Crystal Shawanda - Sold Out
2025-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Crystal ShawandaThursday July 17 dr 6:00 show 8:00

Tickets $ 42 on sale at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve

(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)

Manofest presents…

The only Summer Show at Bozzini’s. This will sell outCrystal Shawanda Wins Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year 2021!
Juno Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda is back with her latest studio album, Midnight Blues, on True North Records. Her latest fiery blues collection showcases her full-throttle raspy voice, unmatched in today’s musical landscape, and an authentic appreciation for the genre dating back to her youth.
“Growing up, all of my favorite music had these breadcrumbs that led me to the blues,” Crystal says. “I often quote Willie Dixon: ‘Blues is the roots and everything else is the fruits.’ Even in today’s pop music, there’s all this influence that derives from the blues. I was just always really attracted to the rawness and the realness of the blues.”
Produced and engineered in Nashville by her husband and long-time collaborator Dwayne Strobel, Midnight Blues — her eighth studio album, and fifth since switching from a chart-topping career as a country artist — is a collection of original songs, such as the seductive-sounding rocker “Midnight Blues,” swampy dancefloor groove “Rumpshaker,” and gentler “Take A Little Walk With The Moon,” as well as covers of the Howlin’ Wolf classic “Evil” and her take on Celine Dion’s hit “That’s Just The Woman In Me.”
The album also features Canadian multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner, the late blues harp player Harpdog Brown, and in-demand bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Chrissie Hynde).
“This is absolutely my favorite album I’ve ever recorded because I feel like my husband put me in a picture frame,” says Crystal. “He really captured who I am as an artist. He let my vocal shine. He brought out the best in me and all the songs that we wrote really capture my live show and who I am.”
Born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation, on Manitoulin Island, in Northern Ontario, Crystal was introduced to the blues by her eldest brother and to old-time country by her parents. “I was also into other styles of music that led me to the blues,” she says, citing everything from Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog,” written by Big Mama Thornton, to R&B-pop star Monica’s “Misty Blue,” by Dorothy Moore.
“I was one of those kids who read the liner notes,” Crystal says. “I wanted to know everything, who are the songwriters, the musicians, the producers, the engineers. I’m always wanting to know who are the originators, who are the mothers of invention, who inspired all of us? I’m a purist at heart, so I was always diving back to learn from the masters, like Etta James, as far as vocalists; Muddy Waters, as far as feeling; and Buddy Guy, as far as stylists who have a lot of swagger.”
And yet Crystal’s first foray as a professional singer was in country music, not blues. She was in her early 20s and had immediate success after signing a U.S. record deal with RCA Nashville. 2008’s Dawn of a New Day, featuring the single “You Can Let Go,” reached No. 1 on the Canadian Country Album chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, the highest charting album by a full-blooded Canadian Indigenous country artist (in the SoundScan-era).
The following year she left the label and created her own, New Sun Records. Her first release was the holiday album I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Her next country album was 2010’s Just Like You, which won a 2013 Juno Award for Best Aboriginal Album, before she made the change to the blues with 2014’s The Whole World’s Got The Blues. Two years later, in quick succession, came 2016’s Fish Out of Water and 2017’s Voodoo Woman, then recognition as a bonafide blues talent with 2020’s Church House Blues, which won the 2021 Juno Award for Best Blues album.
“I love all styles of music, but there was just always something drawing me to the blues,” she explains. “I had a country hit on the radio, and I would show up at country music festivals and I’d do a BB King cover or Buddy Guy or Etta James. Within country music, as much as I loved it, I had to restrain my voice a lot. It’s very hard to hold back, and sometimes it was exhausting, whereas with the blues, I could just let it fly.”
While other artists have been embraced when they’ve made the switch to a different genre — Taylor Swift from country to pop; Dallas Smith from hard rock to country; and Darius Rucker from pop/rock to country — Crystal doesn’t mind talking about the difficulties she’s encountered.
“Country music is so excited when anybody from any genre comes to their world, hoping it’ll make their world more popular. It’ll up the cool factor, but switching from country to blues is a lot more difficult. The blues scene is very protective because it’s such an original genre. They want it to be respected and preserved.”
She would’ve had an easier time if she had created a blues-influenced sound, like the Black Crowes, Sass Jordan or Alannah Myles, but Crystal can hold her own in any conversation about the blues pioneers. Still, she still likes to cover an iconic Canadian artist in her inimitable way. Last album, it was The Tragically Hip’s “New Orleans Is Sinking” and this time, Celine Dion.
“Because I had so much friction coming to the blues where people were like, ‘You don’t know nothing about the blues,’ I’m trying to show them not to be so close-minded because a lot of people are more inspired by the blues than they may realize. Again, I’m trying to reiterate that quote by Willie Dixon that the blues is roots and everything else is the fruit.”

Leeroy Stagger (Duo)
2025-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Leeroy Stagger Accompanied by Ryland Moranz
Sunday Sept 21 2025
Doors 6:30 show 8:00
Tickets $ 32.50
Tickets on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
Presented by Manofest Music
We are glad to welcome back one on of Canada’s great songwriters, Leeroy Stagger

Waking up at ungodly hours would kick the shit out of most of us. But if you’re Leeroy Stagger, you breathe. You pick up a guitar. And you greet the coming dawn with words, music, and grace.
“Most of these songs were composed in the wee hours of a new day. The witching hours, you could call them. Where my mind is active and there’s a peace and spirit I embrace in the quiet of life.”
That liminal space is exactly what Stagger would call his 3 AM Revelations—and there could be no better title for his 13th full recording. For it’s in that sacred and moonlit window that brought forth his strongest, most passionate songwriting to date.
In these musical revelations—recorded in Stagger’s new Victoria home studio made of “beautiful rough-cut wood”—we hear gratitude, struggle, rebel rousing, balladry, compassion, and humour. We go to worlds as small as the back of lousy Dodge Dart, and worlds as vast as the Alberta Skies and as ethereal as human connection.
“This is a record of the human spirit. Of suffering and joy. Of heroes and everyday stories. And of addiction and redemption.”
Similar to like-minded songwriters as Jason Isbell and Steve Earle, Leeroy Stagger uses his long-term sobriety for muse, muscle, and music. Take the recovery song “These Days”, which still yearns for a greater meaning, even after 16 years of sobriety.
“The song is a reminder to myself to find the humanity in my interactions. To meet my fears with more love. That I have to work very hard to transcend that world that lives inside of me.”
Stagger easily shifts to raucous singalong songs that stick in your head like chewing gum. Tunes like “Count To Ten” ( a collaboration with Dennis Ellsworth), “Mediocrity Pill” (co-written with Jay Malinowski), and “Watermelon Pink” were born out of one manager’s challenge to deliver hooky-as-hell rockers to compliment his more contemplative tunes.
“She wanted more “bangers”. And so I banged on. I’m always one to prove someone wrong, so I rolled up my sleeves, and wrote those songs, which was a cathartic, cosmic blast.”
3 AM Revelations is the result of what Stagger calls his “third attempt” at making this record, meaning his listeners can look forward to two more collections in the can. And if 3 AM is three times the charm, as well as the bewitching hour in which to write beautiful music, Leeroy Stagger has tapped into something remarkably moving.
“That’s what I wanted this record to feel like—like riding a wave. And hold on, because we don’t know what’s coming next. It’s a chance to climb up the mountain and have a look around to decide if we like what we see. In the end, we hang on tight or loosen our grip a little. Either way, it’s gonna be OK.”

Little Miss Higgins & Her Trio
2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Little Miss Higgins and her Trio
Monday Oct 6
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $31.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)
www.littlemisshiggins.com/
One of our longtime favourites returns! Always a good time with Little Miss Higgins
The Sun Down Strut Around Harvest Tour
Another celebration of the bounty through song and story with country blues artist Little Miss Higgins. With tunes of new and old, The Harvest Tour is a crisp reminder of what’s to come. Higgins cultivates not only a heartwarming stage show with a Manitoba Ruckus of a band, but also a traveling market feel on the merch table with LMH home grown garlic, handmade soap, and much more.
The premiere run of the Harvest Tour in 2024 had packed houses and an overwhelming response to the garlic–sold out before the tour was over. With double the crop waiting in the winter wings, Higgins cannot wait, not only to strut around onstage, but share the bounty of the harvest.

From the Great Northern Plains, Little Miss Higgins struts and serenades her way onto any stage playing music brewed in early country blues, jazz and folk. A Playing, touring, collaborating and recording for over 15 years, this musician and mother now navigates her time through performing and parenthood.
Her six independently released albums and artwork have received many awards and nominations, including a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for her latest collection of songs, MY HOME, MY HEART (2017). Recorded at The Song Shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this album’s sound remains true to Higgins’ roots, but ventures into new territory. Co-produced with Scott Nolan and engineered by Jamie Sitar of Outta Town Sound, this album is an effortless addition to her impressive body of work.
Little Miss Higgins (aka Jolene Higgins) was born in Brooks, Alberta, and raised in Independence, Kansas. Music entered her life early. “When I was about four my dad brought home an old mini-grand piano and told me it was mine. I carved my name in the side of it and then I had to start taking piano lessons.”

Higgins now uses guitar and voice as her main instruments as well as her theatre background to bring a refreshing sound and story to the stage. Higgins settled in Saskatchewan from 2002-2013 and that’s when music took the driver’s seat. Over that time she built her career touring across Canada performing in clubs, theatres and festivals.
As a songwriter and musician, Higgins has been influenced by a range of artists from Memphis Minnie and Billie Holiday to Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton as well as the vast array of Canadian and International musicians and bands she has had the fortune to see live or even share the stage including kd lang, Corb Lund, Buddy Guy and Maria Muldaur.

