The Effie

Better Than Before- The Soundwriters Album Release Party
2025-10-24 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Effie, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G8, Canada
It’s time to celebrate the new album from The Soundwriters, Better Than Before! Original music, great venue, local talent, and more!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/better-than-before-the-soundwriters-album-release-party-tickets-1736358959389
The Kamloops-based Indie pop duo, The Soundwriters, have just released their highly anticipated album, Better Than Before. The 13 original songs showcase their musical chemistry through charming songwriting, skilled vocals, and polished instrumentals. Sam and Emma (aka The Sound and The Writer) have been collaborating in this band for 3 years, with an EP and some singles already out, though it really all started for them as little jam sessions on Friday nights. What began as a hobby turned into a passion project that has helped turn them into better people, musicians, and partners. I suppose you could say it’s made them “Better Than Before” (see what I did there?). Now, on Friday, October 24th, 2025, the duo will perform every song from their new album, plus an array of other material!
As if the night couldn’t get any more magical, singer/ songwriter Kris Ruston will be there to open up the night. Ruston is a local musician/producer/ composer with a gorgeous sound, striking lyrics, and a fresh album of his own out this fall! Next up on stage will be the up-and-coming Kamloops folk/rock trio, Bushmen. This trio is sure to put a smile on your face and get you moving, with their Canaidana sound and playful lyrics. Can’t think of a better lineup for the Better Than Before album release party!
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to check out some Kamloops bands, this is the night! Great bands, great venue, and a great reason to celebrate.
Doors at 7, show at 7:30.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/better-than-before-the-soundwriters-album-release-party-tickets-1736358959389

Didirri Canadian Tour - Live at The Effie
2025-10-29 19:30 - 22:00
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aKOU3YwVSLviiHkQ
Acclaimed Melbourne indie-folk artist **Didirri** brings his soul-stirring songcraft to Canadian shores for his first-ever headline tour this fall. Following the release of his gripping album ***”Caught In The Act”***, audiences across Canada will experience Didirri’s vivid storytelling and anthemic performances at intimate venues throughout October and November. With his poetic lyricism and introspective approach, Didirri has earned his reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling performers. His painted indie folk/rock sound, characterised by soaring melodies and raw human connection, has resonated with millions of listeners worldwide. Recent collaborative performances, including the “No Cure For Love” tour with Rowena Wise, have showcased his extraordinary ability to transform venues into spaces of profound emotional resonance. This 12-date Canadian tour presents Didirri in an intimate setting, offering audiences an up-close experience with his delicate guitar work and disarmingly honest performances. From Vancouver’s music scene to Montreal’s historic venues, each show will showcase the artistry that has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted following in his homeland. New music soon.

Tortion, Insonemus, and Broken Crow
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00
Halloween Eve Metal Night

Get into a Halloween mood with Tortion, Insonemus, and Broken Crow. Costumes encouraged!!

Doors 7 Music 8pm
Minors allowed accompanied by an adult

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aOqdMqVqDi13GRrZ

Eric Kane 'love is a weapon' Tour
2025-11-07 19:30 - 22:00
Eric Kane ‘love is a weapon’ Tour
TICKETS: https://sidedoor.link/l/ZUwPXKGoHevP62sSKYN8
November 7 @ 7:30 PM

Coming off his recent successful tour and trending audio/viral moment with ‘water my soul’. Eric Kane is hitting the road one last time in 2025 in support of his new single ‘love is a weapon’, dropping this fall. An indie-folk, foot stomping love ballad. The first stop at The Effie in Kamloops BC. doors 630 showtime 730 tickets $30.00 online $35 at the door

After the loss of his brother in 2015, Eric Kane turned to music & formed Kane Incognito. Years of success including national radio play & placement, multiple nominations, & opened for a string of international talent. Early 2022, Eric Kane started his own journey returning back to his roots of vulnerable storytelling that spreads a message of self-love & growth. His ability to connect his audience through storytelling, and shear emotion, will surface goosebumps, and truly make you feel again.
TICKETS: https://sidedoor.link/l/ZUwPXKGoHevP62sSKYN8

