Weekly Music Listings - February 4-10

Gigs

thursday

esquimalt high school jazz band - Big band tunes to classic jazz. 5pm at Hermann’s. Free.

tom vickery trio - The house jazz band for over 14 years. 8pm at Hermann’s. $6.

Redrick Sultan - Plays progressive folk and rock. 9pm at Logan’s. $7.

thursday night blues jam - The weather sucks, come do some pickin’ and grinnin.’ 9pm at My Bar and Grill.

reaver - With Rotterdam and For Your Liberation playing heavy melodic death metal. 9pm at Evolution. $7-$9 at Old School Tattoos.

Karaoke - Hosted by Sue. 8:30pm at Tudor House Pub. Free.

Mix Tape- Jeremy Baker from the Zone selects a mix of modern rock, top 40, alternative, dance, party classics, plus all your requests. 9:30pm at the Clubhouse. Free.

Open Mic - Scott Longworth hosts an open forum for original tunes. 8pm at the Fernwood Inn. Free.

not your parents disco - Kenzie Clark mines the depths of disco with deep down beats and diva vocals. 10pm at Lucky. $5.

Lights Out- DJs Trekk & Coki spin top-40, remixes, electro, hip hop and all your favorites. 10pm at Element. $3 or free for ladies.

friday

tundra punks - Play punk rock. 10pm at Logan’s. $10.

rootz underground - with Shane Philip and Nine Mile playing tribal, roots and reggae at this Bob Marley 65th Jubilee Celebration. 9pm at Sugar. $19.50.

el vuh - With Testament, Illogik, the Outspoken Wordsmiths and Tongue & Groove playing hip-hop on this 2010 Empowerment Tour. 9pm at Logan’s. $5 to $10 suggested donation, proceeds towards NO2010.

chet - With Run Chico Run and the Revolutionary Cyborg Wedding Band Mobile Unit playing cyber pop. 10pm at Lucky. $10.

Steve Lezetc - Veteran musician of Roadstars pays tribute to Johnny Cash. 8pm is the open stage followed by the feature act at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies. By donation.

CR Avery - A one-man band, simultaneously singing, beat-boxing, playing harmonica, and playing keys. 8pm at Hermann’s. $16-$18.

southbound - Plays country. 7pm-11pm at the Army Navy Air Force Unit in Sidney. By donation.

Friday Night Sessions - J-Reign and Marshall A spin top 40, hip hop, mash-ups and electro with live video mixing. 9pm at Element. $7.

front porch string pickin’ band - Plays country, bluegrass and honky tonk. 9pm at Tudor House Pub. Free.

SONGWRITER NIGHTS - Hosted by local singer/songwriterTerry Brennan. All songwriters welcome, any genre, but must be your own tunes. 7:30pm at Cabin 12. Free.

karaoke - Always wanted to be a rock star? Show’em what you got. 8:30pm at Heckler’s Lounge.

dj shade - Spins top-40 and classics. 10pm at the Clubhouse. also SATURDAY. $3.

friday night jam - Break out that guitar or accordian for some music-making magic. 8pm at the Langford Legion. Free.

modern rock dance party - DJ Davelicious spins todays hottest dance tracks between karaoke sets. 9pm at Soprano’s. Free.

saturday

vapid - With White Lung and Footsies playing punk rock. 9pm at Logan’s. $8.

Cole Grifter - Local lads release their self-titled debut. With Johnny Galactic and Isobel Trigger. 8:30pm at Felicita’s Pub, UVic. $3.

saturday night seduction - With DJ Reign & Stallion. 9pm at Element. $8 or $4 with student ID.

solid! - With DJ Longshanks spinning indie, techno, house and post-punk. 10pm at Lucky. $6.

splinter - Plays classic rock. 9pm at Tudor House Pub. Free.

Saturation - Bill Stuart spins indie rock, post-punk and under-ground sounds. 9pm at Smiths Pub. Free.

Sexy - Mz. Niko mixes hot rock and progressive electronics. 9pm at Evolution. $5.

sunday

JUNIOR BOYS - Plays a DJ set with DJ Fatso and Mr. Smith playing hip hop and drum ‘n bass. 9pm at Element. $15.

Bryan Bowers - Was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame in 1993. A great storyteller, he follows the open mic at 7:30pm at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. $5.

canus hot jazz band- Hot jazz and smooth harmonies with special guest Mike Broadley. 4:30pm at Hermann’s. $12.

Acoustic Music Jam - Hosted by Brian Doucette. 2pm-5pm at the Waterwheel Pub. Free.

Singer Songwriter Showcase Series - Bring your original tunes. 7:30pm at Ambrosia. $3.

Hootenanny - Country-style, hosted by Carolyn Mark. 4pm at Logan’s. Free.

monday

Stolen Sisters Fundraiser - Jeff Andrew, Janet Rogers and more perform in support of this march for murdered and missing aboriginal women. 7pm at Solstice. By donation.

oh great it’s mondays with w.a.x. - Funky electro, dirty house and bouncing breaks. 10pm at Hush.

Hilltop Hoods - (see Citysomething) With the Scale Breakers, Illani and DJ Jetts playing hip hop. 9pm at Element. $20.

90210 - Vic’s first and only original ‘90s night, with DJs Jay Somethin’ and Levi Somethin’ Else spinning all your favourite pre-millenium classics. 10pm at Lucky. $5.

Temptation - Dirty, sexy electro/house from Mz. Niko and Bonefish. 9pm at Evolution. Free before 10pm.

tuesday

TUesday night jam - Hosted by the Victoria Bluegrass Association. 7:30pm at Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood. $2 for players, listeners free.

Alternative Tuesdays - DJ Raw B plays alt-rock. 9pm at Evolution. $5.

wednesday

tom vickery trio - House jazz band. 8pm at Hermann’s. $6.

