History
Hermann’s Jazz Club began nearly 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 Friday Harbor’s Island City Jazz Band for a weekend performance at his hotel lounge. 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 Jazz 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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Cancelled
Three of the West Coast's top jazz musicians get together to celebrate and explore the vast resource of emotion, story and melody that is the Great Am...
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $20/18 VJS, UJam/ kids 12 and under free
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Cancelled
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Available online at http://caravanbc.com/2019/12/black-dog...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door / Students $5 Discount
Re-Scheduled
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Featuring Daniel Lapp with Club Voltaire!
World renowned ...
7:30pm - 9:30pm doors at 5:30pm By Donation
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Cancelled
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“Best Jazz Albums of 2018″ – Brad Barker, Jazz FM91
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7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25 Adv/$30 Door
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Kelby MacNayr presents a special night featuring special guest Kansas City sax great Dan Thomas in an evening of swinging, sophisticated, world-class ...
7:30 - 10:00 doors at 6:00 Presented by: Hermann's Jazz Club, Kelby MacNayr $20/18/12
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Cancelled 7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Cancelled
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Oh are we going to have fun! With Green Days' pop-punk ban...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $10
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Back at it again by popular demand!
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $15
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Re-Scheduled
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Very Excited to announce our next Victoria concert. March ...
7:30 - 10:30 doors at 5:30 Presented by: Cascadia Concerts $20 Advance, $25 at the door
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A great night of music ahead. Pablo Cardenas & The West Coast Cuban Orchestra assembles a band of extraordinary skill to bring you a tribute to the le...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25 / $15 Students
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
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Pablo Cardenas & The West Coast Cuban Orchestra plays a tribute to the legendary Buena Vista Social Club & Ruben Gonzales at Hermann's Jazz Club. Even...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm Presented by: Pablo Cardenas $25 doors / $15 students at the door only.
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Once upon a time, the answer wasn’t just blowin’ in the wind — it was playing on the radio. David and his band revisit the Blues, R&B, Soul and ...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Cancelled
The Victoria Jazz Society regretfully announces that the Molly Johnson’s sold out performance at Hermann’s Jazz Club on Thursday, March 19 has bee...
7:30pm - 10:00pm doors at 5:30pm Presented by: Victoria Jazz Society $42 advance/VJS members/students | $45 at the door (service charges apply at the Royal & McPherson Box Office)
Tickets at: Victoria Jazz Society, McPherson Box Office
Tom has welcomed thousands of musicians to Hermann’s stage for the
Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam . This year marks 35 years for this jam.
People ...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 7:00pm By Donation to Arts On View Society
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
We are bringing back the Student Jam that Dave Flello ran for 2 decades. Hosted by Louis Rudner and Ashley Wey, this event is all ages, from any schoo...
5:30pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
To make your Dinner Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com
" Please keep your tickets and we will Celebrate...
8:00pm - 10:30pm doors at 6:30pm $20 / $15 Youth & Children (16 & under) / $25 Door
To make your Lunch Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com
Ivonne Hernandez and Oliver Swain are back for anot...
2:00pm - 4:00pm doors at 12:30pm $25 Adv / $35 Will Call
To make your Lunch Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com
Ivonne Hernandez and Oliver Swain are back for anot...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25 Adv / $35 Will Call
Rev yourself up for a Gold Cadillac CD Release party when Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley pull into Victoria to celebrate their highly anticipate...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Groove Kitchen, one of Victoria's most popular funk bands, roars back into Hermann's for another dance-happy Spring Fling show.
Fans of funk, soul, a...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $25 Adv / $30 Door
