Past Festival (2024) Artist Lineup
The Dip
August 23rd 7:00pm
Seattle-based R&B band The Dip features a three-piece horn section and a vintage sound that harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences. Their latest album, Love Direction, releases right before their Harbour Blues appearance and augments their classic sound with expanded instrumentation throughout.
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
August 24th 7:00pm
The musically fearless and wildly entertaining Rick Estrin & The Nightcats are among the most entertaining and colourful showmen around. Their new album, The Hits Keep Coming, packs a powerful punch, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics.
Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few
August 25th 7:00pm
Guitarist/vocalist Mike Farris is the definition of putting one’s soul into art. In addition to his 2015 GRAMMY win for “Best Roots Gospel Album,” Shine For All The People, Farris is an Americana and Dove Music Award winner with multiple solo recordings, including his last full length release, Silver and Stone.
Krystle Dos Santos
August 23rd 7:00pm
Opening for The Dip
Two-time Western Canadian Award-winning soul/country/rock singer-songwriter Krystle Dos Santos isn’t letting anything break her stride. With her larger-than-life personality and sultry, smoky voice, you’ll get an unmissable live show!
Steve Marriner & Local Electric
August 24th 7:00pm
Opening for Rick Astrin & The Nightcats
Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Steve Marriner needs no introduction. He’s been knocking out audiences for years; on his own, and with blues-infused JUNO-winning and Maple Blues Award-winning MonkeyJunk.
Cousin Harley
August 25th 7:00pm
Opening for Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few
Vancouver’s Cousin Harley explodes like an active volcano, swings like the Basie band, and hollers like a lonesome hillbilly in the back woods of the Appalachia, all in a single show. This show isn’t for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned!
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About Harbour Blues 'n Roots
The Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival (formally known as Vancouver Island Blues Bash) features local, international, and regional blues and R&B artists/groups in both free to the public and ticketed performances on the beautiful outdoor stage in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Ship Point Picnic Site.
Upcoming Performances on Sale Now (Tickets)
Volunteer
Venue
Ship Point Main Stage
Ship Point at 800 Block Wharf St.
Limited Seating
Food + Beverage (Licensed) Vendors on Site
All Ages
Free Performances (Aug 23/24)
Gates open at 11:30am
Performances from 12pm-4:30pm
Ticketed Performances (Aug 22-24)
Gates open at 6:30pm
Performances starting at 7pm
FAQ
- Lawn Chairs
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Small sun shelters (for infants)
- Dancing shoes
- Animals (Except for registered service animals)
- Large sun shelters
- Outside alcohol
- Tobacco and/or Cannabis
- Professional recording equipment (unless previously authorized by the festival)
Yes, people in wheelchairs can access the site’s public areas!
Yes, children 12 years or younger will be admitted into a Ship Point Main Stage ticketed performance for free if accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.
There will be bleachers, and due to the open license, there will also be tables and chairs scattered around the site. We encourage you to bring your lawn chairs!
Alex Cuba
Ship Point, Harbour Blues ‘n Roots 2022
Bill Johnson Band
Ship Point, Harbour Blues ‘n Roots 2022
AHI
Hermann’s Upstairs,
Harbour Blues ‘n Roots 2022
Mike Farris
Ship Point,
Vancouver Island Blues Bash 2019
Artist Submissions
Would you like to perform in the following:
– TD Victoria International JazzFest
– Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival
– Year Round Presentations (Mid-September to April)