Busheikin/Villette Present Angela Verbrugge Quartet
Apr
12
5:30 PM17:30

Busheikin/Villette Present Angela Verbrugge Quartet

Angela Verbrugge Quartet (feat. vibraphonist Craig Scott) play the Greatest Love Songs

Which are the “greatest” love songs popularized during the 1930s to 1950s? Come to the Lighthouse on Saturday April 12th to hear award-winning jazz vocalist Angela Verbrugge’s favourites alongside her own originals inspired by this style! Look forward to an evening of fun, romantic, and swingin’ vocal jazz with the dazzling sound of Craig Scott’s lustrous vibraphone improvisations to tug at your heart strings. Nanaimo’s premiere jazz rhythm section of Kosma Busheikin and Graham Villette anchor the quartet. 

Vancouver Island vocalist Angela Verbrugge was nominated for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards. In 2025, All About Jazz announced that  Verbrugge had topped their Reader Poll for Favourite Living Jazz Vocalist and in 2020 Angela won the JazzTimes’ Readers’ Poll for best female vocalist. She "possesses a winsome, brightly-burnished, pliable voice, ample emotional intelligence, and conspicuously good taste,” and according to JazzTimes, and “for Verbrugge, now is the time.” Angela’s three albums featured standout arrangements of standards and original songs in the style of the Great American Songbook. The projects received praise in All About Jazz, JazzTimes, Jazzwise, Couleurs France, Syncopated Times, Jersey Jazz, LA Jazz Scene and publications around the world leading to tours to Japan, Taiwan, Türkiye, the UK, Germany, France, Luxembourg and eight provinces, all since 2021. Her music has charted on JazzWeek, been featured by CBC and NPR, and she held the number one spot on the Earshot Jazz charts for multiple weeks. Angela’s tracks have been streamed 850,000 times across streaming platforms since her debut in 2019.

Juno-nominated Craig Scott is an accomplished drummer and vibraphonist. His credits include concert and club dates with such luminaries as Tommy Banks, Phil Woods, Ernestine Anderson, Diana Krall, Herb Ellis, Clark Terry, Larry Goldings, the Hi-Lo’s, Dee Daniels, The Nylons, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles,  Ashley McIsaac, Natalie McMaster, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Rosemary Clooney, and Charlie Byrd. 

"No maybes; for Verbrugge, now is definitely the time," JazzTimes Magazine (print edition), Andrew Gilbert

“Listen and be delighted. Her art is her own, and she offers rare pleasures.” JazzLives

“As a lyricist Miss Verbrugge seems to have “learned” from the best: one senses the wit of Dave Frishberg, the glorious storytelling of Dorothy Fields and Johnny Mercer, and – all of that and a tinge of pathos that was the hallmark of songs by Cole Porter. However, make no mistake, these lyrics are singularly Miss Verbrugge’s.” That Canadian Magazine

Angela Verbrugge - vocals

Craig Scott - vibraphone

Kosma Busheikin - bass

Graham Villette - drums 

$20 each and $15 for Students, Tickets at the door or pay in advance. A reservation will secure your ticket.

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BRAD TURNER QUARTET LIVE AT LIGHTHOUSE PUB
Mar
22
5:30 PM17:30

BRAD TURNER QUARTET LIVE AT LIGHTHOUSE PUB

Join us for an exciting concert at the Lighthouse Bistro and Pub. This is the 6th in a monthly series that was partially inspired by Brad Turner playing with us at the Lighthouse last September. The energy that Brad brought to the room and the success of the show gave us much needed momentum to start this series, and we are pleased to have him back.

Brad Turner

Trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer Brad Turner is one of Canada’s most highly esteemed jazz musicians. Brad has performed and/or recorded with such artists as Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen, Bill Frisell, Kenny Wheeler, PJ Perry, John Scofield, Lewis Nash, Reneé Rosnes, Peggy Lee, Mike Murley, Seamus Blake, Steve Davis, Peter Bernstein, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Scott Robinson. As a leader, Brad has released thirteen albums, ten as a trumpeter, and three as a pianist with his trio. Four of those releases were recognized with Juno Award nominations. Brad is a three time Juno Award winner, as co-leader of the electric jazz group Metalwood. Brad teaches as a member of the jazz studies faculty at Capilano University in North Vancouver B.C.

Joining Busheikin and Villette in the rhythm section is their longtime friend and bandmate John Lee. The 3 have worked together in many configurations and will feature John's incredible guitar playing on this gig.

Brad Turner -Trumpet

John Lee -Guitar

Kosma Busheikin -Upright Bass

Graham Villette -Drums

Tickets are $20 or $15 for students and are sold at the door (cash, card or etransfer accepted).

-Seats can be reserved by visiting the Lighthouse website:

https://www.lighthousebistro.ca/location 

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LIVE MUSIC -ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC FOLK, ROCK AND BLUES BY NATHAN SOBKO
Mar
14
5:30 PM17:30

LIVE MUSIC -ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC FOLK, ROCK AND BLUES BY NATHAN SOBKO

Live music showcase at Lighthouse Bistro & Pub.

