Live Music Schedule
Join us in the lounge for smooth jazz performances by talented local musicians or lively DJ sets that blend modern vibes with classic grooves. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails, explore our extensive whisky selection featuring over 200 premium choices, or relax with a glass of locally curated wine as you enjoy the music in an upscale, welcoming atmosphere.
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every friday afternoon, 3:00 - 6:30 PM
june 19th to september 18th
sunset sessions with dj primitiveKick off the weekend with Sunset Sessions on the terrace with laid-back DJ sets from DJ Primitive, a longtime fixture of the Pacific Northwest music scene known for his expertly curated, genre-spanning sound.
Blending funk, soul, Latin, boogie, house, rock, and jazz—both vintage and modern—Primitive creates a relaxed, groove-driven soundtrack that evolves with the afternoon. It’s the perfect pairing for summer drinks, harbour views, and easy conversation.
Join us on the terrace and ease into the weekend with great music and warm summer energy.
September
saturday september 26th, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
gordon clements trio in the fathom loungeA classical and jazz performer on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Mr. Clements has also enjoyed a long career as a conductor, composer, educator and clinician. He was the founding director of jazz programs at the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. In 2018 he retired as Senior School Director of Concert and Jazz Bands at St. Michaels University School. He has performed on numerous recordings and released eight of his own on the international market. He has shared the stage as a jazz soloist with many of Canada’s top musicians. In classical performance, Mr. Clements is well known for his bass clarinet and saxophone work with the Victoria Symphony. He has been a clinician for Keilwerth Saxophones and Buffet Crampon Clarinets and in 2009 was inducted into the Victoria Music Hall of Fame.
October
saturday october 3rd, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
john lee trio in the fathom loungeRaised in Nanaimo, BC, John Lee is a multi-instrumentalist and one of Canada’s most acclaimed jazz artists. A protégé of Phil Dwyer and Ingrid Jensen, he made his U.S. debut at 19 with pianist Cyrus Chestnut at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Lee has become a fixture in the Canadian jazz scene, sharing the stage with Eric Alexander, Joe Farnsworth, Peter Bernstein, and more. In 2021, with Cellar Music Group, he released his debut album The Artist, featuring legendary drummer Carl Allen.
saturday october 31st, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
gordon clements trio in the fathom loungeA classical and jazz performer on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Mr. Clements has also enjoyed a long career as a conductor, composer, educator and clinician. He was the founding director of jazz programs at the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. In 2018 he retired as Senior School Director of Concert and Jazz Bands at St. Michaels University School. He has performed on numerous recordings and released eight of his own on the international market. He has shared the stage as a jazz soloist with many of Canada’s top musicians. In classical performance, Mr. Clements is well known for his bass clarinet and saxophone work with the Victoria Symphony. He has been a clinician for Keilwerth Saxophones and Buffet Crampon Clarinets and in 2009 was inducted into the Victoria Music Hall of Fame.
November
saturday november 7th, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
david santana trio in the fathom loungeThe David Santana trio is a fiery and dynamic jazz ensemble led by David Santana, a Chilean-born, Canadian jazz guitarist and composer. Winner of the Chilean national electric guitar competition Solo para Bravos (2006), David has become a prominent voice in Canada’s jazz scene, performing regularly at top venues and festivals including the Victoria International Jazz Festival, Frankie’s Jazz Club, Hermann’s Jazz Club, and the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival, among others.
saturday november 28th, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
gordon clements trio in the fathom loungeA classical and jazz performer on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Mr. Clements has also enjoyed a long career as a conductor, composer, educator and clinician. He was the founding director of jazz programs at the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. In 2018 he retired as Senior School Director of Concert and Jazz Bands at St. Michaels University School. He has performed on numerous recordings and released eight of his own on the international market. He has shared the stage as a jazz soloist with many of Canada’s top musicians. In classical performance, Mr. Clements is well known for his bass clarinet and saxophone work with the Victoria Symphony. He has been a clinician for Keilwerth Saxophones and Buffet Crampon Clarinets and in 2009 was inducted into the Victoria Music Hall of Fame.
December
Saturday DECEMBER 5th, 7:30 - 10:00 pm A LITTLE JAZZ FUN WITH DIANA AND CHRISGet ready Victoria, this December brings a dazzling jazz concert to light up your holiday season, featuring three renowned musical entertainers on stage together at the Hotel Grand Pacific Fathom Lounge.
On tour from Toronto, blues couple Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, celebrated for their eleven albums and global tours, are set to enchant with a captivating jazz performance, uniquely different from their usual blues repertoire, and beautifully accompanied by renowned pianist Karl Roessingh.
Diana, an internationally acclaimed blues vocalist, earned the Lifetime Achievement Blues With A Feeling Award and headlined Massey Hall. Chris, a multi-instrumentalist, boasts nine Maple Blues Awards for Best Horn Player and a Jazz Report Magazine's Album of the Year,
A fun jazz evening, masterful musicianship and unforgettable melodies!