The Loft Pub Victoria

Tom Morrissey
2022-06-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Events
Acoustic roots/folk musician Tom Morrisey, blends
traditional East Coast tunes with a variety of modern classics.
https://www.facebook.com/tommorrisseyband/

Rhythm Train
2022-06-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-02 18:00 - 21:00
A top-notch line-up of musicians every Thursday offering up a great mix of blues, rock, R&B and more. Jan Randall on keys, guitar harmonica and vocals. Jack Lavin on bass, harmonica, guitar and vocals. Ross Hall on drums.

Jan Randall Keyboards, guitar, harmonica, vocals
Jan Randall has performed on keyboards with numerous internationally famous music legends including Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Gary US Bonds, Sam Lay, (drummer with Paul Butterfield and Howlin’ Wolf), and many more. He has played in some legendary Canadian bands as with guitar virtuoso Amos Garrett and the amazing and hilarious Gaye Delorme (Rodeo Song). Randall was the Musical Director for SCTV and the Banff TV Festival and has worked with many superstars such as Bob Newhart, John Cleese, Steve Allen, Mike Meyers, Eugene Levy, Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara to name a few. A prominent studio musician, Jan has recorded many projects such as Goin’ To Kansas City with blues piano master Jay McShann, two albums of his original songs (Good Fair World-2008 and Wait in Line-2021) and is currently involved with blues/jazz singer/songwriter LJ Mounteney on an album scheduled for release in 2022. He has an extensive career as composer/producer of many original soundtracks for CBC, the National Film Board and the Discovery Channel. Recently Jan was Musical Director for the Irrelevant Show on CBC Radio. He currently performs in Victoria’s finer night clubs and concert venues.
Jack Lavin Bass, harmonica, guitar, vocals
Hailing from Chicago, Jack Lavin was a mainstay in the Vancouver music scene for over 45 years. He was the founding member of the W.C. Handy Award winning Powder Blues and has performed with numerous blues luminaries. As house band leader and jam host at the Yale for nearly 10 years, he brought some of the best performers in the blues idiom to the Yale, Fairview Pub and lots more. Jack has penned many songs and was nominated by the Juno Awards Society as Composer of the Year for his hit Thirsty Ears in ’81. Since then he has been producing albums, recording, writing songs and performing in nightclubs and at concerts. Lavin moved to Victoria, BC in 2018 and continues to bring blues music and musicians to his city. He has performed with: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Robert Cray, Lowell Fulson, Elvin Bishop, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Pinetop Perkins, Doug Sahm, Amos Garrett, Shuggie Otis, Long John Baldry, Lazy Lester, Guitar Shorty, Pee Wee Crayton, Jim Byrnes and plenty of others.
Ross Hall Drums
Calgary, Alberta born drummer Ross Hall began his career at age 12 as he played in the stage band through junior and senior high school. He turned pro in the early ‘70s when he joined the notorious rock cover band Micky Rat and toured throughout Alberta for nearly 15 years. In ’88 Ross joined up with the Blues/Zydeco band Daddy Long Legs and continued his touring in the Western provinces till ’02 when he relocated to Victoria, BC. In ’14, Hall teamed up with the Bill Johnson Band performing roots/blues till ’17 when he met Hank Lionhart and joined Hank’s bands The Toasters, Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band and the Kingpins. Most recently he has performed with blues master Brandon Isaak, Maple Blues Award winners Chris Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite and esteemed blues/jazz singer LJ Mounteney. Ross is a heavy hitting player with a wicked shuffle and is well known for his metronomic time-keeping and dynamics. He is a first-call session man and the perfect addition to any serious rhythm section.

Wednesday Night Jam
2022-06-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-25 18:00 - 21:00
Come on out and experience the incredible talent Victoria has to offer! Bring your own instrument and mic – drum kit, bass/guitar amp provided.

The Blue Lights
2022-06-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-24 18:00 - 21:00
THE BLUE LIGHTS offer up an eclectic mix of blues, western swing and rockabilly – featuring multi-instrumentalist Dave Harris, bassist and guitar player Clark Brendon, and legendary sax man Al Pease. Special guests Slim Sandy on drums and vocalist Willa Mae.

Los Gringos Locos
2022-06-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-23 17:30 - 20:00
The instrumental acoustic duo, featuring Al Sabourin and Mike Sampson entertaining us with their unique blend of standards and original compositions.

