Events
Cumberland Village Works is not just about one big show every summer. Throughout the year we produce a variety of events. Some large, some small and all of them in the spirit of the original festival.
Scroll down to see a list of shows that the Works is presenting.
Sheree Plett & Jeremy Eisenhauer
At Joe's Garage in Courtenay
Friday, May 9
Sheree Plett and Jeremy Eisenhauer bring some of Vancouver's finest indie rock to Courtenay. Sounding similar to Sarah Harmer with brilliant musicianship, soft vocals and a beautiful message Sheree Plett delivers a heartwrenching set followed by her husband indie singer/songwriter Jeremy Eisenhauer. Playing backup for each other this is an amazing duo with a great sound!
Music at 8:30pm
Adv tix $15 at Joe's Garage or by phoning 702-MILO (6456)
Freeflow
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, May 10
Dynamic rhythm fused with soul, reggae, and rap, this rock and roll band is a groove machine. Their electrifying live show offers up ass shakin grooves that get the most jaded jumping and has turned many a sold out crowd into frenzied disciples of the Vancouver, based act.
Music 10pm
$10 cover
SubCity Dwellers
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, May 16
Pushing Canada's docile ska scene past the 3rd wave the SubCity sound combines classic elements of ska while attempting to add various other genres into the mix. The result is an infatuating live show that blends elements of ska, jazz, rock, reggae, punk and dub into one; a formula that remains progressive to this day. They are a well-rounded, high energy dance band with a party in their back pocket.
Music 10 pm
$10 cover
Five Alarm Funk
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, May 23
Five Alarm Funk is a Vancouver-based, 12-piece rhythm machine that pounds out a delirium-inducing live show brimming with original funk and afro-beat grooves. The band’s horn and percussion-driven instrumental jams feature searing guitar leads and horn solos wailing and soaring above a four-man percussion maelstrom that is grounded by Neil Towers’ juicy bass lines. The band’s wicked cross-rhythms and frenetic, costumed stage show appeals to jazz fans and clubs kids alike.
Music 10 pm
Advance tickets $20 at Bop City, Orbitz and The Wave
Chin Chin
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Friday, May 30
Chin Chin from Brooklyn, New York uses world music rhythms, disco-bass and R&B styling to make tuneful, danceable modern funk. Stirring together funk, jazz and elements of such dance-floor heroes as Brass Construction, Ohio Players, and Roger Troutman, the band has created an alchemical brew. Their sound both recalls the 70s and surpasses the era in a synthesis of retro and contemporary.
Music 10 pm
$10 cover
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra
At The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland
Saturday, June 7
The TMO is a multicultural, eclectic, Ska explosion with songs in Portuguese, Spanish and English. The orchestra weaves Latin rhythms, eastern European gypsy motifs, African drumming, ska, reggae and hip hop together to create an explosively danceable sound.
Music at 10pm
$10 cover
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
At The Cumberland Recreation Institute
Thursday, June 26
Seun’s father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, was Nigeria’s most beloved popular musician and most acerbic social critic until his death in 1997. Seun began his musical career at nine years of age opening for his father with Egypt 80. Keeping his father's spirit alive Seun still performs with the same band, a power-house of explosive dance grooves, the hookiest basslines, big spectacle and politicised energy. Much of the magic of their live shows derives from the energetic exchange between at least 18 musicians and dancers. It’s a full-on, funk-happy sound that’ll take you to the edge and back.
Tickets and times TBA
THE BIG TIME OUT - 2008
Cumberland Village Park
August 15, 16 & 17 - 2008
Musicians on the roster so far include: Jorane, Mad Professor, Delhi 2 Dublin, Moshav, Shane Philip, Wil, DJ Vadim, That 1 Guy, Adam Shaikh, and the CR Avery band.
This summer's adventure will include audiovisual installations and commissioned art, dance and circus pieces, all the elements audiences have come to expect from a major Cumberland Village Works event.
Volunteers and crew coordinators are now actively being sought for help with this production. There are some fabulous perks for individuals wanting to participate on all levels. Please phone or email production manager Amy James to get the scoop on how you can get involved. Call 250-336-0118 or email Amy at production@cumberlandvillageworks.com . Stay Tuned!
Ticket info TBA