History

Hermann’s Jazz Club began 40 years ago, on February 25, 1981, at the Bastion Inn on Government St, when German entrepreneur Hermann Nieweler [Knee-well-er] was persuaded by his friend Barry Stubbs to book Al Pease Trio (Al Pease, Toni Blodgett and Ross Botten) to bring a "better class of people" to the lounge. Then they brought up the Friday Harbor’s Island City Jazz Band for a weekend performance at his hotel lounge. Performances by Dixieland Express soon followed, and they moved the show up to the mezzanine and dance floor. Hermann’s love for a good party, lively music and happy patrons led to his establishment of the Dixieland Inn at the hotel.

Hermann moved the club to the current View Street location in 1986 when it was renamed “Hermann’s Jazz Club”. In 2000, our 753 View St location suffered heavy damage from a fire. A testament to his commitment, Hermann rebuilt at great personal expense. Our friend Hermann passed on June 10th, 2015. From 2015 to 2019 his family faced many issues but have remained dedicated to their father's legacy. After running a successful fundraising campaign the non-profit Arts On View Society has taken over as of July 15th 2019. We will continue to operate Hermann's as a community spirited venue with the support of the venue's generous patrons.

Many nationally and internationally acclaimed acts have graced our stage over the years. Longtime local bands continue to play at the club, including CanUS, Dixieland Express, the Tom Vickery Trio and local legend/reedman Al Pease . Multiple generations of musicians interact and perform at this local institution and contribute to its role as an incubator of local talent. These musicians have travelled the world and helped to put Victoria on the national and international music map, while helping attract renowned local transplants such as David Vest from the USA, Michael Kaeshammer from Germany and Pablo Cardenas from Cuba. With world class acoustics, a relaxed atmosphere, and top notch cuisine, Hermann's Jazz Club is a landmark in the world of modern live performance.



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Nov
29
2023

Louise Rose: Alone Together

Livestream + In Person
Louise Rose is a living Canadian treasure. She studied classical voice in Pennsy...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
28
2023

Queen Kong

Livestream + In Person
Queen Kong is an exploration of sounds inspired by the Radical Jewish Culture mo...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
26
2023

The Don Leppard Big Band

Livestream + In Person
A night of swinging big band tunes carrying the tradition of Don Leppard. Victo...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $15 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
25
2023

The Pretzel Logic Orchestra playing the music of Steely Dan

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The Pretzel Logic Orchestra: What happens when you get some of Victoria’s f...
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM doors at 5:30 PM $30 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
24
2023

The Unfaithful Servants

Livestream + In Person
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
23
2023

Kelby MacNayr‘s Blue Note Repertory All-Stars: the music of Horace Silver

Livestream + In Person
Kelby MacNayr‘s Blue Note Repertory All-Stars celebrates the music of Horace S...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, $15 student, walk-ins welcome

Nov
22
2023

Benjamin Deschamps – Augmented Reality

Livestream + In Person
Saxophonist and composer Benjamin Deschamps has established himself as a staple ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
19
2023

U-JAM Club Night: Guest mentor Diane Pancel

New Takes on Old Favourites https://www.u-jam.ca/info-monthly-club-nights Pe...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $15 for non-members and $10 for members and students, at door only

Nov
18
2023

David Santana: tribute to Kenny Burrell

Livestream + In Person
Join us for an unforgettable night of jazz! David Santana's Tribute to Kenny Bur...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
17
2023

Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk

"Auntie Kate hits the stage like a barely controlled force of nature, rocking an...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
16
2023

Arts On View Fundraiser: Keeping It Live!

Come out for some fun and raise funds for your jazz community! Celebrate our ow...
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM S100 (including taxes)

Nov
15
2023

Ben Bankas Returns

* The content of this show is for mature audiences and may be offensive to some.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $35 plus fee/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
12
2023

Great American Song Book Trio

Livestream + In Person
Three of the finest interpreters of melody, story and song unite to explore and ...
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM doors at 12:00 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
11
2023

In the Mood Quartet

Sold Out - Livestream + In Person
Traditional pop and jazz of the late 1930s and 1940s WW2 era - the songs of love...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
10
2023

Edie Daponte & Friends - ‘We’ll Meet Again’

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Join Edie DaPonte for a special tribute show which has the audience transported ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $30 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
9
2023

BRENT JARVIS QUINTET plays the music of HERBIE HANCOCK

Livestream + In Person
BRENT JARVIS (PIANO, RHODES, SYNTH ANDREW GREENWOOD (SAXOPHONE) ALEX CAMPBELL (D...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus tax/fees, walk-ins welcome

Nov
8
2023

Café Scientifique

Livestream + In Person
Zero resistance – The Wonders of Superconductivity, talk by Tobias Junginger
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM Free and donations welcome

Nov
5
2023

Canus Red Hot Traditional Jazz Matinee

Livestream + In Person
Celebrating National Seniors Day!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM doors at 12:00 AM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
4
2023

Lester Quitzau

Livestream + In Person
With understated mastery and grace, the multiple Juno Award winning Lester Quitz...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Nov
3
2023

VJS presents: Elizabeth Shepherd: Three Things Album Launch

Montreal-based six-time Juno nominee, soul-jazz innovator, and pianist/vocalist ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $31.50 advance/VJS members/students | $33 at the door (taxes incl.) Presented by: Victoria Jazz Society