Jam Tunes page being revised
The Jam Tunes page is being revised to transfer over to a new format. Please be patient with the changes – but let me know (vfsinfo@gmail.com) if you find a typo or a link that doesn’t work.
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November 2023 JAM
Hope you all enjoyed the October Jam. Join us for another great time for our November Jam. What: VFS November Fiddle Jam Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a…
Coming Up…
Victoria Bluegrass presents: Hardly Handsome Tuesday September 26 Hardly Handsome is Bill Humby on vocals and guitar, Mick Baker on mandolin and vocals, Lee Foote on banjo and vocals and Craig Korth on bass and vocals. Doors open: 7:30 pm The evening starts with an Open Stage from 7:45pm to 8:45pm. You can sign up for a spot on the Open Stage by…
October 2023 Fiddle Jam
Everyone enjoyed September’s Fiddle Jam! We had a great turn-out – over 50 musicians, and our Jam Leader – Louise Deschamps got rave reviews! Hope you cam join us for the next Friday Fiddle Jam! What: VFS October Fiddle Jam Date: Friday, October 6 , 2023 Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building…
Jammin’ At The Fair
14 VFS members gathered at the Saanich Fair on Sunday, September 3rd to play some tunes. The 2023 Saanich Fair’s theme was “JAMMIN’ AT THE FAIR” – so we did. It was fun to play for an audience – who enjoyed our sets.
Free Afternoon Concert in Kamloops
If you are in or near Kamloops mid-September, the Kamloops Fiddlers have a Senior Free Afternoon Concert. September 15, 2023 A Fiddle Extravaganza! Alex Kusturok with Opening Performers: Cary Grigg — Colin Butchart — Daniel Lapp 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm For tickets, please go to http://bcfiddlers.com/branches/kamloops/ or call 250-319-3680
2023 Saanich Fair
Come and see some of the VFS members playing at the Saanich Fair on Sunday, September 3 from 11:00-12:30 in the West Field area. Hope to see you there!
September 2023 Fiddle Jam
Join us Friday, September 8 for the first Fiddle Jam of the season! It’s also time to renew your membership. You can do that at the Jam with credit or debit card, cash (exact amount please) or cheque. Or renew right now via an eTransfer to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com please send the deposit code in a separate…
Membership Info
You can join or renew your membership at the monthly Jams with cash, cheque or credit or debit cards at the Jam. Or via an e-Transfer to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com, Please send the deposit code in a separate email. Membership Dues: Single: $25; Family $60. Bonus! When you pay your annual membership fee you will receive a…
Canada’s National Fiddling Day 2023
THANK YOU to everyone that came out to help celebrate National Fiddling Day at the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival! Also, a big thanks to Q, our VFS President, for leading the group. Q wanted to remind everyone that although the monthly jams will soon be over for the summer, they offer fiddle lessons…
VFS Fiddle Jam – June 2023
Last Jam of the Season! Friday, June 2, 2023 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. Our esteemed VFS President, Q, will be leading us in a fun musical evening! We’ll break for an…
Coming up …
Folk & Fiddle Festival – June 9 – 11, 2023 We’ve been working hard all year to bring you the best in Roots Music from around North America, we are so happy to tell you about our line up and announce that we will be returning to Beacon Bandshell with this year’s festival! Over the…