Sunday Afternoon Jam
2022-06-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-29 15:00 - 19:00
Sit back and enjoy a musical afternoon with Rainshadow Al and Victoria’s talented musicians and singers, on stage to jam a few tunes. If you plan to come out and play, please bring your own instrument and/or microphone.

Cory Steiner Band
2022-06-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-05-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-02 19:00 - 22:00
“…a coming together of four of the finest musicians on the Island creates a powerhouse band covering a wide range of hard-hitting pop/rock combined with all the fan-favourite original songs that will keep you rockin’! This IS The Cory Steiner Band.”

CURL & Friends
2022-06-03 19:00 - 22:00
All female band CURL team up with some seasoned musicians sharing a great mix of blues, rock and R&B.

CURL
2022-05-30 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-16 17:30 - 20:00
All female band CURL perform blues and R&B, alongside some originals.

Rainshadow Al & Friends
2022-05-28 19:00 - 22:00
Guitarist Rainshadow Al teams up with some of The Loft’s talented friends. Suzanne Van Assum, Carla Olive, Amber Banman and Eric Their.

Casey Ryder Trip
2022-05-27 19:00 - 22:00
The Casey Ryder Trip plays unique roots music: Swing, Blues, Rockabilly & Latin. “Twangy Roots music…& beyond!”
Casey Ryder – guitar & vocals * Clark Brendon – upright bass * Matt Pease – drums * Patrick Courtin – keyboards

Shades Of Blue
2022-05-21 19:00 - 22:00
Shades of Blue plays uniquely improvisational Blues & Roots music. Featuring Bill Johnson, Casey Ryder & other VI hotshots, this grooving, dynamic band keeps the house rockin’ all night long…

The Lovecats
2022-05-07 19:00 - 22:00
Showcasing an eclectic catalog of notoriously good tunes in the Rock Pop Country and R&B genres. Unique selections from the 60s thru the 80s and beyond delivered in a cool Lovecats style.

Mason Burns Trio
2022-04-30 19:00 - 22:00
An award winning musician known for his amazing guitar licks, iconic voice and energetic yet approachable stage shows Mason Burns formerly from Penticton – shares classic rock gems and originals.

The Third Degree
2022-04-29 19:00 - 22:00
Third Degree shares a great mix of blues, rock and R&B.

Ben Sures
2022-04-25 18:00 - 21:00
Award-winning Canadian Roots Singer Songwriter Ben Sures shares songs and stories you won’t soon forget… a memorable and rare talent, this show is a treat to the soul and mind. www.bensures.com

Daniel Cook & The Radiators
2022-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
Daniel Cook & The Radiators Two Album Release Concert – original roots music with many special guests. Hosted by Michael Tymchuk. By donation ($10 suggested).

Rockwood
2022-04-22 19:00 - 22:00
Even though any song is a click away, there is still such pleasure in music coming to life in the hands and voices of musicians who have loved it forever. Rockwood burnishes its vintage roots and folk rock repertoire to a rich soulful sheen. Soak up shimmering four-part harmonies, sustaining arrangements, the jangle of a twelve-string Rickenbacker, then move to an irresistible groove! Whether open-air dance party or intimate café vibe, a Rockwood show is all about connection, musicality, generosity, and fun.
Rockwood is seasoned Victoria musicians Gerry Fox (rhythm guitar, mandolin, harmonica, vocals), Grant Mountain (lead guitar, vocals), Eugene Smith (bass, vocals), Ross Gilchrist (drums, vocals). As warm as old vinyl, as cherished as a vintage Fender, Rockwood plays an authentic tribute to music that has not been forgotten, as a reminder of why it never will be.

Gord Light Brigade and MD Wren & The New Squeeze
2022-04-01 19:00 - 22:00
The Gord Light Brigade, in their natural habitat, are a rock band from Victoria consisting of Adam Cleland, Roz Jeffery, Gord Light, and Matt Pease. https://soundcloud.com/gord-light
MD Wren & The New Squeeze performing barn burners, swing dingers and the occasional shmaltz for good measure.

St. Cecilia - Women In Music
2022-03-26 19:00 - 22:00
All female rock band St. Cecilia, cover women in rock music – inviting some of Victoria’s female artists to share in a celebration of Women In Music. Featuring Victoria indie band Maitarra.
