BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VIM House - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VIM House X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vimhouse.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VIM House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20250605T191311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T211955Z UID:10000041-1752348600-1752357600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Jeremy Ledbetter Trio & Raagaverse DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (VSO) Present: \nJeremy Ledbetter Trio & Raagaverse \nDouble bill concert featuring Juno Award Winners & Nominees \nSaturday\, July 12th\, 2025\nShow: 7:30 pm\nBox Office Opens: 6:30 pm\nVenue: Pyatt Hall – 843 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 3L4 \nTickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $30 to $40\nhttps://show.ps/l/21461b25/ \nPlease reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers. \nJeremy Ledbetter Trio (2025 Juno Award Winner for Jazz Album of the Year) \n\nForged in a cauldron of raging\, inspiring contemporary jazz\, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio pushes the boundaries of jazz and world music\, providing an undiluted display of rampaging energy and captivating musicianship. Audiences must exercise caution. People who see this band are rarely the same again. If the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio were an inanimate object\, it would be a runaway train. \nCanadian pianist Jeremy Ledbetter is a fiery\, passionate performer whose music knows no boundaries. His compositions are wildly creative and deeply emotional. At Ledbetter’s hands\, the piano roars\, whispers\, cries\, and laughs\, telling stories as only he can\, evoking cinematic images in the listeners’ minds. \nThe Jeremy Ledbetter Trio’s second album\, “Gravity”\, sees Jeremy joined by Grammy-winning drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and renowned electric bassist Rich Brown (Steve Coleman’s Five Elements)\, who offer the perfect counterpart to Ledbetter’s iconoclastic energy at the piano.“Gravity” has taken the jazz world by storm\, racking up a Juno Award (Canada’s top music prize) for Jazz Album of the Year\, the title “Best in Canadian Jazz” from Jazz FM91\, and over half a million streams worldwide. For this concert\, the gifted and versatile bassist Andrew Stewart replaces Brown. \nJeremy Ledbetter – piano\nAndrew Stewart – bass\nLarnell Lewis – drums \nRaagaverse \n\n2025 Juno Nominee for Best Jazz Album of the Year (Group)\, Raagaverse\, led by Shruti Ramani (voice) with Jodi Proznick (bass)\, Noah Franche-Nolan (piano) and Nicholas Bracewell (drums)\, is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to the two deeply historical and culturally-significant genres: classical Hindustani music and Jazz. \nBandleader Shruti Ramani brings her expertise in Hindustani music together with the quartet’s appreciation\, knowledge\, affinity and experience of the Jazz and other musical artforms. Raagaverse retains the authenticity of both traditions\, melding them seamlessly into one cohesive sound that is both dynamic and explosive with immense respect\, depth and beauty. \nShruti’s musical fluency originates from her rigorous Hindustani training and degree under Dr. Ritu Johri in Mumbai\, India\, and her studies leading to a degree in Jazz from Capilano University. Her original compositions use melodies ornamented with traditional Hindustani nuances\, with underlying modern Jazz harmonies and rhythms. \nJodi brings her musical mastery on the bass as well as her insight and experience performing\, recording\, touring and promoting her music. She is also a highly respected music educator. \nNoah is a stellar composer\, pianist and keyboard player well known for his cross-disciplinary collaborations in jazz and classical idioms and for blending different musical styles. \nNicholas is talented young drummer who immediately connected with the music and musicians of Raagaverse. \nThe group’s first performance was on a double bill with the Itamar Erez Quartet at the Fox Cabaret in March 2022 as part of the VIM Music at the Cinemas Series. Since then\, it has been invited to perform for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival\, Kay Meek Arts Centre\, Lulu Performing Arts on Gabriola Island\, VIFF\, Publik Secrets\, the Gordon Smith Gallery Music Series\, the Fort Langley Jazz Festival\, ArtSpring Theatre (Saltspring)\, King Eddy as part of JazzAhead Calgary\, the Jazz at the Bolt series\, High Beam Dreams in Gibsons\, Muzewest and ACT Arts in Maple Ridge. \nExpect energetic and enthralling music from Raagaverse! \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM): \nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca  \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, and JTC Heersink Foundation.  \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Diane Kadota diane@vimhouse.ca  \nAbout Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music (VSO): \n \nEnvisioned by Bramwell Tovey (Music Director Emeritus)\, Arthur H. Willms (Honorary Life Vice President) and Jeff Alexander (former VSO President and CEO) in 2003\, the VSO School of Music was created to provide a modern educational institution next to the Orpheum Theatre\, where students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds could enjoy lifelong learning and the majority of instructors would be members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Macdonald Development Corporation was approached by the VSO to buy the Capital 6 movie theatre that formerly occupied the site\, with the intention of building a music school: the concept\, including a residential tower above\, was immediately embraced by the company. Wall Financial Corporation later took over the lead role in the project\, and oversaw the construction of the school and residential tower designed by Bingham Hill Architects. Made possible through the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Amenity Bonus Program\, the residents of British Columbia now have a state-of-the-art community music school\, serving students from 3 months old to senior citizens\, catering to all ability levels from beginners to aspiring professionals. \nThe School’s Artistic Advisor is Maestro Otto Tausk\, Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. https://vsoschoolofmusic.ca/about/ \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/jeremy-ledbetter-trio-raagaverse/ LOCATION:Pyatt Hall\, 843 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3L4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/VIM-Ledbetter-and-Raagaverse-1200X628.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250605T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20250415T211049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T191919Z UID:10000040-1749153600-1749160800@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Music At The Cinemas - everyb0dy / Tsimka & Michael Red DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) Presents: \nMUSIC AT THE CINEMAS: everyb0dy / Tsimka & Michael Red \nCurated by Rob Thomson\n \nThis event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nThursday\, June 5th\, 2025\nShow: 8:00 pm\nDoors: 7:30 pm \nVenue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\nTickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $15 to $25 \nPWYC (Pay what you can) tickets may be available at the door if the show has not sold out. Please reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers.  \n\nAbout everyb0dy\n\nEveryb0dy (led by Kelsey Wavey) is an Indigenous led indie grunge pop band based in “vancouver”. What started as a synthpop duo back in 2022\, has grown into a 4 piece band that plays up beat bangers and protest anthems that intend to shake their listener. Follow them at @everyb0dy.band on instagram! \nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C__zcaSytc6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== \n  \n\nAbout Tsimka & Michael Red\nTsimka & Michael Red is a collaboration of music from the land and from the heart (and knowing and listening). \nTsimka sings and speaks and sometimes plays a drum. Most lyrics are in Tsimka’s heritage language Tia-o qui-aht ƛaʔuukwiʔatḥ.ḥ Her themes deal with love\, cleansing\, healing\, liberation through imagining and more. Michael creates and reveals music & atmospheres with the natural sounds recorded by Tsimka from her ƛaʔuukwiʔatḥ home territory\, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory (where she lived recently for 2 years). \nBreaking ice as light percussive rhythym\, bull kelp head explosions becoming kick drum patterns\, a Squamish valley wolf\, a large cat in the dark.. Cixwatsac (Frank Island frogs)\, Swainson’s Thrush\, other birds. a little creek at Hiłwinʔis\, ocean\, rain and mist. Tsimka’s voice is also used as an instrument through live fx and is embedded in Michael’s pre-made production (which is dubbed out and layered and effected live). Words and tones and expressions are shaped and woven into all layers of the sonic fabric\, from deeply embedded to very visible. \nTsimka: vocals\, drum\, live vocal processing\nMichael Red: live dubbing of pre-recorded stems\, live & spontaneous vocal processing and looping\, other layers of sound & live manipulation \n\n \n\n\nVenue Accessibility:  \nGeneral admission tickets are standing room only with limited\, first-come-first serve bar seating along the back of the room. If you require seating in advance\, please email cindy[at]vimhouse.ca so we can accommodate your request. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available\, ask a staff member for assistance. \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM): \n\nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca  \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from BC Arts Council\, Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, and JTC Heersink Foundation.  \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Cindy Dai at communications@vimhouse.ca. \n  \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/music-at-the-cinemas-everybody-tsimka-michael-red/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music at the Cinemas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BANNER-EveryboDyMichaelRedTsimka-1200x600-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20250415T210959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T190746Z UID:10000039-1748635200-1748642400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Music At The Cinemas - Sara Gold & x/o DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) Presents: \nMUSIC AT THE CINEMAS: Sara Gold & x/o \nTwo visionary artists disrupting gender binaries\, building new sonic landscapes\, and expanding their craft through transcendent explorations of sound and sight. Fans of electronic sound art – this is an event you don’t want to miss!