May 24-26 – Errington, BC The fun starts on Friday, May 24 with a ceili called by Kari-Ann Thor, with live music from our featured artists and dancers from the Treblemakers. On Saturday May 25, we will be showcasing live music all day and an outdoor market from 10 to 4:30. Plus workshops, family friendly activities, sessions, song circles and more…
A special tribute honouring the life and songs of Pete Seeger on the 100th anniversary of his birth. This show pays tribute to Pete’s life and legacy with songs performed by stellar cast regional musical talent – Mark Hellman, Sue Averill, Jim & Joe Spinelli, Penny Sidor and Tony Turner. This fundraiser concert supports the Iranian refugee program of Trinity CARES and the Syrian Refugee…
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late, great folksinger and social activist Pete Seeger. To honour the occasion, Mark Hellman is pleased to bring his rollicking solo performance, Pete Seeger’sThe Incompleat Folksinger back to Victoria. Sing out. Sing loud. Sunday, April 28, 2:30pmSKAM Satellite Studio, 849 Fort St. (between Blanshard & Quadra) TICKETS: $20 general;…
Saturday May 18th at Topaz Park Join us for the Canadian Fiddling Day Jam at the Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival starting at 11:00 am. The jam will take place this year to the right of the main stage near the Clan tents on the south side of the park (further away from the practicing pipe…
OLD PAINT DUO is Miriam Sonstenes and Jeff Dill, who have been making acoustic music steeped in American roots traditions for over a decade. Tickets $20, Children 12 and under free May 11th, doors 7:00, Show 7:30 pm Refreshments available by donation553 1/2 Fisgard St, Victoria BCPLEASE NOTE: We have limited seating/room – please…
The Victoria Listening Room is beyond happy to host this musical icon! Morix is a tremendous guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who graces many albums from roots artists. https://youtu.be/u_1i8q9WYpc Call 250.208.6886 to request seats or for more information, or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2314416558794407/ May 5th, 6:30-9:00 PM (doors open at 6:00)
The Victoria Folk Music Society is hosting a fundraiser concert for the first annual Folk ‘N Fiddle Festival including the Festival’s featured acts: Daniel Cook, Coastline, Eden Oliver (West My Friend) & Daniel Lapp. April 28th, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM at the Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave, Tickets and more info: http://www.victoriafolkmusic.ca
Pascal Gemme, of the Quebecois trio Genticorum, is one of Quebec’s national treasures and popular traditional musicians. For the last 20 years he has been unearthing seldom-heard songs and melodies, interpreting them with virtuosity in his unique and unmistakable style. Saturday April 13th at Esquimalt United Church Intermediate fiddle: 9-10:30am Intermediate+/Advanced fiddle: 11am-12:30pm $25 per…
Jenny Lester, Jesse Cobb, Ivonne Hernandez & Oliver Swain A night of world class Bluegrass hosted by Live @ Wedgepoint, a private home in the uplands region of Victoria. April 5th at 6:30pm with showtime at 7:30pm. Seating is limited. To reserve, e-transfer a $20 donation for each member of your party to oliverswain76@gmail.com with…
Come join us for our next fiddle jam on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Location Change: April’s jam will be held at Esquimalt United Church Sanctuary, 500 Admirals Road. Entrance is off Admirals Road. (right beside our regular location, Wheeley Hall.) PLEASE bring a concession snack if possible; any donation would be…
Join us on May 4th, 2019 in celebrating Canadian Women Songwriters! The choir will be singing original arrangements of iconic songs by iconic Canadian Women and Pianist David Vest will bring his unique boogie boogie, jump, and blues piano styles. Click here for info & tickets
On May 3rd, 2019 come help us celebrate the BC Fiddle Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary! With special guest Stephanie Cadman, Canadian Folk Award-nominated musician and member of the all-female country trio Belle Starr. Click here for info & tickets