“Jolene Higgins aka Little Miss Higgins, has a sexy jazz cabaret voice which is almost more at home in the 1920s than it is today, yet is still timeless.” – L.A. Beat.
“It’s up to Miss Higgins to bring the sass and the sweet. The lady does not disappoint; revelling in the seamless backing which allows her to lay out the full range of her impressive vocal talents.” – Cashbox.
“Put on your finest duds and get ready for a night out on the town with this collection of country swing, elegantly understated blues and jazz, and a touch of honky-tonk thrown in for good measure. Sure, you might call this … old-timey, but it shouldn’t be perceived as a criticism, since it’s neither dated nor derivative. Everything … is as pleasantly charming as Higgins herself, and feels just as comfortable as your favourite pair of cowboy boots.” – New Music Canada.

JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
2025-10-20 19:30 - 2025-10-21 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
Monday Oct 20 2025
Tuesday Oct 21 2025Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 37.95 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book by phone
Presented by ManoFest Concerts(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)
The electrifying JW Jones returns along with his trio

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows!
After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release ‘Everything Now’, an all-original project with special guestJimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar).
“Songs! It’s all about the songs!” said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones). “While there are plenty of burning lead guitar solos, I wanted to open up and get more personal than ever with the lyrics. From the true story ‘Papa’s in the Pen’ to ‘When You Left’ that I sang with tears rolling down my cheeks about my mother’s passing, these are stories that I feel like I can finally share through my music.” JW penned the entire album with Dick Cooper and Gordie.
This album features some heavyweight instrumental support; The Texas Horns, Stanton Moore, Aaron Sterling, Rob McNelly, and includes unchartered sonic territory for Jones with real stringson the exceptional ‘To Tell You The Truth (I Lied)”.The recordings were produced in Austin, Texas with multi-platinum-selling artist and producerGordie Johnson of Big Sugar, as well as in Ottawa with long-time collaborator Eric Eggleston. The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues toaccelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.
www.jw-jones.com / @jwjonesblues
Guitar World Magazine featured a CD called ‘Guitar Masters Vol. 2’ that put Jones alongside guitar stars B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and Carlos Santana among others, which led him to an endorsement deal with Gibson guitars.
“This is an amazing blues band” – Dan Aykroyd [Elwood Blues]
“Highly regarded in blues circles” – Blues Revue Magazine [USA]
“This young man is one of the people who will keep blues alive” – Buddy Guy 8X Grammy Award Winner

“JW is the Real Deal” – Chuck Leavell, The Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers

Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band (2 nights) (sold out)
2025-11-19 19:30 - 2025-11-20 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band
Wednesday Nov 19 (added by popular demand)
Thursday Nov 20 (Sold out)
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 25 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
Andrew will be performing at Bozzini’s for 3 nights! Each evening will feature a different lineup.
Featuring on Thursday:
Andrew Christopher (Guitar)
Eric Skonberg (Fiddle)
Clay Thornton (Percussion)
The Imaginary Band is the latest project from long time Chilliwack musician, Andrew Christopher, as he shifts his career towards original music.
As he often says, he’s “living the dream” and values time with his wife, 3 kids and his work as a father and husband above all else.
Andrew lost his daughter, Lilee-Jean, to cancer in 2013 at 2.5 years old. A sense of responsibility to live a good life in honour of his daughter began a change in his life that he’ll be forever grateful for. The fact that he is able to create and perform music as a career is a result of hard work, passion, and difficult life lessons which have molded him into the artist, and man he is today.
After a pretty serious, but financially frustrating stint as front man in Pardon My Striptease (“Pray for LJ” #1 iTunes + top 20 99.3 “fox seeds” band) He recorded his first solo album “Gone”. His busiest year to date had him performing 274 gigs and sold over 1,000 copies of his debut album.
Next, in 2020, ‘AC’ teamed up with his close friend, fellow beer lover, hockey fanatic, and family man, Jamie Rowe. “Parliament of Owls” was a match made in heaven and was as much about family and friendship as it was songwriting. Their self-titled album has sold over 2,000 CD’s. Yes, Andrew is still selling Compact discs off stage as an ode to his longing for the good ol’ days, but it can also be found everywhere music is streamed.

Bozzini’s Incredible Christmas Gift Certificate Sale
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-24 | Bozzini’s Restaurant, 4-45739 Hocking Ave. , Chilliwack, B.C., V2P 6Z6, Canada
Bozzini’s Incredible Gift Certificate Sale
Buy 3 x $40 Gift Certificates for only $ 100
Until Dec 24 or while supplies last
(we have lots)

(the small print)
Not valid as currency or gratuity or for concert tickets.
Full amount ($40) must be used in one visit.
Valid Dec 27, 2025 to April 30 2027

Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band 2 nights
2025-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Andrew Christopher & Imaginary Band
Friday Nov 21
Early Show Doors 5:00 Show 6:00
Late Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00
Tickets $ 25 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
Andrew will be performing at Bozzini’s for 2 nights! Each evening will feature a different lineup.
Featuring Friday Night
Andrew Christopher (Guitar)
Devon Kazulin (Keyboard)
Olivia Simpson (Vocals)
The Imaginary Band is the latest project from long time Chilliwack musician, Andrew Christopher, as he shifts his career towards original music.
As he often says, he’s “living the dream” and values time with his wife, 3 kids and his work as a father and husband above all else.
Andrew lost his daughter, Lilee-Jean, to cancer in 2013 at 2.5 years old. A sense of responsibility to live a good life in honour of his daughter began a change in his life that he’ll be forever grateful for. The fact that he is able to create and perform music as a career is a result of hard work, passion, and difficult life lessons which have molded him into the artist, and man he is today.
After a pretty serious, but financially frustrating stint as front man in Pardon My Striptease (“Pray for LJ” #1 iTunes + top 20 99.3 “fox seeds” band) He recorded his first solo album “Gone”. His busiest year to date had him performing 274 gigs and sold over 1,000 copies of his debut album.
Next, in 2020, ‘AC’ teamed up with his close friend, fellow beer lover, hockey fanatic, and family man, Jamie Rowe. “Parliament of Owls” was a match made in heaven and was as much about family and friendship as it was songwriting. Their self-titled album has sold over 2,000 CD’s. Yes, Andrew is still selling Compact discs off stage as an ode to his longing for the good ol’ days, but it can also be found everywhere music is streamed.
He is now releasing exclusive content through the artist friendly platform Patreon.com/andrewchristopher as an alternative to traditional social media and hosts private shows for members of that page.
His latest solo, acoustic, album “Andrew Christopher & The Imaginary Band” Live @ Sparrow Rd. was the start of a new project he manifested without intention. The Imaginary band has now taken on a life of its own and is preparing to release their debut album in January 2026.
To get a glimpse of who Andrew really is you simply must see him perform. You have to feel his joy, his pain and his insatiable lust for life connect with you through his stories and songs.

JJ Shiplett (Sold Out)
2025-11-26 19:30 - 22:00 | British Columbia
JJ Shiplett
Wednesday Nov 26
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 27.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
Bozzini’s and Manofest Music are pleased to bring you the Chilliwack debut of JJ Shiplett
Calling JJ Shiplett a ‘force of nature’ might be considered hyperbole to those
who haven’t heard the singer perform live, but for anyone that has, it fits the bill
just right. Few musicians can capture a person’s attention by way of song as
honestly and effortlessly the way JJ does. The Calgary, Alberta based musician,
singer/songwriter and storyteller has an incredible ability to leave lasting
impressions on anyone within earshot with his gruff, powerful yet dynamic voice.
Shiplett’s musical journey has seen him share the stage with many renowned
acts in both Canada and internationally including Ben Harper, Nitty Gritty Dirt
Band, Dwight Yoakam, The Sheepdogs, Serena Ryder, Michael Bernard
Fitzgerald, Johnny Reid and many more. Using his vast vocal range, relatable lyrics
and well thought out arrangements, the singer first made his mark on the Canadian
music scene with 2017’s Something To Believe In, followed by 2020’s Fingers
Crossed and Crossed Fingers. The albums showcased contemplative songwriting
with emotive performances and have earned multiple Canadian Country Music
Award nominations (CCMA’s) in the Americana/Roots and design categories.
The spring of 2023, Shiplett began to release the first instalments of a new
album called ‘A Way Through Time.’ Containing seven new songs recorded in
picturesque Fort Langley BC at Fort Records with engineer and drummer Jay
Stewart and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Friesen – who was receiving treatment
for stage 4 cancer at the time of the recording. The three were determined to make
the most of the moment and enjoy the music making process knowing it would
never happen again.
‘I got a friend out west staring pretty hard into the future, cross your arms, hold on, we
know that nothing ever stays the same…’
Already There, the first release is a tingly ode to letting go with a classic pulse
that propels JJ’s songwriting into territory previously staked by the likes of the
Kathleen Edwards and Tyler Childers– we hear him opening up to the potential of
not making any rules and challenging himself not to take his powerhouse voice and
his choruses to the obvious places – chasing the desire of a great song over
temporary acknowledgment.
The wistful Oleander, searching for balance in an unknown world where he
recently became a father. Followed by the resigned ballad Modern Drugs and Bad
Feelings (which peaked at #3 on CBC Music’s TOP 20) and the subtle and
understated American Accent and Reckless Heart only serve to further pique one’s
interest in the many places A Way Through Time and its successors will take Shiplett.
Boasting over 10 million global streams, he is not only a distinguished artist
but also recognized as one of Canada’s premier Americana-Roots musicians. And
at this point in his career, the Western Canadian is content to take a backseat and
let his songs lead the way.