\n\n*Please note lights and audio visual projections will be used at this show. If you are concerned about any pre-existing conditions that may be affected\, please reach out to cindy@vimhouse.ca to clarify. \nThis event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nFriday\, May 30th\, 2025\nShow: 8:00 pm\nDoors: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St\, Vancouver \nTickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $20 to $30 \nPWYC (Pay what you can) tickets may be available at the door if the show has not sold out. Please reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers.  \n\nAbout Sara Gold \nSara Gold is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the boundaries of sound through experimental music and sound art. Utilizing repetition\, drones\, and low frequencies generated with vintage analog electronics and processed in Ableton Live\, Gold seeks to evoke new sensations and altered brain states. Through a disabled/queer/non-binary lens\, their practice encompasses immersive live performances\, conceptual audio-visual experiences\, and community gatherings\, fostering a rich dialogue around sound and perception.\n \n\n \nAbout x/o\nx/o is Veron Xio (they/them); a Vietnamese-Canadian electronic music producer and multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver. Interested in disrupting gender binaries and transgressing codes of identity\, x/o uses hyper-masculine and hyper-feminine sonic tropes to build new worlds; an audiovisual exploration of duality and cyclical emotions. \nThey have presented work internationally\, including Phoenix Central Park (Sydney)\, Palais de Tokyo (Paris)\, Institute of Contemporary Arts (London)\, La Casa Encendida (Madrid)\, and House of Electronic Arts (Basel). In 2019\, they were selected for the MUTEK Amplify residency at Somerset House Studios UK and Red Bull Bass Camp Calgary at the National Music Centre. \n___________________________________ \nVenue Accessibility:  \nGeneral admission tickets are standing room only with limited\, first-come-first serve bar seating along the back of the room. If you require seating in advance\, please email cindy[at]vimhouse.ca so we can accommodate your request. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available\, ask a staff member for assistance. \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM): \nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca  \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from BC Arts Council\, Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, and JTC Heersink Foundation.  \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Cindy Dai at communications@vimhouse.ca. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/music-at-the-cinemas-sara-gold-x-o/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music at the Cinemas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BANNER-Sara-Gold-xo-1200x600-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20250415T210500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T210822Z UID:10000038-1747944000-1747951200@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Music At The Cinemas - Nimkish & Cordie M. Sad DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) Presents: \nMUSIC AT THE CINEMAS: NIMKISH & CORDIE M. SAD \nCurated by Rob Thomson \nThis event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nThursday\, May 22nd\, 2025\nShow: 8:00 pm\nDoors: 7:30 pm \nVenue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St\, Vancouver \nTickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $15 to $25\nPWYC (Pay what you can) tickets may be available at the door if the show has not sold out. Please reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers. \nAbout Nimkish: \n \nTo fully immerse in the multitudes of Indigenous rising star Nimkish is to honour the past\, look ahead to the future\, and bask in the resplendent present all at once. The Vancouver-based marvel-in-the-making is fearless in her lyricism\, confronting anti-Indigenous racism and colonial violence alongside other hard subjects like anxiety\, grief and heartache. To the great tradition of singer-songwriters healing through their music\, Nimkish brings a bright-eyed aim to flourish in all she has experienced. Stylistically\, Nimkish exists in a realm between Kehlani and King Princess\, softly orbiting Sabrina Claudio. \nHer lyrics give affirmation to past pain while living in the moment. To some it may sound like escapism\, to others it may sound like moxie-driven R&B-pop pulsing through the club. What’s certain is her fortitude — she’s an it-girl on a mission\, combining the coolness and creativity of the TikTok generation with the lucidity and confidence of a grown ass woman. \nAbout Cordie M. Sad: \n \nCordie M. Sad is an art rock project based in Vancouver\, BC\, led by vocalist Cordelia Donovan. Blending haunting melodies with vivid storytelling\, the music transforms raw emotion into immersive sonic landscapes. With influences ranging widely from pop to prog to punk\, each song is a journey through beauty\, pain\, and the spaces in between. \nKnown for its dynamic arrangements and unfiltered intensity\, Cordie M. Sad crafts music that lingers long after the final note. Whether through intricate instrumentation or stark vulnerability\, the project invites listeners into a world where connection and catharsis soothe our heartaches\, offering both reflection and release. \n___________________________________ \nVenue Accessibility: General admission tickets are standing room only with limited\, first-come-first serve bar seating along the back of the room. If you require seating in advance\, please email cindy[at]vimhouse.ca so we can accommodate your request. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available\, ask a staff member for assistance. \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM): \nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. https://vimhouse.ca \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from BC Arts Council\, Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, and JTC Heersink Foundation. \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Cindy Dai at communications@vimhouse.ca. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/music-at-the-cinemas-nimkish-cordie-m-sad/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music at the Cinemas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WEB-SLIDER-NIMKISHCORDIE-M.-SAD.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20250227T234225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T234225Z UID:10000037-1745524800-1745532000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Music At The Cinemas - Steph Wall & Leo D.E Johnson DESCRIPTION:MUSIC AT THE CINEMAS: STEPH WALL & LEO D.E JOHNSON \nIndie Surf Rock and Galactic Gospel Grunge \nJoin us for a double bill concert featuring two of the most original voices in the Vancouver music scene! \nThis event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nThursday\, April 24th\, 2026\nShow: 8:00 pm\nDoors: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\nTickets: General Admission (Sliding Scale) – $15 to $25 \nPWYC (Pay what you can) tickets may be available at the door if the show has not sold out. Please reach out to info[at]vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers. \n \nAbout Steph Wall: \nhttps://www.stephwall.ca/ \nSteph Wall is an enigmatic alternative indie/soul singer hailing from Vancouver\, B.C. Struck by the pop and soul divas that became the giants in Steph’s world such as Amy Winehouse\, Alanis Morissette\, and Etta James\, Wall’s music draws from these influences\, enabling her to seamlessly blend genres. Following close off the heels of recording her upcoming project\, “TANG”\, Steph welcomes you into her vibrant world\, where playful and thought-provoking lyrics meet bold\, tasty melodies. With soul and grit at the heart of her performance\, she takes the stage alongside her band\, trusted collaborators since 2021\, inviting you to immerse yourself in her universe. \nSteph Wall’s Band: \nSteph Wall\, lead vocals\nStephen Nikleva\, guitar\nWynston Minckler\, bass\nJamison Ko\, drums \n \nAbout Leo D.E Johnson: \nhttps://linktr.ee/leodejohnson \nLeo D.E Johnson is a trans\, Black\, Scotian artist who blends Spiritual Soul and Galactic Gospel with West Coast Grunge. Drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences\, Leo infuses his music with soulful storytelling and messages of resilience. \nLiving in the unceded territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations\, Leo is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous\, Black\, and Queer voices and advocating for social justice. Leo’s unapologetic authenticity serves as a guiding light for meaningful change finding on what we all have incommon\, uniting listeners through a transformative musical journey that radiates LOVE. Sit back and enjoy the reflection! \nLeo D.E Johnson’s Band: \nLeo D.E Johnson (He/Them) – Lead singer\, electric guitar\nRicardo (He/Him) – BG vox\, drums\nBlue Chu (They/Them) – BG vox\, Bass\nOther instruments TBA \nVenue Accessibility: General admission tickets are standing room only with limited\, first-come-first serve bar seating along the back of the room. If you require seating in advance\, please email cindy[at]vimhouse.ca so we can accommodate your request. The main cabaret room is accessible through a ramped entrance. A wheelchair accessible washroom is available\, ask a staff member for assistance. \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, and JTC Heersink Foundation. \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Cindy Dai-Thiessen at communications[at]vimhouse.ca. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/music-at-the-cinemas-steph-wall-leo-d-e-johnson/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music at the Cinemas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BANNER-STEPH-WALL-LEO-DE-1200x600-FINAL.