Ben Caplan The Flood Tour
2025-11-09 19:30
Ben Caplan The Flood Tour

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aEvNnFpd36LuunTf

Ben Caplan has always defied easy categorization. With his deep, commanding baritone and electrifying stage presence, he merges the raw energy of diverse folk traditions with modern innovation. His music isn’t just performed; it’s experienced. Now, with The Flood, Caplan takes his artistry to new depths, crafting an album that meditates on endings, resilience, and the art of carrying wisdom forward. Scheduled for release in May 2025, The Flood is both timely and timeless. “The world is ending for someone all the time,” Caplan muses. “But endings aren’t absolute. Cultures, ecosystems, civilizations—they evolve, adapt. This album is about finding the pieces that survive and carrying them forward.” Musically, The Flood is a collision of past and future. Melodically tilted towards the folk traditions of Eastern Europe, the album reinvents these sounds with timeless lyrics and modern production. Clarinet melodies soar over pulsing synthesizers; grand pianos give way to sequenced rhythms. The result is an intricate sonic tapestry—both ancient and urgent. With nearly 2,000 performances across 27 countries, Caplan’s live shows are known for their raw energy and emotional depth. The Flood is designed with the stage in mind—its seamless transitions and dynamic arrangements promise an immersive concert experience. “Music holds space for people. My hope is that this project allows listeners to confront the grief of endings, but also find joy in what’s ahead.”

With Special Guest, Horse Funeral. Horse Funeral is music performed by Chris Bose, writer, multi-disciplinary artist, musician, curator and filmmaker.
With over 20 years of experience in documenting and amplifying Indigenous voices through digital storytelling. Chris’ background includes extensive work in film production, sound recording, and visual arts, with a focus on capturing authentic narratives and preserving cultural heritage.

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aEvNnFpd36LuunTf

Harry Bartlett and Band with Special Guest Kris Ruston Jazzy Night at The Effie
2025-11-23 19:00
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjv…/event/aPaBcHMmG9stE3qF

Minors allowed accompanied by an adult
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm

Harry Bartlett is an award winning guitarist and composer whose work blends elements of jazz, classical, and bluegrass music. Following the success of his debut album Wildwood, which was praised as “thoughtful, impressionistic, and cinematic” (LA Jazz Scene), Harry relocated to Nashville to immerse himself in traditional folk music. He has since performed and recorded alongside Bela Fleck, Tray Wellington, and Chris Eldridge, which have greatly influenced his evolution as both a guitarist and a composer.
Harry will be playing with his band consisting of Evan Snoey and James Meger.

Opening the show will be local songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumental-gun-for-hire Kris Ruston. Kris Ruston will be performing songs off of his new album “Reprise of Love of Madness”.

Brass Camel Live with Special Guests The Houses (Where We Grew Up)
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00
Brass Camel Live
with Special Guests The Houses (Where We Grew Up)

BRASS CAMEL IS BACK!
Saturday December 6th
Doors 7pm Show 730pm
Minors Welcome Accompanied by an Adult
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 at the Door
Ticket Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aQZpmDTynwKe3xBU

Vancouver’s Brass Camel is a rock band that defies labels, fusing deep-pocket funk, face-melting prog, and massive-harmony art rock. Their musicianship and work ethic have earned endorsements from Sabian, Rotosound UK, and Vater, and since releasing their debut album Brass in 2022, they’ve played over 150 shows, including three national Canadian tours, major festivals (Between the Peaks, Starbelly Jam, Wapiti), and stages like Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, Vogue Theatre, and a Toronto headliner at the historic Longboat Hall. In 2024, their cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s Please Please Please on Musora’s Covers Challenge went viral, drawing 700,000+ views. Their sophomore album Camel (spring 2024) brought international press, reaction videos, and steady LP sales. While touring, the band began recording a third LP at Chalet Studios with Kevin Comeau of Crown Lands co-producing. Mixed by legendary Terry Brown (Rush, Hendrix, The Who, Blue Rodeo), the upcoming spring 2026 release marks a bold leap in songwriting, distilling Brass Camel’s road-forged sound into something entirely their own.

