john pippus
Shows Archive 2016
Wednesday November 30th, 2016
The Sylvia Hotel Vancouver, BC
Newly renovated! I've been playing this room for six years now. Vancouver's first cocktail lounge opened here in 1954. Overlooking English Bay. 8PM to 10PM. With Peg Wilson (bass).
Friday November 25th, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
With Las Divas' Peg Wilson and Brice Tabish. 7PM.
Saturday November 19th, 2016
C'est What Toronto, ON
The Sarnia Boys play the same room that has hosted Jeff Buckley, Wilco, Feist, Hawksley Workman, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Harmer, Serena Ryder, Sarah Slean, and, The Tea Party. Pay-what-you-can. With Running Red Lights! 9PM.
Friday November 18th, 2016
Paddy Flaherty's Sarnia, ON
A new band! A studio collaboration with David Puzak (from Running Red Lights) and me. We'll be debuting the Sarnia Boys. Also on the bill, Running Red Lights!
Thursday November 17th, 2016
Phog Lounge Windsor, ON
I'm excited to soft launch the Sarnia Boys (see next post) first-ever tour in Windsor, Ontario at The Phog Lounge, voted best venue in Canada by CBC 3 radio listeners. Across from Detroit. Street cred right there. Duo/acoustic show with my fellow Sarnia Boy Dave Puzak. Sharing the night with Sarah Hiltz.
Saturday November 12th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. 10:30AM to 12:30PM. With Las Divas' Peggy and Brice.
Saturday October 8th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. 10:30AM to 12:30PM. With Las Divas' Peggy and Brice.
Tuesday October 4th, 2016
Just Singing Around Stanley Park (Vancouver), BC
Solo/acoustic with three other performers. This songwriter showcase sells out every time. $25 with proceeds going to a good cause. Hosted by Yvonne McSkimming.
Saturday October 1st, 2016. Jessica's Wedding. Langley, BC
Duo with Peg Wilson. It's a nice day for a fall wedding!
Friday September 23rd, 2016
Kerrisdale Legion Vancouver ,BC
I'll be sitting in with Las Divas. 7PM to 10PM.
Saturday September 10th, 2016
Rusty Gull Pub North Vancouver, BC
Second of two nights.
Friday September 9th, 2016
Rusty Gull Pub North Vancouver, BC
8:30 to 12:30PM. Best live music venue on the North Shore. First night of a two-night stand. With Brice Tabish (guitar), Peg Wilson (bass), and Wes Skakun (drums). Always a fun time when we play here.
Sunday August 28th, 2016
Private Garden Party, Port Alberni, BC
Back to the Island for a solo/acoustic garden party. 2:30PM.
Saturday August 20th, 2016
The Raven Pub North Vancouver, BC
This North Van pub is on the way to Deep Cove. Duo gig with Peg Wilson. 8PM to 11PM.
Saturday August 13th, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
No cover. Duo gig with Ross Langbell (bass). 7PM.
Saturday August 6th, 2016
Rusty Gull Pub North Vancouver, BC
As below.
Friday August 5th, 2016
Rusty Gull Pub North Vancouver, BC
8:30 to 12:30PM. Best live music venue on the North Shore. First night of a two-night stand. With Brice Tabish (guitar), Peg Wilson (bass), and Wes Skakun (drums).
Thursday August 4th, 2016
Guilt and Co. Vancouver, BC
Half hour opening slot, solo/acoustic for US touring act James Ross . Early show 7PM. Pay-what-you-can at the door.
Tuesday August 2nd, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With Brice Tabish and Peg Wilson. 7PM - 9PM.
Tuesday July 19th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. 7PM - 9PM. With Beaver T. and Jacob Pippus.
Saturday July 2nd, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
No cover. Duo gig with Peg Wilson (bass). 7PM.
Sunday June 26th, 2016. Robert Aller House, Port Alberni, BC
Afternoon concert in the garden of artist Robert Aller's house. Aller was an artist who worked with native youth as a volunteer art teacher in the Alberni Indian Residential School in the 1950s and 60s. He died in 2008 but left a legacy of being a caring and inspiring teacher to many.
Friday June 24th, 2016
The Blue Marlin Port Alberni, BC
The John Pippus Valley Band. With featured guest Beaver T. 9PM. First of a two-night stand at this Port Alberni institution.
Tuesday June 21st, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With Marq DeSouza and Chloe Anne Lloyd. 7PM - 9PM.
Saturday June 18th, 2016
Caffe Roma Vancouver, BC
With Beaver T. and Mike Machado. 8PM.
Saturday June 11th, 2016
Kits Yacht Club Vancouver, BC
A charity event for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). Solo/acoustic.
Wednesday June 8th, 2016
The Sylvia Hotel Vancouver, BC
I've been playing this room for six years now. Vancouver's first cocktail lounge. Overlooking English Bay. 8PM to 10PM. With Peg Wilson on bass.
Friday May 13th, 2016
Grant St. Social House Vancouver, BC
Formerly known as Caffe Roma (and where my band had a year-long residency in 2015). Now I'm coming back as the featured musical guest with Rob Montgomery's "Live On The Drive" blues series. 8PM
Tuesday May 10th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With Peg Wilson. 7PM - 9PM.