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240912T231324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T231324Z UID:10000036-1729366200-1729375200@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:John Kameel Farah DESCRIPTION:John Kameel Farah (Berlin/Toronto)\n“Baroque-Mid-Eastern-Cyberpunk” compositions and reimagined classics on piano\, synthesizers\, and electronics \nSaturday\, October 19th\, 2024\nShow: 7:30 pm\nDoors: 7:00 pm \nVenue: The Annex\, 823 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 3L4 \nGET TICKETS HERE\nGeneral Admission (Sliding Scale) – $30 / $25 / $20\nSeniors / Students / Under 19 – $20\nChildren Under 12 – $15 \nSubject to availability\, PWYC (Pay what you can) tickets will be available at the door at 7:00 pm. \nPlease reach out to info@vimhouse.ca if you would like to attend but are facing financial barriers. \nThis event is hosted on the unceded and traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, selíʔlwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. \nVancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) invites you to an evening with Palestinian Canadian pianist\, composer\, and electronic artist John Kameel Farah at The Annex in Vancouver\, BC\, on Saturday\, October 19th\, 2024. \nFarah’s performance will include his unique compositions for piano\, synthesizers\, and electronics\, alongside interpretations of Renaissance master William Byrd and electronic renditions of J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. \nJohn Kameel Farah describes his art as creating “holistic experiences that fuse the elegance of Baroque and Early Music with the rich textures of Arabic Music\, Improvisation\, and Electronic Music.” \n“I interlace piano loops with sequenced drum machines and intricate electronic arrangements\, connected by spontaneous improvisations. I sometimes refer to my music as ‘Baroque-Mid-Eastern-Cyberpunk.’” \n \nAbout John Kameel Farah:\nJohn Kameel Farah is a Palestinian-Canadian composer and pianist whose music embraces aspects of Baroque and Early Music\, Middle-Eastern Music\, Improvisation and Electronic Music. He studied at the University of Toronto\, where he received the Glenn Gould Composition Award twice. He continued studies with Terry Riley in California\, and at the Arabic Music Retreat in Hartford. \nFarah combines the piano with electronics\, moving freely between intuitive improvisations and meticulously structured compositions. His project “Music for Organ & Synthesizers” treats the organ as the first\, ancient synthesizer\, which he presents in churches and cathedrals across Europe. \nIn 2023 he was awarded the Johanna Metcalf Award for the Performing Arts in Ontario\, and was a guest-performer with Tangerine Dream in Toronto. Earlier this year\, he performed his own works at the Berlin Philharmonic. \nJohn has performed across Europe and North America\, as well as South Korea\, Brazil\, Mexico\, and Palestine\, giving master-classes at the Edward Said National Conservatory in Ramallah in 2003. He is currently doing a residency with the National Arts Centre Orchestra\, writing a piano concerto to be premiered in 2025. www.johnfarah.com \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society:About Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM):\nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre based on feedback from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers and managers among others. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from Canadian Heritage\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Government of BC\, City of Vancouver\, JTC Heersink Foundation and the MENA Film Festival. \nFor more information or interviews\, please contact Cindy Dai-Thiessen at communications@vimhouse.ca. \nVENUE NOTES:\nAll information including accessibility can be found on the ANNEX/Vancouver Civic Theatre website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/venues/annex \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/john-kameel-farah/ LOCATION:Annex\, 823 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3L4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WEBSITE-1200-x-600-Banner-JOHN-KAMEEL-FARAH.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240723T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240708T201834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T201834Z UID:10000035-1721763000-1721772000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Gamelan Turtle Bliss - Show On Earth - Jul 23 DESCRIPTION:TWO PERFORMANCES\n \nMonday\, July 22\, 2024\nTuesday\, July 23\, 2024 \nPerformance Works\, Granville Island\n1218 Cartwright St\, Vancouver \nShow: 7:30 pm\nBox office opens: 6:30 pm\nTheatre opens: 7:00 pm \nSliding Scale General Admission Tickets\n$20 / $25 / $30 ($15 for children 12 and under) \nGET TICKETS \nAbout the show: \nBetween spectacle and meditation\, Show On Earth is an intercultural shadowplay for Balinese gendèr wayang – a style of gamelan (traditional ensemble music of the Javanese\, Sundanese\, and Balinese peoples of Indonesia\, made up predominantly of percussive instruments) required for wayang (shadow puppet theatre). \nThe show will feature music performed by various traditional Gamelan instruments such as the gendèr\, suling\, and gong\, along with non-traditional instruments such as cello\, viola\, and violin. The music is set to interactive projections and shadow puppetry\, all telling a tale based on the evolution of life on Earth. \nDuring the show a dalang (shadow puppeteer) will provide action\, dialogue\, commentary\, song\, and incantations interwoven with the music and theatrics. \nHere’s a preview of what to expect: \n\nParticipants: \nMichael O’Neill: composer/musician – gendèr\nAndreas Kahre: dramaturge/scenography/puppet design/voice actor\nMark Parlett: dalang/puppet design & construction/musician – suling\nKenneth Newby: projection design/soundscape design\nDavid Prentice: puppet design & construction\nSylvia Zaradic: voice actor\nAnn Hepper: gong/administration\nWendy Chen\, Kaia Stoesz & Ryan Swaryandana: gendèr\nParmela Attariwala: violin\nSarah Kwok: viola\nSungyong Lim: cello \nThis show is guaranteed to send you into a fantastical delirium. Treat yourself to a new experience! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/gamelan-turtle-bliss-jul23/ LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gamelan-Turtle-Bliss-Show-Facebook-Cover-Photo-851X315.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240708T201734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T201800Z UID:10000034-1721676600-1721685600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Gamelan Turtle Bliss - Show On Earth - Jul 22 DESCRIPTION:TWO PERFORMANCES\n \nMonday\, July 22\, 2024\nTuesday\, July 23\, 2024 \nPerformance Works\, Granville Island\n1218 Cartwright St\, Vancouver \nShow: 7:30 pm\nBox office opens: 6:30 pm\nTheatre opens: 7:00 pm \nSliding Scale General Admission Tickets\n$20 / $25 / $30 ($15 for children 12 and under) \nGET TICKETS \nAbout the show: \nBetween spectacle and meditation\, Show On Earth is an intercultural shadowplay for Balinese gendèr wayang – a style of gamelan (traditional ensemble music of the Javanese\, Sundanese\, and Balinese peoples of Indonesia\, made up predominantly of percussive instruments) required for wayang (shadow puppet theatre). \nThe show will feature music performed by various traditional Gamelan instruments such as the gendèr\, suling\, and gong\, along with non-traditional instruments such as cello\, viola\, and violin. The music is set to interactive projections and shadow puppetry\, all telling a tale based on the evolution of life on Earth. \nDuring the show a dalang (shadow puppeteer) will provide action\, dialogue\, commentary\, song\, and incantations interwoven with the music and theatrics. \nHere’s a preview of what to expect: \n\nParticipants: \nMichael O’Neill: composer/musician – gendèr\nAndreas Kahre: dramaturge/scenography/puppet design/voice actor\nMark Parlett: dalang/puppet design & construction/musician – suling\nKenneth Newby: projection design/soundscape design\nDavid Prentice: puppet design & construction\nSylvia Zaradic: voice actor\nAnn Hepper: gong/administration\nWendy Chen\, Kaia Stoesz & Ryan Swaryandana: gendèr\nParmela Attariwala: violin\nSarah Kwok: viola\nSungyong Lim: cello \nThis show is guaranteed to send you into a fantastical delirium. Treat yourself to a new experience! \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/gamelan-turtle-bliss-jul22/ LOCATION:Performance Works\, 1218 Cartwright St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gamelan-Turtle-Bliss-Show-Facebook-Cover-Photo-851X315.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240224T001418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T191709Z UID:10000033-1715522400-1715529600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Drumming Up Spirit - Tzo'kam and Sawagi Taiko DESCRIPTION:*** SOLD OUT ***\nSaturday\, May 12th\, 2024\nShow: 2:00 PM\nDoors: 1:00 PM\nVenue: Annex \nGet ready to experience an electrifying evening of drumming and rhythm at the Annex in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. Join us for an unforgettable in-person event showcasing the incredible talents of Sawagi Taiko and Tzo’kam. \nThis event features two groups of multi-generational Indigenous and East Asian artists\, drawn together by their passion and dedication to traditional music in contemporary times\, a community focus\, and the power of these shared experiences. Bringing Sawagi Taiko and Tzo’kam back together for one exhilarating performance\, Drumming up Spirit isn’t one to miss. \n \nPower\, Passion\, and Rhythm. Canada’s first all-women Taiko group. Founded in 1990\, Sawagi Taiko is a multi-generational group of women of East Asian and Indigenous ancestry\, brought together by our shared passion for the Japanese drum. With thunderous drum beats\, stirring vocals\, and martial-arts inspired choreography\, we share the empowerment and exhilaration we feel through taiko with our diverse audiences. We harness the power of the drum to support feminist and social justice ideals. \n \nTzo’kam\, meaning “chickadee” and “visitors are coming” in the Stl’atl’imx language\, brings to life the songs its founder\, the late Flora Wallace learned as a child in Xaxlip (near Lillooet). The traditional songs have been kept alive by her son Russell Wallace along with members of his family and community. Tzo’kam wishes to share the teachings and traditions passed on by the elders with all communities. \nFeel the energy and spirit as the thunderous beats fill the air\, captivating your senses. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind performance that will leave you inspired and uplifted. Mark your calendars and join us for Drumming Up Spirit featuring Sawagi Taiko and Tzo’kam! \nThis event is produced by the VIM with support from City of Vancouver – Cultural Services\, Canadian Heritage\, JTC Heersink Family Foundation\, Vancouver Civic Theatres and the Powell Street Festival Society. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/tzokam-sawagi-2024/ LOCATION:Annex\, 823 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3L4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Past Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DrummingUpSpirit2024May12_Eventbrite_Asset.