Music

Jason Isbell performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 6, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

U.S. woman brings ashes to Victoria to see Jason Isbell play on anniversary of partner’s death

Jason Isbell proves music can heal

 

Wet Future

Bright future for Wet Future – alt-rock band plays debut-album release concert March 3

The band was named The Zone’s Band of the Month in 2021 after release of the first single.

 

The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Walter Trout brings his rhythm of blues to B.C.’s capital

McPherson Playhouse prepares for March 11 show

  • Feb 21, 2023

 

Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)

Sebastian Gaskin gears up to wow Victoria with unique acoustic solo show

The 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards RB Artist of the Year performs at UVic on March 11

  • Feb 20, 2023
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)
Zalea perform at Lucky Bar on Feb. 9. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

Victoria’s Zalea creates a show to remember

“The Ex-Tape” was released on February 14

  • Feb 15, 2023
Zalea perform at Lucky Bar on Feb. 9. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
Ryan Adams will be playing at Victoria’s Royal Theatre on March 20, 2023 (Supplied image, Ryan Adams)

Ryan Adams set to rock Victoria

Following a series of medical personal challenges, Adams makes a triumphant return

  • Feb 10, 2023
Ryan Adams will be playing at Victoria’s Royal Theatre on March 20, 2023 (Supplied image, Ryan Adams)
Issamba Handouts

Issamba Showcase brings African rhythms to Victoria

World-renowned artists celebrate African culture as part of Black History Month

  • Feb 1, 2023
Issamba Handouts
Hot Jazz handout

Hot jazz and fun as CanUS & Friends take the stage

Live at Hermann’s Jazz Club

  • Jan 29, 2023
Hot Jazz handout
Harry Manx handout

Harry Manx’s music brings East and West together

“Mysticssippi” blend of blues and ragas at Mary Winspear

  • Dec 29, 2022
Harry Manx handout
Queer Songbook handout

An evening of pop music & community

Queer Songbook Orchestra uplifts 2SLGBTQ+ narratives

  • Dec 28, 2022
Queer Songbook handout
Guerraro

“A mind-blowing musical extravaganza”

Guitarists from around the world play a mosaic of sound at International Guitar Night 2023

  • Dec 28, 2022
Guerraro
Big Hank handout

Big Hank’s tribute to the blues songs of Christmas

Yuletide tunes featuring The Kingpins at Mary Winspear

  • Dec 16, 2022
Big Hank handout
July 7, 2022 - A exterior view of the Royal Theatre. Don Denton photo.

Jon and Roy’s Holiday Special at the Royal Theatre

Classic revue-style concert features Haley Blais, Bella White and Jeremie Albino

  • Dec 7, 2022
July 7, 2022 - A exterior view of the Royal Theatre. Don Denton photo.
Maestro Joey Pietraroia at the Victoria Symphony. VSO handout

Maestro at the Victoria Symphony helm

Joey Pietraroia conducts Christmas celebrations

  • Dec 2, 2022
Maestro Joey Pietraroia at the Victoria Symphony. VSO handout
Snotty Nose Rez Kids handout

Bold, unapologetic Indigenous hip-hop

Snotty Nose Rez Kids at the Farquhar

  • Nov 21, 2022
Snotty Nose Rez Kids handout
Barney Bentall

Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express

Food bank fundraiser promises a one-of-a-kind show

  • Nov 16, 2022
Barney Bentall
Victoria-based musician Syl Thompson

A Night of Bowie

A definitive Bowie experience with Syl Thompson and his band Ground Control

  • Nov 14, 2022
Victoria-based musician Syl Thompson
Soweto Gospel Choir

A message of joy and hope

The Soweto Gospel Choir in Victoria

  • Nov 7, 2022
Soweto Gospel Choir
Randy Bachman and Gretsch guitar

Randy Bachman takes care of business

Tours Greatest Stories Ever Told

  • Nov 4, 2022
Randy Bachman and Gretsch guitar
Victoria Record Fair

Vinyl Frenzy

Victoria Record Fair also a benefit for Ukraine

  • Nov 1, 2022
Victoria Record Fair