Joan Bessie is set to deliver a powerful, intimate performance of her chart-toping hits on Hermann’s legendary grand piano. Audiences will enjoy her critically acclaimed original material along with select covers that showcase her influences in folk, blues and rock.
Joan Bessie’s debut single, “G.G.”, hit #3 on the CBC Music Top 20 and hung on to the chart for 11 straight weeks. Her sophomore album, “Girls I’ve Lost”, instantly generated praise for its songwriting and artistry; here’s what listeners are saying:
"…her voice sounds like if Feist and Elle King had a baby” Livy Rodriguez-Behar, Dreamboat Music
“One of my favourite artists to host in 9 years of podcasting. Her live performance got me right in the feels. “One Knife” should be bookends in a movie.” Todd Hancock, Toddcast Podcast, (former CFOX Radio Broadcaster).
"Joan Bessie’s music is hard-hitting and beautifully crafted. Joan’s voice is beautiful and her singing is brilliant." Patrick Russell, CBC Music Supervisor (Former)
“ I got chills the moment I heard “Let it Out.”… This song is the healing anthem everyone needs right now. ” Morgane Michael, Author/Educator/Podcaster
The Arts on View Society was incorporated in December 2016 for the purpose of preserving Hermann’s Jazz Club and continuing to enhance the public’s appreciation of jazz, blues and world music through all-ages live performance. As the longest continuous running jazz club in Canada, Hermann’s has been at the forefront of providing the opportunity for local and visiting musicians to showcase their talents for the past 40 years.
The Arts on View Society operates Hermann’s Jazz Club, Hermann’s Upstairs, and the View Street Social.
The Arts on View Society has exercised an option to terminate the lease with the Estate of Hermann Nieweler for the 2nd and 3rd floor space, known as Hermann's Upstairs effective March 31, 2024. This change allows us to focus specifically on the operations of Hermann's Jazz Club and View Street Social while we explore new ways of programming the upstairs space in a financially viable manner. The Arts on View Society's vision remains - to create and sustain a performing arts center in downtown Victoria.