Jammin’ at the 2024 Saanich Fair
We had fun jammin’ at the 2024 Saanich Fair. Thanks to the members who came out on Sunday, September 1st to jam and members, friends and family who came to enjoy and support us.
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Coming UP…
Scroll down to see all the great musical events coming! Late Breaking News – Concert Tonight! Clanna Morna & the Ghostly Hounds Finn from Clanna Morna here. I wanted to let you know of my upcoming show in James Bay at the Church of Truth on Thursday Sept 5 – I will be performing Irish…
Membership
It’s time to renew your membership! You can do that at the Jam with cash (exact amount please), cheque or credit/debit, OR Beat the rush at the door, and renew your membership now via an eTransfer to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com Please send the deposit code in a separate email. At the Jam, cash (exact amount please), cheque…
The Mystery of the Ookpik
The Victoria Fiddle Society is pleased to host the screening of the documentary film, “The Mystery of the Ookpik“, by producer, Joe Weed. Joe Weed and Daniel Lapp will introduce this amazing documentary and may even play us a few tunes. Bring your instruments, there’ll be a Jam after the screening! Saturday, October 19 1:30…
September 2024 FIDDLE JAM
Join us Friday, September 6 for the first Fiddle Jam of the season! 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 Members no charge; Drop In $5 Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Tune List: (R = Red Book; G = Green Book) Cock of the North…
JUNE 2024 FIDDLE JAM
Thanks to all who turned out for the last Jam of the season on Friday, June 7, 2024. Although this is the last Jam of the season, we’ll be starting up again in September, stay tuned. Held at: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. From: 7:00…
National Fiddling Day – Highland Games!
It was another great jam at the Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival, May 18th & 19th, although a bit windy! With our President Q leading, over 30 members and friends gathered to play under the trees as people wandered by, or stopped and listened for a while. Thanks to all who came out to…
National Fiddling Day – Highland Games!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00-12:00 Topaz Park, Victoria Join us for the National Fiddling Day Jam at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Jam will be from 11:00 – 12:00. Fiddlers and others wishing to participate in the jam can sign up by e-mailing Tony at alambert@pacificcoast.net before…
Seaside Music Festival
June 7-9, 2024 Don’t miss the SEASIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL (formerly the Seaside Folk and Fiddle Festival) June 7th to 9th. This year there will be 7 Concerts at 5 Different Venues: Three in Victoria, one in Sidney and one on Saltspring Island. The Festival brings you Americana, Roma Swing, Celtic, Cuban, Classic Country and all…
MAY 2024 FIDDLE JAM
Hope you’ll join us Friday, May 3rd! We’re thrilled to have double the talent leading the Jam. Miriam Sonstenes will lead us for the first half and VFS President, Q, will be leading the second half! 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a short break, any concession snacks are welcome Members…
Fiddle Workshop with Miriam Sonstenes
The Victoria Fiddle Society presents: The Intermediate Fiddle Workshop with Miriam Sonstenes is SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 13 2:30 – 4:00 pm Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Road In this workshop we will learn a popular and easy Cajun fiddle tune and delve into some Cajun backup techniques that can also be applied to other…
Spring Jamboree – Fiddle & Guitar Workshops!
APRIL 26 – 28, 2024 in Prince George, BC The BC Old Time Fiddlers’ Association invites you to take part in our annual Spring Fiddle Jamboree, a fantastic musical experience you won’t want to miss! Four award-winning instructors – Metis Master-Fiddler Alex Kusturok, Kelowna Singer-Songwriter-Fiddler Chloe Davidson, and Tiller’s Folly/Whisky Minstrels musicians Nolan Murray and Bruce Coughlan will…