A Very Subdued Christmas w/Robert Sarazin Blake
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
***Sold Out. Call 604 792 0744 to get on the waitlist***
A Very Subdued Christmas w/Robert Sarazin Blake
(it’s not really all that subdued)
(Suitable for kids and adults of all ages)
Friday Dec 19 Doors 4:00 Show 5:30
Tickets $ 27.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Named after the Subdued String band Jamboree that Robert organizes every year –
We were so blown away by the response to Roberts shows the last two year that we are bringing him back for another Performance to get everybody in the spirit right before the Holidays
Every December since 2008 Robert Sarazin Blake has presented A Very Subdued Christmas – A concert of songs and stories that have something to do with the holiday season in. Robert is Based in Bellingham Wash.

For 15+ years Blake has presented a holiday concert in his hometown Bellingham-The City Of Subdued Excitement.
The songs and stories celebrate the ancient experience of gathering in the darkest days of the year to reflect on and celebrate our human condition.

Robert is a true entertainer, deeply invested in storytelling as part of his craft. Like Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, the songs and the stories blend. Every moment he shares with the crowd underscores the importance of narrative. It’s in the way he lets the silence linger between songs, inviting the audience into the space with him. It’s in the personal anecdotes and vivid imagery he weaves into his performances, making each song feel like a chapter in a larger story. His connection with the crowd goes beyond music; he makes them a part of the tale, creating a shared experience in which every note feels intentional and every word carries weight. As Sunset in the Rearview put it, “His ability to turn a moment into a story, one that every audience member is a part of, is one of the best forms of… entertainment.”

“Blake being a master of stage presence and completely at ease, he was capable of bringing the crowd to a complete silence. His ability to make a story out of a moment, a moment every audience member is a part of no less, is the one of the best forms of concert entertainment I’ve ever experienced. ”
— Jess, Sunset in the Rearview

**Sold Out**Brandon Isaak w Special Guests Earia Music Project (2 Shows)
2026-01-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Brandon Isaak with very Special Guests Earia Music Project (2 Shows)
Saturday Jan 17
Early Show Doors 4:00 Show 5:30
Late Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00
Tickets $ 36.75 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
As always we are excited to have Brandon return to Bozzini’s and doubly excited to have Earia Music Project joining us that evening for the first time.

Brandon Isaak

“Brandon not only plays his guitar but he plays his audience like a ringmaster in his own circus, always looking for new ways to entertain.”-Teresa Mallam, Prince George Free Press.
A dash of Taj Mahal, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins: stir it up, simmer on low and you have a recipe that sounds like Brandon Isaak.

Crowds always leave Brandon’s shows with a smile on their face and a need to come back for more. This Yukon born songster performs a mixture of thoughtful, humorous, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; always delivered with world class guitar, harmonica and vocals. Lyrics are paramount and it’s obvious when you see his accolades and hear his music. After 35 years in the business, this international touring artist is always asked back as he’s a total pro off and on the stage. If you like top notch blues, hard hitting lyrics and great night of entertainment, Brandon Isaak is your man.

Brandon Isaak is a one of a kind world class roots and blues showman ! He engages with an audience, getting them involved and part of the show. New fans are made at every show as they leave the venue still singing catchy lines and humming new melodies. Brandon is a multi-instrumentalist who writes heartfelt, uplifting, funny and spiritual songs. This Yukon born artist takes his audiences on an emotional journey through the varieties of his original songs. He has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. His gravelly singing voice always astounds people that wonder how that big voice comes out of his smaller frame! He has played in three continents and 8 country’s, as well as 13 European tours.

Brandon has been nominated for many awards including Maple Blues for song writing of the year, blues act of the year, producer of the year, guitar player of the year, album of the year . He also 2 Juno nominations under his belt.

Brandon’s affinity for the rawness and spontaneity of the blues is second to none, as anyone who has had the privilege of being a part of his audience will tell you. He brings a firebrand style of guitar as well as incredibly stirring vocals that truly has to be witnessed to be appreciated! He is VERY much in the moment as he rips it up, and we know you’ll be impressed with the caliber of showmanship within his performance of songs & stories by this great Canadian artist.
-Bud Green / Music Producer

Earia Music Project

Earia Music Project’s foundation is a three-piece acoustic, folk, roots, and Americana duo featuring Matthew Landry (guitar/vocals) and Sal Mattar (percussion) often performing with James Miller (keys). A live performance may also include bass, saxophone, cello or even violin. Matthews’ voice and style demand your attention whilst Mattar adds a worldly and unique touch and a warm change from typical snare-kick-tom drum kit sound.​
With soulful lyrics and skillful musicianship, they have already made a mark in the local music scene as they share their original songs about life, love, connection and world events. Their energetic and mesmerizing live performances, their undeniable chemistry and genuine love for music are palpable on stage, captivating audiences and leaving long lasting impressions. It’s no surprise that soon after forming in 2022, they won North Vancouver’s Shipyards Got Talent and have since begun working on their debut album scheduled for release in 2024.
* Landry is a gifted singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. With a captivating stage presence and soulful voice, he effortlessly draws listeners into an immersive musical journey.
** Mattar, the master of percussion brings an exquisite range of world rhythms to Earia’s sound. With instruments such as the cajon, darbouka, congas, djembe and bongos, he infuses the music with an infectious energy and groove that transcends genres.
*** Adding a touch of rich and soulful melodies is Miller, a talented keyboardist. who weaves intricate harmonies and textures into Earia’s music.

Cassie & Maggie (2 SHOWS)
2026-01-18 16:00 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Cassie & Maggie
Sunday Jan 18 2026 – 2 Shows
Matinee Show Doors 2:30 Show 4:00 (by popular demand)
Late Show Doors 6:00 Show 7:30 (Limited seating)
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
****Just announced Cassie and Maggie’s receive 5 nominations for magnificent new album Gold and Coal
at the Canadian Folk Music Awards!!! (The 2nd most all time!!!!)****

In the heart of Nova Scotia, where the salt of the sea mingles with the depth of the soul, JUNO nominated sisters, Cassie and Maggie, unite as a powerful and commanding folk duo. Rooted in their deep Celtic heritage, their melodies sing of truths that resonate through time while bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. With spellbinding harmonies and virtuosic instrumental prowess these sisters infuse the rich traditions of their region with a contemporary vitality, resulting in a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Their accolades include a JUNO nomination and numerous Canadian Folk Music Awards and East Coast Music Awards, underscoring their exceptional musical talents and their ability to connect with audiences across the globe. Cassie and Maggie’s achievements resonate as a testament to their dedication and passion for preserving and evolving the folk traditions of Nova Scotia.

“Cassie and Maggie… What an unbelievably gifted duo, the train is just gathering steam and leaving the station on these new stars. It is going to be a glorious journey, and it is already well-begun.” –Live Ireland Radio- Dublin, IR

From the deepest roots of Canada and its very earliest musical traditions come Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie, putting their own 21st Century stamp on the Celtic soundtrack of this nation. Exciting and innovative, their talent is surpassed only by the sheer joy they exude in performance. Alternating between Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary, haunting and electrifying, the duo is nothing short of mesmerizing.
Born to a family of deep Nova Scotia roots and a rich musical history, the two have been enchanting audiences around the world with their unparalleled unity of strings, voices and fabulous percussive step dance. Theirs is the perfect balance between musical integrity and sheer entertainment as they seamlessly blend tunes passed down through generations of musicians with their own songwriting, borrowing from other writers, other genres and other eras.
They’re turning heads wherever they go – 2018 JUNO award nominees, Galaxie Radio Rising Star award winners, 17 Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, Female Singers of the Year by Live Ireland Radio, Female Vocal Album of the Year by Chicago Irish American News, and Album of the Year by NPR’s Celtic Connection – the list goes on.”
“Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, their perfect blend of sibling harmonies, added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, a musical evening spent with Cassie and Maggie is a great night, altogether” -Irish Music Magazine. Their new album, The Willow Collection “showcases not only their musical ability, but the depth and variety of their musicianship.”

