The Vault Gallery Exhibition Archive

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Paul Pigat, 'Art Booker', Al Pease, and the Smokin' Jackets

Saturday Sep. 23rd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
You'd never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man's sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hob... Read More
$20/$15 Students
at the door only.
Sold Out -

Paul Pigat, 'Art Booker', Al Pease, and the Smokin' Jackets

Friday Sep. 22nd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
You'd never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man's sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hob... Read More
$20/$15 Students

Classics of Latin Jazz: Pablo Cardenas Quartet

Thursday Sep. 21st 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Pablo Luis Cardenas is a pianist with the ability to play in a multitude of styles each with enthusiasm, skill and finesse. He has a charisma and charm that both intrigues and entertains his audience. Read More
$20/$15 students

Johnny Summers Trio

Wednesday Sep. 20th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Called by Midwest Record, Johnny Summers- “turns in such a sweet dazzling date that’s just going to blow your mind”. As a singing trumpet player, Johnny Summers captures the audience from every stage with his clever yet natural approach to both life and music. With his versatility in the jazz... Read More
$20

Swinging Martini Tuesdays: Tony Genge, John Lee, featured guests

Tuesday Sep. 19th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Yes folks Hermann's features a night of swinging jazz with special guests each week and martini features. Lets hope the bartender has good time because everyone else is sure to have a good time.

About Tony Genge:
A master in the piano styles of Red Garland and Ahmad Jamal, Tony Genge is a highly... Read More
$10/$8 students

U-Jam Monthly Club Night

Monday Sep. 18th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
MONTHLY CLUB NIGHTS
Club Nights are held monthly to give members an opportunity to sing with our house band and learn more about a particular artist or composer. Mentors offer performance and mini-lectures on an interesting topic.

Instrumentalists and Vocalists are encouraged to bring along 3 co... Read More
$10/$5 students

Dixieland and Swing: CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Sep. 17th 2017
3 pm doors at 2 pm
After appearances in jazz festivals all over North America and including the Kennedy Center in Washington,D.C. this is a band full of surprises and with a strong vocal component copied from such as the Mills Brothers & Boswell Sisters. They feature dixieland and swing favorites in a six piece band t... Read More
$12.00

Alfons Fear Quintet

Sunday Sep. 17th 2017
7pm doors at 6:30pm
$20/18/10 student

The Music of Steely Dan: Pretzel Logic Orchestra

Saturday Sep. 16th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
What happens when you get some of Victoria’s finest jazz players, mix them with a few funky rock players and hand them the Steely Dan catalogue?
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is an homage to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.
These guys have the chops it takes to interpret the c... Read More
$20

The Music of Steely Dan: Pretzel Logic Orchestra

Friday Sep. 15th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
What happens when you get some of Victoria’s finest jazz players, mix them with a few funky rock players and hand them the Steely Dan catalogue?
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is an homage to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.
These guys have the chops it takes to interpret the c... Read More
$20

Auntie Kate & the Uncles of Funk

Thursday Sep. 14th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Auntie Kate hits the stage like a barely controlled force of nature, rocking and kicking out a powerful blues routine honed in the clubs of Western Canada. Originally from Saltspring Island, but calling Victoria, or anywhere she is performing, home, she is a charismatic singer with a style all her o... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Sep. 13th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$10/$5 student Free after 10 PM

Swinging Martini Tuesdays: Tony Genge, John Lee, featured guests

Tuesday Sep. 12th 2017
8:30 pm doors at 8pm
Yes folks Hermann's features a night of swinging jazz with special guests each week and martini features. Lets hope the bartender has good time because everyone else is sure to have a good time.

About Tony Genge:
A master in the piano styles of Red Garland and Ahmad Jamal, Tony Genge is a highly... Read More
$10/$8 students

Cafe Scientific “Seeing is believing or the power of imaging with phase and not power” – Dr. Rodney Herring, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tuesday Sep. 12th 2017
6:30pm doors at 4:30pm
“Seeing is believing or the power of imaging with phase and not power” – Dr. Rodney Herring, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tuesday, Sept 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Hermann's Jazz Club | Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

This is a FREE event hosted by the Centre for Biomedical Research and by the Depa... Read More
Free - by RSVP only

Elliot Freedman Group

Monday Sep. 11th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Guitar Player magazine has called The Elliot Freedman Group "Very, very good avant fusion". The group: bassist Ashlin Richardson, drummer Paul Mason, and Elliot Freedman on a unique baritone nylon-string electric guitar will be releasing an album later this fall. Read More
$10

DixieSweethearts: Avram McCagherty

Sunday Sep. 10th 2017
3pm doors at 2pm
We are delighted to once again grace the Sunday afternoon stage at Hermanns with our fresh brand of traditional jazz.

The Sweethearts are...

Patrick Boyle- trumpet
Al Pease- clarinet
Toni Blodgett- piano
Avram McCagherty - banjo and vocals
Don Cox - tuba
Matt Pease- drums Read More
$12

In the Spirit of Ray Brown: Nick Peck, John Lee, Kelby MacNayr

Sunday Sep. 10th 2017
7pm doors at 6:30pm
Hermann's Jazz Club will be swingin' with the highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John Lee with his project IN THE SPIRIT OF RAY BROWN featuring Vancouver-based pianist Nick Peck and Victoria-based drummer Kelby MacNayr. This project reflects upon the repertoire, energy and the music stylings of ... Read More
$20/18/10 student

CUBE_OP.: Brent Jarvis, Ken Lister, Leon Torres, Ryan Oliver

Saturday Sep. 9th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Brent Jarvis leads this group he calls CUBE_OP. featuring Ryan Oliver-saxes, Ken Lister-bass and Leon Torres-percussion. Read More
$20/$15 students

Honky Tonk Heroes: David Vest

Friday Sep. 8th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Great songs are great songs, whatever their origins. David and his band salute the legends of "honky-tonk" music, particularly those whose appeal has spread into other genres. (Hank Williams has been covered by everybody from Tony Bennett to Norah Jones, and Billy Joe Shaver’s "outlaw" songs have ... Read More
$20 Yes tickets are still available at the door!
at the door only.

Adam Dobres CD Release

Thursday Sep. 7th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Adam Dobres is a Canadian guitarist with a sensitive ability to embody many styles of music. In 2016, Adam distilled his inspirations, including Celtic; Folk and Gypsy Jazz, and composed and recorded a self-titled instrumental fingerstyle guitar album. The album is an emotional journey from celebr... Read More
$20

Community jazz combo class openning for: Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Sep. 6th 2017
7pm doors at 5pm
Opening for the Tom Vickery Trio is a special community jazz combo class led by trombonist Nick La Riviere. This group meets weekly to explore the world of small group jazz performance, including improvisation, playing from lead sheets, and on stage communication. They’ll be starting at 7pm, so... Read More
$10/$5 student Free after 10 PM

Soul Source

Tuesday Sep. 5th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Soul Source is a 19 piece community R&B band led by trombonist Nick La Riviere. The band features 4 singers, lots of horns, and a big rhythm section. Performing hits by the likes of Kool & the Gang, Gloria Estefan, Jamiroquai, Cee Le Green, The Jackson 5, Chaka Khan, and more, this band will make ... Read More
By donation to The Living Edge

JIVE (the Jazz In Victoria Ensemble) with opening guests: Bowker Creek

Monday Sep. 4th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Trombonist Nick La Riviere’s community big band, JIVE (the Jazz In Victoria Ensemble) performs a mix of swing dance classics, traditional big band hits, and even a little disco. The 18 piece band features the sultry vocals of Bob Nelson, and is guaranteed solid entertainment. Opening for Jive is... Read More
By donation to The Rainbow Kitchen

Patrick Boyle, CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Sep. 3rd 2017
3 pm doors at 2 pm
Today will be a special day for CanUS with the addition of Patrick Boyle on trumpet as well as Al Pease on clarinet & tenor sax, Victoria’s gift to the music world . Patrick is well known in his position as Assoc. Professor(Jazz Studies) at U. Vic School of Music. But his love of traditional jazz ... Read More
$12.00

Synchronicity: The music of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett: Hans Verhoven, Ken Lister, Brent Jarvis

Sunday Sep. 3rd 2017
7pm doors at 6:30pm
Hans Verhoeven Trio:
............
Hans Verhoeven - drums,
Ken Lister - bass,
Brent Jarvis - piano Read More
$15/10 for students

JJ Thames & The Violet Revolt

Saturday Sep. 2nd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Tonight we welcome JJ Thames to the stage. If you are looking for some fun (Yes there will be a dance floor), this is an opportunity to hear a full on, full production, touring 5 member blues band from Jackson Mississippi in an intimate setting. Including 20 dates in Europe, JJ’s tour is in suppor... Read More
$20 Yes tickets are still available at the door!
at the door only.

Deep Fried Funky Soul and Jazz: Kelly Fawcett, 'Art Booker', Damian Graham, Peter Dowse

Friday Sep. 1st 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
This is the Low Down: Kelly Fawcett is known for his rich vocal sound and his outstanding versatility on guitar. For this show he will compliment the piano styling of the famous Art Booker to bring some New Orleans style deep fried funky soul and jazz.. Joined by Damian Graham and Peter Dowse this ... Read More
REMAINING TICKETS ARE AT THE DOOR AFTER 7PM - ON A FIRST COME BASIS $20
at the door only.

