Profile Image: Commodores Big Band

Commodores Big Band

Big Band Dance Music from Victoria BC
↓ View Profile
Bio
Events (41)
Photos (0)
Videos (2)
Albums (0)
Roster (23)
Articles (0)
Get In Touch
Contact this Band
Or submit info on this profile to admins

About

Commodores Big Band

since circa 1975
The Commodores Big Band has been playing shows and dance events in Victoria since 1975 when they were called the Coppertones. The Commodores Big Band name was chosen in 1984 to reflect Victoria’s nautical history. The band, with over 1000 tunes in their library, play a hugely varied repertoire of music suitable for dances and stage shows. They are well known to ballroom dancers with gigs at the Butchart Gardens, Empress Hotel, Crystal Garden, Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, Langford Legion, the Edelweiss Club & Goverment House Garden Parties; performs regularly on stage at the Saanich Strawberry Festival, and for weddings, anniversaries and conventions at clubs, halls and private residences all over the Greater Victoria region. The band has a reputation for its committed and talented personnel, and consistently fine performances. They embrace a spirit of enthusiasm, drive and professionalism that has determined its success, longevity and popularity with fans of all ages.

The band’s talented vocalist Kim Greenwood, a native Victorian, is a successful multi-genre artist including jazz, pop, musical theatre and classical. She has performed with many groups across the country, created ensembles and has produced shows including the highly successful "Ella at 100" tribute in 2017. Kim’s other passion is teaching and she has been educating vocalists for over 20 years.

Band leader Mark Fraser is a former school band teacher, and retired assistant superintendent from SD 63. The band has benefited from his inspiring leadership since 2005.
Jazz/Blues Tribute/Cover
Available for Shows/Gigs
View Roster (23)
Get In Touch
Contact this Band
Or submit info on this profile to admins

Community Events

Past Events

10
Mar
14:00 16:00
The Commodores Big Band in Concert
Music From the Movies
$30
Mary Winspear Centre
Event can be attended in person
08
Jul
2023
11:00 15:00
Commodores Big Band at the Saanich Strawberry Festival
We are back! This year the festival is on SATURDAY, July 8. We're the last band.
Free
Beaver Lake Park
Event can be attended in person
10
Mar
2023
19:00 21:00
In Concert: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Big band through the decades
$30
Mary Winspear Centre
Event can be attended in person
11
Mar
2022
19:00 21:00
Big Bands: Then and Now: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
A journey through the years from classic big band to contemporary hits
$30
Mary Winspear Centre
Event can be attended in person
20
Jan
2020
19:30 10:30
Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Come on out for an evening of some of the greatest big band tunes! Something for...
$12
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
16
Nov
2019
20:00 23:00
de Pfyffer's Fall Dance: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Kick up your heels and join us for a swinging evening at the Victoria Edelweiss ...
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Aug
2019
20:00 21:30
Summer Entertainment at The Butchart Gardens: Commodores Big Band
June 29 to August 31, see a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Conce...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
06
Feb
2019
19:30 22:00
Commodores Big Band (featuring), Kim Greenwood
Join the Commodores Big Band as they play a wonderful showcase of their many gen...
$10-$15
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
2018
20:00
John de Phyffer New Year's Eve Ball: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Tickets for the Formal New Year's Ball with the Commodores Big Band at the Edelw...
$70
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
11
Nov
2018
13:30
Remembrance Day Dance: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Come and enjoy our big band sounds Following the Remembrance Day Ceremony. All ...
Free
Langford Legion (Prince Edward)
Event can be attended in person
28
Aug
2018
20:00
Butchart Gardens: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Dance the evening away with us at Butchart Gardens Mainstage! All mainstage ent...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
28
Jul
2018
19:00
BC Aviation Museum Big Band Dinner/Dance Fundraiser: Commodores Big Band, Kim Gr...
Come one come all to the Dinner/Dance Fundraiser at the BC Aviation Museum's Mai...
$15-$45
BC Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5V5
Event can be attended in person
24
Jul
2018
20:00
Butchart Gardens: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Dance the evening away with us at Butchart Gardens Mainstage! All mainstage ent...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
21
Jul
2018
13:30
Cameron Bandshell: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
We'll be swinging the afternoon away at The Cameron Bandshell Grab a cone from B...
Free
Stage in the Park (Cameron Bandshell)
Event can be attended in person
08
Jul
2018
13:45
Saanich Strawberry Festival 2018: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Lots of music and fun activities for the whole family at Beaver Lake Park! Straw...
Free
Beaver Lake Park
Event can be attended in person
02
Jun
2018
13:30
Garden Party: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Come and enjoy a fabulous afternoon of big band music, ceremony & beautiful gard...
Free
Government House Bandshell, 1401 Rockland Ave.
Event can be attended in person
26
May
2018
20:00
Post-Victoria Day Ball: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Come one, come all to John de Phyffer’s Post-Victoria Day Ball! We will be pl...
$25
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
10
Feb
2018
19:00
Valentine's Dance: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
A fundraiser for a much needed theatre! More info about the project & check out ...
$20
Saanich Fairgrounds
Event can be attended in person
31
Dec
2017
21:00
New Year's Eve: Kim Greenwood, Commodores Big Band
Ring in 2018 and trip the light fantastic with us at the Edelweiss Club! Tick...
$60
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
11
Nov
2017
13:30
Remembrance Day Swing Dance: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood
Come and enjoy our big band sounds Following the Remembrance Day Ceremony. All W...
Free
Langford Legion (Prince Edward)
Event can be attended in person
View All Past Events (41)

