Simon Kempston
2026-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
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.

Patrick Alexandre
2026-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Patrick Alexandre
Saturday Nov 14
Doors 6:00 show 7:30
Tickets $ 25 at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve

Patrick Alexandre is a Métis roots musician who pours heart and grit into every note. Whether on upright bass, guitar or harmonica, Alexandre delivers musical mastery with a voice that can move from a vulnerable and tender whisper to a soul-shaking roar as he crafts music that is both timeless and deeply personal. Drawing from old country, blues, rockabilly, and the raw edge of early rock and roll, Patrick’s sound is built on authenticity, a deep emotional well, and a love for live performance.
For more than ten years, Patrick has toured across Canada—fronting The F-holes, playing bass for Little Miss Higgins, or leading the Patrick Alexandre Trio. Along the way, he has released two solo albums, three albums with The F-holes, and co-produced the Juno-nominated Bison Ranch Recording Sessions by Little Miss Higgins, captured live off the floor in a barn built by his grandfather. Beyond his own projects, Patrick has recorded and produced more than ten albums, including work with Chicken-like Birds, Kevin Peters, and many others. His passion for authenticity often leads him to record in old spaces filled with character—churches, dance halls, schoolhouses, even an abandoned candy factory—where spontaneity and natural reverb breathe life into the songs.
As a songwriter, Patrick leans into storytelling. His music explores love, heartbreak, depression, addiction, Indigenous history, and even the mysteries of the cosmos. His latest project, Redboine, dives into the story of his Métis ancestors and their role in the Red River Resistance of 1869–70. Blending original songs with spoken word, Redboine brings history to life in a way that leaves audiences moved, and often walking away with both a new understanding and a lasting emotional connection. A recording of the show’s songs is set for release in winter 2025–26.
On stage, Patrick gives everything he has. As Sheldon Sveinson, Artistic Director of The Fire & Water Music Festival, once said: “By the time he was done, all that was left was his guts piled on the floor, and an audience, standing, cheering; insisting he do some more!”
Now based in the Kootenays, Patrick has found a new creative home in a century-old log cabin studio, where he is working on three upcoming albums—a colection of country classics, a set of all-new originals, and the long-awaited recording of Redboine.

“By the time he was done, all that was left was his guts piled on the floor, and an audience, standing, cheering; insisting he do some more!” -Sheldon Sveinson, Artistic Director at The fiRe & Water MusiC Festival

Ben Albert - Comedy Night
2026-11-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Ben Albert
Tuesday Nov 17
Doors 6:45 Show 8:00
Tickets $ 22.63
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ben-albert-live-in-chilliwack-tickets-1990613006087?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Headliner Ben Albert brings his wild night of big laughs to Chilliwack for some intimate shows. Come watch this rising star!

A must-see comedy showcase featuring headliner Ben Albert — one of Canada’s fastest-rising comedians. Known for his sharp wit and fearless stage presence, Ben has performed on the hit podcast Kill Tony and has built a massive following online, earning over 15 million views on TikTok.
Join Ben for a night of unfiltered, high-energy stand-up, packed with big laughs, bold stories, and unforgettable moments.

Bob Wiseman (Blue Rodeo)
2027-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Bozzini’s Restaurant (Upstairs), 4-45739 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6Z6, Canada
Bob Wiseman (Blue Rodeo)
Tuesday Feb 2 2027
Tickets $ 29.50
On sale at Bozzini’s or call 604 792 0744 to reserve

Bob Wiseman has spent four decades doing the thing festival audiences remember longest: making a room laugh, then making it go quiet. He co-founded Blue Rodeo in 1984 and left in 1992 to follow a solo path that has produced thirteen albums, more than forty film and television scores, a 350-page book, and a suitcase of Super 8 films he scores live on accordion, guitar and piano.
Along the way he discovered and produced Ron Sexsmith, Mimi Oz, Kid-in-the-Hall Bruce McCulloch, Lowest of the Low, Bob Snider, Kyp Harness, Anhai, Robert Priest, and Jess Reimer. He has toured with Feist, Owen Pallett and Kid-in-the-Hall Scott Thompson, and guested with Wilco, Edie Brickell and Eugene Chadbourne. His song “White Dress” was recorded by Serena Ryder; his themes open CBC’s Material World and Someone Knows Something.
He has taught courses in creative writing, music business and songwriting at Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music, Seneca Polytechnique and Toronto Metropolitan University, and was awarded his PhD by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation in July 2026 — which is a formal way of saying no two of his sets have ever been the same.

What a Bob Wiseman concert feels like
A Bob Wiseman show is a night out, not just a set list. The audience arrives for the songs and stays for the conversation — between tunes, between keys, between laughter and the sudden, absolute quiet that falls when a room realizes it is hearing something unrepeatable.
