CVGBs presents:
CVGBs presents
From Calgary
Sub Pop Recording Artists
CHAD VANGAALEN
A special solo performance as Full Moon Bummer!
with special guest from Calgary
JAIRUS SHARIF
with special guest from Vancouver
MALCOLM JACK
and DJs of elevated taste Ben and Spencer at the turntables before, in between, and after the live sets!
6 PM October 9, 2026
Comox Valley Curling Centre
4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay
Licensed all ages event.
Tickets on sale at 10 AM Thursday July 23
$25 Advance tickets for 19+, or $12.50 discounted for minors at
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994629430320
or cvgbs.tickit.ca
$30 tickets (cash or e-transfer only) at the door if not sold out.
CHAD VANGAALEN
Chad VanGaalen brings his wildly imaginative blend of indie rock, folk, and experimental sound to the Comox Valley Curling Centre on Friday, October 9. A celebrated Canadian songwriter, producer, and visual artist, VanGaalen is known for crafting deeply original music filled with warmth, wit, and surreal creativity. With a catalogue spanning Juno and Polaris Prize–nominated releases, his live shows are immersive, unpredictable, and full of heart. Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of Canada’s most inventive musical voices.
https://www.facebook.com/ChadVangaalen/
https://www.youtube.com/@ChadVanGaalenMusic/
https://chadvangaalen.bandcamp.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_VanGaalen
https://chadvangaalen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chadvangaalen/
JAIRUS SHARIF
Jairus Sharif is a boundary‑pushing experimental jazz artist from Calgary whose raw, self-taught approach to alto saxophone, turntables, drums, and synths has quickly made him one of Canada’s most compelling new voices. Blending the freedom of avant‑garde jazz with the grit of hip hop, punk, and blues, Sharif’s music feels like a transmission straight from the subconscious—urgent, searching, and deeply human. Since releasing his breakout debut Water & Tools—longlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize—Sharif has continued to evolve, most recently touring a new collaborative project with Montréal composer NPNP. His performances are immersive, improvisational journeys that channel personal history, emotional truth, and fearless sonic exploration.
MALCOLM JACK
Touching on the concepts of modern myth, offline living, ecology and alienation, Sechelt via Vancouver based “folk” singer Malcolm Jack has created a one of a kind world that is as inclusive as it is unique, allowing peers to peer into their own lives and environments with stunning magnification. Live, thru moments of drone, free improvisation, spoken poetry and a wealth of intricate tunings, Jack finds otherworldly plateaus for these most earthly creations.
https://malcolmjack.bandcamp.com/album/inner-circles