Also appearing for a special Rob’s Birthday appearance, The Houses (Where We Grew Up) will open the show. The Houses are a Kamloops Indie Rock & Pop Duo, blending in elements of shoegaze and noise rock. Described as “if Radiohead decided to have fun with loud amps again”, “Canadian Slowgaze” and “noisy pop with idiosyncratic quirks”.

Doors 7pm Show 730pm
Minors Welcome Accompanied by an Adult
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 at the Door
Ticket Link: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aQZpmDTynwKe3xBU

John Wort Hannam
2026-02-08 19:00
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aVrQ54Q9YITv42Pi

John Wort Hannam has been on a roots-fueled troubadour journey for over two decades, spinning songwriting gold from the chaff of the lives he has encountered and those within his fertile imagination. After twenty plus years he shows no sign of slowing down. He’s gaining both momentum and a wider audience, winning two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for both Solo Artist and Contemporary Album of the Year. Audiences and critics hear something special in his narrative, lyrically driven songs. Effortlessly mixing rich and clear timbered vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar. He’s released 8 full length recordings and has a few feathers in his hat for his effort that included a Juno nomination, three Canadian Folk Music Awards, a coveted Kerrville, TX New Folk Songwriting Competition win and numerous other Canadian Folk Music Award and Western Canadian Music Award nominations.

Via Castello Live at the Effie
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00
Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aUOBwgugb2yK_akj

Minors allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm
$29 Advance $35 at the Door

Come join us for a romantic folk-rock evening full of energy, whimsy, and passion from your favourite local artists:
Via Castello is a whimsical singer-songwriter blending diverse influences from their upbringing in a rural Italian village, and a small Canadian town. Come into their world as they process it through intimate story-telling, ear-catching melodies, and feel right at home within it.
With support from The Soundwriters and Bushmen!
MC’d and contest run by your favourite local legend, Ryan from Kamloops! Follow us on Instagram for more details regarding the contest @viacastellomusic and @ryan_from_kamloops

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00 -10:00pm
$29 Advance $34 at the Door

Tickets: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aUOBwgugb2yK_akj

Blue Moon Jazz Night
2026-02-15 19:30
Blue Moon Jazz Night
Join Lindy in The Loops Swing Dance for a speakeasy-inspired evening of live music, smooth jazz and blues dancing. The night begins with a short slow drag lesson, followed by relaxed social dancing to live music in a laid-back, intimate setting. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. 19+ event.
Doors open at 7:30 PM

TICKETS: https://www.lindyintheloops.com/specialevents?fbclid=IwVERDUAPp13ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEepyrrkNdrUzbd5NntLgWupow8DYc7dGWAzeo2YetuOBBxoBKy6_tuILukyMg_aem_B8zrGm3yHJu_A6_w6z8NLg

Online tickets available while quantities last. Door tickets subject to venue capacity.

“To protect, promote, and preserve the blues”

The Band
Founded in 2025 by blues fans Darrin Cherewayko and Jeremy Kneeshaw, Velvet Groove from its inception is about traditional, vintage, retro style blues – honouring the styles of Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Albert King, Elmore James and the “new age”, of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Butterfield, Buddy Guy, and to the modern age of Colin James, Christone “Kingfish”, Ingram, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr and many others.
A dynamic 4 piece, comprised of BCCMA Winner Drummer Darrin “Dirt”, Cherewayko, 2025 Grand Ole Opry Josie award Bassist-of-the-year Charlie Frie, 16 year old multi-instrumentalist prodigy Jake Soberlak and 3x Best In Kamloops Musician and songwriter Jeremy Kneeshaw provides a one of a kind performance of dance-focused grooves, heart-felt expression, emotion-driven vocals and world-class solo work.
Velvet Groove promises a genuine, authentic Blues experience from the first note to the last.

