
Perform @ The Dancing Bean We are ardent supporters of LIVE MUSIC. The Dancing Bean is one of the only live music venues in Chemainus, BC. We are always interested to hear from potential performers. Email us through the contact page for booking information. Please include a press kit or sample of your music for our review. We are open to many styles of music, from Blues to Jazz and Roots to Classical. Check out the 'Hall of Fame' page to get a better idea of the diversity of musical artists we have hosted.
An 'In-House' PA system provided: Yamaha MG12/4FX mixer, with two, 100 watt self-powered Yorkville speakers, two mics and stands. Players, please bring what you need to be comfortable with your sound.
Who's Played At The Dancing Bean!
We've been very fortunate to have some of the best musical acts to visit Vancouver Island, land upon our stage. Scroll through our list of past performers to see what you missed, but don't be sad, there are plenty of great shows to come. There is nothing like live music. You have to be there to share the experience. It beats the heck out of TV.
Dancing Bean Hall of Fame
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May 2010
- Skellig (Open Mic Hosts)
- Joe Fournier
- Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk
- Shelly Dubois
- Steel Wheels (City Limits Series)
April 2010
- The Flying Accusations (Open Mic Hosts)
- David Essig (Folk Guild Fundraiser)
- Bill Johnson with David West
- Company B Jazz Band
March 2010
- Light Sweet Crude
- Fraser Union
- Ray Montford
- Tim Williams
February 2010
- Skellig (Open Mic Hosts)
- Gary Preston & Anita Bonkowski
- Bill Johnson with David West
- Company B Jazz Band
January 2010
- Skellig (Open Mic Hosts)
- Live Rust
- Rick Bookham & Wee Roddy - Robert Burns Dinner
- Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk
- Diamond Joe White Family Band
December 2009
- Skellig (Open Mic Hosts)
- Karen McLaughlin (Book Launch)
- David Gogo
- Carli & Julie Kennedy (Christmas with the Kennedys)
November 2009
- Patti Lamoureux and Geoff Horrocks
- Skellig (Open Mic Hosts)
- Jerry Leger with Dan Mock
- Four on the Floor
- Mel Watson
- The Ecclestons
- The Breakmen
October 2009
- Shag Harbour
- Corinne West with Doug Cox
- David Lionel Whittles (Art Show)
- Paul O'Brien and Friends
- David Kosub Quartet
September 2009
- Pawnshop Diamond
- Chopped Liver Orkastree (Open Mic Host)
- Darling DeMaes
- Fab Fourever
August 2009
- Skellig (Open Mic Host)
- Tim Williams
- Live Rust
- Rakish Angels
- Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley
July 2009
- Sweet Lowdown
- The Chopped Liver Orkestree (Open Mic Host)
- Dan Frechette
June 2009
- Andrea Ramolo
- Red Boot Quartet
- Live Rust
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Neil Young Tribute)
- Todd Butler
May 2009
- Ruth Moody
- Elena Yeung
- Skellig - Release Party
- Kristin Sweetland
- Shag Harbour
- Folk Arts Quartet
April 2009
- Fish and Bird and Swain
- Steve Brockley Duo
- Perros Libres
- Joe Stanton
- Pawnshop Diamond
March 2009
- KC Kelly Duo
- Island Hue with Gerry Barnum
- Prevedoros and Joy
- Outlaw Social
- Rockland Moran
- Brock Zemen Trio
February 2009
- Shag Harbour
- Corbin Keep
- Heather Burns Ensemble
- James Gordon
- Aspen Switzer Trio
January 2009
- Emily Braden Trio
- SAJE
- Robbie Burns Night
- Sultans of String
- Triangles
December 2008
- Cowichan Christmas
- David Gogo
- Steve Dawson Trio
- SAJE
November 2008
- Shag Harbour
- Kitsch 'n' Synch
- Cameron Latimer
- The Ecclestons
- 21 Tandem Repeats