Solo Piano Concert: John Lee

Thursday Aug. 31st 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
JOHN LEE returns to Hermann's Jazz Club on THURSDAY (AUGUST 31) to deliver another night of personal story telling through music. Come to hear compositions from the Great American Songbook orchestrated and arranged on the piano through the process of absolute and pure improvisation. Expect to hear c... Read More
$20/$12 students

Gabriel Palatchi Trio

Wednesday Aug. 30th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Join Argentinian pianist, composer, and Billboard Magazine emerging artist Gabriel Palatchi for an eclectic musical journey.
His original blend of cultures features latin jazz, tango, funk, middle east and more.

The Trio featuring Chema Gonzalez (Mexico) on drums and Kerry Galloway (Vancouver)... Read More
$20/$18 VJS/$12 student

Tony Genge and Friends: Tony Genge, featured guests

Tuesday Aug. 29th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
A master in the piano styles of Red Garland and Ahmad Jamal, Tony Genge is a highly sought after jazz pianist and accompanist. He is also widely acclaimed for his work as a jazz organist. In addition to his jazz work, Genge is an accomplished classical composer. The depth of this musical understandi... Read More
$10/$8 students

Dixieland Express

Sunday Aug. 27th 2017
3pm doors at 2pm

Sunday Series Presents A groove session with Dr. Genge!: Tony Genge, Peter Dowse, Kelby MacNayr

Sunday Aug. 27th 2017
7pm doors at 5pm
A groove session with Dr. Genge!
This special Sunday Session allows the trio to bring the skills and sensibility of jazz piano and the feeling of groove! With the celebrated bassist Peter Dowse - arguably one of the most grooving bass players anywhere and the fine combination of Jedi-like groove... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Wes Carroll Confabulation

Saturday Aug. 26th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
$15, $12 students

Great American Songbook Trio - All request show!: Louise Rose, Joey Smith, Kelby MacNayr, Great American Songbook Trio

Saturday Aug. 26th 2017
12:30pm doors at 2pm
Our third concert in our Summer special all-request concerts - the Great American Songbook Trio plays your requests from any composer!
Three of the West Coast's top jazz musicians get together to celebrate and explore the vast resource of emotion, story and melody that is the Great American Songboo... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $10 students

Pablo Cardenas (Plays Duke Ellington)

Friday Aug. 25th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Pablo Cardenas and his Trio will be playing a tribute to Jazz Piano legend Duke Ellington, interpreting some of his classics songs like, C jam blues, Night Train, and more.

Rob Johnson bass
Kelby MacNayr drums Read More
$20/$15 students

John Stetch Trio

Thursday Aug. 24th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
After relocating to New York City in 1993 he became a decade-long sideman with Rufus Reid, and has performed around the world at some of the most prestigious jazz venues. He has recorded and/or performed with Jim Black, Seamus Blake, Anat Cohen, Javon Jackson, Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Jorge Rossi,... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Aug. 23rd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Aug. 22nd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$10/$8 students

Dockside Drive

Sunday Aug. 20th 2017
3pm doors at 2pm

Outlaws of Song: : Aaron Watson, Kelly Fawcett, Rachelle Reath, Joey Smith, Jesse Cobb, Damian Graham

Saturday Aug. 19th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
FEATURING THE SONGS OF THE GENTLEMAN / WOMEN OUTLAWS:
JOHN PRINE - IRIS DEMENT - LYLE LOVETT - WILLIE
NELSON - TOWNES VAN ZANDT - JOHNNY CASH and others

Deranged and performed by
Aaron Watson - Kelly Fawcett - Rachelle Reath - Joey Smith - Jesse Cobb - Damian Graham Read More
Tickets still available at the door.$20/$15 students
at the door only.

Ryan Oliver Organ Trio

Friday Aug. 18th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
~ Groovy Jazz with Organ, Sax and Drums ~


“A muscular jazz improviser, Oliver always stays on point.” -CODA Magazine.

“Convergence shows how ready he is as both player and composer. He has a full-range horn, rich at the bottom and true at the top, acknowledging past masters like Tran... Read More
$20

Tia Brazda

Thursday Aug. 17th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
TIA BRAZDA

Tia Brazda - Vocals
Mike Freedman - Guitar
Chris Graham - Piano
Ryan Tandy - Bass
Cyril Lojda - Drums

Tia Brazda’s sassy jazz-pop gems and pin-up girl style have established her as a sparkling presence on the jazz scene at home and abroad, paying homage to the golden era ... Read More
$20/$15 students

Noah Becker Power Trio

Wednesday Aug. 16th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Aug. 15th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$10/$8 students

SOLO PIANO CONCERT: John Lee

Sunday Aug. 13th 2017
7pm doors at 6pm
For the first time, John Lee will perform at Hermann's Jazz Club solo on piano performing many jazz classics inspired by the solo piano styling's of Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Barry Harris. Read More
$20 / VJS $18

Kansas City, Here I Come: David Vest

Saturday Aug. 12th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
David Vest and his band will take you on a musical trip to Kansas City, spotlighting the music of Big Joe Turner, Julia Lee, Jay McShann, Count Basie, Pete Johnson and other greats.

David Vest has been rockin' and shoutin' the blues since 1957. Born in Alabama but a longtime Victoria resident, h... Read More
There are still limited tickets available at the door after 7:30pm. $20
at the door only.

The Maureen Washington Quartet (ft), Joey Smith, Damian Graham, Maureen Washington, Karel Roessingh

Friday Aug. 11th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Join Maureen Washington and her fabulous trio of merry men playing standards and more!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maureen-washington-quartet-tickets-36164536101 Read More
$15 for students with ID $20 for General

Wes Plays Wes: Tribute to Wes Montgomery: Tony Genge, Cyril Lojda, Trav Short, Wes Carroll

Thursday Aug. 10th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Wes Plays Wes: Wes Carroll Quartet plays the music of Wes Montgomery

Join us as we celebrate the bluesy & joyous music of Wes Montgomery!

Featuring:
Tony Genge - piano
Trav Short - bass
Cyril Lojda - drums
Wes Carroll - guitar Read More
$15, $12 Student/Low Income.

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Aug. 9th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Aug. 8th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$10/$8 students

L.A. jazz singer: Jamie Shew (with), The Tony Genge Trio

Monday Aug. 7th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
In addition to a rich performance career, Jamie is Coordinator of Vocal Jazz Studies at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California, where she teaches two levels of Vocal Jazz Styling and Improvisation courses, Music Theory, History of Rock and Roll, directs two groups in the award-winning vocal jazz... Read More
$20/$18/$12 students

Dixieland & Swing:: CanUS Jazz band

Sunday Aug. 6th 2017
3pm - 6 pm doors at 2pm
And the jazz lives on! The many, many years of performing in this delightful jazz club in Victoria that has become known world-wide and attracts an amazing calibre of talented touring musicians continues unabated. But through this, the local CanUS Jazz Band still going strong after 26 years cont... Read More
$12

Mark Lewis Quartet

Sunday Aug. 6th 2017
7pm doors at 6pm
Mark Lewis is master of the alto sax, baritone sax, flute and piano; author of more than 1,600 compositions; and has recorded and produced more than twenty albums on various labels. Rotterdam, Holland was Mark's home base for many years. He toured and played in the better clubs throughout Europe, an... Read More
$15/$12student

PJ Perry Quintet (ft), Oliver Gannon, Brian Dickenson, Neil Swainson, Hans Verhoeven

Saturday Aug. 5th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
http://www.pjperry.com/

PJ Perry has shared the stage with countless jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Michel LeGrand, Pepper Adams, Kenny Wheeler, Tom Harrell, Rob McConnell, Slide Hampton, Herb Spanier, Bobby Shew, Fraser McPherson, Tommy Banks, Joe LaBarbera, Clarence “Big” ... Read More
$20

PJ Perry Quintet (ft), Oliver Gannon, Brian Dickenson, Neil Swainson, Hans Verhoeven, PJ Perry

Friday Aug. 4th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
http://www.pjperry.com/

PJ Perry has shared the stage with countless jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Michel LeGrand, Pepper Adams, Kenny Wheeler, Tom Harrell, Rob McConnell, Slide Hampton, Herb Spanier, Bobby Shew, Fraser McPherson, Tommy Banks, Joe LaBarbera, Clarence “Big” ... Read More
$20

Miguelito Valdes Quartet

Thursday Aug. 3rd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Described as one of Cuba's most highly regarded trumpet players of his generation, Miguelito Valdes has participated in more than 50 CDs in Cuba. In 1993 he recorded his first CD at the age of 18 with the group "Jelengue", receiving excellent reviews. Later, he joined two of Cuba's more prolific tru... Read More
$20/$15 students

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Aug. 2nd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Aerialists, Sean Drabitt

Tuesday Aug. 1st 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Aerialists return for their only Victoria show in 2017! 9pm ~ With Sean Drabitt and Friends opening at 8pm

Aerialists meld their ferociously creative harmonic sensibilities and deep love for folk traditions into a post-rock coloured sound called "prog-trad".
Featuring guitarist Adam Iredale-Gr... Read More
$15