Sarah Jane Scouten - Sold Out -
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Sarah Jane Scouten
Thursday Feb 5
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 27.50 available now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone

“An agile voice, ruminative songwriting, and love for classic country, indie pop, and everything in between.” — American Songwriter

In March 2020, Canadian folk & country artist Sarah Jane Scouten was living in rural Scotland. With tours cancelled, days stretched endlessly, punctuated only by the steady unfolding of Scottish springtime, leaf by leaf, petal by petal. Growing up on the west coast of Canada, to her the flora of Dumfries and Galloway was a pageant of scent and colour, altogether new but still strangely familiar.
This is where Sarah Jane was initiated into herbal medicine – hawthorn, valerian, yarrow. The plants’ subtle power drew her onto an unexpected path. In May 2020 she applied to a professional programme in herbal medicine in the UK. Training in an entirely different field gave her perspective and space from a career in music which demands everything. It renewed Sarah Jane’s love of live performance, which had been diminished by life on the road. Studying herbs, and just as importantly people, gave her music a deeper dimension and she began to write again. Now for the first time this decade, she is releasing new music.
Sarah Jane Scouten’s fifth album Turned to Gold (Light Organ Records) is a road trip album, drawing on Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Christine McVie. Opening up the record, “Wanderlust” is a highway dream. “Wilder When I Was With You”, with its irresistible chorus, was co-written with Samantha Parton (BeGood Tanyas). “Rose and Carnations” is a tribute to John Prine and “The Great Unknown” reveals a family experience of medical assistance in dying (MAID). For the title track “Turned to Gold”, Sarah Jane revisits the impact of the sudden loss of her biological mother, exploring the theme of alchemical transmutation. Made in a heatwave in Vancouver, she collaborated with producer Johnny Payne (The Shilohs), Matt Kelly on keys and guitars (City and Colour), Leon Power on drums (Frazey Ford) and James McEleney on bass (Andrew Collins Trio).
Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award. She has performed at Vancouver Folk Music Festival, MerleFest, Calgary Folk Music Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Dranouter Festival, Maverick Americana Music Festival and more. She has opened for Corb Lund, William Prince, Ron Sexsmith, The Sadies and shared the stage with Martha Wainwright, The Strumbellas, Allison Russell, Martin Carthy, Mandolin Orange (Watchhouse) and more. According to CBC q’s Tom Power, “Stan Rogers was able to do it, Ron Hynes was able to do it, Kate McGarrigle was able to do it – and Sarah Jane Scouten is able to do it.”

J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn)
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn)
Friday Feb 20 Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets only $ 27.50 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
limited Tickets left
This will be Jeff’s fourth time at Bozzini’s. Usually he’s joined by others on the bill but tonight it’s just going to be an evening with… Just Jeff, his stories of life and music from Austin Texas to Campbell River BC, with a lot of world class Guitar playing and singing.
J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a BC-based, internationally touring singer-songwriter and master of the lap steel guitar. Known for soulful vocals, dynamic stagecraft, and a sound that bridges roots, blues, and folk, he has spent decades captivating audiences across North America, Europe, and Japan. Plank is a highly respected musician recognized for his skill as a slide guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, gaining acclaim both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session player. His style blends blues, folk, and roots into a sound that’s uniquely his own.
In 2025, he released The Bend, a stripped-down solo acoustic album recorded on the Texas coast, showcasing just his voice, lap steel, acoustic guitar, and piano. Later this year he will follow it with a high-energy roots rock album recorded in the Netherlands with the band The Southern Aces — a project that blends live-off-the-floor energy with wizardly guitar playing, innovative songwriting, and, most of all, deep groove.
Plank’s career includes collaborations with a wide range of artists, headline festival slots, and multiple Austin Music Award nominations for Musician of the Year, Best Guitarist, and a win for Best Misc. Instrument for “The Plank,” a hybrid lap steel guitar he designed himself. For him, music is about bringing people together — whether biker or drag queen, listener or dancer — to share in the joy and connection that only a great song can deliver…

“Texan Alt. Country Folk Rock Filtered through a Cool Canadian Copper Still (headline) “Alone At Sea” combines a Folk Singers’ poetic sensibilities with a razor sharp melody and an arrangement that will send a shiver down your spine the first time you hear it. Juggling Sand is a Stones alike constrained rifferama from either (or both) their Exile on Main Street or Goats Head Soup eras that went some way to defining modern day Rock and Roll, and this song could and should be a perfect fit for whatever claims to be Rock Radio in 2023.”
– The Rocking Magpie 9/29/23
“…his distinctive voice & sparse instrumentation that’s actually layered tones that are subtle & border between the darker Bob Dylan tunes & the melodic meanderings of Tom Waits. Very likable because Plankenhorn is a careful distance from basic mainstream artists. He walks his own road & sometimes it seems he makes his own road.”
– John Apice/Americana Highways 9/28/23

“Yes, it turns out that Plankenhorn has recently relocated to Vancouver Island. For his followers, who have long associated him with Austin where he resided for twenty years, this is quite a change, and aptly the sonic territory is also new, still bluesy in a few spots but leaning more into a folk vernacular. His vocals here take precedence over his guitar mastery. The title track likely traces to the peace Plankenhorn has found in his new locale, as the protagonist learns to appreciate solitude rather than the desperation of being alone. It’s one “Plank” plans to offer in Spanish and French versions in November. Plankenhorn is not as easily pegged this time, indicative of an artist willing to venture into new turf – the brighter moments have staying power.”
– Jim Hynes/Glide Magazine 9/28/23

“Plankenhorn’s journey from stressed daily life, to peaceful pause, to peaceful daily life, is brilliantly underscored by the changes in arrangements. From exotic and ominous to soothing and calming to triumphant and joyful, the musical score could tell the story even without words. But Plankenhorn’s lyrics add depth and charm and personalize this cycle of life that we all face. “Alone At Sea,” is the cathartic break we all could use when we’re feeling stressed.”
– Brian Rock/Turnstyled, Junkpiled – Roots Music Magazine 9/28/23

“The real revelations here, though, are the title track “Alone At Sea” and “Bluer Skies,” which chime and ring with richly melodic guitars as they
draw upon Plankenhorn’s natural charm as a singer.”
– Peter Blackstock/No Depression Magazine, 9/21/23

Ashwyn Singh - Third Show added!
2026-02-23 20:00 - 2026-02-24 20:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ashwyn SinghBozzini’s Upstairs LoungeThursday February 12 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 Sold outMonday February 23 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 ***added by popular demand***Tuesday February 24 Doors 7:30 Show 8:00 ***Sold Out***Please note a few changes from the norm to facilitate a comedy show.***No Food service Upstairs. Food available in main dining area prior to show******Tickets will be available on eventbrite & and not at Bozzini’s***

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ashwyn-singh-in-chilliwack-tickets-1983188319650?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

A hilarious evening of comedy with Ashwyn Singh as he brings newly written material to Chilliwack for one night only!

Ashwyn Singh is a standup comedian, musician, and writer whose work blends incisive humor with heartfelt social commentary. An Indian immigrant turned Canadian resident, Ashwyn draws on his unique perspective to explore themes of cultural identity, immigration, and family with wit and relatability.

Ashwyn’s Desi Translations series has racked up 20M+ views, with his comedy earning him a spotlight at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC’s hit show “The Debaters.”
Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts just after at 8:00pm. VIP will be seated in front-row, general admission is first-come, first-serve.

Ruthie Dornfeld and Kristian Bugge
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ruthie Dornfeld and Kristian Bugge
Tuesday March 3
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 29.50 on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
***A late addition to the Spring calendar but we couldn’t turn down world class talent like this***
Co-presented with our friends at the Mission Folk Festival
Kristian and Ruthie first met each other in the Danish folk music circles in the mid-1990’s, where Ruthie has been touring regularly and growing a reputation as a well-renowned artist and fiddler since the early 1980’s. Later when Kristian was a music student, Ruthie was guest-teaching at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense, Denmark and Kristian made sure to take the opportunity to study with her while she was there.
About ten years later they met again in and around Seattle when Kristian had started touring and performing in the states. They formed the trio 3 Fiddlers 3 Traditions with métis fiddler Jamie Fox and have continued to meet and play together ever since.
Their repertoire spans from Danish traditional fiddle tunes and music from the other Nordic countries to old-time American and self-composed original tunes, spiced up with a few Venezuelan waltzes. Music learned directly from folk music legends like Danish-American Dwight Lamb (1934-2024), Danish accordion player Karl Skaarup (1924-2013), fiddler Peter Uhrbrand from the Danish island of Fanø and many more.
Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas, all served with humor and stories from their many years on the road.
About the Artists:
Ruthie Dornfeld (fiddle): Seattle-based fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld has performed and taught for over thirty years at festivals, schools, music and dance camps throughout the U.S. and abroad, from the Manaus Operahouse in the Brazilian Amazon to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.
Originally from Oregon, Ruthie started out with classical violin, then discovered fiddle music at age 18 and began her lifelong exploration of traditional fiddle music. She spent 15 years in New England, where she attended Berklee College of Music, was a member of the twin- fiddle stringband The Poodles, played at innumerable contradances, and commuted to Europe to play with The American Cafe Orchestra.
Since 1996 she’s been back in the Pacific Northwest, where she performs with the tango band Tangoheart, accompanying country singing duo Margo Murphy and John Roberts, and playing for local dances.
Ruthie also plays a 5 string medieval fiddle (vielle), and her compositions for that instrument are featured in the recording “Lay of the Waves”, for which she received grants from Artist Trust and the Jack Straw Foundation. She is fluent in a wide range of styles, from Celtic and old-time to Scandinavian and Eastern European, and also enjoys chamber music and free improvisation.
Visit Ruthie’s web site to find out more about what Ruthie is up to.
Kristian Bugge (fiddle): Kristian is very active in the Danish and Scandinavian folk music scene, both as a musician and teacher. Kristian has specialized in the strong Danish folk music traditions, playing with groups like Jensen & Bugge, Morten Alfred & Vingården, Baltic Crossing and Gangspil.
Through his master’s degree from the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music, he specialized in the unique regional styles from many corners of Denmark, at a level that very few of his generation can match or master today. He has continued this work also after his official studies ended and is today one of the most award-winning folk artists in Denmark. And recent years have also led to various crossover projects such as the cooperation with classical percussionist Ronni Kot Wenzel in the very active duo Wenzell & Bugge and the exciting Danish folk big band Habadekuk.
In 2004 Kristian Bugge became the first musician ever to receive the Radium Award, awarded by the Danish Radiós P2. Since then he has received no less than 10 Danish Music Awards (Danish Grammys) both as a soloist and with his groups. To mention a few “Danish Folk Artist of the Year” in both 2011 and 2016 and latest the “Tradition Award” with Gangspil at the Danish Music Awards 2024!