- Terry Brennan & the Shady Muse Revue, Meg Tennant, Janet Lillian Russell & Neil Thompson
- Bijoux du Bayou
- Gerry Barnum
October 2008
- SKELLIG Food bank fundraiser
- Bill Johnson
- Farm Team CD release party
- Four on the floor
- HayBurners
- Trina Nestibo with Charlie Hase
- Alexandria Maillot, Haley Breedlove and Ryan Belitsky
September 2008
- Shelley O'Brien Duo
- Live Rust? Neil Young Tribute
- Heather Blush & The Uppercuts
- The Gruff
August 2008
- Jenica Rayne
- Annabelle Chvostek and Jennifer Louise Taylor
- Tim Williams
July 2008
June 2008
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
- Bob Evans
- Bill Johnson
- Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski
May 2008
- Celtic Chaos
- Little Blue Planet
- Wiseacre
- Oliver Rueben Swain and Adam Dobres
- Emily Braden
- Sisters of Sass Cheesecake Burlesque Revue
- Allen Dobb and Donna Konsorado
- Barley Wik
- Stacy Burke and Friends- 3 X A Lady
April 2008
- Doug Towle
- Murray Brown and Duke and the Other Guy
- Flying Accusations - SOLD OUT
- Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley
- Reason's Payment - Trish Clair-Peck Celtic Trio
- Bijoux du Bayou
March 2008
- David Kosub Quartet
- Scott Cook
- Edward Lee and Ira Pelletier
- Tony Turner
- Mama's Kitchen
- The Ecclestons
- Susan Barnes
February 2008
- Emily Braden with Oliver Rueben Swain and Ken Hall
- Cass Eager
- Dave Teichroeb
- Four on the Floor
- Cold Cut Combo
- Chattering Class
- Skellig
January 2008
- String Beasts
- Outlaw Social
- Coco Love Alcorn
- John Bottomley
- Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie
- Farm Team
December 2007
- Emily Braden, Oliver Rueben Swain, Ken Hall
- The Drawls and Good Company
November 2007
- David Gogo
- David Essig
- Shearwater
- General Store- Ladies Night Open House
- Manitoba Hal
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
- David Kosub Quartet
- Mama's Kitchen
- Gerry Barnum
October2007
- Bean Halloween with the Flying Accusations
- Dana Wylie Band
- Celtic Chaos
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
- Two Amigos
- Four on the Floor
- Edward Lee and Ira Pelletier
September2007
- Ryan MacMahon Trio
- Jennifer Louise Taylor and Good Company
- Night Shade Jazz Trio
- Eliza Carthy and Aidan Curran
- Terry Brennan with Richard Baker
- Chloe Hall with James Hazelden
- Serena Eades and Steve Karagianis - Hardwood Groove
August 2007
- Oliver Swain
- Ron Leary and Rozalind MacPhail
- Toby
- Tim Williams
- Erik Virtanen
- Trinitude
- "Live Rust" Neil Young tribute with Roger Potter
- The Ecclestons
July 2007
- Flying Accusations - CD Release Party
- Nico Rhodes and Natural Selection
- Kevin Mitchell
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
- Lily Come Down
- Farm Team
- Mama's Kitchen
June 2007
- Bill Johnson
- Outlaw Social
- Melanie Joy
- String Bustin' Cats
- Andrea Smith
- Lynn Jackson with Duane Rutter
- Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski
- Rock Island Ramblers
May 2007
- Little Miss Higgins
- Edward Lee and Ira Pelletier
- Wise Acre
- Barley Wik
- Trevor Caswell
- Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley
April 2007
- Ryan McMahon
- Mary Kastle
- Don Alder and Michael Chapdelaine
- Amos Garrett - with Doug Cox and Greg Carroll
- Celtic Chaos
- Qristina and Quinn Bachand
- Coco Love Alcorn
March 2007
- Steve Slade
- Gerry Barnum
- David Essig
- The Ecclestons
- Bill Johnson
- Jim Brannigan
- String Bustin' Cats
- Jaimie RT with Jenny Ritter
- Joe Stanton
February2007
- Four on the Floor with Overdrive
- Mama's Kitchen - CD Release Party!
