Please note: Performers and times are subject to change.
Nautical Days Performers
Amy's original tunes are laid back and low-slung. Driving rhythms over groovy riffs that move you with sway and swagger. She tells it like it is with honest cut and dry lyrics and a voice hard to forget. Her songs are inspired by many of her island adventures, lovers, friends, hard days and good times. There's a timeless nostalgia to the music blending sounds of country, blues and indie folk rock.
- The Alley Flowers entertain Saturday (Main Stage), 6:45 - 7:40 p.m.
- Amy Muloin plays Sunday (Sails Stage), 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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Growing up on the small and beautiful Gulf Islands of BC, to a family of 11 siblings and an upbringing that was anything but ordinary, Angelica developed a deep connection to music, creativity and the natural world.
Her music is rooted in the experiences that have shaped the course of her life, and create a rich musical journey through the depths and profoundness of the human experience. Pulling from across the genres of soul, gospel, reggae, blues, and funk her band has created a sound that will uplift and inspire.Angelica & The Challengers entertain Monday (Main Stage), from 4:50 - 5:50 p.m.
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Annie Handley and Dave Devindisch are talented multi-instrumentalists who can “make that song their own” like no other duo.
They put their own jazzy spin on everything from musical standards of the 1940s, to current pop hits.
In addition to their unforgettable covers, their original music is every bit as ear-pleasing.
Easy Street has two CD’s available, their 2017 Album “Lemonade” and their 2023 release “Seize the Day” which includes 2 songs that made the semi-finals of the International Songwriting Contest. Videos for these songs can be found on YouTube and Facebook and more information can be found on their website easystreetduo.com
You can hear their original music on A&E, The Travel Network, Discovery Channel, The Science Channel and radio Jingles on the airwaves across Vancouver Island and Canada.
- Easy Street Duo entertain Monday (Main Stage), 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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- Easy Street Duo entertain Monday (Main Stage), 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Heather is a Comox-based acoustic guitarist and songwriter. She was born and raised in the Western Isles of Scotland and her coastal connection is communicated through her lyrics. Heather plays mostly
originals, occasionally reinterpreting cover songs.
- Heather Wright entertain Monday (Sails Stage), 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
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Mosaic Trio is a 3-piece acoustic band based in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. The trio consists of two guitars and a bass, and all musicians share vocals. We perform a wide variety of popular music spanning the 20th century – everything from jazz standards to hard rock to folk classics. In addition to performing regularly at local pubs and cafes, we play at private parties, weddings, festivals and other events.
- Mosaic Trio entertain Sunday (Sails Stage), 9 - 10 a.m.
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Mr. Day is a Vancouver Island-based singer/ songwriter in the process of developing a new sound that resonates with a young and engaged audience. Day’s songs are original and homegrown. A mixture of fun and engaging songs, a seasoned performer with more than ten years of experience with audiences of all shapes and sizes. Day’s songs with a message of joy, peace and love are proven audience pleasers. Day has generated a dedicated following with his touring and many performances throughout Canada.
- Mr Day entertain Saturday (Sails Stage) from 9 - 10 a.m.
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- Mr Day entertain Saturday (Sails Stage) from 9 - 10 a.m.
Since the age of 10, professional magician Donald Dunphy has made the world of magic his home. Donald's interest in magic began a little before then, when he won a magic kit in Cub Scouts, in a contest to find the largest maple leaf. Little did he realize that this symbol of his country would lead to entertaining and enchanting over 4000 audiences across Canada, during the next 40+ years.
Donald has become a favourite with children’s and family audiences because of his special ability to delight and entertain. He skillfully blends the elements of magic, illusion, enthusiasm, comedy, storytelling, mystery, and audience involvement into quality presentations for family audiences of all shapes and sizes.
Murphy and The Cats are a talented duo of award-winning young Jazz musicians in period costume
performing popular music from the 1920’s and 1930’s. On violin, percussion, guitar, ukulele, standup bass and kazoo, and even paper bag, these cool hip cats will put a smile on your face as they send you back in time.
Murphy and the Cats have performed to very enthusiastic crowds at Whistler Village, Whistler Children’s Festival, The Fort Langley Jazz Festival, The Vancouver Jazz Festival (Band in a Boat), Burnaby Village Museum, Augusto Children's Festival Yukon, London Heritage Farm, Coquitlam’s Dumpling Festival, Burnaby Summer Stages Festival, Ladner May Days, Main Street Festival, Cypress Mountain, Mackin House Museum, Cypress Mountain, Cambie Village Business Association, Private weddings, to name a few.- Murphy and The Cats entertain Saturday (Main Stage) from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
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- Murphy and The Cats entertain Saturday (Main Stage) from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Funk from the ground up, stops at the waist to be specific. Brash trombone, funky bass, rockin' drums,
glamorous suspenders, jeans, slacks, corduroys. Soul, disco, punk, salsa hits and originals done weird and wild. A comfortable fit on any dancefloor. Recognize that cover? Probably not...it got Pantsified.- Pants entertain Monday (Main Stage), 7:10 - 8:05 p.m.