Band Videos

Current Lineup

Don Fox
Bass
Brian McLagan
Tenor Sax
Sue McTaggart
Trombone
Wayne Speller
Trumpet
Mark Fraser
Leader
Dave Paulson
Keyboards
1975 - present
Liam Arthurs
Guitar/ Vocals
1990 - present
Kim Greenwood
Lead Vocalist
2012 - present
Michael Clement
Percussion
2014 - present
Michael Clement
Percussion
2014 - present
Kevin Greenwood
Trumpet
2015 - present
Bruce Ham
Trombone
2016 - present
Dave Flello
Trumpet
2017 - present
Matthew Martin
Trumpet
2017 - present
Brian Hawkins
Trombone
2017 - present
Don Mayer
Alto Sax
2018 - present
Amanda Paterson
Alto Sax
2022 - present
Gord Clements
Bari Sax
2023 - present
Rhys Batstone
Tenor Sax
2023 - present
Robert Caldwell
Drums
2023 - present
Gord Clements
Bari Sax
2023 - present
Rhys Batstone
Tenor Sax
2023 - present
Robert Caldwell
Drums
2023 - present

Band Articles

No Articles have been linked to this profile.
+ Add Article

Welcome to your Arts Directory

We're here to help artists and arts organizations reach their audiences and each other.  

Non-profit run and created by the community, ArtsVictoria.ca integrates current event listings and multimedia arts portfolios, and creates an explorable, living archive of the arts in Victoria BC.

Calendar

Upcoming Events On Today Map Events Digest Emails Posters (Upcoming)

Artists

Painters Muralists Photographers Writers Theatre Troupes Bands + Ensembles Musicians All Artists

Art

Visual Art Showcase Public Art Map

Resources

Organizations + Resources Orgs + Resources Map Venues Opportunities

Media

Event Photos Articles Video Poster Archive

About

About Advertise Contact
Featured Art

Kids Gotta Climb

by  Val Lawton
View Art
Get involved and submit your listing

Search the Directory / Archive

List an Event in the Calendar

List a Physical Single Date or Recurring Event

For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.

List an Online Livestream Event

For online / livestream events. This will allow you to include a livestream url and have it featured in our livestream listings.

List an Ongoing Event

For events that run over a range of consecutive dates. i.e. Art show, museum show etc.

Submit a Profile to the Directory

List an Individual Artist / Artisan / Musician

(Painter, Carver, Dancer, Writer etc)

List an Arts Ensemble

(Band / Choir /Dance Troupe, Theatre Troupe, Artist Collective etc.)

List an Organization / Resource in the Directory

(organization, business, venue etc)

Submit Art

Submit a piece of Art

Add a photo / information on art by a local artist

Submit Public Art (Current)

Submit a piece of local public art to the gallery & map.

Submit Public Art (Historical)

Add a photos + info on pieces of public art that no longer exist to be included in the permanent public archive.

News + Media

Post an Opportunity

(Jobs, Funding, Calls to Artists)

Add / Link a Video

Add a video, which will be linked to profiles, and appear in the video feed

Add / Link an Article

Add, or link to an article about content in the directory.

Log In to Your Account

Forgot Your Password?

Create a New Account