The Dandy Lion Coffee Shop

12/23/2022

We’ll be missing Dandy Lion Sessions today but we’re excited to be back Jan 13th with some fantastic performances from Andromeda and Zuber Singh! You can read the artist bios on our website event at www.victoriaeventcentre.ca. Wishing you all a happy holiday filled with rest & creativity, good nourishment and quality time with loved ones. 🎄

12/20/2022

The holiday season really kicked into gear at our "Songs of Winter" Dandy Lion Sessions.
Thank you Dilly Cooner, Wes Carroll and all the open micers!

Victoria Event Centre shared a post on Instagram: "The holiday season really kicked into gear at our “Songs of Winter” Dandy Lion Sessions. Thank you .cooner , and all the open micers! ...

12/13/2022

These two artists go together like milk and cookies! Join us for a FREE, cozy, winter-themed concert at Victoria Event Centre's Dandy Lion Sessions this Friday, Dec. 16th! Ft. smooth R&B/pop from local singer-songwriter Dilly Cooner and original jazz from Wes Carroll! Stay til the end for a winter-themed open mic!
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12/06/2022

We’re excited to welcome two new performers this Friday at Dandy Lion Sessions!

Tyler Johnson is a Guitarist and Songwriter based in Victoria, British Columbia. He was inspired to pick up the guitar after hearing his father’s record collection at the age of 12. Tyler’s first experience in the music scene was in 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta. Since then he has performed with multiple artists and bands as a front man and sideman. In 2022, Tyler worked as a lounge musician at the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta for the month of June. Currently, Tyler can be seen performing in a local band (“Second Fiddle”) and as well as solo-artist in Victoria, BC. 

Robbie is a singer/songwriter from Rossland, BC. After briefly studying Sciences, he attended the Selkirk College CMT program where he obtained a composition degree as a vocal major, and where he plans to return in the fall to study music production and studio recording. He is a self-taught musician who has since learned theory and further techniques, and whose music is heavily influenced by Celtic and North American folk music, with influences from Classical and Jazz elements.

We hope to see you there 🌻

11/29/2022

Dandy Lion Sessions is back again this Friday with singer-songwriter !

“A breath of fresh air in the music world”-Independent Artist Buzz

Claire Coupland’s newest album, “New Light”, was recorded in LA last summer with Juno award winning musician Sam Weber.

This moving songwriter and compelling guitarist combines smooth finger picking, jazz influenced progressions and a pure velvet voice. Having spent the last 10 years in Toronto working/touring, we are lucky to have Claire and her songwriting talents living back on Van. Island.

After a busy summer of touring and festivals, Claire is thrilled to share her music in the intimate setting of the VEC Dandy Lion Coffee Shop. She will share songs of self worth, love, painful goodbyes, fragile family dynamics and ultimate hope and optimism in the world around her.

Join us for a great FREE show this Friday!

4 - 5 pm in VEC’s Dandy Lion Coffee Shop. Claire’s performance will be followed by an open mic.

11/22/2022

Aaron Cockburn and Celina Rose Silva are our two featured artists playing Dandy Lion Sessions this Friday at 4 pm! Free happy hour music followed by an open mic. Bios & more info here:

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11/16/2022

Hi folks! We have changed the name of our Friday concert series from "MF Friday" to "Dandy Lion Sessions". The same great music will continue on Fridays from 4 - 5 pm. We're excited for the continued opportunity to welcome new and emerging artists on our stage and offer great happy hour prices!

Dirty Eddy will no longer be playing this Friday, but will be joining us in January! Gabe Elias, who performed a few weeks ago, has kindly offered to step in. We can’t wait for another great performance!

The event is free cover, please keep in mind that 100% of the donations go to the artists! The open mic will begin at 4:45.

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elias grew up in Toronto playing violin from a young age, and now morphs his classical training into vocal/guitar originals and a diverse range of covers from indie to 60s-70s folk/rock. He’s new to the island after spending the summer playing shows and busking in Jasper, Alberta.

10/31/2022

Savannah Read is a jazz, RnB, and indie-inspired singer-songwriter from Vancouver, BC who aims to break the boundaries of genre. Her debut EP, Honey, There’s a Lot of Trouble!, does just that, featuring her playful diversity of sound and introspective lyrics.

In September 2021, Savannah met keyboardist and songwriter, Theo Davis, at the UVic School of Music. Together, they showcase a seamless blend of dynamic originals and classic covers that will leave you wanting more.

10/28/2022

Imagine After Hours is a drop-in space for folks in mental health recovery that runs out of the Dandy Lion Coffee Shop in the Victoria Event Centre. ✨
They also run creative monthly events that are free to the public. These open mics, art markets and more are spaces to meet new people, connect creatively, and have some fun.
Peer Support is available for anyone who wants to have a private one-to-one conversation about their mental health or other concerns
If you are interested in their group, reach out to them over FB or drop in on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-3 pm!
As a community space with inclusive values, we are always looking for more community partners to add value to our space! For day rentals or more info, please reach out to [email protected]

10/28/2022

Today! Come on down between 4 -5 to see Selkirk College Music graduate Talel McBriar perform a set of originals and covers. Free entry, open mic starts at 4:45.

We have new fall drinks on the menu including a Chai old fashioned, The Velma, Curtain Call, and a smokey non-alcholic take on a margarita. ✨

10/18/2022

MF Friday is back this week with two new performers! Dilly Cooner is a local singer-songwriter who has played at many venues in Victoria. Dilly's music blends storytelling, soul, and rhythm, giving rise to her unique sound and smooth tone. You can find her debut EP "Picking Weeds from a Garden of Roses" as well as her single "Over Easy" on all streaming platforms. Pluto Faye is an indie singer-songwriter and poet based in Victoria. Their music has been described as "mystical folk punk" and they have been a part of the slam poetry community in Victoria for a several years now, and have loved every second of it. ✨We’re excited for this one, it’s going to be good. If you have a talent to share, please join us for the open mic at 4:45.

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10/12/2022

Sam Kaiser wrote his first tune, “Old Stars”, when he was about 16, and since then, music has become a lot more than a hobby.
Sam grew up in Hong Kong but after living in Kingston, Ontario, just recently moved to Victoria. He released an EP, Different Fires during his first year of university, and then an album, Harper’s Sorrow, in the summer after second year, with a few singles interspersed between. Sam's most recent singles as well as his entire discography can be found online on all streaming platforms.

Jacob, will be presenting an acoustic punk set with varied mood and emotion. As a multi-instrumentalist and multi-media-artist, Jacob brings variety and intrigue to his performances.

See Sam and Jacob at MF Friday this week! The floor opens up to an open mic at the end of the hour!