You can find out about other events and info at Kristian Bugge Website

The Fugitives (Duo)
2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
The Fugitives (Duo)
Bozzini’s Upstairs
Wednesday March 4
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Manofest Music presents this incredible band in the most intimate venue you’ll ever get a a chance to see them
The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

Fraser Hayes Artistic Director, Prince George Folkfest Society

Awards & Accolades

2024 – Artist/Artist Group of the Year (nominee), BCTC Awards
2022 – Traditional Roots Album of the Year (nominee), JUNO Awards
2021 – Ensemble of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards,
2021 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2019 – Best Folk Album (Winner), German Critics’ Music Association
2018 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2018 – Songwriter of the Year (nominee), Western Canadian Music Awards
2014 – Best Vocal Group (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2014 – Best Roots album (duo or group), Western Canadian Music Awards
2007 – ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards

The Fugitives (Full Band Show)
2026-03-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
The Fugitives (Full Band Show)
Bozzini’s Upstairs
Thursdays March 5
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 37.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)
Manofest Music presents this incredible band in the most intimate venue you’ll ever get a a chance to see them
The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, 6 CFMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK.
Performance highlights include major Canadian folk festivals, a Glastonbury performance, and a tour supporting Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created RIDGE, a WW1-centered theatre show. Ridge has been performed at theatres across Canada and was named a Globe & Mail Top Arts Pick of the Year.

What a treat to have The Fugitives play to a full house on a Sunday. Their performance had the audience fully engaged with hilarious stage banter, meticulous arrangements, and warm harmonies. We look forward to having them back again soon.

Fraser HayesArtistic Director, Prince George Folkfest Society

New Album: No Help Coming

By combining climate concerns with everyday concerns, No Help Coming grapples with a global phenomenon through the personal lenses of its four members—and they tracked the record accordingly. The band, minus percussion and an organ, plays every instrument. Everyone sings lead at some point, background at others. Thanks to Vancouver producer Tom Dobrzanski, the overall sound is highly polished, but there are also live off-the-floor takes, song snippets from jam sessions, and voice memo recordings.
The result is an upbeat album that’s both cautionary and uplifting. “Leading up to the recording, we asked environmental experts what was missing from the conversation,” says McLeod. “And they all said the same thing: no more sad songs. We know the world’s messed up. What’s missing are more invitations to get real about making changes. And to do that, we have to get less precious about the subject.”
No Help Coming is more playful than precious. This makes sense, seeing it’s not about the survival of the planet, which will be just fine without us (“After You’re Gone”, “Ash”), but humanity. “It’s an album about resolve,” says Glynn. “It’s upbeat because there’s a lot of resolve to be found in joy. And while humans have a lot of bad things going for us, we can be pretty great at the joy part. So, let’s use it.”

Awards & Accolades

2024 – Artist/Artist Group of the Year (nominee), BCTC Awards
2022 – Traditional Roots Album of the Year (nominee), JUNO Awards
2021 – Ensemble of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards,
2021 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2019 – Best Folk Album (Winner), German Critics’ Music Association
2018 – Vocal Group of the Year (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2018 – Songwriter of the Year (nominee), Western Canadian Music Awards
2014 – Best Vocal Group (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards
2014 – Best Roots album (duo or group), Western Canadian Music Awards
2007 – ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ (nominee), Canadian Folk Music Awards

Shirley Gnome
2026-03-20 21:15 - 23:00 | British Columbia
Shirley Gnome
Appearing w her band Noah Walker & Jodi Ponto Guitar & drums(Kitty & the Rooster) & Hank Pine on Bass
Friday March 20 Doors 8:00 Show 9:15
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve.
Shirley Gnome is a Juno-nominated comedian, songwriter, and vocalist known for her irreverent fusion of musical talent and razor-sharp wit. Splitting her time between Vancouver, BC, and Montreal, QC, Gnome has carved out a unique niche in the world of musical comedy, delivering biting social commentary through genre-spanning original songs that are as thought-provoking as they are hilarious.
With a voice that’s equal parts soulful and commanding, Gnome blends folk, rock, pop, and country into meticulously crafted songs that challenge taboos and celebrate vulnerability. Her lyrics – unapologetically honest and delightfully spicy – tackle everything from sexual politics and social norms to the absurdities of everyday life. The result is a cathartic experience that leaves audiences laughing, thinking, and humming her catchy tunes long after the show ends.
Gnome began her career in 2009 in Vancouver’s burlesque scene, performing as a variety act and emcee. In 2012, she gained widespread recognition after winning Patrick Maliha’s The People’s Champ of Comedy competition, earning a $20,000 CAD prize and launching her into the national and international spotlight. Since then, she has toured extensively across Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, earning five-star reviews and selling out shows along the way.
She has performed at major festivals including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs (Vancouver), the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and many others. Her work has been featured on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, and SiriusXM.
In 2021, her album Decoxification was nominated for a Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year, cementing her status as one of Canada’s leading voices in musical comedy. In 2024, she made her national television debut on CBC Gem as part of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival gala broadcasts.
To date, Gnome has released six studio albums and one EP. Her most recent release, Live, Bare and Natural (March 2025), is a live album accompanied by a filmed comedy special.. The project captures the raw power of her live performance – vulnerable, hilarious, and utterly unforgettable. Featuring two different backing bands alongside solo sets, it showcases the full range of her multigenre oeuvre, offering a compelling portrait of the originality and versatility that define her as a truly singular talent.
Beyond the stage, Gnome continues to expand her creative reach. She collaborated with physical comedy duo The Merkin Sisters to co-write their first digital album and has composed original music for theatrical productions by The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret (Vancouver) and Larrikin Entertainment (Whitehorse). She is also dedicated to mentoring emerging artists, such as co-writing songs with theatre duo Scantily Glad (S.E. Grummet and Sam Kruger), which were featured in their Edinburgh Comedy Award–nominated show this year.
Whether she’s performing in an intimate cabaret or a major international festival, Shirley Gnome delivers a fearless and unforgettable show singing truth to power, one laugh at a time.
★★★★★
“Think Sarah McLachlan meets Ryan Reynolds, a true Canadian double threat.” –Edmonton Journal

★★★★
“Her songs are like nothing else you will hear…It is a glorious experience and, absolutely not to be missed’ -The Scotsman, Edinburgh

“a joyful rebellion against rigid femininity, constrictive sexuality and what it means to be a “lady.”” – She Does The City, Toronto

“hilarious… Gnome is a disarmingly likeable performer” –Chortle (UK)

“magnificent” –Dan Savage (US)

★★★★★
“simply brilliant… equipped with the voice of a goddess.” -Three Weeks, Edinburgh

★★★★★
“… one of the best musical comedians I’ve seen.’” – The Australia Times (Melbourne)

★★★★
“witty, well-crafted and honed to a comedic point. –GlamAdelaide

★★★★½
“Clever, honest and downright mischievous” –The Clothesline, Adelaide

★★★★
“The Queen troubadour of intelligent black-comic sex balladry” –The Edmonton Sun (Canada)

★★★★★
“a profound sense of hilarity… a standing ovation was just not enough.” –Onstage Ottawa

★★★★
“Gnome is frank, completely uninhibited, and a smart comedian.” –CBC (Canada)

★★★★
“a warm, chatty manner and razor-sharp wit” –Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe

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ACCOLADES/AWARDS:

2025 – EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD NOMINATION (music cowriter for Creepy Boy’s SLUGS)
2024 – SOHO THEATRE NYC FRINGE ENCORE – Nominee
2024 – HOLDOVER SERIES – Edmonton Fringe
2024 – BEST ENGLISH COMEDY Nominee – Montreal Fringe
2024 – BEST CLOWN SHOW Nominee – Montreal Fringe
2021 – JUNO AWARDS – COMEDY ALBUM OF THE YEAR Nominee
2019 – 4X BEST VARIETY ACT Nominee – Canadian Comedy Awards (2014-2015, 2017-2019)
2019 – WINNER – Philadelphia Folk Festival – Favourite Artist Discovery
2018 – BEST COMEDY ALBUM Nominee – Canadian Comedy Awards
2017 – SHORTLISTED – Best Cabaret – Fringe World Festival (Perth, Australia) (Sell Out Show)
2017 – OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION – Toronto Fringe Festival – Now Toronto Magazine
2017 – OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE – Toronto Fringe Festival – Now Toronto Magazine
2016 – WINNER – Funniest Show – London Fringe Festival (Sell Out Show)
2016 – WINNER – Patrons’ Pick – Orlando Fringe Festival (Sell Out Show)
2016 & 2017 – BEST COMEDY Nominee – Fringe World Festival (Perth, Australia)
2015 – WINNER – Funniest Show – Frigid New York Theatre Festival
2012 – WINNER – Patrick Maliha’s The People Champ of Comedy Competition

Duane Watson in Cultus Lake
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Cultus Lake Pub, 3696 Columbia Valley Hwy,, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5A5, Canada
Duane Watson
Cultus Lake Pub
Tuesday April 14
7:00 PM Show
No Cover
For reservatins call (604) 858-5615

…the long-haired red neck, cool country crooner Duane Watson is coming to Cultus Lake as The Cultus Lake Pub is bringing back Live Music!

