Sounds of Summer 2nd Concert

Wesley Square OCQ 335 Wesley St,, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

TY KOCH & NICO RHODES Ty Koch, vocals and Nico Rhodes, keyboard perform a mix of everything from crooner tunes, popular ballads, original songs with a blues vibe, classical art song, funky jazz and vintage  R&R!   At a Ty & Nico show you might hear... Sinatra, Handel, the Righteous Brothers, Scott Joplin, Chopin, Schönberg, Boublil, Paul Anka, David Foster, […]

Sounds of Summer 3rd Concert

Wesley Square OCQ 335 Wesley St,, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

RYAN MCMAHON After spending 2023 recording & releasing his 7th studio album & touring as Burton Cummings' & Tom Cochrane's support act, Ryan McMahon is enjoying spending some time close to home.  This summer, Ryan's calendar is full of semi-local, close to home-concerts all over his native Vancouver Island & lower mainland, including a stop-in […]

Sounds of Summer 4th Concert

Wesley Square OCQ 335 Wesley St,, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

TONY TURNER TRIO The Tony Turner Trio is Nanaimo-based acoustic based trio that perform original songs penned by Tony.  The trio consists of Tony Turner on acoustic guitar, harmonica and lead vocals, Arlene Carson on piano, accordion & supporting vocals and Joe Spinelli on upright bass. While anchored in the roots tradition, the trio’s repertoire […]

Sounds of Summer Concert 5

The Station 321 Selby St,, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

THE WESTLANDERS The Westlanders embrace and celebrate the essential vitality of the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland. Founded by singer and guitarist Joshua Gillingham, former frontman of the Edmonton-based celtic group The Ugly Mugs, their lively performances are infused with the energy of Scottish jigs and reels, the heart-wrenching tragedies of classic Irish ballads, […]

Sounds of Summer Concert 6

The Station 321 Selby St,, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

SKY DOUGLAS PROJECT A contemporary and eclectic sound of  Jazz, funk, folk and original music. The music is joyous and full of hope.

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The Station 321 Selby St,, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

BENSON BRASS COLECTIVE Announcing the Benson Brass Collective (BBC)! After a successful inaugural performance on May 19 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the members of this newly formed brass ensemble are looking forward to sharing their love of &ne brass music with Island residents and visitors as part of the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Repertoire is varied, ranging […]

Sounds of Summer Concert 8

The Station 321 Selby St,, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

TAMI BLASER AND KELLY FAWCET The trio of Tami Blazer (vocals), Kelly Fawcett (guitar) and Carson Maertz (guitar) mixes old and new, Rock and Blues.

Sounds of Summer Concert 9

The Station 321 Selby St,, Nanaimo,, BC, Canada

JUST US JUST US is a group of four like-minded friends who love to sing together. The fun for them is in learning new music and rehearsing to improve their ensemble. They sing all genres of music but are especially drawn to folk and jazz. 

Sounds of Summer Concert 10

Heritage Mews OCQ 321 Wesley St,, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

RENOVATION BLUES BAND Renovation Blues Band is a dynamic guitar/bass/drums trio featuring Paul Gorosh, Howard Mallett, and Sean Kilback. The group was formed in late 2006 on Vancouver Island with a mandate to deliver authentic and exciting music to audiences eager to dance or just soak up some tasty tunes. Swingin' grooves, shufflin' beats, funky […]

Jazz me a Note

VIS - Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio 294 Harewood Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

The VIS Studio is excited to launch a captivating project that aims to seamlessly integrate a visually art exhibit within the vibrant experience of the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival. Titled "Jazz Me a Note". Jesse Marshall will perform at the Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio on September 6th from 6:00 to 9:00pm. He is a guitarist, […]