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240224T000230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T203937Z UID:10000032-1714851000-1714860000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:EAST OF THE SUN - SE:UM and Jasmine Jazz (Vancouver) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 4th\, 2024\nShow: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 6:30 PM\nVenue: Annex – 823 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 3L4\nGet your tickets in advance ($19.75+Taxes & Fes) \nA cultural celebration as renowned ensembles SE:UM (from Korea) and Jasmine Jazz share the stage for an evening of east-meets-west\, genre-defying exploration. \n \nSE:UM is a renowned Korean ensemble that masterfully combines traditional Korean folk melodies with shamanistic rhythms\, creating a sound that transcends borders. Celebrated for their innovative approach\, SE:UM brings their globally acclaimed performances\, featuring tracks from their latest albums\, “The Sense of Water” and “Korean Breath: Ten Thousand Waves”. \nJoon Lee (gayageum\, Korean percussion\, music director)\nJaeha Lee (contrabass & electric bass)\nJongsang Park (trumpet\, flugelhorn)\nMinhyung Lee (Korean percussion\, voice)\nHachul Song (alto & soprano saxophones) \n \nSharing the stage is the 2023 Westcoast Music Awards Instrumental Artist of the Year\, Jasmine Jazz. This unique ensemble blends traditional Chinese instruments with the vibrant rhythms of contemporary jazz. The result is a mesmerizing east-meets-west experience\, with a repertoire that seamlessly weaves together jazz standards\, traditional Chinese folk music\, and innovative original compositions. \n\n\n\n\nJodi Proznick (bass)\nTristan Paxton (guitar)\nJames Danderfer (clarinet/bass clarinet)\nJirong Huang (erhu)  \nZhongxi Wu (suona)\nSarah Yusha Tan (guzheng)\nLiam MacDonald (percussion) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the fusion of Korean and Chinese music with Western jazz. This series of concerts promises not only a cultural celebration but an exploration of beautiful harmonies and memorable musical dialogues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your tickets now and be a part of this transcendent musical experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/seum-jasmine-jazz-2024-van/ LOCATION:Annex\, 823 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3L4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/thumbnail_5JasmineJazzSeum1920x1080Banner-e1711749412517.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240223T235904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T204437Z UID:10000031-1714764600-1714773600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:EAST OF THE SUN - SE:UM and Jasmine Jazz (New West) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 3rd\, 2024\nShow: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 6:30 PM\nVenue: The Anvil Theatre -777 Columbia St\, New Westminster\, BC V3M 1B6\nGet your tickets in advance ($14-$28) \nA cultural celebration as renowned ensembles SE:UM (from Korea) and Jasmine Jazz share the stage for an evening of east-meets-west\, genre-defying exploration. \n \nSE:UM is a renowned Korean ensemble that masterfully combines traditional Korean folk melodies with shamanistic rhythms\, creating a sound that transcends borders. Celebrated for their innovative approach\, SE:UM brings their globally acclaimed performances\, featuring tracks from their latest albums\, “The Sense of Water” and “Korean Breath: Ten Thousand Waves”. \nJoon Lee (gayageum\, Korean percussion\, music director)\nJaeha Lee (contrabass & electric bass)\nJongsang Park (trumpet\, flugelhorn)\nMinhyung Lee (Korean percussion\, voice)\nHachul Song (alto & soprano saxophones) \n \nSharing the stage is the 2023 Westcoast Music Awards Instrumental Artist of the Year\, Jasmine Jazz. This unique ensemble blends traditional Chinese instruments with the vibrant rhythms of contemporary jazz. The result is a mesmerizing east-meets-west experience\, with a repertoire that seamlessly weaves together jazz standards\, traditional Chinese folk music\, and innovative original compositions. \n\n\n\n\nJodi Proznick (bass)\nTristan Paxton (guitar)\nJames Danderfer (clarinet/bass clarinet)\nJirong Huang (erhu)  \nZhongxi Wu (suona)\nSarah Yusha Tan (guzheng)\nLiam MacDonald (percussion) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the fusion of Korean and Chinese music with Western jazz. This series of concerts promises not only a cultural celebration but an exploration of beautiful harmonies and memorable musical dialogues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your tickets now and be a part of this transcendent musical experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/seum-jasmine-jazz-2024-nw/ LOCATION:The Anvil Theatre\, 777 Columbia St\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 1B6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/thumbnail_5JasmineJazzSeum1920x1080Banner-e1711749412517.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240223T231741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T021152Z UID:10000030-1713468600-1713477600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Moneka Arabic Jazz with opening act Gord Grdina DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 18th\, 2024\nShow: 7:30 pm\nDoors: 6:30 pm\nVenue: The Hollywood Theatre\, 3123 W Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\nGet your tickets in advance: $30 (plus taxes & fees) \n \nExperience the transcendence of Ahmed Moneka‘s rich life and artistic voyage from Baghdad to Toronto. This rich musical endeavor blends traditional Iraqi melodies with vibrant African rhythms inherited from the Moneka Family. Jazz and blues serve as the perfect canvas to unite Ahmed’s Afro-Arabic roots with the talents of Toronto musicians\, creating a harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation. \nDrawing inspiration from ancient Iraqi stories and contemporary realities\, Ahmed crafts soul-stirring\, dance-inducing compositions that resonate locally and internationally. Ahmed’s life story unfolds as he bears witness to the enduring spirit of humanity\, igniting conversations about heritage\, resilience\, and the universal quest for freedom. \nMoneka Arabic Jazz is: \nAhmed Moneka – vocals \nWaleed Abdulhamid (Sudan) – bass guitar\, vocals\nDemetri Petsalakis – guitar\, oud\nMajd Sukar (Syria) – clarinet  \nSelcuk Suna (Turkey) – sax\nMax Senitt – drum kit \nWith an opening solo set by Juno award winning Oud / Guitarist\, Gordon Grdina. \n \nThis is the ensemble’s premier concert in Vancouver – you won’t want to miss out. Book your tickets NOW! \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/moneka-arabic-jazz-2024/ LOCATION:The Hollywood Theatre\, 3123 W Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6K 2H2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/studio-24-1-scaled-e1708730851983.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20240223T225051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T000406Z UID:10000029-1710964800-1710972000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Bonnie Northgraves' Super Fun Frenzy DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 20th\, 2024\nShow: 8:00 pm\nDoors: 7:30 pm\nVenue: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V5T 3C9\nGet your tickets in advance: $16 (plus taxes & fees)\nTickets at the door: $20 \n*Please note limited seats at high-top tables will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. \n \nPrepare to be entertained and delighted by the sounds of Bonnie Northgraves and her swinging band! \nBonnie is a trumpet player\, vocalist\, pianist\, and composer based in Vancouver\, CA. Her singing is smokey and rich\, and her trumpet playing a call to the early jazz styles of New Orleans. This powerful combination has given wings to a music career that’s seen her tour North America\, Europe\, China\, and India; delighting audience at home and abroad. \nBring your dancing shoes! \n“For my money\, Bonnie Northgraves is one of the most fun jazz musicians to listen to in the country. She plays the trumpet like nobody else\, sings her heart out\, and is just a master entertainer from beginning to end of every set.” \n-Tim Reinert\, Infidels Jazz \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/bonnie-northgraves-2024/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BonnieNorthgraves1-e1711738514302.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231128T080000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20230824T224743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T201535Z UID:10000024-1701158400-1701158400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Under The Atrium: Rahael & SUGARFUNGUS DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE ATRIUM: RAHAEL & SUGARFUNGUS\nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 15th\, 2023\n\nKW PRODUCTION STUDIO\nWoodwards Building – #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4 \nDoors: 7:30 PM \nShow: 8:00 PM \nALL AGES / DRY EVENT \nSliding Scale Ticket Pricing + PWYC At The Door \nTICKETS:\nhttps://vim-undertheatrium-sept15.eventbrite.ca \nRahael\n\nRahael creates an immersive and cinematic world that celebrates the intimacy of love. A self-taught guitarist born in Vancouver\, BC with Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage\, her songwriting is inspired by her personal experiences and guided by the ethereal moments love and relationships have to offer. After a summer in Nashville\, Rahael wants to bring the music she creates propelled by the traditions of country\, Americana\, and folk music to wider audiences. \n \nSUGARFUNGUS\nVancouver\, Canada based\, Sugarfungus’ music can best be described as HighClouds blog puts it: “Dancy dream pop for the haunted and heartbroken.” The band released their first EP entitled “Letting Go\, Moving Still” on January 26\, 2022. The EP presents a set of warm and fuzzy tracks that blend bright guitar lines and atmospheric synths\, all the while punctuated by pop-driven hooks that capture the feeling of drifting in and out of a state of sweet\, mushroomy bliss. For a band inspired by science\, nature\, and art\, the idea of stitching pieces of different organisms together to evolve into something infinitely funkier\, more brilliantly alive is an apt metaphor. The band is now focused on self producing their first full length album. SUGARFUNGUS is Tess Meckling\, Alex Marr\, Jackson Moore\, and Bradan DeCicco. \n \nAbout The Series – UNDER THE ATRIUM \nDiscover your new favourite troubadour. \n3 evenings. 