Original acoustic folk, rock and blues performed by Nathan Sobko

Nathan Sobko is a Vancouver Island based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter who expresses a multitude of tones and textures progressively in the genres of folk, rock, and blues. His lively rhythms, poetic lyrics, and catchy choruses will have you humming the tunes as you go about your day

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Busheikin/Villette Present The Music of Horace Silver
Feb
22
5:30 PM17:30

Busheikin/Villette Present The Music of Horace Silver

Our "Music of Horace Silver" band returns to the Lighthouse with new music to present!

This show will feature music composed by the great pianist and bandleader Horace Silver. Silver's writing is characterized by a unique mixture of swing, blues and Latin jazz. He wrote many hit tunes in the 1950s and 60s and helped define the style known as "Hard Bop". We will play some of his hits as well as some lesser known gems using the same instrumentation as his classic quintet.

The Band:

Ryan Oliver Tenor Saxophone (Juno Nominated)

Lachlan Craven Trumpet

James Darling Piano

Kosma Busheikin Upright Bass

Graham Villette Drums

-Tickets are $20 or $15 for students and are sold at the door (cash, card or etransfer accepted).

-Seats can be reserved by visiting the Lighthouse website:

https://www.lighthousebistro.ca/location 

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Live Music on Valentine's Day at the Beautiful Waterfront Lighthouse Pub
Feb
14
5:30 PM17:30

Live Music on Valentine's Day at the Beautiful Waterfront Lighthouse Pub

Enjoy live music and tasty foods on Valentine’s Day at the beautiful waterfront Lighthouse Pub

Guest Performer: Nathan Sobko

Nathan Sobko is a Vancouver Island-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who progressively expresses a multitude of tones and textures across the genres of folk, rock, and blues. His lively rhythms, poetic lyrics, and catchy choruses will make for a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.

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BUSHEIKIN/VILLETTE LIVE MUSIC WITH FEATURING CONNOR STEWART
Jan
18
5:30 PM17:30

BUSHEIKIN/VILLETTE LIVE MUSIC WITH FEATURING CONNOR STEWART

Busheikin/Villette return to the Lighthouse with a special show featuring the great Connor Stewart. We will play all original music from Connors latest album "Woah!", which is filled with hard swinging, catchy tunes in the hard bop vein.

The band will feature musicians from Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver and New Orleans!

Connor Stewart -Alto Sax

Julian Borkowski -Trumpet

Tony Genge -Piano

Kosma Busheikin -Upright Bass

Graham Villette -Drums

Connor Stewart is a gifted saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist based in New Orleans, known for his extraordinary versatility and mastery of traditional jazz, swing, and bebop. Connor began playing the saxophone at an early age and quickly developed a style that blends technical brilliance with heartfelt expression. His performances reflect the spirit of New Orleans, drawing from the city's rich jazz traditions while incorporating modern influences to create a sound that is both timeless and innovative.

Over the years, Connor has performed at renowned jazz festivals and venues worldwide, captivating audiences with his dynamic stage presence and virtuosic improvisation. Connor has shared the stage with Irma Thomas, Branford Marsalis, David Torkanowsky, Shannon Powell, Leroy Jones and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

Tickets are $20 ($15 for students) and can be bought at the door with cash or etransfer to the email: lighthousebistro@shaw.ca.

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Graham Villette's Organized Crime-Bluesy, groovy, greasy, soulful music featuring the Hammond B3 Organ sound
Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00

Graham Villette's Organized Crime-Bluesy, groovy, greasy, soulful music featuring the Hammond B3 Organ sound

Graham Villette’s Organized Crime will be live at the Lighthouse Pub on December 15th for a special matinee concert featuring rising star saxophonist Ardeshir Pourkeramati and virtuoso organist Nick Peck.

This special concert will feature a select few HOLIDAY FAVOURITES reimagined with the soulful-uplift and rejuvenating sound of the Hammond B3 organ. 

Ardeshir Pourkeramati - Tenor Saxophone

Nick Peck - Hammond B3 Organ

Kosma Busheikin - Guitar

Graham Villette - Drums and Cymbals

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The Music of Benny Golson & Steve Kaldestad
Nov
23
5:30 PM17:30

The Music of Benny Golson & Steve Kaldestad

The Busheikin Villette Quintet returns to the Lighthouse with a new front line featuring Vancouvers Steve Kaldestad and Julian Borkowski. We will be playing music written by the great composer and saxophonist Benny Golson as well as some of Steve's original music. Golson is known for his hard swinging hits such as "Killer Joe" and "Blues March" whilst also contributing more complex tunes like "Stablemates" and "I Remember Clifford" that have become common repoirtoire for jazz musicians. 

The full band: 

Steve Kaldestad -Tenor Sax

Julian Borkowski -Trumpet

Nick Peck -Piano

Kosma Busheikin -Upright Bass

Graham Villette -Drums 

Note: This event needs ticket in. Ttickets are $20 ($15 for students) and can be purchased at the door with cash.

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Dec
31
to Jan 1

New Year Eve Party

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Countdown to 2024: A Spectacular New Year's Eve Bash!

Get ready to welcome 2024 at our unforgettable New Year's Eve party! A dazzling night with Live music, drawing prize, free raffles, Dancing, Singing, Countdown…..

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