- Carolyn Mark
- Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski
- Rae Spoon
- Moss Dance with the Backyard String Band
- Ian Sherwood
January 2007
- Jack Stevenson and Debbie Ryan
- Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox
- Outlaw Social
- Jon Middleton
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December 2006
- Old Man Luedecke
Saturday December 9th
- Ken Hamm
Friday December 8th
- Eve Goldberg
Friday December 1st
November 2006
- Her Sweet Time
Saturday November 25th
- Mama's Kitchen
Friday November 24th
- Norman Liota
Saturday November 18th
- The Breakmen
Saturday November 11th
- Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski
Friday November 10th
- Julie and Emma Beaton with Celtic Chaos
Friday November 3rd
- Blue Rodeo's Bob Egan
Thursday November 2nd
October 2006
- Moira Campbell
Saturday October 28th
- Bean Halloween! - with The Flying Accusations
Friday October 27th
- The Ecclestons
Saturday October 21st
- Alicken hue
Saturday October 14th
- Cara Luft with Hugh McMillan
Friday October 6th
September 2006
- Terry Brennan with Richard Baker
Saturday September 30th
- Stack Sisters with Andy Hickman
Friday September 29th
- Dave Paterson
Saturday September 23rd
- Steve Barrie
- Ryan McMahon and Coco Love Alcorn
Saturday September 16th
- Steve Slade
Friday September 8th
August 2006
- 3 Times a Lady
Saturday August 26th
- Jacob and Lily
Friday August 25th l
- Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski
Saturday August 19th
- Bossa Loca
Saturday August 12th
- Cracker Cats
Friday August 11th
- Open Mic Song Writers Nite
Saturday August 5th,
- Michael Pickett
Friday August 4th
July 2006
- Mama's Kitchen
Saturday July 29th
- Melisa Devost
Saturday July 22nd
- Flying Accusations
Friday July 21st
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
Friday July 14th, 8:00pm
- Barley Wik - CD Release and Goodbye Concert
Saturday July 8th
- CANADA DAY Open Mic Song Writers Nite
Saturday July 1st, 7:00pm
June 2006
- Manitoba Hal
Friday June 30th
- Don Wilkie
Saturday June 24
- Steve Palmer
Friday June 23rd
- Cheers in the Belfry
Saturday June 10
- Zinc Gizmo - Big Brothers and Sisters BBQ Fund Raiser
Friday June 9th
- Open Mic Song Writers Nite
Saturday June 3rd
- Lotus with Tracey Saxby
Friday June 2nd
May 2006
- Gordon Carter
Saturday May 27th
- Beth Arrison
Friday May 26th
- Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick
Tuesday May 23rd
- Live Comedy Theatre - Hay You Improvisers
Saturday May 20th
- Jazz Jam - Aiko Jazz Quartet
Friday May 19th
- Ed Peekeekoot and Alan Moberg
Saturday May 13th
- Tania Elizabeth and Adam Dobres
Friday May 12th
- Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox
Friday May 5th
April 2006
- Joanna Finch
Saturday April 29th
- The Flying Accusations
Friday April 28th
- Jamie RT with Andy Hillhouse
Saturday April 22nd
- Ryan McMahon
Friday April 21st
- Live Comedy Theatre - Hay You Improvisers
Saturday April 15th
- Jazz Jam - with the Aiko Jazz Quartet
Friday April 14th
- Mike Lefebvre and Perros Libre
Saturday April 8th
- Dinah D and Nathan Tinkham
Friday April 7th
- Romi Mayes with David Essig and Dan Walsh
Thursday April 6th
- Open Mic Songwriters Nite
Saturday April 1st
March 2006
- Kevin Mitchell - with special guest, Shelly Dubois
Friday March 31st
- Paul Mowbray with Tracy Mills
Saturday March 25th
- Yael Wand
Friday March 24th
- Threads of Passion II - A love of music and stitchery by Fibre Artist, Jan Donaldson
Monday March 20th
- Hay You Improvisors - Live Comedy
Saturday March 18
- Jazz Jam
Friday March 17th
- Barley Wik
Saturday March 11th
- Jennifer Lauren