Songs In A Summer Flavour: Carol Sokoloff, TRIO ESPRESSO

Monday Jul. 31st 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Jazz vocalist and songwriter Carol Sokoloff presents 'Songs in a Summer Flavour', an evening of tasty jazz with the swinging vocal/piano/bass Trio Espresso, featuring jazz standards, both well-known and obscure, as well as original songs for a romantic summer night. Known for her warm voice, thoug... Read More
$12

Dixieland Express

Sunday Jul. 30th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

Sunday Series Presents:: Kelby MacNayr, And Friends

Sunday Jul. 30th 2017
7:00pm
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $10 students

Pablo Cardenas Plays the Cuban JOBIM: Pablo Cardenas

Saturday Jul. 29th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Pablo Cardenas piano
Rob Johnson bass
Leon Torres congas
Cyril Lojda drums

Pablo Cardenas will be playing the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, in a Cuban style and Latin Jazz sound, some of the best Classics Jobim Songs will be played. Read More
$20

Flamenco Guitar NIght

Friday Jul. 28th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Flamenco Guitar Night with Gareth Owen, Jake Lee, Esteban Figueroa, and Juan de Marias. Also, Gwyneth La Chispa McIntosh and Davide Sampaolo!

for more Flamencofest events visit http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com Read More
$25adv/$30 at the door

Echo Nebraska, Nick Mintenko

Thursday Jul. 27th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Echo Nebraska

Bursting on to the Canadian music scene in the fall of 2014 with the release of a music video for their first single, ‘Hey, Allison’, Vancouver’s Echo Nebraska quickly gained a reputation of combining soul strung acoustic songs and subtle shades of Americana. Within a week of ... Read More
$12

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jul. 26th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Jul. 25th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$10/$8 students

The Phatfunks

Monday Jul. 24th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Sam Laramee (Keys/Guitar/Vocal)
Owen Chow (Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Vocals)
Rowan Farintosh (Saxophones)
Adam Stothard - (Bass)
Drew Ksionzyk (Guitar)
Sascha Enns (Drums)

The Phatfunks are a group of 6 talented young musicians hailing from Victoria, Canada. Ranging in age from 15-18, the band a... Read More
15/$10 students

Dixieland and Swing with: CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Jul. 23rd 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
After appearances in jazz festivals all over North America and including the Kennedy Center in Washington,D.C. this is a band full of surprises and with a strong vocal component copied from such as the Mills Brothers & Boswell Sisters. And the jazz lives on! The many, many years of performing in t... Read More
$12

John Lee Trio ~ My Favorite Songs Are...: Ben Duff, Graham Villette

Saturday Jul. 22nd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
My Favorite Songs Are...
John Lee is known for his incredible proficiency as a multi-instrumentalist:
bass, drums, piano, as well as vocals.
His charisma and ability to engage with audiences is outstanding.
He will be joined by his talented sidemen for this great evening of music.


Raised o... Read More
$20/$15 students

Nick La Riviere Band

Friday Jul. 21st 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
The Nick La Riviere Band is a big group with a big sound. Featuring Miguelito Valdes on trumpet, Barrie Sorensen on sax, and Nick La Riviere on trombone, conch shells, vocals, and whatever else he can get his hands on, the powerhouse horns know how to deliver. The band also features Kelly Fawcett ... Read More
We have reached capacity for registrations on this show. Sometimes tickets become available at showtime. $20
at the door only.

Music in the Moment: Anne Schaefer, Sean Drabitt

Thursday Jul. 20th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
An evening of original and improvised music inspired by the magic of the moment! Read More
$10

Quinn Bachand's Brishen

Wednesday Jul. 19th 2017
8 pm doors at 6 pm
“Quinn has depth and maturity to match his unending virtuosity and aptitude on the guitar" - John Jorgenson

"Breathtaking playing! Brishen is a wonderfully creative and entertaining musical tour de force from Canada's hottest young guitarist." – Penguin Eggs Magazine (Canada)

“Thrilling ... Read More
$20 advance | $25 at the door
Ticket Info

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Jul. 18th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$10/$8 students

The Honey Tongues, Jsun

Monday Jul. 17th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
8 piece power house The Honey Tongues features a rich and groovy tunes, luscious harmonies and all night rhythms. Elements of jazz, R&B and a touch of theatrics make this group one that's not to be missed.

More

Something mysterious happens when two similar objects moving in opposite directions... Read More
$12

The Legend has Retired! Celebrate The musical life of Ole Backhaus

Sunday Jul. 16th 2017
3:00pm doors at 2:00pm
The Legend has Retired!
Celebrate The musical life of Ole Backhaus
Sunday, July 16
3 to 6pm
At Hermann’s Jazz Club
Bring your instrument
No cover charge Read More

Misha Piatigorsky and Neil Swainson Duo

Sunday Jul. 16th 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Neil Swainson, from Victoria BC, began working with Paul Horn in 1975, for two years. He also backed up such musicians as Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, and Sonny Stitt. In 1977, Neil moved to Toronto. He became very active in the local jazz scene, playing with Canadian greats: Moe Koffman, Ed Bickert, ... Read More
20/18

Misha Piatigorsky Trio plays: The Misha Pitigorsky Trio

Saturday Jul. 15th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
New York pianist Misha Piatigorsky is an active ingredient in multiple musical worlds in Manhattan music scene and beyond. From Brazilian to hip hop, to Gospel and film music and more. In this special concert - part two of his summer residency on the West Coast Misha presents the music from his ima... Read More
$25/22 VJS/ $15 student, low-income

Great American Songbook Trio - All request show!: Louise Rose, Kelby MacNayr, Joey Smith, Great American Songbook Trio

Saturday Jul. 15th 2017
2:00pm doors at 12:30pm
May 28th - 7pm
The Great American Songbook Trio feat. Louise Rose

Featuring a special all-request concert - the Great American Songbook trio leaves their customary Saturday afternoon spot for a rare appearance in the Sunday Series!

Three of the West Coast's top jazz musicians get together to... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $10 students

Canada's Tribute to The Band: The Great Divide, Dylan Stone, Aiden Miller, Sean Winters, Gordon Light

Friday Jul. 14th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
*THE BAND are considered one of the greatest groups ever in American music.
The Great Divide perform the music of THE BAND from their careers with Bob Dylan, through Music From Big Pink and up to The Last Waltz. Performing with their authentic line-up, including a keyboardist and organist, along... Read More
$15adv/$20 door

Thelonious Monkey: Chris Wabich, Jenny Ing Wabich

Thursday Jul. 13th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
"What can I say to the masses about Thelonious Monkey? What a crazy ass show at the Baked Potato, Lankershim. Chris "Drummer of the Century" Wabich, the beautiful Jenny Ing on keys, vocals, and sax (modern day Karen Carpenter, Minnie Ripperton) playing the 2016-not 2015 versions of future jazz. A... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jul. 12th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Sean Drabitt, John Lee, Tony Genge

Tuesday Jul. 11th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
UPDATE: TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR $5/$10
at the door only.

Alfie Zappacosta

Monday Jul. 10th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way”, an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue ... Read More
UPDATE: THERE ARE STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. $30
at the door only.

Chris Wabich: The Music of Bill Evans: Brent Jarvis, Ken Lister

Sunday Jul. 9th 2017
7:30pm doors at 6:30pm
From Los Angeles, Chris Wabich is known as a versatile and original voice on the drumset. The variety of artists he works with reflects his diversity as both musician and producer. His drumming is heard with Ludacris, Sting, Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan, Brian Johnson (AC/DC) Sheila E., Mark Murph... Read More
UPDATE: THERE ARE STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR $20
at the door only.

Dixieland and Swing with CanUS & Al Pease: CanUS Jazz band

Sunday Jul. 9th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
After appearances in jazz festivals all over North America and including the Kennedy Center in Washington,D.C. this is a band full of surprises and with a strong vocal component copied from such as the Mills Brothers & Boswell Sisters. They feature dixieland and swing favorites in a six piece band t... Read More
$12

Misha Piatigorsky Trio, Kelby MacNayr

Saturday Jul. 8th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
New York based pianist Misha Piatigorsky thrills audiences
with his cutting-edge, genre-blurring jazz, virtuosic pyrotechnics
and deeply swinging groove. An award-winning composer, pianist and band-leader, Misha is at the forefront of a generation of gifted jazz pianists. Performances at key New ... Read More
UPDATE: THERE ARE STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
at the door only.

"From Muscle Shoals to Memphis": David Vest

Friday Jul. 7th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
David and his band salute the Muscle Shoals Swampers and the titans of Memphis soul. Featuring Ryan Tandy, - solid bass, Damian Graham - creative drumming, Tom Bowler - tasteful guitar. Read More
20 tickets still available at door
at the door only.

Gabriel Palatchi Trio

Thursday Jul. 6th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
GABRIEL PALATCHI TRIO
Join Argentinian pianist, composer, and Billboard Magazine Emerging Artist Gabriel Palatchi for an eclectic musical journey.
His original blend of cultures features latin jazz, tango, funk, middle east and more.

