Based in the Cowichan Valley, sharing a strong message of love and consciousness. Born in Mexico City, into a large extended family of musicians, Cheko was immediately immersed in the musical traditions of Mexico. Growing up in Guadalajara, he began playing music at the age of 12 and went on to study classical guitar at […]

SaxDJLive is a live sax and DJ experience created and performed by Howard Anderson. Blending expressive saxophone with carefully curated tracks, Howard shapes each set around the room, the audience, and the pace of the event. The music can begin with soulful, conversation-friendly lounge sounds and build naturally through nu-disco, house, funk, pop, R&B, and […]

The Pontiac Bandits have been making their way around Vancouver Island all summer, from local stages to the main stage at SunFest. Now they’re finally saddling up for a night in Nanaimo. Expect hard-edged country, outlaw tunes, soulful Americana, rock ’n’ roll and a whole lot of music made for dancing. Simon Holt Restaurant Saturday, […]

Coming to the Simonholt Restaurant, October 4th, 7:30pm from the US, the dynamic Duende Libre trio. Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music celebrates the connections between global rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean with the American jazz tradition. This is an incredibly vibrant and dynamic trio who will have your […]

KEVIN SANDS LIVE 🎸 📅 Wednesday, October 14 ⏰ 7:30 PM 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION 📍 Simonholt Restaurant, Nanaimo Kevin Sands is a singer, songwriter and recording artist, as well as an experienced session harmonica player. Come enjoy a relaxed evening of live music, great food and drinks at Simonholt. No cover — just come for […]

Holly Wood Lead Vocals. Acoustic Guitar. Harmonica Holly started playing music at age 11 and was in her first performing band at age 13 carrying on ever since in a wide selection of different bands playing her way both full time professionally through Western Canada and continuing on. The highlight of her youth was singing […]

Big Band delight coming our way October 18th, when Nanaimo's own Big Band, the Nanaimo Music Association Big Band is playing for us at their yearly event at the Simonholt Restaurant Nanaimo) Oct. 18th. 7:30pm The NMA with the exceptional Natasha Adams on vocals, is now in the 59th year since its foundation and is […]

LIFT OFF with RED GIANT as you embark on a musical journey with a group of seasoned, professional musicians from Vancouver Island. RED GIANT is a group of seasoned local musicians, playing your favourite Rock & Roll hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s to present, RED GIANT is excited to take you on a journey […]

Classic Rock | Together for Nearly Two Decades   Flashback is a classic rock band whose enduring chemistry has been refined over the better part of two decades. While the lineup has evolved through the years, the heart of the band has remained constant: a passion for music that makes your feet move and your […]