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Tom Walton and Phil Comparelli (a.k.a. Rock Cod) have been playing Celtic music
around Vancouver Island at festivals, bars, parties, weddings, and events for ten years
now. Their East/West Coast Celtic kitchen party show is a real crowd-pleasing foot-stomper.- Rock Rod entertain Monday (Sail Stage) from 9:10 - 11:10 a.m.
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- Rock Rod entertain Monday (Sail Stage) from 9:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Spencer Hiemstra is a folk singer-songwriter and storyteller based on Vancouver Island. Taking inspiration from the ocean, he sings songs about common challenges and always manages to bring an encouraging tone to each song. Spencer’s new album “The River” was released at the end of 2023 and adds to the themes of growth and change that were present in his debut album, “Wildlife”. His performance ties his songwriting to the stories that created them, and he creates an intimate setting with his coastal indie-folk style paired with guitar or piano melodies layered on top. Spencer has performed in festivals such as Filberg Fest, Woodstove Festival and Mosaic Festival. With his band, Maverick Cinema, he has performed in festivals such as Rifflandia, Laketown Rock, Laketown Shakedown and 5 Acre Shaker. He has also completed multiple tours, reaching as far as Montreal and back.
- Spencer Heimstra entertains Saturday (Main Stage) from 3:20 - 4:20 p.m. and Sunday at the Sails Stage from 1:45 - 3 p.m.
- Spencer Heimstra entertains Saturday (Main Stage) from 3:20 - 4:20 p.m. and Sunday at the Sails Stage from 1:45 - 3 p.m.
STORIES on WHEELS is an original street theatre act for the whole family, based on a traditional Japanese travelling storytelling show called kamishibai (literally paper theatre). Magic tales are brought to life by a high-energy comic performer, using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to the back of a bicycle. You’ve never been told a story this way before!
It’s based on a form of street theatre that used to be really popular in the 1920s through the 1950s. Our story card artwork features the work of many different BC artists and features both local tales and folktales from around the world. Stories On Wheels has toured extensively throughout Western Canada since 2011.- Stories on Wheels entertains Saturday (Sails Stage) from 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
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Like a muppet poking fun at the world, Tall Mark crafts songs of playful composition and finely-honed observational humour. You are invited to play through spirited debates over pizza toppings, the hysteria of bumping into an ex on the worst day of your life, and the serenade of an autobiographical piano ballad about a man who loses all his organs in freak accidents. Tall Mark is sure to leave you with a smile on your face, a sparkle in your heart, and at least one moment of uncomfortable self-awareness in the depths of your soul.
- Tall Mark entertains Monday (Main Stage) from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
The Boytles are four talented youth performing their tribute to the Beatles. Go back in time and remember your favourite hits, and dance along with this new Fab Four! Like the originals, these lads joke around between songs and make sure the audience is having a great time. They have had rave reviews from their previous shows! Come join the fun!
Some events they have entertained at are: The Coquitlam Kaleidoscope Festival, Trout Lake Summer
Concert Series, Cypress Mountain, Gabriola Island, Aurora Festival, Boundary Bay Airport, Burnaby
Summer Concert Series, Cambie Village, The Parade of Lost Souls, Ladner Maydays, Lord Byng Secondary with the Lord Byng Symphony Orchestra, Band and Choir, World Speed Skating Championship Hamar, Norway.- The Boytles entertains Saturday (Main Stage) from 7:50 - 9 p.m.
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Tightrope is a tribute to the electric blues. They perform songs from artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan to ZZTOP. They have been performing on Vancouver Island for over 5 years. They perform at festivals and local venues.
- Tightrope entertains Sunday (Main Stage) from 1 - 2 p.m.
- Tightrope entertains Sunday (Main Stage) from 1 - 2 p.m.
Hailing from the picturesque Comox Valley, Time Well Wasted is a 10-piece, horn-driven powerhouse band that has been igniting dance floors and captivating audiences for over two decades. Renowned for their larger-than-life sound and dynamic stage presence,
Time Well Wasted presents a masterful blend of rock, R&B, pop, and dance by drawing inspiration from the legendary talents of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Santana, along with modern of artists like Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Adele – a unique and refreshing mix of timeless classics and modern hits.
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for music that resonates with fans of all ages, Time Well Wasted continues to bring joy and unforgettable moments to stages across Vancouver Island.
Join the party with Time Well Wasted—where every moment is a celebration!- Time Well Wasted entertains Monday from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
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- Time Well Wasted entertains Monday from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Drinking from a far-reaching and seamlessly shifting river of inspirations from across the globe, Vancouver Island-based Ultraviolet is a power trio full of groove and genre-defying, experimental energy. Described as "refreshingly creative" and "equal parts mysterious, groovy and spacey," the project comprises guitarist/touch-guitarist Oscar Robles Diaz (from Mexico City), bassist/vocalist Brittany Christina Bowman (from the Comox Valley), and drummer Beau Stocker (from Toronto). These three come from different backgrounds, both geographically and musically speaking, and their combined touring curriculum boasts performance experience in Latin America, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. With a spaceship’s worth of effects, Ultraviolet employs acoustic drums (often played with driftwood sticks), bass guitar, and electric guitars and the highly innovative U10 Touch Guitar, designed for ‘touchstyle’ playing.
- Ultraviolet entertains Saturday (Main Stage) from 5:40 - 6:35 p.m.