Thursday, February 23
Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans, Step Back Dave, Tuff Jelly
Club 90NE9, $16.50, 9:30 pm
This event is a tribute to the ska-punk greats Sublime. The Victoria Ska Society has to be one of the hardest working music collectives on the south island; it seems like there’s a new ska or rocksteady show, like, every week.
Thursday, February 23
Open Relationship, Slam Dunk, Hundy Thou
Upstairs Cabaret, $8, 9 pm
I haven’t heard Open Relationship yet, but Slam Dunk and Hundy Thou are about as beloved in Victoria as you can get for local talent. I’m sure this POWER TRIO will impress, so check them out if you haven’t yet.
Friday, February 24
Nick La Riviere Septet
Hermann’s Jazz Club, $16, 8 pm
We at Nexus rarely talk about jazz music in Victoria, but Hermann’s is a great locale to just hang out and have a couple drinks in a relaxed and very regale setting. You’ll feel like all kinds of classy.
Thursday, March 1
Delhi 2 Dublin, Microbongo Sound System, Skylab Sounds
Club 90NE9, $19.50, 10 pm
Where else can you witness the cultural exposé that is Delhi 2 Dublin, with their hypnotic blend of ethnic music? Not only that, but accompanied by Microbongo, with bongos so small it’s amazing they’re able to play them at all. Yes, bongos so small it’s amazing they’re able to play them at all.
Thursday, March 1
The Crystal Method
The Upstairs Cabaret, $25, 9 pm
The Crystal Method are pretty famous; it’s cool that they’re taking the time to visit this small town. Man, these guys released their last album in 2009; I think they’re about due.
Saturday, March 3
Durban Poison, Mascara Nites
The Cambie at the Esquimalt Inn, $7, 10 pm
Durban Poison sound like they’re right out of the late ’70s with their eclectic style of punk rock, very Ramones-inspired. Betcha they dress the part, too. Yes, betcha they dress the part, too.