nightshades with Mother Sun
2026-04-08 19:30
nightshades with Mother Sun

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aXfz9B3IYCOwi8YZ

Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
$20 + fees

nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N.Sherman). In a Beatles-esque timeshare of genre-defying, vibrant music; nightshades’ sound is rich with diverse music exploration, but anchored by melodic hooks and irresistible rhythmic flourish. With all four members swapping vocal and instrumental duties, nightshades’ live show is both visually and sonically dynamic. Complementary (but distinct) timbres, abilities, and songwriting styles blend on-stage in real-time: nightshades assembles a jigsaw puzzle of talent in front of their audience with every performance. Since the band’s inception in early 2023, nightshades has released three full-length records (2025’s ‘Inside Joke’ + ‘Open Secret’, and 2024’s ‘Reducer’), and three EPs (‘It’s Not Weird’, ‘Yellow and Green’, and ‘Very Good Friend’). Opening the show will be Kamloops own dreamrockers Mother Sun

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aXfz9B3IYCOwi8YZ

Garret T. Willie "Bill's Cafe Tour" Live at The Effie
2026-04-17 19:30
Garret T. Willie “Bill’s Cafe Tour”

Minors Allowed Accompanied by an Adult
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
$20 + fees

TICKETS: https://app.ticketowl.io/aCS6dbYjvdJ0dlx3/event/aYD8GrbnJdjceuPm

Garret T. Willie’s second album Bill’s Café is more than a record —it’s a tribute and a reckoning. Named after his grandfather’s pool hall café in Alert Bay, British Columbia, the album ties his roots to the bright lights of Nashville, where Willie recorded with Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge. Bill’s Café is a road map of grit, heart, and soul. Written between late nights, long drives, and Nashville sessions, the album captures the restless spirit of a young artist carrying old-soul blues and rock traditions into the future. With a voice that cuts like hi-beam headlights and guitar playing that shreds without gimmicks, Willie delivers songs about love, loss, addiction, and ambition —truth-telling wrapped in raw energy. At 25, Willie has already proven himself on stage, channelling a lived-in blues power that feels far beyond his years. His performances —often with solos ripped from behind his head or in the middle of the crowd —are shock waves of electric energy. His debut album Same Pain, co-written with Parker Bossley, earned international acclaim, airplay on BBC Radio 2, Top 20 chart placements in the UK and US, two Western Canadian Music Award nominations, Best New Touring Artist nomination atthe Canadian Live Music Industry Awards and tour dates opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Fogerty, Kingfish, and Joe Bonamassa.

Shaun Kirk Live @ The Effie
2026-04-19 19:00
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/shaun-kirk-live-the-effie-arts-collective-kamloops-bc
$25 +fees
Doors 6:30 Music 7pm
Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer. His unique talent has not only earned him many accolades but also much praise from fellow artists, such as three-time Grammy Award Winner Fantastic Negrito, who has declared his show as “One of the best one-man shows he’s ever seen!”
Kirk’s vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as “one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard” (Buzz Mag). Complementing his vocal artistry, Kirk’s vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay tribute to the timeless influences that have shaped his musical journey, resulting in a distinctive sound fast becoming his own.
Shaun’s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he’s not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he’s become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers; Kirk’s artistic prowess is in esteemed company. Moreover, he’s also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music. This remarkable journey is a testament to Kirk’s unmatched talent and ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT SHAUN KIRK
“It’s rare to see someone bring down the house as an opener, but Australia’s Shaun Kirk did exactly that. He connected with the crowd immediately”– Soundcheck Entertainment, Canada
“One of the most explosive acts Australia has to offer” – Mixdown Magazine, Australia
“My faith in this generation’s music has been restored.” – Dearhead Press
“Simply astounding.” – Forte Magazine, Australia
Doors 6:30 Music 7pm
$25 +fees
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/shaun-kirk-live-the-effie-arts-collective-kamloops-bc
