Longevity John's

come on over and try out the stage with new tunes or for the first time on stage or putting in your 10,000 hours or just be an audience

always fun

broadcast to youtube

3 songs each

$5 cover for everyone

a roots, blues, and Appalachian old-time music performer. his east coast roots definitely shine through

a $20 suggested donation

http://www.judepelley.ca/

Jared Popma w/ Sarah Terlesky:

Jared Popma is a singer/songwriter and guitarist based out of Nanaimo where he studies music at Vancouver Island University. Joined by Sarah Terlesky on vocals, you will find they bring a unique blend of acoustic Jazz/Pop featuring original music from Jared’s most recent album “Validation,” as well as covers from artists such as Sammy Rae, Lawrence, and Jack Johnson. You will be sure to feel the chemistry between the duo in this intimate acoustic setting.

Spencer Hiemstra:

Life can be wild sometimes. We all experience it and Spencer Hiemstra sings about it. Spencer Hiemstra is a folk singer-songwriter and storyteller based on Vancouver Island. His lyrics take inspiration from the geography of the coast and his storytelling always finds a way to be encouraging. Spencer’s debut album, “WILDLIFE”, is about how wild our lives can be. After years of playing in rock bands (Maverick Cinema / Pacific Colours) his new music tells stories, shares experiences, and inspires hope and joy. His performance typically looks like a duo with Spencer playing acoustic guitar and singing while another musician plays captivating melodies on the electric guitar or violin. Spencer has performed in festivals such as Filberg Fest and Woodstove Festival. With his band, Maverick Cinema, he has performed in festivals such as Rifflandia, Laketown Rock, Laketown Shakedown and 5 Acre Shaker. He has also completed multiple tours reaching as far as Montreal and back. Spencer is working on a new album and has already released his first two singles “Kindness” and “Ordinary People”.

suggested $20-$25 donations

Definitely Not The Duchess - A staged-reading of a new comedy by local playwright, Cael Anton.

Come hear a brand new script as a group of local actors present a "never-before-seen" comedy for the first time ever!

Get a glimpse at a rarely-shared part of the theatrical experience by listening to a play before anyone else has seen it!

by suggested donation $15-$20

your poetry / prose or your favourite authors

a chance to share

max-10 minutes

$5 for readers $7 for audience

musical and collaborative harmony, folk storytelling, these two award winning singer songwriters that call Newfoundland home are on a western Canadian tour and the Showroom is on the list

come join us and we can share what a good west coast we audience can be

recommended $20-$25 donations

https://rubeandrake.com/

NORTHCOTE

Saskatchewan born Singer/Songwriter Matt Goud, aka Northcote is known for his distinct and intimate voice. His influences include Folk, Americana, Hardcore Metal and Devotional Music. Northcote has released 6 full length albums with independent and major labels alike, in Canada, the US, UK and EU where he has toured extensively since 2010 both as headliner and as a supporting act.

Northcote's music has been critically acclaimed by outlets such as American Songwriter and Exclaim Magazine and has been played on XM and Sirius Radio, Domestic and College Radio with features such as CBC Q, the Strombo Show and a performance at World Café Live NPR Philadelphia.

Matt has a love for singing with others and visiting with people at the shows. He lives in Victoria, BC where he also works as a Mental Health Worker and volunteers as an Amateur Hockey Broadcaster. (Written, November 23rd, 2022)

https://www.northcotemusic.com/ Instagram: @northcotemusic

VINCE VACCARO

Surrounded for over two decades by the famously captivating beauty of the Canadian west coast, Montreal born Vince Vaccaro has steadily refined his craft as a singer-songwriter, producer, and live performer, carving out his own path with a distinct sound, easily recognizable within seconds of hearing his voice. Echoing from the wind swept beaches at the end of the road, his music is an ever evolving reflection of a life long passion to pursue creativity, expression, and authenticity through song. Having shared stages with such notable acts as City and Colour, Mumford & Sons, Sam Roberts Band, The Glorious Sons, Bedouin Soundclash, and Matt Mays, to name a few- Vaccaro is no stranger to captivating audiences with his heart-strong, fiery, live performances. http://vincevaccaro.com Instagram: @vincevaccaromusic

$20 ticket

another way of saying open mic - 3 songs for each performer broadcast to youtube - $5 cover for everyone

on a monthly basis gathering some of the many songwriters in the valley and on the island to showcase what they do ...write songs...does as a panel where each performer does a song and if any of the others feel like helping out so be it

the interaction between the songwriters usually means set lists are thrown out the window

this month is TBA

asking for $15-$20 donations for cover

from Montreal, one of Canada's finest acoustic blues players is coming to the Showroom while on the west coast mentoring at the Hornby Blues Camp

we are so fortunate

a do not miss concert

$30 tix

https://www.michaeljeromebrowne.com

$20 ticket 5 tickets available at $15

from Calgary, this international touring folk singer/songwriter has graced the Islands Folk Festival stages for years

reason being she is real good

on the west coast for a quick spring tour, she comes back to the Showroom for a Sunday afternoon matinee

suggested $15-$20 donations

https://www.jennyallen.ca

they return, thank goodness

a Vancouver-based Funk-Rock group making waves with their unique sound. Fronted by female leads on saxophone and vocals, their audacious performances are loaded with engaging interplay and explosive energy. The five members of Raincity combine their eclectic influences including Amy Winehouse, Moon Hooch, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers."

special guests Chase the Bear

$20 - $25 suggested donation

https://www.thatbandraincity.com https://chasethebearmusic.com/

another way of saying open mic -

3 songs for each performer broadcast to youtube -

$5 cover for everyone

when we first heard the music that these musicians perform we agreed to let the world know they existed

great lryical content woven together with stellar musicianship....ahhh, a true delight

they have performed at the 39 Days of July last year and wowed the audiences

you could tune in but better still, you could be here

$25 tix

as great musicians collaborate over their fave music from the past, we end up with some wonderful tributes to the fine music created in days gone by

these cats fro Victoria do early Pink Floyd much justice

$25 tickets

another way of saying open mic -

3 songs for each performer broadcast to youtube -

$5 cover for everyone

yes, this is the Dress Rehearsal evening

the Mercury Players are still alive and looking to keep bringing the Cowichan Valley some funtastic community theatre and so they rented the Duncan Showroom for ' a thrust stage performance with audiences on three sides'

$20 for seniors /students $25 all others available soon on Eventbrite and at Ten Old Books

the Mercury Players are still alive and looking to keep bringing the Cowichan Valley some funtastic community theatre and so they rented the Duncan Showroom for ' a thrust stage performance with audiences on three sides'

$20 for seniors /students $25 all others available soon on Eventbrite and at Ten Old Books

the Mercury Players are still alive and looking to keep bringing the Cowichan Valley some funtastic community theatre and so they rented the Duncan Showroom for ' a thrust stage performance with audiences on three sides'

$20 for seniors /students $25 all others available soon on Eventbrite and at Ten Old Books