BRAND NEW CD release party!!!

We’ll debut DW’s brilliant, long-awaited raw & gritty

SINS OF AN OUTLAW
(limited release, with FULL band) album !!

Please join us for a phenomenal evening featuring the long haired redneck himself @CultusLakePub

Loud, proud & ready to rock, this BCCMA Roots Artist of the year (2023 & 2024) brings his rich vocals, hot guitar, killer songwriting, and a true country soul to the stage…

…with a HOT new show, DW covers classic legends (Prine, Earle, Kristofferson, Cash, Seger, Eagles…etc., etc…) AND his own brilliant ORIGINALS & stories

Grab your friends, grab your neighbours and come on down, you don’t want to miss this one!!

The music starts at 7, so don’t be late.

Morgan Davis
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Morgan Davis
Thursday April 30
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
Presented by ManoFest Concerts
An East Coast Blues legend returns…
Last show sold out. Don’t delay in grabbing you rix
For nearly 60 years Morgan Davis has been playing the blues, travelling across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His performances draw from a lifelong study of the rich tradition of country blues, re-interpreting songs of the 1920s and 30s on electric instruments. His original compositions are infused with wit and a good dose of humour.

Originally from Detroit MI, Morgan Davis grew up listening to a rich variety of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and the emergence of the Motown sound. The music of Jimmy Reed, Ike and Tina Turner, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino was in the air, emanating from car radios and jukeboxes. In 1962 his family relocated to southern California, where Davis found the preponderance of surf music unappealing. He discovered Bob Dylan, whose music introduced him to Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger and Blind Lemon Jefferson. The psychedelic era ushered in bands like Jimi Hendrix and Cream, he attended concerts by the Doors, Grateful Dead, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Buffalo Springfield, Mothers of Invention and the Electric Flag. Davis began to play guitar at 16 years of age.

Graduating from high school in 1965, Davis enrolled in Long Beach State College, where he became active in the campus anti-war movement as well as SDS. Being of draft age and refusing his 2-S student deferment, he made the choice to remove himself from the U.S. war machine and move to Canada. He settled in Toronto, which he happily found to be a city on the circuit of the great Chicago blues bands, and a rich musical education began by watching Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Davis also had the opportunity to see and meet many great country blues players – John Hammond, Son House, Booker White, and Johnny Shines.

After a brief stint teaching junior high school, Davis began his musical career while residing at Rochdale College, Toronto’s high rise mecca for artists . Opportunities to jam with other players were frequent, and Davis happily immersed himself in music until he began to get the occaisional gig, and he soon found himself in a band called the Rhythm Rockets, which played a variety of vintage rock and roll, country and blues. He began touring, eventually forming his own blues band, the Knights of the Mystic Sea.
Over his five decade career Davis has opened the show for Willie Dixon, Albert King, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins. He has jammed with Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Johnny Shines. He has backed up Sunnyland Slim, Snooky Pryor, Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Dr. John.

Davis has released two 45 RPM records, two LPs, and nine CDs. His songwriting talent received wide recognition when Colin James covered his searing ballad, “Why’d You Lie?”
For the past 20 years he has made his home in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Davis performs solo, playing traditional and original blues on electric guitars and his three string cigar-box guitar. Still a road-addicted touring musicianer, Davis averaged 200 days a year on the road…..until the sudden intrusion of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic.

…he hopes to be playing the blues until he drops.

2018
one of the TOP CD’s of 2018
“DOWNBEAT”
2005
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
“Maple Blues Award”
2004
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Painkiller “Maple Blues Award”
2004
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR – SOCAN
“Maple Blues Award”
2000
ACOUSTIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
“Toronto Blues Society”
1999
SOCAN SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
“Maple Blues Award”
1995
BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR
“Jazz Report”

2004
BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Painkiller
“JUNO”
2004
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
“Maple Blues Award”
2004
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Morgan Davis
w/ Alec Fraser
“Maple Blues Award”
1999
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Blues Medicine
“Maple Blues Award”
1996
BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD
“Toronto Blues Society”
1994
BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR
“Jazz Report”

Ryan McMahon & Jeremy Fisher Double Bill!!! (2 shows)
2026-05-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ryan McMahon & Jeremy Fisher Double Bill
(Two great artists One Big Night)
Early Show Doors 4:00 Show 5:30 tix $ 37.95
Late Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00 tix $ 39.95
Tickets on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
It’s been 12 Years since Jeremy Fisher has performed at Bozzini’s and he’s back…finally in what will be an amazing night of music when his friend and ours, Ryan McMahon joins him for a great night of music
Jeremy Fisher

Jeremy Fisher is a 4-time JUNO-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film (The Big Year, Our Idiot Brother), commercials (Volkswagen, American Airlines), and as main title TV themes (Disney, Global). Over the last 20 years Jeremy has toured the world and shared the stage with artists such as Alanis Morissette, Blue Rodeo and Indigo Girls. His upbeat music with singable lyrics and heartfelt stories have earned him a dedicated fan base.
He is a co-creator, songwriter and voice actor for the CBC animated series Jeremy and Jazzy, a show about how feelings become songs, songs become stories, and music, friendship, and collaboration create joy.

Ryan McMahon
Legendary Canadian TV/Radio personality Terry David Mulligan may have summed up Ryan best:“The complete package. Singer. Songwriter. Performer. Troublemaker. Passionate human being. For me… priceless.”

Engaging and honest, Ryan McMahon’s music is written from the heart and sung from the soul. It is as rock as folk can get before it starts to roll. A blend of folk, americana and rock following the lead of his peers Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff & Warren Zevon. The singer songwriter has enough wit and charm to get through any situation and his songwriting fits every emotion into his live performance.

Born on the coast of British Columbia in a small seaside hamlet on Vancouver Island, Ryan’s first experiences performing were for family members laughing at his reiterations of comedians he loved. As he expelled versions of Eddie Murphy and Billy Connolly, McMahon fed off the energy from his audiences at such a young age and continued to dive into the music influences of his parents, which included a mix of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, The Everly Brothers and BB King. He picked up a guitar in high school and became known for playing the Battle of the Bands and sneaking into the clubs in nearby cities as an under-aged performer.

After graduating, he moved across the pond into the Vancouver scene to join a group of musicians exploring the music and nightlife of the bigger arena. He spent a decade playing small clubs, hosting open mics, writing, and recording. The songwriting and recording became his outlet for understanding the human experience and his ability to connect to audiences grew with each story he told. During his time in Vancouver, he penned the album, Weeks Months Years, produced by Mike Rogerson at Bakerstreet in North Vancouver.
The muse of life brought him back to Vancouver Island in 2008 and as a solo artist, McMahon won a record three Vancouver Island Music Awards for Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year in 2012 for his album ALL GOOD STORIES. After touring in support of the album, he joined forces with Cory Woodward and Christopher Arruda to create Lion Bear Fox: a folk-rock trio that showcased and toured Canada, the U.S. and in Europe until 2019. McMahon’s contributions to the band resulted in some of their most well-known songs, like “Shine,” “Freedom” and “Going, Going, Gone.”

Over the years, Ryan has opened for many iconic bands and artists from Buffy Ste. Marie and Nickelback to Canadian country artists Chad Brownlee, Brett Kissel, Dallas Smith and Aaron Pritchett. His talent, persona and musicality opened many doors to the range of genres encompassed in his songs. In 2019, as he returned from Tonder Festival in Denmark, the opportunity to play with and meet Canadian Country Music singer Aaron Pritchett marked the embarking on a new chapter in music.
Pritchett took Ryan under his wing and lit a new fire under McMahon’s feet as the pandemic settled into the hearts of people around the world. After a few attempts at telling the story, Ryan wrote “One More Fire” as a calling card for how his passion for music has been reignited.

“Of course, songs and art are subjective things, but to me ‘One More Fire’ represents that yearning to obtain connectivity to the human race around me,” says Ryan. “That feeling in my belly that I had when it was the night before battle of the bands in high school; or that notion that tomorrow I’m going into a new city to meet that community and make ’em sing, laugh, cry or dance or all of it all at the same time.”

Ryan admits that after years of scratching, clawing, winning, losing, and going through a pandemic that put the brakes on the entertainment industry, the fire to create and perform remains burning in his heart — and won’t be extinguished anytime soon.

Martin Harley (Sold Out)
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
***Please call 604 792 0744 to get on waitlist for 2’nd show***

Martin Harley
Thursday May 7 2026
Doors 6:00 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 32.50 on sale at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book by phone
***Last Show of the Season***
After 8 Long Years one of our favourites returns
Martin Harley is celebrated as “One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians” (Guitarist Magazine) and a “slide guitar master” (Roots Magazine). Known for his spellbinding slide guitar and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk, Harley has captivated audiences for three decades, recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales.
His sold-out shows at venues like London’s Union Chapel and appearances at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall highlight his dynamic stage presence. His music has featured on TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and Banshee and in live segments on PBS’s Music City Roots. Harley has collaborated with icons like Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon, and his album Static in the Wires reached #2 on the iTunes Blues charts.
His latest release, Morning Sun, produced by Nigel Stonier, showcases his finest songwriting to date, with inventive contributions from Michael Blair, Mark Lewis, and Chris (CJ) Hillman. Harley’s heartfelt music continues to push boundaries in contemporary roots.

