Live music

Dancers in front of the stage at the 2017 FVDED in the Park music festival at Holland Park in Surrey. (File photo: Gord Goble)

Cancelled: Another popular B.C. music festival ‘on pause as we plan what’s next’

Refunds for FVDED in the Park’s 2023 dates in Surrey ‘automatically processed,’ fest organizers say

 

Erica Mah (left) on the guzheng and Darcy McCord on cello will appear at the Rivercity Stage on March 17. Photo contributed

Guzheng and cello create unique chamber-folk music for the songs of Erica Dee Mah

When Erica Mah sings the opening line of her song Cedar, the…

  • Mar 2, 2023

 

Trumpet legend Herb Alpert performs at the Tidemark Theatre Wednesday, April 5 with his wife Lani Hall joning him and their band on vocals. Photo by Dewey Nicks

Tijuana Brass trumpet legend Herb Alpert is always moving forward

Canadian tour rolls into four B.C. dates, including Nanaimo, Campbell River, Victoria and Vancouver

 

Fleetwood Magic will perform the songs of Fleetwood Mac at the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday, May 27. Fleetwood Magic photo

Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s music at the Tidemark Theatre

Tribute band Fleetwood Magic deliver authentic versions of the classic rock icons

  • Feb 28, 2023
Fleetwood Magic will perform the songs of Fleetwood Mac at the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday, May 27. Fleetwood Magic photo
Juno award winning band Kobo town comes to the Tidemark this May. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre

Calypso spirit invades Tidemark Theatre this May

Juno-award winners Kobo Town stop in Campbell River as part of tour

  • Feb 23, 2023
Juno award winning band Kobo town comes to the Tidemark this May. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre
Siblings Solon McDade, left, Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade will perform at Nanaimo’s Unitarian Hall on Feb. 22 as part of their West Coast tour. (Photo by Dustin Delfs/Laughing Dog Photography)

Celtic-folk family band makes Vancouver Island its first stop in West Coast tour

The McDades play Nanaimo, Courtenay, Victoria and Quadra Island

Siblings Solon McDade, left, Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade will perform at Nanaimo’s Unitarian Hall on Feb. 22 as part of their West Coast tour. (Photo by Dustin Delfs/Laughing Dog Photography)
City of Campbell River logo. File photo

A night out downtown coming Mar. 2

CR Live Streets has a night of music, comedy acts and more.

  • Feb 17, 2023
City of Campbell River logo. File photo
Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin will play the River City Stage on Wednesday, March 8. Photo contributed

Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin plays Rivercity Stage March 8

Highway 19 Concerts returns to Rivercity Stage for three shows this spring,…

  • Feb 17, 2023
Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin will play the River City Stage on Wednesday, March 8. Photo contributed
Edward Duan will be performing in Campbell River on Sunday, March 5, 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 145 Simms Rd. Photo submitted

Fifteen-year-old pianist has long list of accomplishments

Edward Duan will be playing at Campbell River’s Presbyterian Church March 5

  • Feb 16, 2023
Edward Duan will be performing in Campbell River on Sunday, March 5, 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 145 Simms Rd. Photo submitted
James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Psychedelic, punk and folk music coming to Indie Rock in the River festival

Campbell River producer hopes festival boosts local indie music scene

James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Danny Davis Guitars are displayed in Huntsville, Ala. A groundswell of support for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has its board of directors rethinking plans to cancel this year’s event and dissolve the society.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, The Huntsville Times, Matt Wake

Chorus of support has Vancouver folk fest board reviewing cancellation, letter says

Board has paused a motion to dissolve the society and looking at options to continue

Danny Davis Guitars are displayed in Huntsville, Ala. A groundswell of support for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has its board of directors rethinking plans to cancel this year’s event and dissolve the society.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, The Huntsville Times, Matt Wake
The Strathcona Syphony will be perforing in concerts on March 11, at 7 p.m. at St. George’s United Church, in Courtenay, and March 12, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Campbell River. Photo contributed

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra ‘Going for Baroque’

Performing at Courtenay’s St. George’s United Church and Campbell River’s Trinity Presbyterian Church

The Strathcona Syphony will be perforing in concerts on March 11, at 7 p.m. at St. George’s United Church, in Courtenay, and March 12, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Campbell River. Photo contributed
Cellist Ariel Barnes will guest with the Vancouver Island Symphony during their fourth seasonal concert ‘Appassionato’ at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre on Jan. 21. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island Symphony to play with great emotion in upcoming concert

Appassionato concert on Jan. 21 will feature guest cellist and guest conductor

Cellist Ariel Barnes will guest with the Vancouver Island Symphony during their fourth seasonal concert ‘Appassionato’ at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre on Jan. 21. (Submitted photo)
The Bard ‘o’ Scotland will be honoured at the Robbie Burns Contra Dance on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the tartan coloured Merville Hall. Photo contributed

Swirl your kilt and toast the bard at the Robbie Burns Contra Dance

Hoot Mon! The Bard ‘o’ Scotland will be honoured at the Robbie…

  • Jan 17, 2023
The Bard ‘o’ Scotland will be honoured at the Robbie Burns Contra Dance on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the tartan coloured Merville Hall. Photo contributed
Awakeneers performing live on Folk University Radio, CKTZ 98.5FM, Cortes Island. Photo submitted

Awakeneers acoustic matinee returns to Sybil Andrews Cottage

Nope, they didn’t disappear with the snow, coloured lights, and gingerbread men.…

  • Jan 16, 2023
Awakeneers performing live on Folk University Radio, CKTZ 98.5FM, Cortes Island. Photo submitted
Award nominated Canadian folk group, The Wardens, played to a crowd at the Lester Centre in Prince Rupert on March 18. Photo by K-J Millar/Black Press

The Wardens’ haunting, three-part harmonies and chilling tales reflect Canada’s protected wilderness

The band’s mountain music blends folk, roots and western styles

  • Jan 13, 2023
Award nominated Canadian folk group, The Wardens, played to a crowd at the Lester Centre in Prince Rupert on March 18. Photo by K-J Millar/Black Press
Bruce Coughlan returns with performances of The Bard and His Ballads, a celebration of Robbie Burns. (Contributed)

The Bard and His Ballads is a stirring selection of song, verse and stories

And, of course, there will be bagpipes, tartan and haggis!

  • Jan 9, 2023
Bruce Coughlan returns with performances of The Bard and His Ballads, a celebration of Robbie Burns. (Contributed)
Casey Cawston and Dianne Clifton were invited up on stage by Kane Brown, with Cawston giving a shoutout to their hometown of Keremeos. (Facebook)

Video: B.C. couple get dance of a lifetime on stage at Kane Brown concert

The couple were invited up at the Vancouver show and gave their hometown a shoutout

Casey Cawston and Dianne Clifton were invited up on stage by Kane Brown, with Cawston giving a shoutout to their hometown of Keremeos. (Facebook)
Five Alarm Funk is coming to the Tidemark Theatre March 10. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre

Get ready to get funky

Five Alarm Funk coming to Campbell River as part of 20th anniversary tour

  • Dec 19, 2022
Five Alarm Funk is coming to the Tidemark Theatre March 10. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre
Campbell River’s Rivercity Players has started offering stage space to young performers. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Rivercity Players boosting Campbell River youth arts scene by providing performance space

‘It’s hard for a scene to get going if there’s nowhere for it to exist’ — Highway 19 Concerts Director

Campbell River’s Rivercity Players has started offering stage space to young performers. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
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