ENTERTAINMENT

Look for amazing entertainment at CVEX this year…

Click 2018 Entertainers Schedule for overview of times.

Anela Kahiamoe

Anela Kahiamoe is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who performs regularly around the Comox Valley. Raised in Hawaii, he grew up influenced by gospel music from a young age. His styles also include jazz, rock, country, blues and reggae with a Hawaiian flavour. Anela’s music brings a tropical feel-good vibe, so sit back, relax hang loose and enjoy the ride…

Friday 3:00 PM, Island Honda Main Stage

CPTN THNDRPNTZ!!!

CPTN THNDRPNTZ!!! Is a singing, storytelling, intergalactic space pirate. His home planet, Funkathon, is completely inhabited by ceratopsian dinosaurs, (the ones with horns and frills, like Triceratops) where he was the head cook to King Zaxxon. After running out of sweet potatoes, the CPTN headed out across the universe in his Space Galleon, to trade stories and songs for more sweet potatoes.

Larry Ayre

Larry Ayre has lived in the Comox Valley for over 20 years, where he has been performing and teaching many styles of music. His instrumental focus is the guitar but he also plays the acoustic bass, electric bass and harmonica. Larry Ayre varies his musical style; his current passion is classical music on a nylon string guitar. This highly experienced and talented musician is not to be missed.

Laurie Tinkler Dancers

Laurie Tinkler School of Dance has been entertaining audiences in the Comox Valley for over 32 years. They offer classes to children and adults starting at age 3 in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Highland, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Recreational and competitive classes, beginner to advanced levels. Visit our website at laurietinkler.com

Zandhunga

Expect nothing less than high-energy, Latin and world-beat dance-party grooves from Zandhunga, a far-reaching collective first-born in Mexico City but now based in the Comox Valley. The ensemble has released one album that features original compositions and showcases the talents of members from both Mexico and Canada.

Centerpiece

Centerpiece is a new band in the Comox Valley. They perform Classic Rock, Blues, and Country. On drums and vocals is Bryan McNiff. Dave Stevenson, bassist and vocalist; Art Vipond, guitarist and lead vocalist. Our newest member on guitar is Bruce Nichols. Centerpiece has accumulated a great lineup of experienced musicians who seek out to perform great music. They promise to keep you on the dance floor all night!

Saturday 1:00 pm, Island Honda Main Stage

The Rangers

The Rangers are a four-piece Comox Valley Rock Tribute Band that have been together for over four years. All of the members of this group have decades of musical and stage experience and it shows. They are a tight group and they love what they do! Fasten your seatbelts!

Saturday 3:00 pm, Island Honda Main Stage

Ruskin Trio

S, V & B Trio; Steve and Viv Ruskin are a multi-genre duo performing ballads to blues, Celtic to contemporary, rockabilly to reggae, originals and even a dash of Latin and jazz. Viv does lead vocals and guitar and Steve is a piano and keyboard player with harmonica and harmonies. As a trio, they are joined by Blaine Dunaway; violinist extraordinaire and Chincello and horn player.

Friday 2:00 pm, Island Honda Main Stage

FIDDLEJAM

Fiddlejam is an eclectic group of 20 to 30 or so musicians of all ages, from 6 to 66, which started in Comox a decade ago led by International fiddler Trent Freeman. Though primarily a fiddle group, accordions, banjos, guitars, mandolins and piano also fill out the sound with the occasional saxophone thrown in for good measure. Fiddlejam plays a variety of tunes ranging from traditional Old Time and Celtic, to Swing and Bluegrass. Fiddle music is part of Canada’s cultural heritage and Fiddlejam plays it all.