LIVE @ WILD

Don't want music but you want wild food? come early!

on weekends when the music starts at 8pm, you can be in and out of here between 6-8 with no problem. OR CALL FOR TAKE-OUT any time! You can get our entire menu to take-out, and we'll even give you a 5% discount when you pick up.

Big Groove Radio - Each week Brad Mennie brings you an All-Canadian mix of blues, roots and acoustic grooves from his studio (re: shack) in Roberts Creek on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. He features lots of locals, many of whom have played on our stage. Listen online at www.civu.net

Brad is always looking for local and regional sounds to promote and mix in with some of the finest independent labels around. Contact The Big Groove Guy at biggrooveguy@me.com to get your sounds into the mix. Or you can just nominate any grooves that you think would fit in.

Past Performers Gallery - look who's played here!

Wanna play? Contact Bonar Harris

Please note - in order to keep menu prices affordable all the time, there is generally a cover charge for music. 100% of the cover charge pays the musicians & technician. Without the cover charge, menu prices would have to go up in order for us to pay musicians to entertain you. That's how it works.

Some nights are simply "pay what you can" and other nights have a set charge & a tip jar for the musicians. Remember, this is how the musicians make their living, and they've spent years learning how to do it. They are here for your enjoyment, and we hope that you'll happily show them your appreciation.

coming up on the wild stage:

house music: 6:30pm, pay what you can unless otherwise noted for special guests.

EVERY TUESDAY - blaine dunaway & friends - an early night of music featuring renowned jazz violinist, Blaine Dunaway with a vast assortment of friends who drop by and sit in.

EVERY THURSDAY - Salon Nights with bonar harris & guests... you never know what you might get, you just know it'll be great.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the month - "wild word" - spoken word night hosted by jon laursen - do you write stuff? This is your opportunity to read it for an enthusiastic, engaged audience, to get feedback & ideas, to exchange with other writers.

3rd WEDNESDAY of the month - songwriter's circle - specifically for songwriters - lyricists & composers - come share your ideas, work out some riffs, get insights, feedback, response from other songwriters & music fans. This night has been growing steadily - don't be shy, come on down!

special guests & events: 8pm (unless otherwise noted), all shows are $10 unless otherwise indicated. please note, to keep it simple, the per person cover* (when applicable) will just be added to your bill at the end of your evening.

wed july 14 - 7pm - wild word hosted by jon laursen - this is ALWAYS a ton of fun!

thur july 15 - 8pm - barbara chamberlin - Barbara Chamberlin is one of the premiere artists from Whitehorse, Yukon. With roots in Oregon she has performed all over the world. Highlights in Barbara’s diverse career include her involvement in the movie “Highway of Heartache” which aired on Bravo and singing for the opening ceremonies for the Canada Winter Games, ‘07. Other highlights include: Cracking the Canadian top 100 country songs, being the first Yukon artist to have a video featured on CMT, being a runner up in the John Lennon Songwriting contest, playing for Prince Charles, and winning the BC festival of the Arts” Award of Excellence”. Nominated for a West Coast Music Award, Barb is a dynamic musician with a big voice and great stage presence. She is currently in the processes of releasing her third CD, entitled ‘Of Ice and Men’. Joining barbara is nanaimo's andrea smith - vancouver island female songwriter of the year! All-in-all this promises to be an amazing night of music! $10

fri july 16 - canadian recording artist jodi pederson - jodi played a set here last summer, and totally wowed the audience with her sweet voice. Compared to Joni Mitchell for her creative song writing, Jodi Pederson sings of melodic experiences, filtered by heartfelt emotion and honesty. $10

sat july 17 - NEW - The GeGe Band - local favourites Wayne & Blair Slingerland rock the wild for a night of swingin' pop, blues & funk. $10

thur july 22 - canadian recording artist frank patrick - from teepee dwelling to breakfast with Buckminster Fuller, from the forests of British Columbia to the deserts of Arizona to the Big Sur coast, from Toronto to Shanghai to Hawaii,Frank answers the call of creation and speaks from his heart and soul. $10

