Postponed
BARNEY BENTALL
Presented by Venables Theatre
BARNEY BENTALL
Presented by Venables Theatre
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Canadians first met Barney in 1988 as leader of the Legendary Hearts when MuchMusic embraced an indie video of the heartland anthem “Something to Live For.” Next came a self-titled Epic Records’ album which sold over 100,000 units, and earned the group a JUNO Award for Best New Group. As his life began moving at a dizzying speed, Barney was swept into a circle of peers that included Blue Rodeo, k.d. lang, The Tragically Hip, Colin James, 54.40, and The Odds. His career education took place in parlaying strong grassroots popularity into a national following; and by playing to crowds in seedy bars to concert halls and arenas all over Canada. At its peak, the band was playing 200 dates a year, graduating from touring in a van to a motorhome to tour buses. After a half decade layoff from recording on his own, Barney Bentall returns with his finest, his most powerful, and most incisive album to date, The Drifter & The Preacher on True North Records.
Tickets - $55 |
Postponed
DIRT ROAD OPERA
Venables Alive!
DIRT ROAD OPERA
Venables Alive!
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DRO’s journey began back in 2016 when Rachel Matkin and Barry Mathers once again teamed up to make music. Barry Mathers’ musical career began at the age of 14, playing drums in a band in his hometown of Osoyoos. His parents owned the local music store, Mathers Music and Electric, where he worked and gave drum lessons. Rachel and Barry had previously worked together on three albums by the Cruzeros, a nationally celebrated band based out of Kelowna. Barry was the singer and songwriter, and Rachel sang harmonies on many of the songs. Their mutual love of music by the likes of Buddy and Julie Miller, Steve Earl, John Prine, Fred Eaglesmith, Gillian Welch and many more inspired them to start writing and recording an album of their own. Musicians came and went as the band developed a distinctive sound. Dirt Road Opera solidified its core when Jim Ryan, also a former member of the Cruzeros became the third member of the trio.
TICKETS - $20 |
Postponed
OOT N' OOTS
Venables Alive!
OOT N' OOTS
Venables Alive!
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CFMA and WCMA nominated The Oot n’ Oots make kids music that is,
to quote Jerry Garcia, not for kids only. Drawing on diverse influences from the history of rock n’ roll, this is a band with chops, soul, and swagger. Their original songs are wildly imaginative, brimming with humour and inspiration. The band includes 13-year-old Ruth Cipes (voice, ukulele), described as “…a force of nature.” by Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child host Bill Childs, with her dad Ezra (voice, guitar) and uncles Ari (voice, guitar), Gabe (voice, bass), and Matthew (voice, drums). Ruth trades lead vocal duties with Ari and his melodic tenor. In performance the group casts a spell of freedom, lightheartedness, and laughter. This is truly entertainment for the whole family, enlivening community, joy, and understanding through free spirited musical performance. TICKETS - $10 |
Postponed
KRISTI NEUMANN
Venables Alive!
KRISTI NEUMANN
Venables Alive!
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Kristi Neumann is a gifted singer/songwriter who spent most of her musical career in Nashville, Tennessee. Following the footsteps of many transplanted Nashville songwriters, Kristi successfully carved out a place for herself in a town that does not forgive mediocrity. Armed with a growing catalog of self-penned tunes, her prowess as a writer and performer definitely turned heads. Kristi's music is original and provocative. Her songs weave through themes that embrace both a wandering past and an optimistic hope for things to come. With perfect sensibility, her introspective lyrics leave just enough room for well-crafted, pop-friendly hooks.
One hour show with no intermission. TICKETS - $20 |
Postponed
GREAT WHITE NORTH
Venables Alive!
GREAT WHITE NORTH
Venables Alive!
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Great White North are an alternative folk-rock band hailing from Oliver, BC. Over the years, the band has varied from a solo acoustic project by Mike Szalay to a full rock'n'roll band with Sid Ruhland and Sean Petersen (as well as other locals). The trio's members all had their first experiences performing in front of an audience as high school students at the original Frank Venables Theatre. 17 years later, they very excited about having the opportunity to perform to a hometown crowd on the beautiful new stage. The trio will perform scaled back, intimate performance with an emphasis on the stories and songwriting of Great White North.
One hour show with no intermission. TICKETS - $15 9:30pm show is still available. 7:00pm is SOLD OUT! |
Rescheduled - New date coming
THE ROCKET MAN - A Tribute to Elton John
With opening act THE PIANO MAN - A Tribute to Billy Joel
THE ROCKET MAN - A Tribute to Elton John
With opening act THE PIANO MAN - A Tribute to Billy Joel
**Please note - this performance is not set up for physical distancing. Tickets can still be purchased and if the show does not go forward or further changes to dates and times need are made, refunds will be offered.