Thursday May 5th, 2016
The Heatley Vancouver, BC
A monthly "songwriters in the round" event. Hosted by Rodney DeCroo and Tonic Records. 8PM.
Saturday April 30th, 2016
The Raven Pub North Vancouver, BC
Second of two nights. Duo gig with Linda Kidder on bass/vocals. 8PM to 11PM.
Friday April 29th, 2016
The Raven Pub North Vancouver, BC
This North Van pub is on the way to Deep Cove. Duo gig with Linda Kidder on bass/vocals. 8PM to 11PM.
Tuesday April 26th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With Mike Dewey (bass) and Jake Pippus (percussion). 7PM - 9PM.
Saturday April 23rd, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
No cover. Duo gig with Peg Wilson on bass. 7PM.
Sunday April 17th, 2016
De Compagnie Veghel, NL
Last show of the tour. With Pim (percussion) and Rick (bass). 3pm to 5pm.
Saturday April 16th, 2016
Cafe Havana Sliedrecht, NL
Full band. 8PM. High energy blues rock.
Friday April 15th, 2016
DOOR Dordrecht, NL
A cool, multipurpose venue in Dordrecht. My homebase. Expecting a lot of familiar faces at this one!
Thursday April 14th, 2016
"Via Cultura" Radio Show on RTV Dordrecht, NL
An interview and live performance on RTV (Dordrecht). Via Cultura is their arts and entertainment program. Streaming on the 'net as well.
Sunday April 10th, 2016
"A Small Town Music Walk" Hoorn, NL
5th Annual music festival in Hoorn. Various venues. We play at 3PM. Het Huis verLoren, located at Kirkstraat 10B.
Saturday April 9th, 2016
NiX & MeeR Enschede, NL
Blues bar. Trio gig.
Friday April 8th, 2016
Cafe Averechts Utrecht, NL
Duo gig. 9:30PM to midnight.
Thursday April 7th, 2016
Mulligan's Amsterdam, NL
8PM. Solo gig. Central Amsterdam on the Amstel canal.
Tuesday April 5th, 2016
De Ouwehoer Rotterdam, NL
Duo gig. 8PM.
Sunday April 3rd, 2016
De Wijnhaven Delft, NL
This was the first stop on 2012 tour. A beautiful, old tavern in the heart of Delft. Right beside the canal. 3PM to 5PM. No cover charge.
Sunday March 20th, 2016. House Concert. Port Alberni BC
2PM to 4PM. Suggested donation $20. Tickets limited to 35. Shoot me a line for contact info and to reserve seats. Jam session to follow.
Saturday March 19th, 2016. St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance, Italian Hall. Port Alberni, BC
Char's Presents The John Pippus Valley Band at The Shamrock Shake! Dinner at 7PM. Opening act at 8:30PM. The opening act is yours truly, solo acoustic. Then the band plays at 9PM, lots of dance covers, some originals too. Joining me will be: John Dryden on bass. Dennis Olsen on guitar. James Van Metre on drums. And Jenna White is joinging us on backing vocals. Tickets include dinner only $30.
Tuesday March 8th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With Mike Dewey (bass) and Jacob Pippus (percussion). 7PM - 9PM.
Friday February 26th, 2016
Rusty Gull Pub North Vancouver, BC
We're back at the 'dirty bird', as the regulars call it. Full band. 8:30 to 12:30PM. Best live music venue on the North Shore. First night of a two-night stand.
Thursday February 25th, 2016
The Sylvia Hotel Vancouver, BC
I've been playing this room for six years now. Vancouver's first cocktail lounge. Overlooking English Bay. With Linda Kidder on bass/vocals. 8PM to 10PM.
Saturday February 20th, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
No cover. Duo gig with David Capper. Great food and drink menu. 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Tuesday February 9th, 2016
Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver, BC
"Music In the Cafe" at the Roundhouse Community Center in Yaletown. With David Capper and Chloe Anne Lloyd. 7PM - 9PM.
Saturday February 6th, 2016
Central City Brew Pub Surrey, BC
No cover. Trio gig. Great food and drink menu. 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Saturday january 30th, 2016
Deep Cove Brewery North Vancouver, BC
7PM to 9PM. Award winning brews on tap. Just over the 2nd Narrows Bridge along the Dollarton Hwy.
Wednesday January 27th, 2016
The Sylvia Hotel Vancouver, BC
I've been playing this room for six years now. Vancouver's first cocktail lounge. Overlooking English Bay. With Linda Kidder (bass/vocals). 8PM to 10PM.
Tuesday January 26th, 2016
Jamie's Rainforest Inn Tofino, BC
Second time at this venue on Vancouver's West Coast. Solo show.
Saturday January 23rd, 2016
Char's Landing Port Alberni, BC
Solo concert. This is a converted 100 year old church in Port Alberni. Get advance tickets from Charlene at the website. 8PM.
Saturday January 16th, 2016
The Raven Pub North Vancouver, BC
This North Van pub is on the way to Deep Cove. Always a receptive audience when we play here. Duo gig. 8PM to 11PM.
Friday January 15th, 2016
Carnegie Centre Vancouver, BC
Playing at the monthly dance. With Mike Dewey on bass and Jacob Pippus on drums. Refreshments served. 7PM. No cover, all welcome.
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