The Trio featuring Chema Gonzalez (Mexico) on drums and Ker... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jul. 5th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Sunday Series Presents:: Tony Genge and Friends

Sunday Jul. 2nd 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Tony Genge has performed with many leading Canadian and international jazz artists and can be heard on the critically acclaimed jazz piano trio CD Blues Walk, available from Roadhouse Records. His playing, writings and arranging can also be heard on recordings by Joe Coughlin and Paul Horn.

In 19... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students
Sold Out -

Scott Hamilton Trio

Saturday Jul. 1st 2017
8:30 pm
Scott Hamilton has long been known as keeper of the flame for swinging tenor saxophone in the tradition of such icons as Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Gene Ammons, Illinois Jacquet, and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. He made his self-titled first album for Concord in 1977, and more than 40 records late... Read More
$39.00
Ticket Info

Neil Cowley Trio

Friday Jun. 30th 2017
8:30 pm
A versatile performer, UK jazz pianist Neil Cowley has played for Adele, but has lots of think-outside-the-box ideas when he collaborates with his gifted trio. Pop-aware and boldly original, Cowley was named the “Artist of the Year” at the 2013 Jazz FM Awards. Give a listen to 2016’s remarkab... Read More
$25.00
Ticket Info

Gypsophilia

Thursday Jun. 29th 2017
8:30 pm
One of Halifax’s greatest exports is Gypsophilia, an award-winning sextet who start with the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and then add elements of tango, klezmer, funk, indie rock, New Orleans, and bebop. The group built a cult following of dance-lovers by throwing wild 1930s themed concerts in ... Read More
$29.00
Ticket Info

Wojcinski/Szmanda Quartet

Wednesday Jun. 28th 2017
8:30 pm
Although pianist Szymon, trumpeter Maurycy, and bassist Ksawery are not only brothers but also accomplished veterans of the dynamic jazz scene in their native Poland, it wasn’t until drummer Krzysztof Szmańda came along in 2014 that the Wójcińskis had ever all played together professionally. Th... Read More
$25.00
Ticket Info

Barbra Lica

Tuesday Jun. 27th 2017
8:30 pm
With three well-received albums out and an international touring schedule to boot, Barbra Lica is a fast-rising star on the Canadian music scene. 2016’s remarkable I’m Still Learning, her latest album and debut on the Justin Time label, earned her a 2017 Juno nomination for “Vocal Jazz Album o... Read More
$25.00
Ticket Info

Myriad3

Monday Jun. 26th 2017
8:30 pm
Toronto-based jazz trio Myriad3 exploded onto the international jazz scene with the release of their debut album, Tell, in 2012. Their sophomore album, The Where, earned them a 2015 Juno nomination for “Jazz Album of the Year.” Now with four albums under their belt, Myriad3 are a true collective... Read More
$25.00
Ticket Info

Antonio Ciacca Qunitet

Sunday Jun. 25th 2017
8:30 pm
Born in Germany, raised in Italy, and educated in the United States, veteran jazz pianist Antonio Ciacca has played with such luminaries as Art Farmer, Johnny Griffin, and Lee Konitz. Ciacca is often associated with the New York jazz scene, where he spent four years working with Wynton Marsalis as D... Read More
$29.00
Ticket Info

Phronesis

Saturday Jun. 24th 2017
8:30 pm
Scandinavian/British piano trio Phronesis have been electrifying international audiences for just over a decade with their virtuoso jazz improvisations and engaging grooves. Danish trio leader Jasper Høiby plays double bass with the power and agility of Dave Holland, and gets brilliant ensemble and... Read More
$29.00
Ticket Info

Marc Atkinson Trio, Cameron Wilson

Friday Jun. 23rd 2017
8:30 pm
Juno-nominated multi-instrumentalist/composer/arranger/producer Marc Atkinson is one of Canada’s finest musicians. Known for taking the guitar beyond its usual repertoire and sound, this virtuoso’s guitar picking has been described as flawless, surprise-filled, sizzling, and supremely melodic. P... Read More
$25.00
Ticket Info

Something Stupid: Craig Henderson, Kim Greenwood

Thursday Jun. 22nd 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Come down and enjoy an eclectic double bill evening with the Craig Henderson Trio and Kim Greenwood and Company.....American songbook, jazz, pop, swing, Latin and more....something for everyone!

Special treat! Opening for Craig and Kim are "Bill and the Kids" Already a hit in Sidney and surround... Read More
20/15

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jun. 21st 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Jacqui Naylor

Tuesday Jun. 20th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize. There are times when she performs straight-ahead vocal jazz, but at other times she favors more of a folk-rock/adult alternative approach. Depending on the mood she is in at a given moment, the northern Californian can bring to mind anyone from Cass... Read More
$15

Island Big Band

Monday Jun. 19th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join The Island Big Band for an evening of classic Big Band Jazz, this 20 piece Jazz Big Band plays classics from the Big Band Era as well as the most modern arrangements for Big Band. Featuring 93 year old Victoria legend Jerry Bryant on piano, and Carol Jarvie on Vocals as well as some of Victoria... Read More
$10

Dixieland Express

Sunday Jun. 18th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

Canadian Beauty Presents: A Tribute to Grateful Dead's Americana/Folk Era!: Lucky Budd, Chris Van Sickle, marc jenkins, Geoff Howe, Damian Graham

Saturday Jun. 17th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Canadian Beauty has been performing Grateful Dead tribute shows since 2005. A group of skilled improvisers, they have always chosen to focus on the Dead's ethos rather than note-for-note readings. For this show, the repertoire will feature the fabled 1970-72 Americana/folk era of Dead guitarist Jerr... Read More
$20

Jazzdagen - International Jazz Showcase @ Hermann's: Pieter Miejers, Antti Sarpila, Jacob Fischer, Kristin Korb, Ulf Johansson, Danny Coots

Saturday Jun. 17th 2017
1:30 - 3:30 doors at 12:00pm
WOW!
How to describe this event. Trad Jazz lovers be on high alert.
Jazzdagen Tours (Cruise) has Victoria as port of call June 17th - and is hosting an afternoon performance of Internationally acclaimed jazz musicians at Hermanns for the afternoon.

Stellar musicians and a generous offer from th... Read More
$15
Sold Out -

Private Event: SoulSonix

Friday Jun. 16th 2017

Chuck Berry Tribute: Chris Frye, Brooke Maxwell, Scott White, Matthew Pease

Thursday Jun. 15th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Thrill to the incredible collection of rockin’, swingin’ 20th century R&B poetry that Chuck Berry created over a 25-year creative blitz that then carried him all the way to age 90, before he passed away this year. From Maybellene in 1955 to Pass Away in 1979, Chuck’s raw, rollicking guitar ri... Read More
$15

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jun. 14th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Parkland Secondary School

Wednesday Jun. 14th 2017
6:00pm doors at 5:00pm

Don Leppard Big Band

Monday Jun. 12th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm

Dixieland & Swing: CanUS Jazz Band & Al Pease

Sunday Jun. 11th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
It's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!! And More!! New Orleans Jazz With Jazzy Three-Part Harmony Vocals & a Hot Band.  CanUS has toured extensively in the U.S. including a concert on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  It was the fi... Read More
$12.00

SS: Music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers

Sunday Jun. 11th 2017
7:00pm
Kelby MacNayr & Friends present the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers!

Featuring:

Roy Styffe - sax,
Miguelito Valdes - trp
Ryan Oliver - tenor
Tony Genge - piano
John Lee - bass
Kelby MacNayr - drums

$20/ 18 VJS, UJam, $12 stud, low income Read More
20/18/12

Gonna Be Funky: David Vest

Saturday Jun. 10th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Gonna Be Funky: David Vest
plays the music of New Orleans
$20

David Vest and his band play the music of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, James Booker, Huey "Piano" Smith and other legends of New Orleans piano.

Remaining tickets available at the door at 7:30pm Read More
$20
at the door only.

UJAM Young All Stars Year End Concert

Saturday Jun. 10th 2017
2:30pm doors at 1pm
UJAM Young All Stars Year End Concert

Admission by Donation to the young All Stars Program

The UJAM Young All Stars is a collection of many of the hottest middle and high school jazz musicians in the Greater Victoria area. Divided into two groups, The Junior All Stars and the Senior All Stars,... Read More
by donation

NOAM VAZANA with Special Guest Itamar Erez

Thursday Jun. 8th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
“Brilliant, fantastic, outstanding… her ballads get under your skin.”
-Allgemeine Zeitung DE
For over 10 years Israeli-born, Amsterdam-based Noam Vazana has brought a breath of fresh air into the Jazz and World landscapes. Her daring choices, incorporating vocals, piano and trombone simultan... Read More
15 advance/ $20 at the door

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Jun. 7th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Esquimalt High School

Wednesday Jun. 7th 2017
6:00pm doors at 5:00
at the door only.

Scotty Hills

Monday Jun. 5th 2017
7 doors at 5:30pm
Scotty Hills live at Hermann's Jazz
Juno nominated Soul/Folk artist Scotty Hills makes his debut at Herman's Jazz Club. In the months leading up to his new release "Nature Girl", Scotty diverse inspiration lead him by train to Detroit, where he wrote with Motown Legends, to song camps in Los Angele... Read More
$12

Scotty Hills Live at Hermann's Jazz Club

Monday Jun. 5th 2017
7:30PM doors at 6PM
Scotty Hills live at Hermann's Jazz Club

Juno nominated Soul/Roots artist Scotty Hills makes his debut at Hermann's Jazz Club. In the months leading up to his new release "Nature Girl", Scotty's diverse inspiration lead him by train to Detroit where he wrote with Motown alumni, a West coast road ... Read More
at the door only.

Dixie Sweethearts

Sunday Jun. 4th 2017
3:00pm doors at 2:00pm
We are delighted to once again grace the Sunday afternoon stage at Hermanns with our fresh brand of traditional jazz.

The Sweethearts are...

Patrick Boyle- trumpet
Al Pease- clarinet
Toni Blodgett- piano
Avram McCagherty - banjo and vocals
Don Cox - tuba
Matt Pease- drums Read More
$12

Sunday Series Presents: Pablo Cardenas

Sunday Jun. 4th 2017
7:00pm
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Groove Kitchen's Summer Beach Party: Adrian Chamberlain, Dave Anderson, Pedro Arbour , Steve Moyer, Eric The Red

Saturday Jun. 3rd 2017
8 p.m. doors at 7 pm
Groove Kitchen’s Summer ‘Beach’ Party! - Get a step up on the good ol’ summertime joining Victoria’s funk-soul-latin band for its Summer Beach Barty. Beach balls, palm trees…groovy summer attire enjoyed (not mandatory of course) and plenty of razor-sharp funk and soul. Groove Kitchen ... Read More
$18
Ticket Info

Great American Songbook Trio: Louise Rose, Kelby MacNayr, Joey Smith

Saturday Jun. 3rd 2017
2:00pm doors at 12:30pm
May 28th - 7pm
The Great American Songbook Trio feat. Louise Rose

Featuring a special all-request concert - the Great American Songbook trio leaves their customary Saturday afternoon spot for a rare appearance in the Sunday Series!

Three of the West Coast's top jazz musicians get together to... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

The HiFi: "Art Booker", Damian Graham, Nick La Riviere, Ryan Tandy

Friday Jun. 2nd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
remaining tickets will be sold at the door at 7:#0pm Read More
at the door only.

Blue Hearts: Terry Robb

Thursday Jun. 1st 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
The Blue Hearts Mark "Westcoast" Comerford, Mark "Mojo" Johnson and Hank "Uncle Wiggly" Lionhart with very Special Guest from Portland Terry Robb

The Blue Hearts were semi finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this past February 2017 They are very excited to have Terry Robb ... Read More
15 advance/ $20 at the door
Ticket Info

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 31st 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Floogo

Tuesday May. 30th 2017
6:30pm - 8:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Making their Hermann’s debut, The Floogo Jazz Quartet is a group of students from Mount Douglas and Reynolds secondary schools. Playing a unique brand of Fusion, they combine Traditional Jazz, Funk, Rock, and contemporary influences, resulting in a unique and musical sound. Rowan Farintosh on Ten... Read More
8/$5 for students

Grapefruit is Impossible

Monday May. 29th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
hip hop music with lots of jazz incorporated: solos and jazz harmony throughout.
Lineup:
Greg Meiklejohn - drums
Dakota Hoeppner - keys
Wes Carroll - guitar, vocals
Kyle Lowther - bass
Alexa Verstaten - vocals
Lucas Bell - vocals . Read More

Dixieland Express

Sunday May. 28th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

Great American Songbook Trio: Louise Rose, Kelby MacNayr, Joey Smith

Sunday May. 28th 2017
7:00pm
May 28th - 7pm
The Great American Songbook Trio feat. Louise Rose

Featuring a special all-request concert - the Great American Songbook trio leaves their customary Saturday afternoon spot for a rare appearance in the Sunday Series!

Three of the West Coast's top jazz musicians get together to... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Playing the music of Steely Dan: Pretzel Logic Orchestra

Saturday May. 27th 2017
8 doors at 6:00pm
Friday, May 26 & Saturday May 27

2 nights only ! Tickets sell fast! Reserve yours now!

Reserve by email: [email protected]
Reserve by phone: 250 589 0545


The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is Canada's live tribute to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.

Thes... Read More
$20
Ticket Info

Pretzel Logic Orchestra

Friday May. 26th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is Canada's live tribute to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members. These guys have the chops it takes to interpret the complex and quirky material of the iconic 70's songwriting partnership of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
Fusing jazz sensibility with t... Read More
$20
Ticket Info Tickets At: e-mail [email protected], phone 250-589-0545

Blues: Auntie Kate & the Uncles of Funk

Thursday May. 25th 2017
8pm - 11pm doors at 6pm
Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk present an evening of Blues, RnB and soul served up by one of Victoria's finest singers. This hearty mix of blues driven material features the amazing vocal talents of Auntie Kate, backed up by the inimitable Uncles of Funk, Tom Bowler guitar, Glen McMekan drums, ... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 24th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

CanUS Jazz , Jim Armstrong

Sunday May. 21st 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
There are times when some of the regular CanUS Band members go to Turkey or play the Mac shows and opens space for guest artists to make special appearances with us. Today you will have the band joined by founding member from 1991, Jim Armstrong on trombone and vocals. Years of touring with CanUS ... Read More
$12.00
at the door only.

Kelby MacNayr, Miguelito Valdes

Sunday May. 21st 2017
7:00pm
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

A Night of Classic Blues: Harpdog Brown, & the Travelin' Blues Show

Saturday May. 20th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Old school down home blues played with true grit and honesty.

Jordie Edmonds/guitar,
Pat Darcus/upright bass,
with special guest drummer extraordinaire Andy Graffiti

Harpdog Brown has recently won the harmonica of the year award from the national Maple Blues Awards, three years running.

... Read More
$20
at the door only.

Kelby MacNayr, John Lee, Larry Fuller

Friday May. 19th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Celebrating Oscar Peterson w. NYC guest pianist Larry Fuller!

The Art of the Trio Series Celebrates the musical legacy of Oscar Peterson & Ray Brown with special guest NYC pianist and Ray Brown Trio pianist LARRY FULLER w. bassist John Lee and drummer Kelby MacNayr!! For this concert the trio wi... Read More
$22/20 VJS $12 stud

Goin' to Chicago: David Vest

Thursday May. 18th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
David Vest and his band salute the legends of Chicago blues: Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Howlin' Wolf and more

Maple Blues Award Nominee
Record of the Year
Piano Player of the Year
2016, 2015 & 2013
Maple Blues Award Winner
Piano Player of the Year

2016 Nominee
Western Canadian Music Awa... Read More
$20
at the door only.

Jazz Wave: Oak Bay High

Wednesday May. 17th 2017
5:30pm doors at 4:30pm
Oak Bay High’s Senior Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Jazz Wave – “A Wave Goodbye!” Read More
free
at the door only.

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 17th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Sean Drabitt and Friends: Tony Genge, John Lee, Sean Drabitt

Tuesday May. 16th 2017
8:30pm doors at 8:00pm
Tuesday Nights!

A band worthy of a terrific crowd.
john Lee - drums
Sean Drabitt - bass
and Tremendous tony Genge on keys! Read More
10/$5

David Thompson Secondary Jazz Bands

Tuesday May. 16th 2017
6:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Come and show the LOVE!

David Thompson Secondary (Vancouver) are travelling to Victoria and hosting their own show - in support of the BC Children`s Hospital Foundation.

This event is by donation

Promoting young talent is one of the things Hermann`s loves to do.
These students are talent... Read More
By Donation

Song's of Spring and Love: U-JAM Vocal Jazz Jam

Monday May. 15th 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:30pm
UJAM

Singers and players very welcome
U-JAM celebrates Spring with our "Song's of Spring and Love" - open mic Club Night at Hermann's. Our resident house band of U-JAM All Stars will accompany our open mic event.

Our vocal committee of Maria, Femke, and Kim will organize, mentor, inspire us... Read More
$5/$10

Mother's Day: Edie DaPonte, Tom Vickery

Sunday May. 14th 2017
3:00pm doors at 2:00pm
Bring Mum!
A wonderful singer - a wonderful band - a wonderful afternoon. Read More
$12

Celtic Trio May Tour: Pierre Schryer, adam dobres, Martin Nolan

Sunday May. 14th 2017
7:30pm
French Canadian Fiddle

Irish Uilleann Pipes

West Coast Guitar

Advance tickets available at Ivy's Bookstore or Lyle's Place or by registration


Pierre Schryer, Martin Nolan and Adam Dobres TRIO
It is a rare and very special occasion when these three fine musicians get together to play m... Read More
23/16 students

Mother’s Day Eve Mowtown: Checo Tohomaso

Saturday May. 13th 2017
7:30pm doors at 6:00pm
Harmony and tone are key components of any soul singer worth their salt. That’s the gospel according to Checo Tohomaso, a Vancouver-based choir director and instructor who once toured as a backup musician with Marvin Gaye
An accomplished singer, bassist and keyboardist, he has been hired for som... Read More
$20
at the door only.

