Based out of Victoria, BC, The Clay Pigeons bring a fresh approach to some of the greatest songs written by the greatest American songwriters....John Prine, Iris Dement, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, Willie Nelson and others. The Clay Pigeons was first conceived by Rachelle Reath, Aaron Watson and Kelly Fawcett, members of the popular Tom Waits tribute, The Beautiful Maladies and features Victoria bass master, Joey Smith and mandolin virtuoso Brad Shipley from Gabriola Island. Expect to hear beautiful songs, big vocal harmonies and stellar instrumental arrangements from 5 of the coasts most celebrated musicians.
"John Edward Prine was an American country folk singer-songwriter. He was active as a composer, recording artist, live performer, and occasional actor from the early 1970s until his death. He was known for an often humorous style of original music that has elements of protest and social commentary."
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.