6 artists. This fall\, join us at KW Studios for a new series that features original vocal music from young musicians. \nSinger-songwriters are the musical historians of our lives – weaving lyrics and melody into sonic tales about love\, loss\, hope\, home\, friendship\, identity\, and everything in between. This series aims to spotlight the fresh new voices that are doing just that. \nEach artist brings their unique voices and lived experiences to tell their story through song. From indie pop to modern jazz\, alternative r&b to folk\, listen and lean in to a new yet familiar sound #undertheatrium. \nSeptember 15th. October 20th. November 3rd. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/under-the-atrium-rahael-sugarfungus/ LOCATION:KW Studios\, #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Under The Atrium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UTA-Sept15-RahaelSugarfungus-Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20231017T015312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T015312Z UID:10000027-1699041600-1699052400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Under The Atrium: Kardias Quing & Spindle! DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE ATRIUM: KARDIAS QUING & SPINDLE!\nFRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 3rd\, 2023\nVenue: KW PRODUCTION STUDIO \nWoodwards Building – #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4 \nDoors: 7:30 PM \nShow: 8:00 PM \nALL AGES / DRY EVENT (Non-Alcoholic Beverages + Mocktails Offered) \nSliding Scale Ticket Pricing + PWYC At The Door \nKardias Quing\nA contributing soul to Vancouver music culture for nearly a decade\, Filipino/Canadian artist Kardias Quing offers a message of love and sovereignty to her community. Through her collaborations with producer and long time friend Withinroots\, they have cultivated and continue to create a repertoire that uplifts\, and empowers. Influenced by Indie\, R&B and Alternative Pop\, her creative efforts cut through the woes of modern distraction\, and bring us all back to our infinite possibility! \n“Watching Kardias Quing live is like a big\, warm bowl of soul food. Treat yourself!” \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEN4o6eqgtk \nSpindle!\nAn exploration of storytelling through sound\, Spindle! is a project to devour the senses. Spinning threads to pry into memory and story\, Kria uses the likes of personal lyricism\, compositional colour\, and sonorous conversation to delve into a space between jazz and art music. Spindle! is comprised of Kria Wall on voice\, Thad Bailey-Mai on trumpet\, Katie Stewart on violin\, Thomas Hoeller on guitar\, Madeleine Elkins on guitar\, Sydney Tough on bass\, and Jamison Ko on drums. \nBandleader\, composer\, and vocalist Kria Wall is a vocalist\, composer\, and educator based in Vancouver\, Canada. Growing up within the roots of qathet on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia\, Kria has always been drawn to the sounds of their home\, their music a reflection of their story. Through composition and performance\, they have surfaced as an exciting find in Canada’s jazz and art music scene. Kria represents the queer\, non-binary\, and neuro-divergent experience as a musician and artist. They respectfully honour the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations\, where they reside and create as a settler on stolen lands. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blYxARB32cA \nAbout The Series – UNDER THE ATRIUM\nDiscover your new favourite troubadour. \n3 evenings. 6 artists. This fall\, join us at KW Studios for a new series that features original vocal music from young musicians. \nSinger-songwriters are the musical historians of our lives – weaving lyrics and melody into sonic tales about love\, loss\, hope\, home\, friendship\, identity\, and everything in between. This series aims to spotlight the fresh new voices that are doing just that. \nEach artist brings their unique voices and lived experiences to tell their story through song. From indie pop to modern jazz\, alternative r&b to folk\, listen and lean in to a new yet familiar sound #undertheatrium. \nSeptember 15th. October 20th. November 3rd. \nSpecial thanks to KW Studios\, City of Vancouver – Cultural Services\, Canadian Heritage\, and BC Gaming for their funds and support. \nLearn more @vim.house or www.vimhouse.ca \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/under-the-atrium-kardias-quing-spindle/ LOCATION:KW Studios\, #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Under The Atrium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UTA_Nov3_Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055255 CREATED:20231025T023822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T024402Z UID:10000028-1699041600-1699050600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Under The Atrium: Kardias Quing & Spindle! DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE ATRIUM: KARDIAS QUING & SPINDLE!\nFRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 3rd\, 2023\nVenue: KW PRODUCTION STUDIO \nWoodwards Building – #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4 \nDoors: 7:30 PM \nShow: 8:00 PM \nALL AGES / DRY EVENT (Non-Alcoholic Beverages + Mocktails Offered) \nSliding Scale Ticket Pricing + PWYC At The Door \nKardias Quing\nA contributing soul to Vancouver music culture for nearly a decade\, Filipino/Canadian artist Kardias Quing offers a message of love and sovereignty to her community. Through her collaborations with producer and long time friend Withinroots\, they have cultivated and continue to create a repertoire that uplifts\, and empowers. Influenced by Indie\, R&B and Alternative Pop\, her creative efforts cut through the woes of modern distraction\, and bring us all back to our infinite possibility! \n“Watching Kardias Quing live is like a big\, warm bowl of soul food. Treat yourself!” \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEN4o6eqgtk \nSpindle!\nAn exploration of storytelling through sound\, Spindle! is a project to devour the senses. Spinning threads to pry into memory and story\, Kria uses the likes of personal lyricism\, compositional colour\, and sonorous conversation to delve into a space between jazz and art music. Spindle! is comprised of Kria Wall on voice\, Thad Bailey-Mai on trumpet\, Katie Stewart on violin\, Thomas Hoeller on guitar\, Madeleine Elkins on guitar\, Sydney Tough on bass\, and Jamison Ko on drums. \nBandleader\, composer\, and vocalist Kria Wall is a vocalist\, composer\, and educator based in Vancouver\, Canada. Growing up within the roots of qathet on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia\, Kria has always been drawn to the sounds of their home\, their music a reflection of their story. Through composition and performance\, they have surfaced as an exciting find in Canada’s jazz and art music scene. Kria represents the queer\, non-binary\, and neuro-divergent experience as a musician and artist. They respectfully honour the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations\, where they reside and create as a settler on stolen lands. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blYxARB32cA \nAbout The Series – UNDER THE ATRIUM\nDiscover your new favourite troubadour. \n3 evenings. 6 artists. This fall\, join us at KW Studios for a new series that features original vocal music from young musicians. \nSinger-songwriters are the musical historians of our lives – weaving lyrics and melody into sonic tales about love\, loss\, hope\, home\, friendship\, identity\, and everything in between. This series aims to spotlight the fresh new voices that are doing just that. \nEach artist brings their unique voices and lived experiences to tell their story through song. From indie pop to modern jazz\, alternative r&b to folk\, listen and lean in to a new yet familiar sound #undertheatrium. \nSeptember 15th. October 20th. November 3rd. \nSpecial thanks to KW Studios\, City of Vancouver – Cultural Services\, Canadian Heritage\, and BC Gaming for their funds and support. \nLearn more @vim.house or www.vimhouse.ca \n \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/under-the-atrium-kardias-quing-spindle-2/ LOCATION:KW Studios\, #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Under The Atrium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UTA_Nov3_Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231020T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231020T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230921T224211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T225804Z UID:10000026-1697832000-1697842800@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Under The Atrium: Savannah Read & Madelyn Read DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE ATRIUM: SAVANNAH READ & MADELYN READ\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 20th\, 2023 \nVenue: KW PRODUCTION STUDIO – Woodwards Building – #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4\nDoors: 7:30 PM\nShow: 8:00 PM \nALL AGES / DRY EVENT (Non-Alcoholic Beverages + Mocktails Offered) \nSliding Scale Ticket Pricing + PWYC At The Door\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/721694747417?aff=oddtdtcreator \nSavannah Read \nSavannah Read is a jazz and RnB-inspired singer-songwriter from Vancouver\, BC who aims to break the boundaries of genre. Her latest self-produced single\, “Swim & Drive”\, does just that\, capturing the unexpected happiness\, shared moments\, and occasional doubts that arise when summer feels too good to be true. This release follows her single “Outerspace” from May 2023 and her 2021 debut EP\, Honey\, There’s a Lot of Trouble!. Savannah’s music pulls influence from artists like Eloise\, Dodie\, Rex Orange County\, and Charlie Burg\, creating a unique blend of alternative indie-pop. \nOver the past five years\, Savannah has been a frequent solo and accompanied performer at shows around Vancouver and Victoria\, BC. Notable performances include a self-organized\, cross-Canada tour with singer-songwriter duo\, Arbutus\, in 2019\, placing first at the University of Victoria Battle of the Bands in March of this year\, and performing at Foodstock Festival in June 2023 alongside Said the Whale\, and Fake Shark. \n \nMadelyn Read \nThough she may have spent her whole life in the city of Vancouver BC\, Madelyn’s heart is in the rural tales of Folk/Americana music. This duality of urban and country is ever present in her music\, as she pulls inspiration from Folk/Americana groups like I’m with Her\, Joni Mitchell\, and First Aid Kit and blends these sounds with lyrics about growing up in an urban centre. \nHer debut album\, Concrete Country (released May 19\, 2023)\, represents a modern Canadiana that asks\, “What does it mean to live in a North American city in the 21st century?” Madelyn’s nostalgic and haunting songs feel like a lonesome train ride through the prairies that brings you straight into a bustling downtown core. An ode to home that is full of love and frustration\, Concrete Country is a striking\, thought-provoking\, and heart-warming collection for the urban lover of folk. \n \nAbout The Series – UNDER THE ATRIUM \nDiscover your new favourite troubadour. \n3 evenings. 