“No doubt that he is a slide guitar master. He is the business” – Roots Magazine
“Spellbinding” – The Guardian
“Quite simply a great live act” – Time Out London

Show #482

Colin Linden Early Show
2026-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Colin Linden Early Show
Friday June 19 Early Show Doors 4:00 Show 5:30Tickets $ 39.75

on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)

So glad to be welcoming back the wonderful and GRAMMY award winning Colin Linden

Colin Linden’s tale is the stuff of legend, the kind told in the Coen brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou or Inside Llewyn Davis, both of which featured his guitar playing on the soundtracks. That film would begin with an 11-year-old meeting his musical idol Howlin’ Wolf at a matinee show in his native Toronto, accompanied by his mom, who took a picture of the two during a nearly two-hour long conversation before the gig, the legendary bluesman idling over coffee and cigarettes.
“I’m an old man now, and I won’t be around much longer,” Wolf told him. “It’s up to you to carry it on.”

Linden still carries that frayed photograph in his wallet, along with a Sears 5/8” socket wrench in his pocket to play slide guitar. He has taken Wolf’s plea seriously, performing since he was 12 years old, leaving home as a teenager to travel the south at the invitation of Mississippi Sheiks delta blues guitarist Sam Chatmon which took him to Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Memphis and Hollandale, Mississippi, meeting and visiting the sites of his heroes – Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, Sippie Wallace, Tampa Red, Blind John Davis, the Rev. Robert Wilkins, Sleepy John Estes and Son House, visiting the landmarks and juke joints, many of which he’s played in during the course of a 45-year career producing and playing blues and roots music. As a singer/guitarist, he’s accompanied everyone from Bruce Cockburn (as his producer and touring musician) to Bob Dylan, Greg Allman, Rihannon Giddens, Pistol Annies, John Prine and more.
He was the main contributor to the music for the Nashville TV show and subsequent live tours. Along the way, Linden played on over 500 albums and produced 140, including his first-ever actual Grammy in 2020 for producing Keb Mo’s Oklahoma, winner for Best Americana Album. He has also nabbed a staggering 25 Juno Award nominations and nine wins.

Linden’s latest solo album, bLOW, the first outside artist on longtime friend Lucinda Williams’ Highway 20 label distributed by Nashville-based Thirty Tigers, is his 14th in 40 years, but first electric blues release. The title song comes from being stuck inside a flimsy motel after a casino gig somewhere in Oklahoma or Texas as a tornado was about to hit, waiting for the walls to cave in, with his wife, the novelist Janice Powers, providing not only the opening verse quoted above, but the gurgling Hammond B3 organ left to him by his former bandmate, the late Richard Bell, played, in her own words, “like a deranged church lady.”

Colin Linden Late Show
2026-06-19 21:00 - 23:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Colin Linden Late Show
Friday June 19 Early Show Doors 8:00 Show 9:00Tickets $ 39.75

on sale now at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
(No refunds – exchanges for a future show allowed up to 48 hrs prior to showtime)

So glad to be welcoming back the wonderful and GRAMMY award winning Colin Linden

Colin Linden’s tale is the stuff of legend, the kind told in the Coen brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou or Inside Llewyn Davis, both of which featured his guitar playing on the soundtracks. That film would begin with an 11-year-old meeting his musical idol Howlin’ Wolf at a matinee show in his native Toronto, accompanied by his mom, who took a picture of the two during a nearly two-hour long conversation before the gig, the legendary bluesman idling over coffee and cigarettes.
“I’m an old man now, and I won’t be around much longer,” Wolf told him. “It’s up to you to carry it on.”

Linden still carries that frayed photograph in his wallet, along with a Sears 5/8” socket wrench in his pocket to play slide guitar. He has taken Wolf’s plea seriously, performing since he was 12 years old, leaving home as a teenager to travel the south at the invitation of Mississippi Sheiks delta blues guitarist Sam Chatmon which took him to Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Memphis and Hollandale, Mississippi, meeting and visiting the sites of his heroes – Brownie McGhee, Muddy Waters, Sippie Wallace, Tampa Red, Blind John Davis, the Rev. Robert Wilkins, Sleepy John Estes and Son House, visiting the landmarks and juke joints, many of which he’s played in during the course of a 45-year career producing and playing blues and roots music. As a singer/guitarist, he’s accompanied everyone from Bruce Cockburn (as his producer and touring musician) to Bob Dylan, Greg Allman, Rihannon Giddens, Pistol Annies, John Prine and more.
He was the main contributor to the music for the Nashville TV show and subsequent live tours. Along the way, Linden played on over 500 albums and produced 140, including his first-ever actual Grammy in 2020 for producing Keb Mo’s Oklahoma, winner for Best Americana Album. He has also nabbed a staggering 25 Juno Award nominations and nine wins.

Linden’s latest solo album, bLOW, the first outside artist on longtime friend Lucinda Williams’ Highway 20 label distributed by Nashville-based Thirty Tigers, is his 14th in 40 years, but first electric blues release. The title song comes from being stuck inside a flimsy motel after a casino gig somewhere in Oklahoma or Texas as a tornado was about to hit, waiting for the walls to cave in, with his wife, the novelist Janice Powers, providing not only the opening verse quoted above, but the gurgling Hammond B3 organ left to him by his former bandmate, the late Richard Bell, played, in her own words, “like a deranged church lady.”

C.R. AVERY & The East Van Abbey
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Cultus Lake Pub, 3696 Columbia Valley Hwy,, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5A5, Canada
C.R. AVERY & The East Van Abbey Cultus lake PubSat June 20Doors 6:30 Show 7:30
Tickets $ 25 + on eventbrite =

C.R. AVERY & The East Van Abbey Shake the Lake for the first time. This rock & roll, gut bucket blues folk, hip hop, and rock’n’roll boogie in a wam banging’ hoedown of awesome. Get ready, midnight trains a comin’
Poets, musicians, dancers , comedians, sword swallowers from Gibsons, to Hope to Whistler to east Van to Chilliwack ya never know what yer gonna get!

The Ranters Featuring Rock Moran
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Cultus Lake Pub, 3696 Columbia Valley Hwy,, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5A5, Canada
The Ranters
Saturday June 27
The Ranters are coming to Cultus Lake PubJoin Chilliwack legend Rockland Moran, Gillian Wale, and Fred Webber on the upright bassAdvance Tickets on Eventbrite. Tickets will also available at the door for $ 25
Tickets $ 25 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ranters-featuring-rock-moran-tickets-1989330505092?aff=erellivmlt

Join Rocky Moran, Gillian Wale, and Fred Webber on the upright bass
At the beginning of 2020, Gillian and Rockland were preparing for their annual trip south, with our band “The Ranters” through the states of Washington, Oregon, California, and this year Louisiana.
Then fell the ides of March, and with it the global pandemic.
All bets were off! Being locked down, like the rest of the world and music industry, they took advantage of the downtime to write and record nine songs of a ten song album.
Taking inventory of the world around them, they wanted to bring the current events to attention in our music, as did the songwriters during the 1960’s.
Rant on, Children
In these recordings, The Ranters review subject matter of localized racism, destruction of environment, and increasing homelessness. Throughout these songs, there lies a thread of healthy contempt for religious authority, as well as a touch of humor and optimism.
“The Ranters” hope that you enjoy this musical offering of contemporary roots/blues titled “Rant on, Children”.

Nigel Mack (solo)
2026-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Nigel Mack (solo)Monday July 27 Doors 6:00 Show 7:30Tickets $ 25.00 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve by phone
Blistering Slide, Killer HarpOur good friend Nigel Mack returns! Always a great show. Nigel gives it his all!

Chicago blues ‘triple threat’ (slide guitar, harmonica and vocals) Nigel Mack delivers a high-energy show that fuses blues classics with the punch of contemporary original blues. Seamlessly switching between instruments, Nigel Mack is equally proficient at them all. These are talents honed by years of relentless touring in support of his four critically-acclaimed releases; Back In Style, Devil’s Secrets, Road Rage and High Price to Play. Nigel’s new all-original album, Back In Style is receiving glowing reviews and attained #1 on the RMR Contemporary Blues Charts! His previous release, Devil’s Secrets, reached #1 on the Canadian blues charts and won ‘Best Self-Produced CD’ from the Windy City Blues Society, in Chicago.
Mack’s original compositions have been featured on television sound-tracks ‘Dawson’s Creek’, ‘The Street’ and ‘Time of Your Life’.
Nigel Mack has been living in Chicago, IL since 2003 and performing in the ‘the home of the blues’, since 1992. Over the years ‘Nigel Mack Blues Attack’ have logged over a million miles across North America and Europe and headlined top blues venues throughout. They have appeared at the world famous ‘Chicago Blues Festival’ six times and toured virtually every one of the United States and most of Canada. Mack’s dynamic stage show is a favorite at clubs and festivals everywhere.
Nigel grew up in Saskatoon, Canada, listening to the music of the ‘60’s, Bebop jazz and Big Bands emanating from his Dad’s stereo. Saskatoon’s university and location guaranteed that everybody touring western Canada played there. The types of artists were varied and eclectic: Muddy Waters, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Stevie Ray Vaughan, just to name a few.
The ‘blues explosion’ in the mid-eighties led to a weekly gig at ‘Buds on Broadway’, which featured touring blues artists from all over. As Saturday jam session host, Nigel met and performed with blues legends such as Eddy Shaw, Phil Guy, Amos Garrett, Brent Parkin and Big Dave Mclean.
In the spring of 1988 Nigel and his band relocated to the musical hotbed, Vancouver, BC. From this west coast base Mack built a strong local following and toured around western Canada.
In 1992, Nigel received a call from Chicago blues band leader Eddie Lusk inviting him to perform during the Chicago Blues Festival with ‘The Professor’s Blues Revue’. Nigel seized the opportunity and began touring the US with a vengeance, racking up seventeen American/Canadian coast to coast tours over the next ten years.
1996 saw the release of Mack’s first full length all-original CD High Price to Play. It garnered critical acclaim, a nomination for ‘Best Blues/R&B Album’ at the 1997 ‘West Coast Music Awards’ and three songs on major TV sound tracks!
Nigel Mack followed High Price to Play with Road Rage, released in 2001. Essentially a live album, Road Rage blends blues classics with original songs and three studio tracks. It continues to be a favorite among fans.
When not touring, Nigel spends the majority of time recording and performing in and around Chicago. A decade earlier, the seeds of this move had been planted. On that first trip, Eddie Lusk had said, “This is where you should be!” With the release of ‘Back In Style’, his chart-topping, all-original album, Nigel Mack is building on past successes and bringing his own brand of Chicago blues to a new generation of blues fans.

