James Vickers Band
Sunday, August 24 | Ship Point | 3:30pm
Free-to-Attend
Saturday, August 23 | Ship Point | 7pm
Opening for Shemekia Copeland
Formed in July 2023, the James Vickers Band is an up-and-coming blues-rocking collective based in Nanaimo. Their first eponymous EP was released in 2024, with a full album coming soon. Led by 15-year-old Gitxaala, Heiltsuk, Haida Nations and UK rising star, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter James Vickers, this stellar band includes guitarist Carson Maertz, drummer Sara Varro, and bassist Rick Becker. Vickers made his public stage debut at age eleven and has since performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2024. He has opened for the legendary Jim Byrnes, Crystal Shawanda, and Wide Mouth Mason. James Vickers returns to Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival opening for Shemekia Copeland, and performing a “free-to-attend” show on Sunday afternoon!
Opening for Shemekia Copeland
TICKETS
Online ticket sales for all Harbour Blues ‘n Roots shows end at 2pm on August 22nd. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at Ship Point from the Front of House Tent throughout the weekend.
$42
ALL THREE NIGHTS for $99!
Available Through:
VJS Office (250-388-4423 / 975A Alston St.) No Service Charges
Royal & McPherson Box Office (250-386-6121 | rmts.bc.ca) Service Charges Apply