6 artists. This fall\, join us at KW Studios for a new series that features original vocal music from young musicians. \nSinger-songwriters are the musical historians of our lives – weaving lyrics and melody into sonic tales about love\, loss\, hope\, home\, friendship\, identity\, and everything in between. This series aims to spotlight the fresh new voices that are doing just that. \nEach artist brings their unique voices and lived experiences to tell their story through song. From indie pop to modern jazz\, alternative r&b to folk\, listen and lean in to a new yet familiar sound #undertheatrium. \nSeptember 15th. October 20th. November 3rd. \nSpecial thanks to KW Studios\, City of Vancouver – Cultural Services\, Canadian Heritage\, and BC Gaming for their funds and support. \nVenue Accessibility \nThe KW Production Studio is in the basement of the Woodward’s Heritage Building accessible by flights of stairs or via elevator. The space consists of a large studio approximately 32’ x 50’ in size; accessible public washrooms; The studio has a sprung dance floor covered by a dark grey\, seamless\, Harlequin Cascade vinyl floor. Once on the basement level there is a ramp for wheelchair access to the studio and all washrooms are located on the same level. If you require more details regarding accessibility needs – please email info@vimhouse.ca. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/under-the-atrium-savannah-read-madelyn-read/ LOCATION:KW Studios\, #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Under The Atrium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230915T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230915T230000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230824T224743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T201535Z UID:10000025-1694808000-1694818800@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Under The Atrium: Rahael & SUGARFUNGUS DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE ATRIUM: RAHAEL & SUGARFUNGUS\nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 15th\, 2023\n\nKW PRODUCTION STUDIO\nWoodwards Building – #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4 \nDoors: 7:30 PM \nShow: 8:00 PM \nALL AGES / DRY EVENT \nSliding Scale Ticket Pricing + PWYC At The Door \nTICKETS:\nhttps://vim-undertheatrium-sept15.eventbrite.ca \nRahael\n\nRahael creates an immersive and cinematic world that celebrates the intimacy of love. A self-taught guitarist born in Vancouver\, BC with Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage\, her songwriting is inspired by her personal experiences and guided by the ethereal moments love and relationships have to offer. After a summer in Nashville\, Rahael wants to bring the music she creates propelled by the traditions of country\, Americana\, and folk music to wider audiences. \n \nSUGARFUNGUS\nVancouver\, Canada based\, Sugarfungus’ music can best be described as HighClouds blog puts it: “Dancy dream pop for the haunted and heartbroken.” The band released their first EP entitled “Letting Go\, Moving Still” on January 26\, 2022. The EP presents a set of warm and fuzzy tracks that blend bright guitar lines and atmospheric synths\, all the while punctuated by pop-driven hooks that capture the feeling of drifting in and out of a state of sweet\, mushroomy bliss. For a band inspired by science\, nature\, and art\, the idea of stitching pieces of different organisms together to evolve into something infinitely funkier\, more brilliantly alive is an apt metaphor. The band is now focused on self producing their first full length album. SUGARFUNGUS is Tess Meckling\, Alex Marr\, Jackson Moore\, and Bradan DeCicco. \n \nAbout The Series – UNDER THE ATRIUM \nDiscover your new favourite troubadour. \n3 evenings. 6 artists. This fall\, join us at KW Studios for a new series that features original vocal music from young musicians. \nSinger-songwriters are the musical historians of our lives – weaving lyrics and melody into sonic tales about love\, loss\, hope\, home\, friendship\, identity\, and everything in between. This series aims to spotlight the fresh new voices that are doing just that. \nEach artist brings their unique voices and lived experiences to tell their story through song. From indie pop to modern jazz\, alternative r&b to folk\, listen and lean in to a new yet familiar sound #undertheatrium. \nSeptember 15th. October 20th. November 3rd. \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/under-the-atrium-rahael-sugarfungus/ LOCATION:KW Studios\, #10 – 111 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Under The Atrium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UTA-Sept15-RahaelSugarfungus-Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230127T000613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T000649Z UID:10000023-1686427200-1686434400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Peggy Lee Band Album Release with Julia Ulehla DESCRIPTION:A concert celebrating Peggy Lee Band’s 6th studio album\, “A Giving Way”\, with Julia Ulehla. \n\nVancouver Independent Music Centre (VIM) in partnership with the Fox Cabaret presents: \nVIM Presents: Peggy Lee Band Album Release with Julia Ulehla\nSaturday\, June 10th\, 2023 | Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM | Fox Cabaret \nTickets in advance (sliding scale): $15\, $20\, $25 \nTickets at the door: pay what you can*** \n***Tickets at the door are subject to availability. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. \nGet Your Tickets Here \nThe Peggy Lee Band\nOn June 10\, 2023\, The Peggy Lee Band will celebrate the release of their album\, A Giving Way on the Songlines label. A Giving Way is the sixth studio album by the Peggy Lee Band and was recorded in July 2022. \nThe compositions come from a place of gratitude and love for family\, place and community as well as a desire to do better collectively towards justice\, honour and human dignity. The ensemble playing is beautifully polished and warm and the members of the band improvise with great creativity\, passion and clarity. \n\nBrad Turner\, trumpet\nJon Bentley\, tenor saxophone\nJeremy Berkman\, trombone\nRon Samworth\, guitar\nTony Wilson\, guitar\nAndré Lachance\, bass\nDylan van der Schyff\, drums\n\nAbout The Peggy Lee Band \nThis group was largely inspired by Peggy’s experiences working in the bands of guitarists Ron Samworth (Talking Pictures) and Tony Wilson (the Tony Wilson Sextet). \nBy 1998\, Peggy felt ready to try her hand at composing for a band of her own\, wanting to bring together some of her favorite players who\, at the time\, hadn’t played a lot with each other. \nOriginally a sextet (trumpet\, trombone\, cello\, electric guitar\, electric bass and drums) the band was expanded in 2007 with the addition of tenor saxophone and a second electric guitar. \nFrom the start\, the main objective was to explore different strategies for improvisation within composition and to feature the unique and brilliant individual voices that make up the band. Over the years\, with five records released\, the individual voices remain vivid and compelling but the overall ensemble sound has also developed into its own rich entity. \nJulia Ulehla\nDrawing on various threads of Ulehla’s musical background (opera\, oratorio\, cabaret\, musical theatre\, folk traditions\, pop\, experimental\, and new music)\, this performance will explore song as a medium for storytelling across a wide terrain of musical genres. Drawing on composers like Henry Purcell\, Kurt Weill\, Peggy Lee\, Bob Dylan\, PJ Harvey\, Roy Orbison\, Ulehla and Bajakian bring together songs that might not be paired in other contexts. \n\nJulia Ulehla\, vocals\nAram Bajakian\, guitars\n\nAbout Julia Ulehla \nJulia Ulehla is an interarts performer\, improviser\, and scholar who lives and creates on the traditional\, ancestral\, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Her performance practice\, research\, and writing explore song as a living being. Since 2013\, Julia has been vocalist and bandleader of the avant-folklore ensemble Dálava\, with whom she regularly performs throughout North America and Europe. Julia holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of British Columbia\, an MMus in Vocal Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music\, and a BA in Music from Stanford University. Julia performed as a lyric mezzo-soprano in opera and oratorio from 2002-08\, and from 2008-11 she was a member of the renowned laboratory theatre the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards in Pontedera\, Italy. She is currently a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow in Cultural Studies at Queens University. Her research-creation project explores the “extra-rational” possibilities of the voice\, extending the theoretical account of living song into ethical praxis\, and developing methods for voice\, movement\, text\, image\, theatre\, and installation in a community of collaborative artists. \n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/peggy-lee-band-album-release-with-julia-ulehla/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230427T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230127T000438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T000438Z UID:10000022-1682623800-1682634600@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Feven Kidane Trio / Longhand Trio featuring Zubot Brothers DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring the Longhand Trio with Jesse and Joshua Zubot and the Feven Kidane Trio. \n\nVancouver Independent Music Centre (VIM) in partnership with the Fox Cabaret presents: \nDouble Bill: Feven Kidane Trio / Longhand Trio featuring Zubot Brothers\nThursday\, April 27th\, 2023 | Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 7:30 pm | Fox Cabaret \nPlease note: all events at the Fox Cabaret are 19+ \nTickets in advance (sliding scale): $15\, $20\, $25 \nTickets at the door: pay what you can*** \n***Tickets at the door are subject to availability. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. \nGet Your Tickets Here \nFeven Kidane Trio\nElectricity meets fusion to create original sound: trumpeter Feven Kidane partners up with bassist Cole Woodland and drummer Todd Stewart for a powerful version of the Feven Kidane Trio. Incorporating elements of free improvisation and jazz\, this trio works in seamless synergy to bring powerful heat to one’s ears. Not a band to miss! \nA budding artist on the West Coast\, Kidane is a multi-instrumentalist\, musical electronicist\, composer\, and arranger based out of Musqueam/Squamish/Tsleil-Waututh territory. Inspired by the art of Blackness\, her practice revolves around decolonization\, spirituality\, and the complexities of human experience. \nLonghand Trio\nSaxophonist Peder Long was a little-known but extremely prolific composer who wrote hundreds of unreleased songs. In the mid-1980s\, he mentored the now-iconic West Coast guitarist Tony Wilson\, who also played in Long’s band. Decades later\, Tony’s Longhand Trio has recorded a full album of Peder’s music which they’ll present alongside special guest violinists Jesse Zubot (Tanya Tagaq) and Josh Zubot (Land of Kush). \nThe Zubots are remarkable talents who match traditional mastery of their instruments with wide-screen\, cinematic use of electronics and extended techniques. With JUNO Award winners Russell Sholberg bass and Kenton Loewen drums\, Longhand’s lyrical interpretations of Peder Long’s music border on the spiritual. \n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/feven-kidane-trio-longhand-trio-featuring-zubot-brothers/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230415T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230126T234753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T205348Z UID:10000021-1681587000-1681597800@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Sharon Minemoto Trio / Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) in partnership with Annex presents \nDouble Bill: Sharon Minemoto Trio / Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra\nSaturday\, April 15th\, 2023 | Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7:30 pm | Annex \nTickets in advance (sliding scale): $15\, $20\, $25 \nTickets at the door: pay what you can*** \n***Tickets at the door are subject to availability. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. \nGet Your Tickets Here \nSharon Minemoto Trio\nSince the age of sixteen\, Sharon Minemoto has been performing to audiences around the world.  She is the leader of a trio\, a quartet and a quintet. Her trio and quintet have each released one CD as well as several shows for CBC Radio. Her quartet’s recording\, “Safe Travels”\, took the band on a Canadian tour in February and March of 2018. The band will be going back into the studio in February to record their 2nd album. In addition to her own ensembles\, she has performed in groups led by Jill Townsend\, Cory Weeds\, John Korsrud\, James Danderfer\, Laura Crema\, Alan Matheson\, Mike Allen\, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Phoenix Chamber Choir.  Sharon has been on faculty at Vancouver Community College in the school of music since 2000.  She is the recipient of two Canada Council for the Arts grants and one BC Arts Council Grant.  Her last grant took her to New York City for 4 months to study with Renee Rosnes and Kenny Werner. In 2015\, Sharon teamed up with vocalist Melissa van der Schyff for two very successful concerts\, one at the legendary jazz club\, Birdland in NYC and the other at The Abbey Theatre in Orlando\, Florida. In 2019\, CBC Radio in Vancouver selected one of Sharon’s compositions as the new theme song for their weekly jazz program\, “Hot Air”. Sharon was the host of the weekly Pat’s Pub jazz jam session for over ten years. In addition to performing\, she is on faculty at Vancouver Community College and most recently\, she has been programming the Saturday Jazz series at La Fabrique St. George. \nThe trio will be playing a mix of originals and standards to kick off the evening. \n\nSharon Minemoto\, piano\nAndré Lachance\, Bass\nDave Robbins\, Drums\n\nJill Townsend Jazz Orchestra\nThe Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra will perform thrilling original music written especially for their return to the Annex. Sparkling compositions and delectable arrangements by Jill Townsend and Bill Coon embrace the unique and dynamic sound of the orchestra while celebrating the superb soloists. Joining them for a few fresh takes on familiar standards is the charismatic Steve Maddock who will enchant you with his compelling vocals. Soloists include Brad Turner\, Steve Kaldestad\, Cory Weeds\, Bill Coon\, Dave Robbins and many more. \n\nJill Townsend\, Leader\nSteve Maddock\, Guest Vocalist\nSteve Kaldestad\, Alto Sax\nBill Runge\, Alto Sax\nJon Bentley\, Tenor Sax\nCory Weeds\, Tenor Sax\nChad Makela\, Bari Sax\nDerry Byrne\, Trumpet\nBrad Turner\, Trumpet\nJohn Korsrud\, Trumpet\nTom Shorthouse\, Trumpet\nRobin MacLulich\, Trombone\nDennis Esson\, Trombone\nJeremy Berkman\, Trombone\nEllen Marple\, Bass Trombone\nBill Coon\, Guitar\nAndre Lachance\, Bass\nDave Robbins\, Drums\n\nJill Townsend is a prolific composer/arranger and leader of the critically acclaimed Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra. JTJO has released two recordings to date earning them international recognition. The Canadian National Jazz Awards twice nominated JTJO for Large Ensemble of the Year. Guest artists featured with JTJO include B3 organists Dr. Lonnie Smith and Chris Hazleton as well as trombonists Ian McDougall and Jiggs Whigham. Jill’s music has been recorded and performed by many ensembles throughout North America including the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra and Calgary based Prime Time Big Band\, featuring award-winning saxophonist PJ Perry. She also served as co-director of the Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra for two seasons. Jill’s recent commissions include the East Meets West Suite\, a collaboration with composer/saxophonist Christine Jensen for the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra\, the No Chamber Music Society\, and the Cellar Live release Explosion\, by the Cory Weeds Little Big Band. Jill is the recipient of several Canada Council Arts Awards and Leighton Artist Studio residencies at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. She is a member of the Jazz Faculty at Capilano University and the Music Faculty at Douglas College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/sharon-minemoto-trio-jill-townsend-jazz-orchestra/ LOCATION:Annex\, 823 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 3L4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230217T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20230126T212519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T232447Z UID:10000020-1676662200-1676671200@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Aki Takahashi / Mohamed Assani Trio DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) in partnership with Fox Cabaret presents: \nDouble Bill: Aki Takahashi / Mohamed Assani Trio\nFriday\, February 17th\, 2023 | Doors 7:00 pm | Show 7:30 pm | Fox Cabaret \nTickets in advance (sliding scale): $15\, $20\, $25 \nTickets at the door: pay what you can*** \n***Tickets at the door are subject to availability. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. \nGet Your Tickets Here \nAki Takahashi (Toronto)\nhttps://tentencanada.com/ \nAki Takahashi (Toronto) will perform a solo set featuring shamisen and vocals for her project 10-10-20. In commemoration of her 20th anniversary of performing in Canada\, she is planning 20 solo performances this year. \nten ten is an evolving art experiment with its roots in the Japanese folk tradition. In the Japanese alphabet\, “ten ten” refers to two dots used to change the sound of a syllable. In the same spirit\, ten ten strives to create its own unique voice for Japanese folk music breathing new life into this traditional art form. \nMohamed Assani Trio\nhttps://www.mohamedassani.ca/ \nThe Mohamed Assani Trio takes music to new realms while remaining committed to the rich roots of South Asian traditions. Mohamed Assani\, twice Western Canadian Music Awards nominated artist for Instrumental music\, is a dynamic performer and composer known for his genre-defying music. Mohamed has performed South Asian classical music as well as his own original music across the globe — with orchestras\, string quartets\, hip hop artists\, DJs\, world music ensembles\, jazz artists — and as a soloist. Trained in both Indian/Pakistani and Western Classical music\, his music-making seamlessly draws from different genres and cultures with depth and authenticity. He forges new paths while remaining committed to the rich roots from which his tradition has emerged. Mohamed will be joined by talented multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Curtis Andrews and the versatile guitarist/bassist Jared Burrows for an evening of original Inter-cultural and original compositions from Mohamed’ latest album “Wayfinder” \nMohamed Assani – Sitar\nJared Burrows – Electric Bass\nCurtis Andrews – Mbira\, drums\, percussion \n“Mohamed Assani is a musician for the ages. Pushing his passion into the future\, with a glance to his past and the history of this amazing instrument\, but never shying away from what is new and exciting.He is at the frontier of cultural hybridization\, leading us deeper into the lush landscape of worldwide music”. Nohoartdistrict.com \nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/aki-takahashi-mohamed-assani-trio/ LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 3C9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221129T120842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T222657Z UID:10000002-1669680000-1669766399@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Support a vibrant local music scene this Giving Tuesday with a donation to the Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society. \n\n\n\n\nYour donation to VIM enables us to continue programming concerts that reflect the diversity and creativity of artists in Vancouver. \nYour support also empowers us to continue research and development towards building a progressive and culturally diverse centre purpose-built to capture the joy that is music and music making. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to donate today! \n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/giving-tuesday/ LOCATION:BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-1280X720-GT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221202T074238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224148Z UID:10000003-1668799800-1668805200@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Aunties Sing… Music is Medicine DESCRIPTION:A concert featuring the Sandy Scofield Band\, Helene Duguay with the Murray Porter Band\, and Dalannah Gail Bowen with Michael Creber \n\nTickets in advance (sliding scale): $15\, $20\, $25\naunties_sing.eventbrite.ca\nTickets at the door: pay what you can \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nHost & curator: Elaine Bomberry\nHere on the West Coast\, there are a few legendary Indigenous female artists\, who have had illustrious careers in the Canadian music industry for decades. Assembled by music trailblazer Elaine Bomberry\, these fine music artists will surprise and delight audiences in this special concert at the Roundhouse. They include JUNO nominee and Canadian Aboriginal Music Award winner\, singer songwriter Sandy Scofield; bassist Helene Duguay who will rock the crowd with her stunning riffs and yodeling with The Murray Porter Band; and legendary blues singer\, Dalannah Gail Bowen. \nSandy Scofield Band\nSandy Scofield (vocals\, guitar) Stephen Nikleva (vocals\, guitar) Brian Minato (bass) Randall Stoll (drums) Kelsey Wavey (vocals) \nHelene Duguay with the Murray Porter Band\nHelene Duguay (vocals\, bass) Murray Porter (vocals\, keyboard) Rick Boulter (guitar) Darren Harry (drums) \nDalannah Gail Bowen\nDalannah Gail Bowen (vocals) Michael Creber (keyboard) \nAbout Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre:\nThe Vision & Mandate of the Roundhouse is twofold: to be a centre for community cultural development and a community source for recreational activities for all ages. “We thrive on exploring issues\, on taking risks\, on being cutting edge. We strive to bring people together in new ways to explore what is important to them. By stretching our boundaries and challenging our perceptions\, we endeavour to build community and in our own way to make the world a better place. We invite you to join us.”\nhttps://www.roundhouse.ca  \nAbout Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM):\nVIM is a non-profit\, charitable organization established in 2011 with a mandate to develop a well-designed\, central\, accessible\, sustainable and culturally diverse music centre. Through research and planning\, we’ve heard from hundreds of musicians\, music presenters\, concertgoers\, managers and others to determine the vision and feasibility for a new state-of-the-art venue for Vancouver. In 2018\, the City of Vancouver passed zoning at the Plaza of Nations to include a 20\,000 square foot music centre based on the VIM’s vision and plans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/aunties-sing-music-is-medicine/ LOCATION:Roundhouse Performance Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-1280X720-Aunties-Sing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220904T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T023455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224055Z UID:10000017-1662303600-1662309000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Whelming DESCRIPTION:Bohemian rock music for the overworked and under-stimulated. \nErik Severinson: guitar\, vocals\nEric Wettstein: guitar\nMarkus Abramzik: bass\nMark Kerrey: drums\, electronics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhelming is a Vancouver music outfit developed for the purpose of exploring the creative capabilities of its members. With 20th century rock music as a jumping off point\, the band lets their aesthetic wander with the current of each piece; landing elsewhere\, feeling at home. \nwhelming.bandcamp.com/album/plant-your-lightning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/whelming/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-Whelming.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T023250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224226Z UID:10000016-1662233400-1662238800@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Eagle Ex Machina DESCRIPTION:Alternative rock and roll with blazing fiddle solos. \nMatt Cook-Contois: vocals\, fiddle\, guitar\nErik Severinson: vocals\, lead guitar\nTom Kuzma: bass\nMark Kerrey: drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEagle Ex Machina is an alternative rock band founded in 2020 by multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Matt Cook-Contois as a vehicle to combine his love of rock music with a traditional fiddle upbringing. The soundscape of Eagle Ex Machina pays homage and draws on influences such as the Foo Fighters & City and Colour while incorporating a modern approach to Canadian Fiddling. Their debut album features an aggressive approach to song writing\, guitar and violin proficiency\, and a diverse set of influences to create a unique sonic signature. Matt Cook-Contois’s musical journey started on his traditional territory of Misipawistik Cree Nation through the Frontier Fiddling Program. A combination of classroom learning\, the tutelage of his musician Grandfather\, and years of practice culminated in back-to-back finals appearances at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship. \neagleexmachina.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/eagle-ex-machina/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-Cook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T022954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224255Z UID:10000015-1662147000-1662152400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Saxophilia DESCRIPTION:Home-Grown Saxophones: Canadian music for classical saxophone quartet\, with works by Fred Stride\, David Branter\, Violet Archer\, and Beatrice Ferreira. \nJulia Nolan: soprano saxophone\nKris Covlin: alto saxophone\nDavid Branter: tenor saxophone\nColin MacDonald: baritone saxophone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormed in 1996\, the Vancouver-based saxophone quartet Saxophilia has been committed to giving the highest quality performances of classical saxophone repertoire. All of the quartet members are active performers in Vancouver’s music community\, as soloists and as band members in a wide variety of styles from classical to jazz to popular music. This appreciation of a diversity of music informs the group’s choice of repertoire\, which ranges from the standard repertoire of classical saxophone quartet\, to contemporary music\, to jazz arrangements and lighter fare. In 2018\, the ensemble released their self-titled recording Saxophilia\, featuring the music of BC composers Dorothy Chang\, Peter Hannan\, and Colin MacDonald. \nsaxophilia.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/saxophilia/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-Sax.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220901T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T014321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224328Z UID:10000012-1662060600-1662066000@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Michael Red + Tsimka DESCRIPTION:Deep meditative soundscapes and atmospheres inspired by dub\, nature and non-physical life. \nMichael Red: live electronics\, sound objects\nTsimka: vocals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Red is a Vancouver-based music producer\, composer\, curator\, performer and DJ. He is founder and lead for Low Indigo\, ambient/experimental artist under the name Souns\, one half of LA FE\, one half of Chambers\, former collaborator and touring artist with throat singer Tanya Tagaq\, founding member of Lighta! Sound\, and collaborator with a long list of other notable artists. Michael’s performed across Canada\, and internationally and has been written about in The Wire\, XLR8R\, Resident Advisor\, and Vice’s Thump. Tsimka Martin\, rooted in nuučaan̓uł territories\, morphs millennia-old oral and drumming traditions into contemporary sonic vibrations. Inspired by the dualities of the ancient and the modern\, Indigenous and settler identities\, ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ and English languages\, Tsimka playfully reinterprets spiritual wisdom\, natural elements\, and cultural stories to remind listeners of the rhythms alive in us all – breath\, heart\, and joy. \nmichael-red.com \nsoundcloud.com/tsimka \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/michael-red-tsimka/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-Michael-Red-Tsimka.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T022634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224406Z UID:10000014-1661698800-1661704200@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Omianan featuring Thad Bailey-Mai DESCRIPTION:Original music blending elements of jazz\, rock\, avant-garde\, and pop. \nSara Kim: vocals\nThomas Hoeller: guitar\nNikko Whitworth: bass\nJesus Adrian Caballero: drums\nThad Bailey-Mai: trumpet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOmianan is a Vancouver-based band that was formed with the intention of playing a variety of music together. Their debut album Paper Dream was released in February thanks to the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. The band was recently nominated for Global Artist of the Year at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards. \nomianan.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/omianan-featuring-thad-bailey-mai/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-Om.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220821T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T055256 CREATED:20221203T023728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T224437Z UID:10000018-1661094000-1661099400@vimhouse.ca SUMMARY:Public Dreams DESCRIPTION:Zheng and drums manifest a momentary cross-cultural conversation. \nAndrea Wong: zheng\nSpencer Schoening: drums\nShruti Ramani: vocals\nNikko Whitworth: bass\nMeredith Bates: violin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Dreams is an experimental musical group that explores the convergence of different musical traditions and cultures through free improvisation. Drawing on folk\, rock\, and jazz influences\, they meet in a playful space for public dialogue between distant soundscapes. Public Dreams’ exchange of eclectic grooves and vulnerable melodies are driven by the fleeting nature of improvisation with hopes to define a present moment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFor more information and tickets: www.firehallartscentre.ca\nor call the Firehall Box Office at 604.689.0926 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:FacebookTwitterPocket URL:https://vimhouse.ca/event/public-dreams/ LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music in the Courtyard ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vimhouse.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Courtyard-2022-1280X720-PD.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VIM House":MAILTO:info(at)vimhouse.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR