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 […]
“Through addicting jazz compositions and her powerful expression of soul, Evans exemplifies her signature sound while taking her artistry to new heights.” – Cashbox Canada JUNO Award-winning Ottawa-based jazz/soul vocalist and storyteller Kellylee Evans is a high-octane, chameleon-like performer whose natural charm and improvisational vocal style embody jazz, soul, pop, and hip-hop. A 2011 JUNO […]
Having grown up in the embrace of a loving family, Ari Kinarthy’s earliest days were marked by a liberated sense of infinite time, until his life was irrevocably changed by a diagnosis of type-2 spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that progressively weakens his muscles. Confronting the reality of his own mortality at 34 years old, […]
Swingin’ With Oscar With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Montreal’s jazz musician/educator Rémi Bolduc is unarguably one of Canada’s best saxophonists, having released 11 jazz albums that feature collaborations with notable musicians such as Kenny Werner, Marc Johnson, Ben Monder, and Jerry Bergonzi. Bolduc’s musical talent and expertise have earned him a […]
Aston Martini, the band right out of a Tarentino set, is pleased and proud to play The Coda, the stunningly revamped venue formerly known as Hermann’s Upstairs (751 View Street). We bring our electric, groove driven mix of rock and post-punk hits from artists such as David Bowie, The Black Keys, Iggy Pop, The Talking […]
The brand new live music nightclub The Coda will feature Funky Fat Tuesday New Orleans Jazz music featuring The Lust Life Jazz Band. The stylings of Lust Life Jazz Band defy classical description. Their unique eclectic sound paints a melliflous picture of west coast style. Each member of the band brings a wealth of performance […]
After a rollicking 2024, which saw the band tearing up the festival circuit (The Calgary International Blues Festival, The Nanaimo Blues Fest, Route 19A Blues Festival, and others..), Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk will be returning to Hermann’s for a night of Bluesy fun! Auntie Kate hits the stage like a barely controlled […]
Franco Fest Victoria 2025 invites you to a wild evening at the Mint with the rock-country-folk band La Patente ( New Brunswick ) ! « La Patente, is a party! » La Patente, is a diesel-drinking, smoke-spitting beast of a band! The band’s explosive energy ignites even the coldest stages. Their raw, razor-sharp music has […]
Featuring the Choir of St. John the Divine and vocal soloists under the direction of David Stratkauskas. A choral celebration including Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria and Mozart’s youthful and provocatively elegant Missa brevis in Bb, K. 275. Both composers brought the expressivity and drama of theatrical music into their sacred writing, creating pieces that are captivating […]