Friday March 10th
- Open Mic Songwriters Nite
Saturday March 4th
- Gary Fjellgaard
Friday March 3rd
February 2006
- Jane Eamon
Saturday February 25th, 8:00pm
- Penny Lang and Dave Clarke
Friday February 24th, 8:00pm
- Hay You Improvisers - Live Comedy
Saturday February 18th, 8:00pm
- Tim Williams
Friday February 17th, 8:00pm
- Jazz Jam
Thursday February 16th, 7:00pm
- Four On the Floor with Overdrive
Saturday February 11th, 8:00pm
- Eugene Smith
Friday February 10th, 8:00pm
- Open Mic Songwriters Nite
Saturday February 4th, 7:00pm
- Leslie Alexander
Friday February 3rd, 8:00pm
January 2006
- HAY YOU!-Live Comedy
Saturday January 28th, 8:00pm
- Joe Stanton
Friday January 27th, 7:00pm
- Terry Tufts
- Jazz Jam
Friday January 20th, 7:00pm
- Andre Nobles
- Folk Guild Youth Coffee House
Friday January 13th, 8:00pm
- Open Mic Songwriters Nite
Saturday January 7th, 7:00pm
December 2005
- Ken Hamm
- HAY YOU!-Live Comedy
- Open Mic Song Writers Nite
- Chattering Class
November 2005
- David Essig
- Donna Konsorado and Marianne Grittani
- Ann Vriend
- Jazz Jam
- Gene Grooms with David Roland
- Lindsay Jane
- Open Mic Song Writers Nite
- Colleen Brown
October 2005
- The Gruff
- Live Comedy Theatre
- Nathan Rogers with Dale Brown
- Moritz Behm and Corbin Keep
- Downland
- Jazz Jam
- Emma and Joyce Beaton
- Open Mic SongWriter's Nite
September 2005
- Ambiance
- Sam Hurrie and Doug Cox
- Sall Gibson
- Corbin Kee
- JaZZure
- Allen Dobb
- Steve Slade
- LIVE COMEDY THEATRE!
- Open Mic SongWriter's Nite
- Les Tibbo and Marisa Donoghue
August 2005
- Kristia Di Gregorio
- Theo Massop
- Jane Eamon
- Steve Palmer
- Open Mic SongWriter's Nite
- Random Order
July 2005
- The Flying Accusations
- Ken Hamm
- Corinne West
- Steve Cheseborough - Blues Master
- Ann Vriend and Karyn Ellis
- Monte and the Pythons
- Matt Ellis
- Her Sweet Time
- Open Mic SongWriters Nite
- Sam Hurrie, Doug Cox, Phil Wipper - SOLD OUT!
June 2005
- Jay Knutson
- Ed Peekeekoot - SOLD OUT!
- KC Kelly
- Jerry Yuzon
- David Essig - SOLD OUT!
- Barley Wik - SOLD OUT!
- Open Mic SongWriters Nite
- The Flying Accusations
May 2005
- Bryon Clayton Thomas and Don
- Rick Fines and Carlos del Junco - SOLD OUT!
- Bijoux Du Bayou - SOLD OUT!
- Gary Fjellgaard - SOLD OUT!
- Open Mic Songwriters Nite- Full House Tonight!
- Gene Grooms with Warren Langley
- Corwin Fox and Sarah Metzner with special guest, Shane Phillips
April 2005
- Eugene Smith CD Release Party!
- Sam Hurrie
- The Chattering Class - SOLD OUT
- Ken Hamm - Blues Master - SOLD OUT
- Carolyn Mark
- Melisa Devost
- Open Mic
- Sam Torrance & Tanya Gillespie
March 2005
- Steve Slade
- Diamond Joe White & Friends - SOLD OUT
- Zinc Gizmo
- Yael Wand with Allison Brown
- Joel Fafard
- Debbie Ryan & Jack Stevenson
- JaZZ NiTe with Blacky and the Crows
February 2005
- Barley Wik - SOLD OUT
- Open Mic
- Eugene Smith
- OM with Shane Phillips and Omana
- McKeen & Jones
- The Ecclestons - SOLD OUT
- Kevin Mitchell
- Gerry Barnum
January 2005
- JaZZure
- Open Mic
- Rattle the Bag
- The Flying Accusations
- Bex with Adam Reid
- Geoff Berner
- Ambiance
- Don Alder
Autumn 2004
- The Flying Accusations
- Open Mic
- Triskele
- Debbie Ryan and Jack Stevenson
- 3 and 1/2 Days
- Chemainus Writers
- Simone and Mike Lamers
- Beverley McKeen
- The Chattering Class
- Ken Hamm
- Rae Spoon with Special Guests Annabelle Chvostek and Awna Teixeira
- Rattle the Bag
- Sue Pyper
Summer 2004
- KC Kelly
- Her Sweet Time
- Yael Wand
- Paul Mowbray
- Mike and Simone Lamars
- Jazzure
- Stephanie Lang
- Lindsay Jane
- Ed Peekeekoot
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