Events
Velvet
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, October 24
Victoria's legendary groove guru's continue to experiment with live psychedelic house and dub. Velvet has played with the likes of The Chemical Brothers, DJ Shadow, Matisyahu, Champion and more...
10 P.M.
$10 cover
Ross Neilson & the Sufferin' Bastards
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, October 18
think Johnny Winter meets Deep Purple.
rockin' blues...stellar live show!
9:30 P.M.
$10 cover
Club Night w/Electric Friendz
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, October 17
Add The Producer, Brett Ferdinandi, into the mix with the already establshed DJ's P & Specs. He will be appearing as the colour yellow for this month's themed show.
9:30 pm
$5 cover
Sixgun Buddha
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumerland
Saturday, October 11
Always a party Sixgun Buddha returns to the WAVE for night of great dance music.
9:30 P.M.
no cover
Kings Without
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, October 4
altervative, rock & soul
excellent vocals with tight arrangements
and solid grooves.
9:30 P.M.
$10 cover
The SubCity Dwellers
at the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, September 27
The SubCity sound includes classic ska while adding other genres into the mix. The result is an infectous live show that blends elements of ska, jazz, rock, reggae, punk and dub into one; a formula that remains progressive to this day.
Music at 9:30pm
$10 cover
Electric Friendz
At the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, September 19
Dance party featuring DJ Specs and DJP
as featured at the Big Time Out 08
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Po Girl
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Saturday, September 13
Po Girl is known for their distinctive sound, the echoes of speakeasy jazz, the western lament, the accordion-strapped ghosts of European folk, all delivered with a soulful clarity and depth.
Music at 8:30pm
Advance tickets $20 at Joe's Garage (115-5th St.) or reserve by phone 250-702-MILO (6456)
The Unknown Soldiers
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, September 12
The lead singer's Morrisonesque look & eccentric, unpredictable vibe is supported with swirling organ instrumentals and the band's musical prowess. The Doors musical legacy lives on.
Music starts at 10pm
$10 cover at the door.
Jah Cutta
At The Waverley in Cumberland
Saturday, September 6
As dancehall reggae bands go, it gets no better than Jah Cutta from Montreal. With countless national tours, two critically-acclaimed albums, Canadian Reggae Music Awards and a loyal international fanbase, this group is on fire.
Music 10 pm
$10 cover
Bill Bourne & Wyckham Porteous
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Friday, September 5
Bill Bourne is a one-man tour de force, he sings, plays guitar and writes with deep soul. Wyckham Porteous is a gifted storyteller whose personal experience gives his songs a unified philosophical perspective. Poetic lyrics with acoustic alternative roots music.
Advance tickets $15 at Joe's or by phone 250-702-MILO (6456)
Music starts at 8:30pm.
Sinistrio
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Saturday, August 30th
Finally a band that you and your Grandpa will love! Calgary based experimental jazz/rock trio with guitar, hammond organ and drums. Wicked retro and contemporary sounds.
Music at 8:30pm
Advance tickets $15 at Joe's Garage ( 115-5th St.) or reserve by phoning 702-MILO (6456)
Hey Ocean!
At The Waverley in Cumberland
Friday, August 29
Vancouver groove machine Hey Ocean! is an urban dance band with an infectious musical style. Beautiful melodies, rich harmonies and clever lyrics, this young foursome takes inspiration from several world music genres combining a downtown funky soul with roots in rock and reggae. Their sound is refreshingly their own.
Music 10 pm
$10 cover
THE BIG TIME OUT - 2008
Cumberland Village Park
August 15, 16 & 17 - 2008
The Big Time Out is a 3-day concert style event on 1 stage that appeals to the young and young at heart. With world-class musicians, like headliners De la Soul, Metric, Matisyahu and K'naan, descending on Cumberland the local population is expected to more than double. The Big Time Out promises to be a huge party. A funky carnival style setting is planned for inside the gates at Cumberland Village Park. The festive vibe, created by circus performers, fire spinners and colorful dancers, is often in collaboration with edgy dj sets and visual projections. Expect the unexpected!
