Simms Summer Concert Series
2024 Performance Schedule:
| June 9 | SD 71 Studio Band | Talented youth musicians in grades 10 - 12 playing jazz and more |
| June 16 | Rumble Jam Grooves & River City Sidemen |
Two youth ensembles popular on the Vancouver Island youth music scene playing jazz, funk, swing and more |
| June 23 | MoonShine |
An energetic country dance party, bring your dancing boots! |
| July 7 | Blues Night with Thor Jonsson Band |
Seasoned electric Blues showcasing a broad range of guitar work from three decades of playing live music will be joined by blues musicians in an all-star blues jam. |
| July 21 | Duo of Duos: Saskia Delaronde/Nathan Tinkham & Bruce/Judy Wing | Acoustic duos featuring folk, country, pop and roots music. |
| July 28 | Kenny Shaw Trio (media release below) | An amazing mix of comedy, skits and some of your favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s in perfect three-part harmony. |
| August 11 | The Valley Cats | A four-piece jazz, R&B, and funky ensemble comprising local Comox Valley musicians |
| August 18 | Time Well Wasted | A full bore 12-piece horn-driven dance band fever – Disco, Funk, Rock, Rhythm & Blues. |
| August 25 |
Stealing Dan & Food Bank Drive |
An ultra-authenticate homage to the greatest pop-jazz band of all time, Steely Dan. You’ll hear all the hits, including Reeling In The Years, Rikki Don’t Loose That Number and much more! |
All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and finish around 8:30 p.m.
Simms Millennium Park is located by the 5th Street Bridge and across from Lewis Park. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Media Releases
The Kenny Shaw Trio Performs on July 28 at the Simms Concert Series!
The free Simms Park summer concert series features the Kenny Shaw Trio providing music with comedy on Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
This trio offers a fun mix of comedy skits and favourite songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s in perfect three-part harmony. Join band members Kenny Shaw, Brian Temple and Valori Schaefer for an unforgettable evening of fun and frivolities.