George Essihos Tribute Concert: Richard Bird, Joey Smith, Don Leppard

Saturday May. 13th 2017
2:00pm - 4:00pm doors at 12:30pm

Vancouver Island Dynamite

Friday May. 12th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
KABOOM! Just like that, it exploded.
Its GROOVING debris, spreading FUNKY shrapnel all across the island. Hell yeah! It’s VANCOUVER ISLAND DYNAMITE!
Saxophonist Eric Hughes lit the fuse to this GROOVE depot and it’s thundering in some blazing instrumental FUNK that combusts into smouldering SO... Read More
15/$10 students

Damian Graham Trio (ft), Joey Smith, Chad Geekie

Thursday May. 11th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Come celebrate a new release from one of the West Coast's finest drummers and his amazing trio.

For the past 30 years Damian has been working with some of Canadas most regarded talent including Michael Kaeshammer, The Paperboys, Paul Pigat, David Vest, Louise Rose, David GoGo and many more.

No... Read More
$15/$10 students

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 10th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

John Stetch

Tuesday May. 9th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm

5-Time Juno Nominee and Steinway Artist: John Stetch

Tuesday May. 9th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
John Stetch is a jazz pianist who fearlessly brings the elements of traditional jazz into some of pop culture's most beloved songs.

Putting his own personal stamp on each of his distinctive renditions, award-winning pianist John Stetch pushes the boundaries of his jazz and classical training to i... Read More
20/$10 s/s

The ANTON SCHWARTZ QUINTET

Sunday May. 7th 2017
7:30pm doors at 6:15
The ANTON SCHWARTZ QUINTET was just awarded NORTHWEST ACOUSTIC JAZZ ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR by Earshot, the Seattle jazz organization, and it’s no wonder why. Their music is delightfully complex and soulfully infectious… for jazz experts and neophytes alike. They’ll be playing music from their CD... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

CanUS Hot Jazz Band, Al Pease, Janalee

Sunday May. 7th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
There are times when some of the regular CanUS Band members go to Turkey or play the Mac shows and opens space for guest artists to make special appearances with us. Today you will have the band joined by Victoria's own 'Benny Goodman': Al Pease on clarinet & tenor. Also adding the sparkle of her ... Read More
$12.00
at the door only.

Shady Blues Band ft Shanna Dance, Wayne Kozak , Rob Johnson, .Cliff Maddix, Dave Emery

Saturday May. 6th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Featuring Shanna Dance with Wayne Kozak - sax , Rob Johnson - bass, Cliff Maddix - guitar, Dave Emery - drums. The Shady Blues Band repertoire is comprised of of R&B, Soul and Blues from Aretha Franklin, the Meters to the artistry of contemporary blues musicians such as Albert Collins, Freddy King a... Read More
$20

Divided by Five: Billy Mendoza, Clint Swanson, Kelly Fawcett, - Damian Graham, 'Art Booker'

Friday May. 5th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Featuring Billy Mendoza vocals and bass (an incredible singer as well as being one of Vancouver's first call bass players) and Clint Swanson, saxophone and songwriter playing some of his original compositions. Kelly Fawcett brings his rich vocals and guitar to the mix. Rounding out the rhythm secti... Read More
$20

Pablo Cardenas Trio Plays Bill Evans: Peter Dowse, Kelby MacNayr, Andrew Greenwood

Thursday May. 4th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Pablo Cardenas Trio Plays Bill Evans
w/ special guest Andrew Greenwood

"I've never approached the Piano like a thing in itself, but as a gateway to Music". (William John Evans)

William John "Bill" Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly worked in a trio setting.[2] Evans' ... Read More
20/15 students

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 3rd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday May. 3rd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Cafe historique: The First Media War: The Protestant Reformation and the Power of Print

Tuesday May. 2nd 2017
6:30pm doors at 5
Café Historique Spring 2017 Lecture Series
Postponed from the night of the big snowstorm of '17! In this last (oroginally the first) of three talks this spring on the theme of "Marking Anniversaries: 1517, 1867, 1917", Dr Mitchell Hammond will return us to the central Europe of 500 years ago and t... Read More
FREE - by rsvp only

Greater Victoria Big Band

Monday May. 1st 2017
7:00pm - 9:30pm doors at 5:00pm
Come join Keith Fraser and band for an evening of fun, jazzy tunes at Hermann's Jazz Club!
We've got everything covered from the classic oldies to current hits.

http://gvcb.ca/ Read More
$12

Dixieland Express

Sunday Apr. 30th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

Kelby MacNayr & Friends feat. Miguelito Valdez: Ryan Oliver , Tony Genge, John Lee, Kelby MacNayr, Miguelito Valdez

Sunday Apr. 30th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:30pm
Band-leader, composer, drummer Kelby MacNayr brings together an ALL-STAR quintet in a special project exploring the swinging elegance and groove of Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Duke Ellington! Featuring five of the West Coast's TOP performers - in a BRAND new quintet setting. Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Bob Dylan Tribute!: Two Bobs and a Mule

Saturday Apr. 29th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Lucky Budd (guitar and vocals)
Chris Van Sickle (piano, Hammond organ and vocals)
Marc Jenkins (guitar, pedal steel and vocals)
Geoff Howe (bass and vocals)
Damian Graham (drums)

Lucky Budd began gathering musical friends in 2000 to pay tribute to and sing the songs of Bob Dylan under the nam... Read More
$20
at the door only.

The Great American Songbook: Louise Rose, Joey Smith, Kelby MacNayr

Saturday Apr. 29th 2017
2:00pm doors at 12:30pm
Each month, for one special Saturday afternoon matinee, three of the West Coast's top interpreters of the Great American Songbook get together to celebrate and explore the vast resource of emotion, story and melody that is the Great American Songbook Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

A Benefit: the millies, Mollie Kaye, Elizabeth Adilman, Lynda Raino

Friday Apr. 28th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
The Millies deliver luscious, red-velvet-layer cake harmonies from the golden era of pop, broadway and jazz with an overlay of wry modern consciousness. Their animated, engaging a cappella performances deliver finger-popping swing and jaw dropping accuracy that leave audiences of all ages swooning.
... Read More
$20

James Danderfer's Classic Quartet: Oliver Gannon, Neil Swainson, Quincy Davis

Thursday Apr. 27th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Twice nominated "best jazz clarinetist" in the National Jazz Awards, LEO award-winning composer/performer James Danderfer has been performing/recording with some of the finest jazz musicians in North America including Don Thompson, Steve Nelson, John Stetch and Brad Turner. James' recent film score ... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Apr. 26th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Ella at 100: A Tribute to "The First Lady of Song": Kim Greenwood, Diane Pancel, Susannah Adams

Tuesday Apr. 25th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Karel Roessingh - Piano
Joey Smith - Double Bass
Kelby MacNayr - Drums
Dave Flello - Trumpet

Come swing with us through the song books of Ella Fitzgerald in celebration of her birthday!

Tickets: $20/$15 UJAM

remaining tickets available at the door Read More
20/$15 UJAM
at the door only.

Groovin Hard at Hermann's

Monday Apr. 24th 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
After playing to an almost-sold-out crowd last fall, Groovin’ Hard Jazz Band returns to Hermann’s for one appearance this spring. Named after a favourite tune of the Doc Severinsen and the Buddy Rich big bands, Groovin’ Hard lives up to its name and delivers. With the standard big band line ... Read More
$12; $10 seniors and students

Groovin Hard at Hermann's

Monday Apr. 24th 2017
7:00 doors at 5:00
Ticket Info

Groovin Hard at Hermann's

Monday Apr. 24th 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:00 pm

Groovin Hard at Hermann's

Monday Apr. 24th 2017
7pm doors at 5pm

Dixieland & Swing: CanUS Jazz Band

Sunday Apr. 23rd 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
t's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!! And More!! New Orleans Jazz With Jazzy Three-Part Harmony Vocals & a Hot Band.  CanUS has toured extensively in the U.S. including a concert on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  It was the fir... Read More
$12.00
at the door only.

Capital City Syncopators, The Burying Ground

Saturday Apr. 22nd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Double Bill with The Capital City Syncopators and Vancouver's The Burying Ground.

Victoria's Prohibition Era Dance Band is teaming up with Vancouver's Early Blues String Band for a night not to be missed.


The Burying Ground is an upbeat blues string band that brings the fire of punk to the ... Read More
$20

David Vest Plays Jerry Lee Lewis

Friday Apr. 21st 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Who better to perform the music of Jerry Lee Lewis than legendary piano man David Vest? They both grew up in the Deep South, influenced by the same rhythm and blues, gospel and old-time country music. The Killer's achievement in music is much more varied than most people realize, and David and his b... Read More
$20
at the door only.

An Evening of Songs of Hope & Despair: Kelly Fawcett, Aaron Watson, Brooke Maxwell, Rachelle Reath, Todd Sacerty

Thursday Apr. 20th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
FEATURING THE SONGS OF THE
GENTLEMAN / WOMEN OUTLAWS:
JOHN PRINE - IRIS DEMENT - LYLE LOVETT - WILLIE
NELSON - TOWNES VAN ZANDT - JOHNNY CASH and others

deranged and performed by
AARON WATSON - KELLY FAWCETT - BROOKE MAXWELL
RACHELLE REATH & TODD SACERTY Read More
$15

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Apr. 19th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

A Centennial Celebration of Jazz: Alan Matheson

Tuesday Apr. 18th 2017
6:00pm doors at 5:00pm
On April 18, 2017, Vancouver-based cornetist, pianist and musicologist will be joining The Victoria Jazz Orchestra at Hermann's Jazz Club for a workshop at 6pm and a concert at 8pm featuring a celebration of 100 years of jazz on record.
The Original Dixieland Jazz Band made the first commercial j... Read More
$10-$25

Soul Source

Monday Apr. 17th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Cover: By donation to The Living Edge

Soul Source is a community R&B band led by Nick La Riviere. Using Nick’s arrangements, this 19 (or so) piece band features 4 singers, horns, and rhythm section. The music includes tunes by The Supremes, Paul Simon, Gloria Estefan, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevi... Read More
by donation

The Klez

Sunday Apr. 16th 2017
5:00pm - 7:00 doors at 4pm
The Klez play the celebratory Jewish music of Eastern Europe and the haunting music of the Sephardic Jews who were driven out of Spain in 1492. The band came together to play the party music of the Jewish people. It is a music filled with love and longing, minor chords, and heart-felt joy.

Born ... Read More
$15

SS: The Music of Charlie Parker feat. Roy Styffe: Tony Genge, John Lee, Kelby MacNayr, Roy Styffe

Sunday Apr. 16th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:15
Saxophonist Charlie Parker re-imagined the approach to jazz saxophone and helped to re-define jazz itself! A true legend of the music - come hear some of his best loved and rarely hear gems and catch a little of the story of jazz itself! Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

BLUE MOON MARQUEE QUARTET

Saturday Apr. 15th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar)
Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums)
Morgan Onda (tenor sax)
Darcy Phillips (piano)

Jazz clubs and crowded bar rooms. Low light and Blue smoke. Blue Moon Marquee has a sound largely influenced by old delta blues, swing, jazz and ragtime.

"Bl... Read More
$20

April In Paris: Lorraine Nygaard

Friday Apr. 14th 2017
7:30pm - 10 doors at 5:30pm
Lorraine is an emerging vocalist who is all about love songs.Her new CD On the Edge is full of interesting stories of living put into song.The rich, warm tone of her mature voice is perfect for some of our favourite love songs from the past.

This will be an evening full of romantic melodies, as d... Read More
$20

Rosie's Bitts of Tease Cabaret: Miss Rosie Bitts, Jeff Poynter, Neck, Alex Campbell, Betsy Bottom Dollar, Misty Moss

Thursday Apr. 13th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Step into an era of glamour, romance, and heartache. Rosie Bitts and the Dirty Boys create a show beyond just good jazz, blues and torch songs. A show that makes you believe you’ve stepped into a different time.
This night is filled with great live music, witty banter and very sexy cabaret dance.... Read More
$20 in Advance, $25 at the door
Ticket Info

EARLY START: Nick La Riviere leads two community jazz combos. THEN: Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Apr. 12th 2017
7:00pm doors at 5:30pm
7PM START *EARLY SHOW*


Opening for the Tom Vickery Trio, trombonist and mentor Nick La Riviere leads two community jazz combos. These groups have been rehearsing or months, working on essential skills for playing in a combo style, and now it’s time for them to show off what they’ve been wo... Read More

Cafe Scientifique

Tuesday Apr. 11th 2017
6:30pm doors at 5:00pm
“The future is analogue: Working with astronauts on analogue space missions” – Dr. Geoff Steeves, Department of Physics and Astronomy"

Tuesday, April 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Hermann's Jazz Club | Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

This is a FREE event hosted by the Centre for Biomedical Research and by th... Read More

THE CHOIR & JIVE Band

Monday Apr. 10th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Cover: By Donation to Our Place

Description:
Victoria’s The Choir is a non-auditioned, community choir that sings all-original arrangements of pop, folk and indie music. The Choir has had a string of very fun and successful concerts, and performances at Rifflandia 2014 through 2106, and the ... Read More
by donation

CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Apr. 9th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
It's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!! And More!! New Orleans Jazz With Jazzy Three-Part Harmony Vocals & a Hot Band.  CanUS has toured extensively in the U.S. including a concert on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  It was the fi... Read More
$12.00
at the door only.

Pablo Cardenas and the West Coast Afro-Cubans, Peter Dowse, Hector Ramos, Kelby MacNayr

Sunday Apr. 9th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Cuban-emigre piano virtuoso Pablo Cardenas brings his acclaimed West Coast Afro Cubans to the Sunday Series!

A sizzling blend of tradition and innovation Pablo Cardenas pays hoagie to the classics of Cuban Jazz with a truly all-star quartet featuring English bassist Peter Dowse, Cuban percussioni... Read More
$20/$18 VJS / $12 stud

Back to New Orleans: Jonnie Bridgman, Shanna Dance

Saturday Apr. 8th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Two years ago, two musical lovebirds put on a concert to help fund their dream vacation to New Orleans to experience firsthand the incredible music and culture of Jazz’s first city. Their memorable trip has led to new music to explore, new collaborations, an even greater appreciation for the extr... Read More
20/18
at the door only.

POWER OF THE DREAM: Sky Mundell, Tom Dekker, Marcelina Stanton, VIP Singers

Saturday Apr. 8th 2017
2:00pm - 4:00pm doors at 12:30pm
POWER OF THE DREAM

A Benefit Concert in support of thePacific Training Centre For The Blind

The Pacific Training Centre for The Blind, a local non profit founded and run by blind people teaching blindness skills classes for blind adults, will host our sensational “Power of the Dream” benef... Read More
15 advance/ $20 at the door
Ticket Info

Uncle Wigglys' turnin the Big 70: Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band

Friday Apr. 7th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Uncle Wiggly - vocals
Andy Graffiti - drums
Wynn Gogol - keys
Westcoast Comerford - guitar
Lighting Lonnie Glass - bass
Wayne Kozak - sax
with some specials guests to boot!

Tickets at Lyle's or call Hank 778-433-6379 Read More
$20
Ticket Info

Nick La Riviere Septet

Thursday Apr. 6th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Trombonist Nick La Riviere has been called Victoria’s hardest working man in show business. This year his musical travels have taken him to Luxembourg, across Canada and the USA, and upcoming tours include Denmark and possibly the UK. Nick plays with local bands like The HiFi, Cities, The South... Read More
$20 or $18 students, VJS, UJAM

Cafe Historique: Vimy at 100

Tuesday Apr. 4th 2017
6:30pm doors at 5:00pm
Vimy at 100: The Battle for Vimy Ridge and the Making of Canada
Dr David Zimmerman
Join Dr David Zimmerman for our last Café historique talk before the summer break. It has been 100 years since the Battle for Vimy Ridge, a key moment in the First World War. Explore what that moment meant to the m... Read More
FREE - by rsvp only

UJAM Club Night Ella's 100th Birthday: Barbara Blair

Monday Apr. 3rd 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
MONTHLY CLUB NIGHTS
Club Nights are held monthly to give members an opportunity to sing with our house band and learn more about a particular artist or composer. Mentors offer performance and mini-lectures on an interesting topic.

Instrumentalists and Vocalists are encouraged to bring along 3 ... Read More
10/$5

Dixie Sweethearts

Sunday Apr. 2nd 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

Solo Flamenco ~ Kasandra Flamenco & Local Guest Artists: Kasandra la China, Jafelin Helten, Davide Sampaolo , Gareth Owen, Jake Lee, Veronica Maguire, Juan de Marias, Gwyneth la Chispa MacIntosh, Denise Yeo, Carolyn Crampton

Sunday Apr. 2nd 2017
7:30PM doors at 6:30PM
Kasandra Flamenco brings Solo Flamenco to the Island - adds in TONS of local talent - and creates a flamenco dance extravanganza!! Kasandra 'la China' (artistic director and lead dancer), Jafelin Helten (cante), and Davide Sampaolo (wicked percussion) are joined by local guitarists Gareth Owen and J... Read More
$28

Micah Barnes (from The Nylons)

Saturday Apr. 1st 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
"NEW YORK STORIES" with Former Nylon Micah Barnes
Micah's new show "New York Stories" takes you on a musical tour of The Big Apple starting uptown at The Apollo Theatre and The Cotton Club and moving midtown to Time Square & Broadway before landing downtown at Jazz Clubs Birdland and The Blue Note... Read More
$15

Private Party

Friday Mar. 31st 2017

A tribute to Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker: Gord Clements Quintet

Thursday Mar. 30th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
The Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker Tribute is back! Thursday, March 30th, two years after a sold out and highly acclaimed show, the quintet return to Hermann’s to revisit the music of two of jazz’s most celebrated icons.

