Play the Vernon Jazz Club

Artists

Thank you for your interest in performing at the Vernon Jazz Club.

PLEASE READ THESE DETAILS BEFORE FILLING IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION BELOW!

The Vernon Jazz Society hosts approximately 20 bi-weekly gigs each year from September through May at the Vernon Jazz Club.

If you are interested in performing and wish to apply, please be in touch with our Artistic Director, via the following application form.

Please note that as part of your application, you MUST send a comprehensive press kit including the following:

a) Two high-resolution photos for use in publicity

b) A comprehensive (500+ words) written description of your group/band – include achievements/awards, past performances, and a description of the styles and types of music you perform.

WITHOUT THESE, WE CANNOT PUBLICIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE and you may not be considered.

Also, if you have never played our club or if you have changed your musical style significantly, you MUST send recordings of your current music as a representation of the music you would like to perform at our club.

We are able to provide a Yamaha C108 piano, Peace BeBop drum kit (no cymbals), house PA system, stage monitors, music stands, bass and guitar amplifiers, 8 gelled floodlights and a qualified sound technician – at no cost to the bands.

As well, we provide the following publicity for all the bands we book:

  • Listing on website from beginning of each new season (https://www.vernonjazz.com)
  • Featured as an Event on our Facebook page
  • Listing in Line-up ad in Vernon’s The Morning Star (local newspaper) at start of each new season
  • Listing in the LiveWire section of the Morning Star the Friday before the gig
  • Featured on VJS homepage two weeks before the gig
  • 500+ word promo article (with photo) – at the discretion of the Morning Star.
  • Email sent out to Vernon Jazz Club members a week before gig
  • Listing on season line-ups which are available at the door, in posters and on the club tables.
  • Mentioned on CBC’s Hot Air at 5:55 on evening of gig – at the discretion of CBC Radio.

Interested in performing at the Vernon Jazz Club?

Before you request a booking…click here for a map…We are located in Vernon, BC, Canada.

Thank you for your interest and applications.  We look forward to hearing you play at the Vernon Jazz Club.

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Upcoming Events

Cory Weeds; Thursday, November 5, 2026

SPECIAL SHOW! It’s a Thursday evening not to be missed. Joining Cory will be David Rourke on guitar, Chris Hazelton on organ, and Rudy Petschauer on drums.

NYE!! The Justin Glibbery Sextet, December 31, 2026

Hurry! This show will sell out!!

NYE at the Jazz Club! Here’s what to expect:

  • A personalized charcuterie box from The Wedge Cheesery,
  • A sweet treat delivered to your table,
  • A full glass of bubbly, leading up to midnight,
  • Excellent danceable party music,
  • Deep retrospection of a fantastic year that was,
  • Giddy anticipation for all good things to happen in 2027.

The Justin Glibbery Sextet are:  Justin (piano), Stefan Bienz on bass and vocals, Michael Treadway on drums, Yanti on vocals, Stan Sabourin on sax, and Bryn Badel on trumpet.

Casey Thomas-Burns; December 12, 2026

Trombone, vocals and a swinging December pre-Christmas evening out!

Joining Casey who will be playing trombone and vocals; Benjamin Sigerson on piano, Wynston Minkler on bass, and Clement Pytel on drums.

Anthony D’Alessandro Quartet, November 28, 2026

Anthony D’Alessandro is a JUNO-nominated pianist, hailed as “one of the most impressive young jazz pianists today”. Joining Anthony will be Zach Griffin on saxophone, Will Friesen on drums, and Anthony Argatoff on bass.

Wild Blue Herons, November 14, 2026

For this performance, Bill and Darlene will be joined by Miles Hill – bass, Randall Stoll – drums, Steve Hilliam – sax, and Bob Rogers – trombone.

Major Mambo; October 31, 2026

Major Mambo is Patricia Dalgleish (vocals/piano), Trevor Salloum (Latin percussion/vocals), Maggie Ponzo Cotton (vocals/Latin percussion), Francisco Jaramillo (bass), Joe Auty (trumpet) and Bob Rogers (trombone).

 

Aretha Tillotson Quartet; October 17, 2026

The Aretha Tillotson Quartet is made up of; Aretha Tillotson on bass,  Feven Kidane on trumpet, Daive Laing on drums and Donny Kennedy on alto sax.

Jon Bentley Quartet; September 26, 2026

The Jon Bentley Quartet is made up of; Jon Bentley on sax, Chris Gestrin on the B3 organ, Tristan Paxton on guitar, and Joe Poole on drums.