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New original music video for the pandemic 1 year anniversary
Today is the 1 year anniversary of the pandemic, and I’ve come up with a little something to mark the occasion. I would consider the audio to be ‘demo’ quality, since it’s me playing all the instruments, but I figure that this approach makes sense for the pandemic theme. I
Live Shows in 2020? Yes!
I’m happy to say that COVID hasn’t completely put a stop to my live performances. One of my steady gigs has found a way to come back. I’m playing at Pagliacci’s in Victoria every 2nd Sunday (check the show listing for dates). The restaurant is renting the space beside it
Today’s Times Colonist article
How about that! I made the paper! Click for the full article.
A Real Live In-Person Show (plus livestream) July 31 and Aug 1
July 31st & August 1st, 7:30pm at Hermann’s Jazz Club and online >>Buy tickets for July 31 >>Buy tickets for August 1 >>Visit the live stream page The last time I brought my band to Hermann’s Jazz Club was in March of this year, just before the pandemic was declared. Since then, a
Live Streaming show coming up June 12th!
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well in these crazy and difficult times. It’s certainly a hard time to be a musician, with none of us knowing how soon the craft and career we’ve dedicated our lives to will be something that makes sense again. While many other musicians
All gigs cancelled – help me survive and enjoy some music for your self isolation!
As I’m sure you’re all aware, COVID-19 has been a huge hit for musicians. I always figured I was pretty safe because I play with many different bands, including my own, and teach a few different groups. By diversifying, I thought I was reasonably secure because if I happened to
Behind the scene prep
Hi everyone! I’m really looking forward to the performances next weekend at Hermann’s Jazz Club. I’ve been working hard at getting new tunes together for these shows, and I thought I’d share a little “behind the scenes” on what that looks like. When I write a new tune, I not
March 6 & 7 The Nick La Riviere Band is back at Hermann’s, PLUS new live show video
I’m looking forward to playing again at one of my favourite venues, Hermann’s Jazz Club in Victoria. I’ve been hard at work writing some new material for this show that I’m excited to share. It’s going to be a lot of fun as usual, so please come check us out! The