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, which recorded for RCA Records and toured na
The Blue Hearts revisit the intimate, authentic, and traditional roots of the blues, showcasing decades of collective experience in the genre. Big Hank Lionhart and Mark Comerford are veterans of the Canadian blues scene, previously famed for their work in Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, which recorded for RCA Records and toured nationally. Joined by Mick Woodhouse on bass, James McRae on drums and Steve Ranta on keys. These veterans of the road have opened for Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker and more represented BC at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn where they made it to the semifinals.
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July 15: Wendy Bird & Farmers Hanky
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
July 15: Wendy Bird & Farmers Hanky
Veteran musicians and alumnae of The Cariboo Express, Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts and The Radio Grande, this trio originally joined forces to keep up their chops between shows with their other bands. Much like The Radio Grande, they’ve created a cool 70’s country-rock vibe with hints of Pure Prairie League, The Eagles, and whispers of Loretta and Linda Ronstadt.
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
A master guitarist, musician, and vocalist, Bill Johnson has developed his own brand of laid-back, soul-thumping blues while living on Vancouver Island. Whether on his own or performing with his band, his unique style and beautiful tone reveal a rare passion for the blues. A JUNO nomination in 2012 and four Maple Blues award nominations h
A master guitarist, musician, and vocalist, Bill Johnson has developed his own brand of laid-back, soul-thumping blues while living on Vancouver Island. Whether on his own or performing with his band, his unique style and beautiful tone reveal a rare passion for the blues. A JUNO nomination in 2012 and four Maple Blues award nominations have marked his place among the country’s best blues artists. Be prepared to dance and become an instant fan of Victoria’s own blues guitar flamethrower. All this from a boy raised in Central Saanich! Bill Johnson vocals/guitar, Casey Ryder bass, Ty Rogers drums
July 29: The Pretzel Logic Orchestra
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
July 22: The Bill Johnson Blues Band
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is Canada's live tribute to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.
These guys have the chops it takes to interpret the complex and quirky material of the iconic 70's songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
Fusing jazz sensibility with the rhythms of rock, pop and R&B, The Pretzel
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is Canada's live tribute to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.
These guys have the chops it takes to interpret the complex and quirky material of the iconic 70's songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
Fusing jazz sensibility with the rhythms of rock, pop and R&B, The Pretzel Logic Orchestra's big, cool, guitar- and horn-driven sound evokes the hip, urban culture that underlies these unforgettable songs.
August 5: Auntie Kate & The Uncles of Funk
Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk stir up a mess of Blues, seasoned with good old R&B, delivered on a plateful of Soul and Funk.
Auntie Kate hits the stage like a barely controlled force of nature, rocking and kicking out a powerful blues routine. She is a charismatic singer with a style all her own.
On stage, outfitted with dark glasses a
Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk stir up a mess of Blues, seasoned with good old R&B, delivered on a plateful of Soul and Funk.
Auntie Kate hits the stage like a barely controlled force of nature, rocking and kicking out a powerful blues routine. She is a charismatic singer with a style all her own.
On stage, outfitted with dark glasses and an unabashed stage presence, she takes command of her audiences with her soulful vocals.
Aug 12: Shaky Ground
Sponsored by Wade Roberts Plumbing
Shaky Ground is Victoria’s premier party band. In the past 25 years they’ve entertained over 250,000 guests at virtually every venue in southern Vancouver Island – including Victoria Conference Centre and all the downtown hotel ballrooms, east to Oak Bay Beach Hotel, west to Sooke Harbour House, north to
Sponsored by Wade Roberts Plumbing
Shaky Ground is Victoria’s premier party band. In the past 25 years they’ve entertained over 250,000 guests at virtually every venue in southern Vancouver Island – including Victoria Conference Centre and all the downtown hotel ballrooms, east to Oak Bay Beach Hotel, west to Sooke Harbour House, north to Sidney’s Winspear Centre and every neighbourhood in between. Be sure to bring your danicng shoes!
August 19: The James Vickers Blues Band
August 19: The James Vickers Blues Band
Formed in July 2023, the James Vickers Band is an up-and-coming, blues-rocking collective based in Nanaimo. Led by 16-year-old Gitxaala, Heiltsuk, Haida Nations and UK rising star, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter James Vickers, this stellar band includes guitarist Carson Maertz, drummer Sara Varro, and bassist Rick Becker. Vickers made his
Formed in July 2023, the James Vickers Band is an up-and-coming, blues-rocking collective based in Nanaimo. Led by 16-year-old Gitxaala, Heiltsuk, Haida Nations and UK rising star, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter James Vickers, this stellar band includes guitarist Carson Maertz, drummer Sara Varro, and bassist Rick Becker. Vickers made his public stage debut at age eleven and has since gone on to perform at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2024. He's opened for the legendary Jim Byrnes, Crystal Shawanda, and Wide Mouth Mason.