Wednesday July 28 @ 5:30 (7:30 sold out)
HARRY MANX
Presented by Venables Theatre
HARRY MANX
Presented by Venables Theatre
TICKETS: $45
One hour show Maximum Audience - 50 people per show |
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive
to listen to. Harry forged his distinctive style by studying at the feet of the masters, first as a sound man in the blues clubs of Toronto during his formative years and then under a rigorous tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in India. Bhatt is the inventor of the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, which has become Harry’s signature instrument. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx immigrated to Ontario with his parents when he was a child. He started working with bands as a ‘roadie’ at age 15 and gradually worked his way up to becoming the regular sound man at the well-known El Mocambo (blues) club in Toronto. There he worked with a slew of blues legends. Harry admits that blues is still at the heart of much of his work. “I’ve always had one foot in the blues from those days … what I got from those artists is a groove. That’s what I’m particularly interested in is the groove, and that’s the way I play blues”. Blend Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and throw in some compelling grooves. It’s a recipe that goes down easy and leaves you hungry for more. |
July 30, 31 & August 1
TOUR
MARDON & MITSUHASHI
Presented by Venables Theatre
TOUR
MARDON & MITSUHASHI
Presented by Venables Theatre
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In this work, performers act as tour guides, leading an audience on a walking tour through outdoor spaces and making short stops on the way to share their “instantaneous expertise” on the history of objects, their surroundings as well as their own bodies and personal histories.
TOUR brings attention to the discomfort that comes along with witnessing facts and reality treated with irreverence. How do the institutions we inhabit every day impose their realities and histories upon us? How might we gesture towards other ways of inhabiting them? Mardon and Mitsuhashi is a professional dance collective based in Vancouver BC, the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. |
40 minute show outside
Maximum audience 15 people
Maximum audience 15 people
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. |
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.
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.
TICKETS - $20 |
Postponed
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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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. |
**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 need to be made, refunds will be offered.
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. |
**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 need to be made, refunds will be offered.