Sunday Afternoon Jam
2026-08-23 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-30 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-13 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-20 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC, Canada
Join us every Sunday for an afternoon of great music, connection and encouragement. Whether you are a music appreciator or musician yourself, you are invited to take in the immense talent this jam attracts. With host Rainshadow Al. 3-7PM.
If participating, show up and sign up with Al. Bring your own instrument/mic.

Bill Francis - Story & Song
2026-08-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-07 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
BILL FRANCIS shares an acoustic evening of story and pop/rock favourites featuring Rainshadow Al… requests welcome! Voluntary Cover. 5:30PM.

SWANG THANG!
2026-08-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
SWANG THANG! is an upbeat and vibrant ensemble bringing the infectious energy of Swing, Blues, and Latin dance party music straight from the golden era of 1940 to 1965. With a repertoire packed full of vintage gems and irresistible grooves, they deliver a joyful, high-energy performance that’s as fun as it is timeless.
Voluntary Cover

Wednesday Night Jam
2026-08-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
MUSIC JAM with host Brooke Cooper. 6-9PM. Victoria’s musicians are invited to take the stage for a jam. A great place to showcase your band, get some stage time and connect with other musicians. BYO instrument and/or mic to participate.

Rhythm Train
2026-08-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
RHYTHM TRAIN is a top-notch line-up of musicians offering up a great mix of blues, rock, R&B and more. Featuring Jack Lavin and Ross Hall with special guests every week. Voluntary Cover. 6-9PM.

Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets
2026-08-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Lazy Mike Mallon’s music style is good rockin’ music deeply rooted in traditional blues, specifically early electric blues from the 50s and 60s. He’s known for his harmonica playing and soulful vocals, which bring a unique take on classic blues themes. With his band, “Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets”, Lazy Mike performs a mix of original compositions and covers of blues legends like Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Little Walter Jacobs, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. His music is all about keeping the blues alive, keeping the dance floor jumping, and entertaining with a focus on heartfelt, honest performances.​ Joining Mike for this show as always is long time veteran of the Canadian music scene, John Tanton on Guitar, and special guests the legendary Bluesman Jack Lavin on Bass guitar, and the very talented multi instrumentalist Anita Bonkowski on Drums. This will prove to be a night of good rockin’ Blues that you do not want to miss!
Voluntary Cover $10

Don Peterson & The Tone Rangers
2026-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don Peterson and the Tone Rangers feature four of Victoria’s finest musicians, fronted by premier guitarist Don Peterson. With dynamic and soulful vocalist/keyboardist Tom Lang, exceptional singer/bassist Gavin Dixon, and versatile drummer/vocalist Don Restall presenting classic rock and blues.
Voluntary Cover $10.

Blue & Yellow Cranes
2026-08-31 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Original rock with covers from Vancouver Island.
Voluntary Cover.

Dave Harris & Friends
2026-09-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
DAVE HARRIS & FRIENDS Longtime blues musician and one man band, joined by some of Victoria’s finest musicians including Al Pease and Clark Brendon. 5:00PM. Voluntary Cover.

Indie Rock Showcase
2026-09-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Rock Therapy - Sold Out
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ROCK THERAPY is a powerhouse 5-piece band stacked with some of Canada’s finest rock veterans. The lineup includes Glen Willows, guitarist and original songwriter for iconic rock band Harlequin (“Innocence,” “I Did It for Love,” “Sweet Things in Life”). On drums and vocals is Ed Cliffe, known from Rare Breed, Tyrro, The Knobs, and The Darby Mills Project. Kent Webb brings guitar, vocals, synth, and keys, with roots in Younger Than Yesterday and the KISS tribute Rip N’ Destroy. Holding down the low end is Jeff Mousley, formerly of The Chrissy Steele Project, Room Service, and The Fabulous B-Sides. Rounding out the lineup is Scott Ramsay, lead vocals/saxes/percussion, a staple of The Soul Shakers, Groove Kitchen, Lateshift, The Fabulous B-Sides and countless blues acts.
Voluntary Cover $10

Tom Morrissey
2026-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Acoustic roots/folk musician TOM MORRISSEY, blends traditional East Coast tunes with a variety of modern classics. Voluntary Cover $10. 7-10PM.

Moon Riot
2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Born from a 12-year legacy on Vancouver Island, Moon Riot delivers high-voltage rock & roll with raw soul and unstoppable energy.
A wildly versatile band covering decades of music and countless genres, there’s almost nothing Moon Riot can’t play. Each song is more fun than the last.
From Creep to Valerie, every show is a ritual. Every song, a spark.
Voluntary Cover $10

Country Jam with Nate Dunn & Friends
2026-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A country jam with NATE DUNN & FRIENDS, featuring a rotating lineup of talented musicians and plenty of country favourites. Whether you’re here to play or just enjoy the music, everyone’s welcome. BYO mic and/or instrument to join the jam.

Sour Bear
2026-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Pop/Rock band SOUR BEAR features Jonathan Young leading the band on ukulele, Eric Thier on bass and Andrew McMillan on drums for a great night of favourites.
Voluntary Cover

St. Cecilia
2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Victoria’s Own all-female tribute band to Women in Music – ST. CECILIA covering pop/rock/country female artists of yesterday and today.
Carla Olive – guitar/vox * Amber Banman – drums/vox * Lindsay Ward – bass/vox
Voluntary Cover $10.