Mike Relm Live - Relm is known for live shows that feature audio blends matched with video images, all manipulated in real time. He’ll be playing with the Champion Sound DJs and Longshanks. 9pm at Element. $15 at Lyle’s Place or Ditch.

velvet - Victoria’s groove gurus. 9pm at Darcy’s Pub. $5.

random encounters - Hostile Takeover, Plastic Motive and C-Maja play funky dancehall breaks with distorted basslines. 10pm at Hush.

roots jam - Hosted by Front Porch String Pickin’ Band. 8pm at the Tudor House Pub. Free.

jam night - Rock, blues and folk tunes welcome at this open mic night. 8pm at Poolside Bar and Grill. Free.

open mic - Get comfy, get funky, and get ready for some singing, strumming and crazy musical experiments. 9pm at Ocean Island Cafe. Free.

Mod night - ‘60s night! DJ Skeptic spins pop, soul, mod, R+B and rock ‘n roll. 9pm at Smith’s Pub. Free.

Jam Night - Open Mic with Blackie and the Triumphs, show ’em what you got. 8pm at the Cambie. Free.

Concerts

PACIFIC BAROQUE FESTIVAL - (see Music) A weekend of concerts by Bach, Buxtehude, Telemann and more. The weekend opens with A Morning Musical Offering, a show of works for small ensembles written by the featured composers, 11am THURSDAY at Alix Goolden. Two Giants of German Baroque Organ Music happens 8pm THURSDAY at Christ Church Cathedral. Bach’s Long Walk happens 8pm FRIDAY at Alix Goolden. Last in the line-up, Telemann Goes to School happens 8pm SATURDAY at Alix Goolden. $20-$25 per concert on THURSDAY, $25-$30 for FRIDAY-SATURDAY shows. More info at pacbaroque.com.

community concert series - You’ll feel good and be dancing in the aisle as Minds at Work rock around the clock. 7pm FRIDAY at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent. Free.

Haiti Benefit Concert - Featuring Victoria musicians Jeremy Walsh, Jennifer Louise Taylor, Phillip Le Ross, Robyn Cathcart and Arthur Rowe. Sister Marie Zarowny, province leader for the Sisters of Saint Ann, will also speak about the earthquake’s impact on the people of Haiti. Admission is free; guests will be invited to make a suggested minimum donation of $25 at the event. All donations will be matched by the Canadian government. 7pm SATURDAY at Queenswood, 2494 Arbutus. queenswoodvictoria.ca/haiti.

Harry Manx - Mysticssippi blues man Harry Manx creates musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. 8pm SATURDAY at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. $32. 250-721-8480.

SIDNEY SUPPORTING HAITI - Fundraising concerts with the Linden singers performing songs from Latin America as well as Oscar Peterson’s ”Hymn to Freedom.” A live and silent auction of donated items will be held during the evening concert. 2:30pm and 7pm SATURDAY at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon. $10. 250-656-0275.

CINEMAGIC! - A musical tribute to Hollywood blockbusters old and new featuring the Starlight Pops Choir directed bySue Doman and the Starlight Pops Combo. 2:30pm SATURDAY and SUNDAY at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s. $20. Starlightpopschoir.com.

Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players - It’s an all Mozart concert programme with soloist Ashley Cumming. 8pm SATURDAY at Sooke Community Theatre, 6218 Sooke and 2:30pm SUNDAY at the new St. Mary’s Church, 4125 Metchosin. $5-$18. 250-642-2849.

LES PRELUDES - The Victoria Symphony presents the Legacy Series featuring a variety of special guests. 8pm MONDAY at the Royal. $29.50-$68.50. 250-386-6121.

dinner music

delta ocean pointe - Bill Mulley plays jazz piano, 6pm-9pm FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Free.

heron rock bistro - The Zjazz Trio plays zesty jazz, blues and reggae. 7:30pm FRIDAY. Free.

irish times - Calvin Cairns & Gareth Hurwood play celtic tunes FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Irish Night with Paul O’Brien SUNDAY. Tom Hooper plays celtic MONDAY-WEDNESDAY. Free.

the superior cafe - Gareth Owen plays flamenco guitar, 8pm-10:30pm THURSDAY. Storm Nelson Trio, Kelby Macnayr and Sean Drabitt play jazz, 8pm-10:30pm FRIDAY. Greenlaw plays live soul jazz dub, 8pm-10:30pm SATURDAY. Bill Johnson blues night, 8pm-10:30pm SUNDAY. Dj Aleph1ne plays funky lounge grooves, 8pm-10:30pm TUESDAY. $4 cover THURSDAY-SATURDAY and by donation SUNDAY and TUESDAY.

vista 18 - Cold Cut Combo plays ‘30s and ‘40s swing, gypsy and latin. 8pm-11pm THURSDAY. Free.

rc grillhouse - John MacArthur plays jazz guitar, 7pm-9pm THURSDAYS. Free.

swans - Tom Lang Band plays Rock and Roll, 9pm-12am THURSDAY. Ginzou Knives plays rock ‘n roll, 9pm-1am FRIDAY. Harris Gilmore & the Mojos play fiery jams, blues and reggae, 9pm-1am SATURDAY. James Whittall and the Pickits play bluegrass and folk, 8:30pm-11:30pm SUNDAY. Flying Saucers jump, jive and boogie, 9pm-12am MONDAY. Rock Island Ramblers play bluegrass, 9pm-12am TUESDAY. House Cats play blues, 9pm-12am WEDNESDAY. Free.

Canoe brewpub - Quoia with Mike Hann, members of Velvet and Mouth Full of Bees, 9:30pm-11:30pm, THURSDAY. By donation.