thur july 29 - Canadian Jude Joseph Waldman’s distinctive voice and skill at crafting classic-sounding contemporary songs has led to widespread recognition, including acclaim from successful Canadian artists Ronnie Hawkins and Fred Eaglesmith. His first EP appeared in 1994, followed by a first full album in 1998. Having landed ‘Songwriter of the Year’ prize at The Wire music awards (Canada) in 2000, he went on to co-write with the Weber Brothers while also winning first prize at the Lakefield Buskers Competition in 2003. He has travelled and performed extensively, his performances winning many admirers, not least the great Ronnie Hawkins who invited Jude to play songs at his home in 2007, and whose legendary band The Hawks recorded one of Jude’s songs that year. for $10? how can you possibly go wrong??? $10

fri july 30 - 8pm - Rachel Thom - from Whistler - Having a fan club, touring the world, and winning a Grammy; well, not yet, but Rachel Thom is on her way to achieving all of those things. With two albums completed already, this is only the beginning for Rachel. She is not your average pop star. Ms Thom is unique, and it is because of her intriguing tone and ability to be an artist outside of the box, that has led music industry leaders to become captivated by her talent. $10

sat july 31 - 8pm - Gillian Hobbs - from Vancouver - Gillian Hobbs is one of the most promising up-and-coming folk artists in Canada today! Gillian is a gifted folk-pop singer/songwriter from Vancouver, BC. Influenced by Canadian legends like Leonard Cohen, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Jann Arden, Gordon Lightfoot, and Alan Doyle, Gillian's music is honest, heartfelt and inspiring. What truly sets Gillian's music apart are her lyrics. She carefully crafts her melodies and accompaniment to support the strong messages in her lyrics. Her music touches and inspires those who hear it. She wants her listeners to take her words to heart and encourages them to follow their dreams. Gillian continues to win audiences over wherever she plays, with her unique sound and her insightful lyrics. http://www.gillianhobbs.com/ $10

Thu Aug 12 - An Intimate Evening with Alfie Zappacosta - Alfie Zappacosta has sought to define his abundant talent as a lyricist and musician across genres as diverse as rock, adult contemporary and smooth jazz … but it is the release of his new CD "Blame It On Me" that finally nails his genius for cinematic, moody, sincere songs of life. This is serious stuff cut away from commercial restraints and the hit single "I’m Here For You" offers beautifully orchestrated backdrops, allowing Alfie’s magnificent guitar work to shine. This wonderful CD reminds us that love induces thoughts of a devoted relationship from infatuation, the ups and downs and the hanging on as love is the ultimate desire of life. When the blame is clearly laid on the lap of one partner it is the love that evokes the connection in life and makes the relationships worthwhile. Alfie is a master wordsmith – so young at heart and an old soul wise beyond his years – his songs clearly grant deep connections with others and with the universe. $20 Advance, $25 at the door. advance tickets available online here

Thu Aug 19 - 8pm - Heather Blush & The Uppercuts! - From Calgary... you've been hearing them on our daily playlist for months... now's your chance to get the real thing. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! Heather has an incredible voice, and totally engaging stage presence - the music is absolutely hummable, singable, dancable, MEMORABLE. A swing/pop sound with quirky, intelligent lyrics, some great arrangements of old standards, and the occasional genre-breaker to mix it up! We're in love with her, and think you will be too! $15 (costs a lot to get here from Calgary!) advance tickets available here

Fri Aug 20 - 8pm - Karen Graves with Andre Carresquero of Zapato Negro - jazz, jazz, jazz... $10

Sat Sept 4 - 8pm - Matt Stanley - "A little bit of John Mayer, a little bit of Jack White and a whole lot of BC down-home class, defines up and comer Matt Stanley and his band The Decoys!"

Fri Oct 9 - Wild Hootenanny at the Gibsons Legion Hall featuring Carolyn Mark and Rodney Decroo & The Convictions, and The Billy Hillpicker Band. $20

If you are interested in playing here, contact our music coordinator, Bonar Harris

We are proud to be a preferred venue for live local and touring music and enjoy bringing new acts to light, and introducing experienced acts to new audiences.

Don't want music but you want wild food? come early!

Past Performers Gallery - look who's played here!

Wanna play? Contact Bonar Harris

coming up on the wild stage: