October 29 in Nanaimo The Peripheral Visionaries dust off an eclectic mix of hidden gems, largely from the first half of the last century and throw in originals that just seem to fit. You will be drawn in by their unique arrangements, rich harmonies and instrumentation of swing, jazz, blues, folk & country tunes. Check out their music…
October 27 ‘Full Contact Folk’ best describes what The Ecclestons bring to the stage. After 14 years together as a band touring all over Western Canada and the US, siblings Colleen (guitar, vocals) Kelt (bass, penny whistle, vocals) and adopted brother Greg Madill (bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran, vocals) have been busy doing their solo projects for the last few years. Known for their infectious…
October 27 Wood Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music, 907 Pandora Avenue 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Join renowned BC master fiddler Daniel Lapp and guests for an inspiring and educational journey through the history of folk. Through music and stories, the audience will be transported through time and across the world, ending with a foot-stomping, kitchen party-style…
Sunday, October 6 12:30 – 4:00 Gordon Stobbe & JJ Guy will each be presenting workshops with a jam to follow on Sunday, October 6th. Workshops will focus on various techniques and bowing exercises to improve and assist in all levels of playing. Tunes will be taught according to abilities with emphasis on twin fiddle…
Our first Fiddle Jam of the season is this Friday, September 6. Come join us and kick off a great new year of fiddle music and fun! 7:00-9:30 pm, doors open at 6:30, in Wheeley Hall at Esquimalt United Church (500 Admirals Road). PLEASE bring a concession snack if possible; any donation would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds go straight…
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…
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
Ken Dunn will be appearing in concert in Victoria on April 27th, 2019. Location: Spiral Café, Victoria, BC. For more information & Vancouver Island Tour dates go towww.kendunnmusic.com
Come See The Slocan Ramblers, Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. April 5th, 20197:30 pm (doors 6 pm for dinner service) Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street $30 at the door or Advance Tickets $25 available at: Oak Bay Recreation Centre, in person or by calling 250-595-7946 Nicholas Randall Ltd., 2180 Oak Bay…
The Folk n’ Fiddle Festival is proud to present St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Fund-Raiser SATURDAY, March 16th at the SHOAL Centre. The Reception is at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 8:00 PM. The SHOAL Centre is at 10030 Resthaven, Sidney.Tickets are $35 and available at the SHOAL Centre in person or by…
A friendly reminder to anyone wishing to enter the Victoria Performing Arts Festival that the registration deadline for Fiddle entrants is February 10th, 2019. For more information visit www.gvpaf.org/fiddle.aspx
A fabulous showcase concert featuring outstanding youth fiddle ensembles from western Canada. Featured performers are Coastline (Victoria), North Shore Celtic Ensemble (N. Vancouver), Fiddleheads (Whitehorse), and Feddelium (Nanaimo) February 10th 2019 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Malespina Theatre, Building 310, 900 5th Street, Nanaimo BC For more information and tickets visit www.crosscanadafiddle.com