We hope you’ll join us for our December Christmas Jam. Unfortunately, Daniel Lapp is unable to join us, but we have a surprise — Calvin Cairns will be leading the jam with some favourite Christmas tunes and other Jam faves!! Yes, the Calvin Cairns that brought us the Conservatory FiddleTunes, Red, Green & Blue Books! It will be a fun night! Jam: 7:00...
Join me for adult intermediate-ish group fiddle ensemble lessons to learn lively Irish, Scottish, and Canadian (maybe even Breton and Scandinavian!) traditional tunes, tune sets, and arrangements in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere! Tunes will be taught primarily by ear (written music also supplied), and I’ll share tips for improving your tone and technique as...
Don't miss an evening of sublime bluegrass and fiddle music featuring Miriam Sonstenes, Max Francis, Bagatelle, Taiki Moquin & More! Fiddlers backed The Hoss Mountain Stringband. Tuesday, March 31st Doors: 7:30 pm; Open stage: 7:45 - 8:30 pm; Feature Acts: 8:45 pm 1205 Pandora Avenue, Victoria $7 VBA Members; $10 non-members
This month's jam is hosted by the amazing Miriam Sonstenes.
VFS is hosting a French Balfolk Tunes Workshop with Vinta, a fantastic band from Ontario. Come prepared to have fun, to move, and to learn about a whole different world of fiddle music!
Host - Ann Schau - Please reach out to her email @ aschau@shaw.ca for details and to save a seat:
at Encore Victoria, 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada TICKETS
More Info and Tickets: https://vcm.bc.ca/event/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts-2026/2026-04-24/
Saturday - SOLD OUT! There are still tickets available for Friday night’s performance featuring Daniel's special guest, Tom Taylor but they are going fast! See a great show with the BC Fiddle Orchestra, the Old-Time Danceband, joined by alumni from the past 32 years, Folkstra! and the Joy of Life Choir, backed by the mighty Joy...
Don’t miss the VFS MAY Fiddle Jam with the one of our fave's Cohan Lyne leading, Should be a great evening of music & fun! Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 pm Cost: Members no charge; Drop In $5Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Intermission snacks are...