The entire lineup for this summers adventure is impressive. Earth shaking dance grooves come from hot acts like Five Alarm Funk, Shane Philip, Ganga Giri, Delhi 2 Dublin & Third Eye Tribe. Independent rocks latest overnight success story Daniel Wesley, kicks it out. Israeli rockers Moshav, homegrown talent bigredtruck, The CR Avery Band, Wil, You Say Party! We Say Die! and Small Sins all provide spectacular live shows. Victoria’s nightclub sensation Velvet/Kuba Oms, Mat the Alien and a host of talented Dj’s bring a fun, urban, electronica-tinged edge to this event.
Weekend and Day Passes available at Bop City, Orbitz, Tarbells, Sound Advice, by phone 250-334-4885 or online at the website below. Weekend passes $130, Friday $45, Saturday $65 and Sunday $65. Gates open 4pm on Friday August 15.
For info phone The Cumberland Visitors Info Center
250-336-8313 or toll free 1-866-301-4636
Rock On!
Flash Lightnin'
At the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, August 15
For those of you who just don't want it to end...power trio rip it up at The Wave for The Big Time Out after-hours party. Playing lowdown southern US boogie rock & garage pop, this band's new demo is produced by Jimmy Shaw of Metric.
12am -close
no cover
Smokin Rockets
At the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, August 8
Kick ass pop/ punk/ ska band delivers high-energy smokin riffs and tight musical arrangements.
Music 10pm
$10 cover
Tony Wilson Quintet
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Saturday, August 2
Experimental Jazz featuring the unforgettable Tony Wilson on guitar, Jesse Zubot on Violin, J.P. Carter on trumpet, Skye Brooks on drums and Russell Sholberg on bass
Music at 8:30pm
Advance tickets $15 at Joe's Garage (115-5th St.) or reserve by phoning 702-MILO (6456)
Electric Friendz
At The Waverley in Cumberland
Saturday, August 2
Dance party featuring DJP and DJ Specs
Music 9:30pm
No cover
Kiran Aluhwalia
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Thursday, July 24
Kiran Aluhwalia creates hauntingly beatiful music with a unique blending of traditional Punjabi sounds, Portuguese fado and modern jazz
Music at 8:30pm
Advance Tickets $15 at Joe’s Garage 115-5th St. reserve by phoning 702-MILO (6456)
Big John Bates & The Voodoo Dollz
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, July 18
Lowbrow psychobilly rock with burlesque dancers featured at The Big Time Out and The Sold Out Waverley Halloween Party.
10pm
$15 cover
The Creaking Tree String Quartet
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Wednesday, July 16
This technically dazzling outfit uses fingerboards to leap stylistic boundaries and fuse intricate styles. The result is a smartly intellectual and yet deeply moving sound that's a true Canadian original: jazz forms sliding over a rootsy bluegrass base, with flashes of chamber music, reverence and avant-garde experimentation.
This beautiful organic music, presented with a wry sense of humor will start at 8:30 PM
Advance Tickets $15 at Joe’s Garage 115-5th St. reserve by phoning 702- MILO (6456)
Skavenjah
At the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Tuesday, July 15
Canada’s beloved ska-reggae veterans deliver intense off-beat grooves & smooth vocals
9:30pm
$10 cover
Kostaman
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, July 4
Kostaman is a 7-piece highly energized rock, experimental, world-beat, reggae flavoured band from Whistler. Known for their powerful live shows this band will keep you grooving, keep you positive and keep you dancing.
Music 10pm
$10 cover
The Budos Band
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Tuesday, July 1
Canada Day Party with the emperors of hallucinogenic instrummental afro-soul from Staten Island.
Music 10 pm
$15 cover
Sixgun Buddha
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, June 28
After a two year hiatus, local favorites Sixgun Buddha are ready to hit the stage with new songs and new energy. Bandmates Jordan Musto on baritone sax , Chris Attrell on bass, Casio on vocals, and Sean Sullivan on guitar, tenor sax, and vocals welcome back original drummer, Dave Safford, and introduce guitarist, Brad Froese to the lineup.
Music starts at 10 and there’s no cover.
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