The tribute is lead by veteran of the Victoria jazz scene Gord Clements ... Read More
18$/12$ (students)

Tom Vickery (Trio)

Wednesday Mar. 29th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Fusion Tuesday with nFuze: nFuze

Tuesday Mar. 28th 2017
8 PM doors at 6 PM
nFuze will perform exciting original fusion pieces as well as interpret covers by greats such Pat Metheny, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty, and more. nFuze consists of Dean Wolfe on guitar, Andy Okell on drums, Sheldon Bordal on bass and Dee Cooper on Keyboards. Plus Special Guests! Read More
$10

Wes Carroll Confabulation: Dakota Hoeppner, Miguelito Valdes, Cyril Lojda, Travis Short, Wes Carroll

Monday Mar. 27th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
The Wes Carroll Confabulation walks the tight-rope, balancing detailed arrangements with the power of spontaneity. They perform predominantly original music, stretching out into a world of hip-hop rhythms and modern harmony while not losing their firm footing in post-bop, classic jazz and the blues.... Read More
15/$12 students

Sunday Series: Drum Summit

Sunday Mar. 26th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Drum Summit!
Tony Genge - piano -
Peter Dowse - bass
Kelby MacNayr, John Lee, Don Leppard, Dramian Graham - drums Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Dixieland Express

Sunday Mar. 26th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm

David Vest

Saturday Mar. 25th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
A not-to-be-missed evening devoted to the music of the great Mose Allison, performed by legendary piano master David Vest and his band.

A three-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for piano player of the year, David Vest has been radiatin' the 88s since 1957, and he shows no signs of slowing do... Read More
$20

Great American Songbook Trio, Louise Rose

Saturday Mar. 25th 2017
2:00pm doors at 12:30pm
Louise Rose - piano/ voice
Joey Smith - bass
Kelby MacNayr - drums Read More
12/18/20

Susannah Adams, Sean Drabitt, Miguelito Valdes, John Lee

Friday Mar. 24th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
A night of sweet free-flowing jazz standards with vocals, horn, bass and drums.
$20 on door, or in advance at Lyle's Place (770 Yates St).
All ages. http://www.susannahadams.com Read More
$20
Ticket Info

Rosie's Bitts of Tease Cabaret: Miss Rosie Bitts, Jeff Poynter, Neck, Alex Campbell, Champagne Sparkles, Little Roxie

Thursday Mar. 23rd 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Step into an era of glamour, romance, and heartache. Rosie Bitts and the Dirty Boys create a show beyond just good jazz, blues and torch songs. A show that makes you believe you’ve stepped into a different time.
This night is filled with great live music, witty banter and very sexy cabaret dance.... Read More
$20
Ticket Info

Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam

Wednesday Mar. 22nd 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/$8 Free after 10 PM

Cafe Scientifique "Victoria Hand Project"

Tuesday Mar. 21st 2017
6:30pm doors at 5:00pm
Victoria Hand Project: Provision of 3D-printed prosthetic hands to amputees in low-to-middle income countries.
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Dr. Nickolai Dechev, Department of Mechanical Engineering


This is a FREE event hosted by the Centre for Biom... Read More

Campfire Sessions:Brooke Cooper

Tuesday Mar. 21st 2017
8:30pm doors at 8:00pm

U-JAM Club Night

Monday Mar. 20th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Join the U-JAM Society for their monthly open mic event. Club Nights are held monthly to give members an opportunity to sing and play with our house band, as well as learn more about a particular artist or composer. Special guests offer performance and mini-lectures on an interesting topic.

Bri... Read More
5/10

Dixieland & Swing with: CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Mar. 19th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
It's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!! And More!! New Orleans Jazz With Jazzy Three-Part Harmony Vocals & a Hot Band. CanUS has toured extensively in the U.S. including a concert on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It was the firs... Read More
$12

Sunday Series:: The Andrew Greenwood Quintet

Sunday Mar. 19th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Andrew Greenwood - tenor sax
Miguelito Valdez - trumpet
Brent Jarvis - piano
Sean Drabitt - bass
Kelby MacNayr drums Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Impressions of Lightfoot: James McRae , Miles Black, Rene Worst, Jennifer Scott

Saturday Mar. 18th 2017
8pm doors at 6pm
Miles Black, Rene Worst, Jennifer Scott and James McRae will be playing a fresh interpretation of Gordon Lightfoot songs collectively for the first time in March 2017. This performance(part of a 4 gig tour), happens on Saturday March 18th - 8pm @ Hermanns Jazz Club. Advance tickets can be gotten at ... Read More
20$
Ticket Info

Irish Party: Ivonne Hernandez

Friday Mar. 17th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
$20 or $15 for students

Get yer shamrocks out and come and celebrate St. Patricks Day with 2017 Juno Nominee & 5 time Grand North American Fiddle Champion Ivonne Hernandez! Fri, March 17th at 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria, BC.

It will be a great night of celtic music to listen and da... Read More
at the door only.

Pablo Cardenas Plays The Cuban Monk

Thursday Mar. 16th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Musicians
Ryan Tandy (bass)
Cyril Lojda (drums)


Pablo Cardenas will be playing the music of the legend of Jazz Thelonious Monk, classic songs like around midnight, Ruby my Dear, Evidence, and more, but some of them in a unique style, with afrocuban, Latin Jazz, and world music influences, a ... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Mar. 15th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Studying the atmospheres of extrasolar planets: Looking for life and finding lots of weird stuff along the way: Cafe Scientifique

Tuesday Mar. 14th 2017
6:30pm doors at 4:30pm
Talk science and history with some of UVic's finest researchers
University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all.

UVic's Café ... Read More
FREE - by rsvp only

Don Leppard Big Band, Kim Greenwood

Monday Mar. 13th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
All proceeds of the night will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society!


This will be a night of big band swing music with the Don Leppard Big Band! The night will feature swinging' tunes by the band and the vocal offerings of songstress Kim Greenwood. This will be a fundraiser and all proce... Read More
$10

Sunday Series:Andrew Janusson Tribute to the music of Grant Green

Sunday Mar. 12th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Andrew Janusson - guitar
Tony Genge - piano
John Lee - bass
Kelby MacNayr - drums
$20/ 18 VJS, UJam / $12 stud Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students

Dixieland & Swing with: CanUS Hot Jazz Band

Sunday Mar. 12th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
It's HOT JAZZ!! It's DIXIELAND!! It's SWING!! It's RAGTIME!! AND THE BLUES!! And More!! New Orleans Jazz With Jazzy Three-Part Harmony Vocals & a Hot Band. CanUS has toured extensively in the U.S. including a concert on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It was the firs... Read More
$12

Gareth Owen

Saturday Mar. 11th 2017
7:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Bandita Productions is thrilled to present the Gareth Owen Trio, with Gareth Owen, flamenco guitar, Jo Ann C. Dalisay, piano, and Davide Sampaolo, percussion.

The combination of these three artists is electric!! Gareth, Jo Ann and Davide collaborate to produce rhythm and sounds that take you far ... Read More
20/$24

Paul Pigat and the Smokin' Jackets

Friday Mar. 10th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
You'd never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man's sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hob... Read More
$20/$15 Students on sale at 7:30
at the door only.

Ashley Wey: Louis Rudner (Bass), Kelby MacNayr (Drums)

Thursday Mar. 9th 2017
7:30 doors at 5:30
A fabulous jazz trio is coming together to perform at the legendary Hermann's Jazz Club March 9th at 7:30pm.
Ashley Wey will be back in town only for a short time to perform with her trio.
This show will showcase the Ashley Wey Trio featuring Louis Rudner on Bass from Michigan, USA and long time f... Read More
$20

Tom Vickery Trio

Wednesday Mar. 8th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join host/pianist Tom Vickery, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Kelby MacNayr for one of our favorite jazz nights!
The trio performs one set at 8pm - followed by two sets where musicians (from students to professionals) join on stage. Always different, and always great - the best chance to see high... Read More
$5/8 Free after 10 PM

Cafe Historique:Confederation: Insiders, Outsiders and Those in Between

Tuesday Mar. 7th 2017
6:30pm doors at 5:00pm
In the second of our three talks this spring, Drs Penny Bryden, Lynne Marks and Christine O'Bonsawin will reflect on what Confederation meant to people at the time: to the founding fathers, to women, and to indigenous peoples.

UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-p... Read More
FREE - by rsvp only

Big Band Jazz: Island Big Band

Monday Mar. 6th 2017
8:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Join The Island Big Band for an evening of classic Big Band Jazz, this 20 piece Jazz Big Band plays classics from the Big Band Era as well as the most modern arrangements for Big Band. Featuring 93 year old Victoria legend Jerry Bryant on piano, and Carol Jarvie on Vocals as well as some of Victoria... Read More
$10

Dockside Drive

Sunday Mar. 5th 2017
3:00pm - 6:00pm doors at 2:00pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kXwEyQCXjk

http://www.docksidedrive.ca/

Dock Side Drive is one of the West Coast’s newest swing & show bands. Fresh off theatre and festival performances through BC, this dynamic band entertains audiences with the music of the 1940s, 50s & 60s. Read More
$12

Kelby MacNayr NEW Quartet

Sunday Mar. 5th 2017
7:00pm doors at 6:00pm
Featuring:

Ryan Oliver - tenor
Nick Peck - piano
John Lee - bass
Kelby MacNayr - drums


The Sunday Series Presents renowned drummer Kelby MacNayr in an all-star quartet for a night of dynamic and captivating music from John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Joe Lovano, Kelby MacNayr, Duke Ellington a... Read More
20/$18 UJAM VJS/ $12 students
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