Preserving and promoting the Blues in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia

Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle November 21

Tickets are now available! Take advantage of the limited time early bird price of $30!

Ben Rice is bringing his 6 piece band with horns to the Chief and Petty Officers Mess in Esquimalt.

Ben Rice might be described as quiet and unassuming—until he picks up a guitar. A three-time Blues Music Award nominee, Rice has built a reputation as one of the most expressive and versatile artists in today’s roots and blues scene. While he began in traditional blues, over the years he’s expanded his sound with soul, R&B, folk, and country, creating a welcoming front-porch atmosphere where every listener feels at home.

Doors at 7pm show at 730.

For a limited time: Early Bird price of $30

$35 Advance / $40 At the door If available.

Pay What You Want Pricing Available - Minimum $35

Additional funds support Victoria Blues Society's efforts to bring great blues artists to Greater Victoria 

Tickets https://victoria-blues-society.tickit.ca/

The Victoria Blues Society (VBS) offers an annual scholarship to the Hornby Island Blues Camp through the John Fisher Memorial Fund. 

Click here for details on the 2027 scholarship

December 12, 2026 will be the annual Yuletide Blues event, with all proceeds going to the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

Details to come.

Would you like to volunteer on the board for the Victoria Blues Society? This is a fun and easy going position, the minutes are basic and not overly complex. No special skills required! The board usually meets 9 times per year Plus you get to work at great blues shows with a friendly group of people with the goal of making everyone have fun!

contact us at:

victoriabluessociety@gmail.com

The Victoria Blues Society is presenting a special event Blues Picnic in the Park from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday July 25th, 2026 at the Cameron Bandshell in beautiful Beacon Hill Park. We're celebrating 20 years of promoting and preserving blues in Victoria, BC, we wanted to thank Victoria BC for supporting the work we do! 

This FREE event will feature 6 amazing bands including the Paul Black Band, Swang Thang, Blue Screamers, Lazy Mike and the Argyle Jets, the Blues Collective and Rhythm Train. 

A few things to remember to make the most of your day:

• There is limited bench seating available or bring a blanket. 
• There are both sunny and shady areas throughout the idea. 
• Wear your sunscreen and/or bring a hat.
• Bring a picnic or grab food at the local drive-in or neighbourhood merchants. 
• This is a waste free event - take out what you bring in. 
• This is a no alcohol, all ages event. 
• Bring refreshments to drink as there is no concession on site.

Have a great day and thanks for your wonderful support!

Thanks also to the City of Victoria. 

Join the Victoria Blues Society to learn more about events like this and more!

Donate here to support events like this and our many other events!

Check out our Blues Calendar to see what's happening in and around the Victoria, BC Blues Scene

Special offer for VBS Members from Blue Moon Marquee!

We know times are tough right now so we want to provide some reprieve where we can. That's why we worked out a deal for you to save 30% on tickets to our Victoria show May 16 at the Capital Ballroom.

Come dancin! We will be performing as a quartet with the mighty Pete Cormier and Meg Thompson. And we've got Rebecca Rose & The Riverside Ramblers opening.

Dancers! This one's for you!

Get tickets https://ffm.link/capital-ballroom.VBS

Enter Code: SHIMMY-VBS

Steve Strongman , Canadian Guitar Ace, JUNO winner, and Multiple Maple Blues Award winner Steve Strongman has just co-produced, co-written, and guested on the Fabulous Thunderbird’s 50th Anniversary 2024 release “Struck Down, on Stony Plain records.

Suzie Vinnick, a Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Roots and Blues singer and musician, Suzie Vinnick is a 3X Juno Nominee, a 2X Canadian Folk Music Award winner, won a 2024 ECMA with her project A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick and is a 12-time winner of the Maple Blues Award for songwriting, female vocalist, acoustic act and more. Suzie has a voice you’ve heard a thousand times and one you’ll never forget. It soars, it growls, it whispers and it shouts from a deep, deep well of emotion. The pure joy she exudes when she plays her guitars is so worth the show.

There will be some surprises from the all star band such as Harmonica wiz Ethan Askey. Since1994 Ethan has played throughout western Canada, as well as legendary stages in Memphis and Chicago; and at festivals, theatres and clubs across Europe from the Alps to the Baltic Sea. With a wide diversity of independent artists he has collaborated in both live performance and studio session work.

Get Your Tickets Here!

At our event Friday March 6th, VBS was thrilled to receive a most generous donation of $3,000, presented by Frank Hudson of the Victoria Whisky Festival.

These funds will be directed to our John Fisher Memorial Legacy Fund which supports blues education and training. With wonderful support like this, along with funds raised from all the great folks who buy 50/50 tickets at our events, VBS is able to support 3 students to attend Hornby Island Blues Camp in May. Thank you so much for your generous support!!