TICKETS - $49
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This entertaining and engaging stage show stars powerhouse vocalist and piano player Ryan Langevin. Backed by a full live band, this talented cast of entertainers will have you smiling, moving and singing along to hits such as Crocodile Rock, Benny & The Jets, Tiny Dancer, Sad Songs, Your Song, Saturday Night’s Alright, Philadelphia Freedom, Candle In The Wind and so many more!
Ryan Langevin also stars as the Piano Man and gives a genuine & powerful tribute to the music and legacy of Billy Joel. An accomplished vocalist, pianist and performer, Ryan brings his heart and soul to this music that inspired him as an artist. Accompanied by a live band, you will be taken on a journey through all of Billy’s biggest hits including It’s Still Rock n Roll To Me, The Piano Man, My Life, Just The Way You Are, You May Be Right, Only The Good Die Young, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, River Of Dreams and so many more!
Moon Coin Productions is working on a new date for this performance, please stay tuned.
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Monday May 10 @ 7:30
(Rescheduled from Sunday June 14, 2020)
RON JAMES - FULL THROTTLE
Presented by Shantero Productions
(Rescheduled from Sunday June 14, 2020)
RON JAMES - FULL THROTTLE
Presented by Shantero Productions
**Please note - this performance is not set up for physical distancing. Tickets can still be purchased and if the show does not go forward or further changes to dates and times need are made, refunds will be offered.
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Award-winning comedian RON JAMES has been selling out theatres for 15 years with his marathon, side-splitting, kinetically charged performances. Marshaling a comedian’s eye for satire and a writer’s ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his razor-sharp ribald wit, uncompromising standards and unique, poetically honed delivery ... a stand-out amongst ‘stand-ups’.
With nine critically acclaimed one-hour comedy specials under his belt, plus five seasons starring in his own series, “The Ron James Show”, Canada’s #1 road warrior is back doing what he does best: delivering laughs face to face and coast to coast ... a high octane Full Throttle ride! “a man of a million words and a million laughs ... genius” - Globe & Mail “Utterly Brilliant” - Ottawa Sun “a unique brand of funny all his own” - Winnipeg Free Press “hysterically funny ... at the top of his game” - Toronto Star “fits of helpless laughter” - Halifax Chronicle Herald “funniest man in Canada” - Victoria Times-Colonist “a wheezing, snorting, chortling, gasping night of hilarity” - Edmonton Sun “fast, funny and smart” - Montreal Gazette “simply the best” - Toronto Sun “thunderous standing ovation” - Saskatoon Star Phoenix TICKETS - $60 |
Friday September 10 @ 7:30 (Rescheduled from May 28)
MOONDANCE
The Van Morrison Songbook
MOONDANCE
The Van Morrison Songbook
TICKETS - $43
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Bruce Coughlan & Company pay tribute to the genius of Van Morrison, the Mystic Celtic Soul singer and songwriter who has placed his indelible stamp on Western Music culture for over half a century! Join Moondance at Venables Theatre for an energetic and joyous celebration of Van Morrison, his life & music.
In 1970, Van Morrison recorded two albums: Moondance & Van Morrison, His Band and the Street Choir. From these two albums alone flowed a stream of enduring classics: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Crazy Love, Caravan, Into the Mystic, Blue Money, Domino & I've Been Working. In the half-century to pass since, Van Morrison has continued to write, perform and produce his distinct brand of Rhythm & Blues. Bruce Coughlan and two of his Moondance bandmates are the heart and soul of Tiller’s Folly, (the masterful Celtic band who played to packed theatres all over Canada, the United States & the British Isles). They have added three top artists with feet deep in Celtic tradition to create this world class band to perform some of the most globally embraced music of the day. Van Morrison would definitely approve. |
Friday October 22nd @ 7:30 (Rescheduled from April 2nd)
TOWER OF SONG
A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen
TOWER OF SONG
A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen
TICKETS - $43
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The music of Canada's greatest bard interpreted by two of Canada's top singer-songwriters.
Tower of Song is a creative tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen, presented by JUNO Award nominee Oliver Swain and Victoria native Glenna Garramone. It will be a night of rare and classic selections from the Cohen cannon, fearlessly interpreted by the artists. A few original compositions will round out an evening that celebrates Cohen and his influence on modern songwriting. Hear Cohen’s timeless songs arranged for two voices, banjo, string bass, piano and guitar. The duo has crafted vocal arrangements of the great works of Cohen that will resonate with both longtime fans and newer audiences. This will be a night of exquisite and moving music from one of the world's best. Leonard Cohen- he was one of us. |