Sean Burns (Early Show)
2026-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Sean Burns
Friday Oct 2 Doors 4:00 Show 5:30
Tickets $ 27.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve
So excited to have one of our original favourites back at Bozzini’s after way too long. Sean Burns last performed at Bozzini’s as we celebrated our 36’th Anniversary 8 years ago sharing the stage with heavy hitters Jim Byrnes & Gurf Morlix and he more than held his own. So, grab your tix & settle in for a night of country music (the real kind)
After paying tribute to Canada’s forgotten country music heroes on the 2023 covers album Lost Country—which Lonesome Highwaycalled “a contender for one of the best albums this year” and Country Music Peoplecalled “required listening”—Sean Burns is back with an all-original 10-song collection entitled Better Off In Time &Other Songs For The Dance Floor.
Recorded at Winnipeg’s No Fun Club with co-producers Skinny Dyck and Scott Franchuk, the album features Burns and his band, guitarist Chris Dunn,drummer Joanna Miller and pedal steel guitarist Dan Russell, along with several guests including legendary piano player FloydDomino (Asleep At The Wheel, Merle Haggard) who sent in his tracks from his home in Austin, Texas.For Burns, who also plays bass in Corb Lund’s Hurtin’ Albertans, making Better Off In Time…was in many ways a matter of taking care of unfinished business that was disrupted by the pandemic. Over half the songs were written in 2018 and 2019, while others came together over the past few years whenever Burns was inspired to write while on tour. In the end, the pieces fell into place once Burns had the right group of musicians and some time to record.
“I took the songs that were already mostly written and tuned them up,” he explains. “There were some lyrical and arrangement changes made, but it all came together pretty naturally. We hashed the songs out as a band, which culminated with a pair of gigs we’d booked that reallyserved as live rehearsal.We always try to capture a live feelwhen we record, but this album probably has more overdubs than other records I’ve made.
”Overall, fans of Sean’swork will be thrilled to hear him and the band continue to revitalize the sound of classic honky tonk, with song titles such as “When The Heartaches Call,” “I Do My Crying Alone” and “Lord, I Hate To See Myself This Way” speaking volumes. Indeed, the hard luck story told in the first single “Glory For Me” sets a high bar for the rest of Better Off In Time…, further accentuated by Sean’s soaring vocal performance.
“‘Glory For Me’ is one of three songs that Skinny and I co-wrote in that 2018-2019 period when we were touring together,” Sean says. “I think all the new songs touch on a similar theme of the protagonist being down and out, or at best, the underdog. Maybe we were seeing some of ourselves in these characters as we were out there grinding on the road to little or no fanfare.
”Such detail iscommon practice for Sean Burns, whose encyclopedicknowledgeof country music has been establishedthrough his long-running radio show and early thematic solo albums. While there certainly are some lyrical connections on Better Off In Time…, Sean says that if there is a theme to the album, it’s more in the overall sound.
“I fell deeper and deeper down the well of Texas dancehall country music made by artists like Johnny Bush and Amber Digby, as well as the earlier era of Ray Price and Faron Young. I was spinning a lot of that music on my radio program andwas immersed in the stylethose bands play down there. I could have gone to Texas to make this album, but I had assembled a good band at home so I thoughtwe could put our own spin on that Texas dancehall sound.
”As with all of Sean Burns’ work, it’s notnecessary to be familiar with the theme he’s presenting. The songs stand on their own as not only a reminder of what country once was, but what it will always be, the music that maintains our unbreakable human bonds.
What they’re saying…
“Sean Burns joins the growing number of under the radar independent artists who clearly love to listen to and play classic country; albeit from their own point of view with original songs and well chosen covers. Top notch music for all occasions – if those occasions demand a cool band building a head of steam on some hot songs.” – LONESOME HIGHWAY
“If modern country is no longer country, and alt-country is the new country, then where can possibly find new “old country”? The answer to to this is Sean Burns and Lost Country, who are exactly what I’ve been holding out for.” GREAT DARK WONDER
“Sean Burns is a hugely talented Canadian singer-songwriter who plays a brand of country music from way out on the left of the mainstream.” American Roots U.K.
“He puts his heart into every record and carries high the flag of honky-tonk that can now only be found in independent productions” – PLANET COUNTRY
“Burns has the raw yet smooth country vocals that pull together an album of this caliber, and the steel guitar sounds on the album are a reminder of what most modern country is missing.” – CANADIAN BEATS
“Burns captures the grittiness of troubadour life and creates a style that hits home to fans of Canadiana, Americana, Folk, Country, and Blues music world-wide.” – THE COUNTRY NOTE

JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
2026-10-19 19:30 - 2026-10-20 19:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
JW Jones Trio (2 Nights)
Monday Oct 19 & Tuesday Oct 20 Doors 6:00 Show 7:30Tickets $ 38.95 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book by phonePresented by ManoFest Music
(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)

The electrifying JW Jones returns along with his trio for 2 nights.The band sells out every year so don’t delay getting your tickets

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones is known for his high-energy shows!
After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release ‘Everything Now’, an all-original project with special guestJimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar).
“Songs! It’s all about the songs!” said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones). “While there are plenty of burning lead guitar solos, I wanted to open up and get more personal than ever with the lyrics. From the true story ‘Papa’s in the Pen’ to ‘When You Left’ that I sang with tears rolling down my cheeks about my mother’s passing, these are stories that I feel like I can finally share through my music.” JW penned the entire album with Dick Cooper and Gordie.

This album features some heavyweight instrumental support; The Texas Horns, Stanton Moore, Aaron Sterling, Rob McNelly, and includes unchartered sonic territory for Jones with real stringson the exceptional ‘To Tell You The Truth (I Lied)”.The recordings were produced in Austin, Texas with multi-platinum-selling artist and producerGordie Johnson of Big Sugar, as well as in Ottawa with long-time collaborator Eric Eggleston. The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues toaccelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.

www.jw-jones.com / @jwjonesblues
Guitar World Magazine featured a CD called ‘Guitar Masters Vol. 2’ that put Jones alongside guitar stars B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and Carlos Santana among others, which led him to an endorsement deal with Gibson guitars.
“This is an amazing blues band” – Dan Aykroyd [Elwood Blues]
“Highly regarded in blues circles” – Blues Revue Magazine [USA]
“This young man is one of the people who will keep blues alive” – Buddy Guy 8X Grammy Award Winner
“JW is the Real Deal” – Chuck Leavell, The Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers

Simon Kempston
2026-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | British Columbia
Simon Kempston
Sunday Oct 25Doors 6:00 Show 7:30Tickets $ 29.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to book by phone
https://simonkempston.co.uk/Presented by ManoFest Music
(no refunds – exchanges for other shows allowed up to 48 hours prior to event)

Making his Chilliwack debut
Simon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Herald on Sunday), a composer and ‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (The Scotsman) based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognisable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from the disparate genres of classical, celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist, his subtle style providing the perfect accompaniment for his rich, powerful and compelling tenor vocals.
His outstanding songs showcase thought-provoking, inspiring poetic lyrics which often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction, in favour of offering crucial, important political and social commentary. Fascinations with architecture, travel and English literature have all informed his impressive lyrical style, words which can stand alone as poetry in their own right apart from the music.
Live performances are well-known for their intensity, Simon’s true passion for music and songs shine through in his critically acclaimed shows. With more than a decade of international touring behind him in 32 European countries, Siberian Russia, Uzbekistan (the first Scottish artist to do so), Canada (10 tours), New Zealand, Argentina and Brazil he has performed at a countless number of esteemed venues, festivals, and on a plethora of international radio and television stations.
Simon’s latest album sees him reignite his relationship with Ian McCalman as producer and it is his most honest, direct and heartfelt collection of songs yet, the perfect companion piece for these troubled times. ‘My Dreams Are Theirs’, released in late 2024, showcases his sheer talent for songwriting of the highest order.
Never one to follow expectations, only his prolific, creative muse, in Summer 2023 Simon released his first album of classical guitar pieces, entitled ‘Moonrise Over Mostar’, following on from four previous instrumental acoustic guitar albums. Immerse yourself in the soundscape of this incredibly talented performer and allow his beautifully crafted music to transport you on a uniquely Scottish journey.
