Vocalist Patsy Klein and guitarist Tony Wilson started collaborating in 2015. The first year they performed as a duo and a year later the duo became a quartet. The present quartet consists of bassist Russell Sholberg and drummer Kenton Loewen. The ensemble performs regularly at various venues in the Lower Mainland and performed at the […]

Honouring Paul Plimley: A Celebration Marathon at 8EAST The NOW Society, Vancouver and international musical communities have lost a bright light with the passing of brilliant, generous Paul Plimley. His kindness, his bright wit and enthusiasm are all deeply missed. He was a major force, profoundly influencing the formation and practice of improvised music and […]

Improvised music @ 8EAST Wednesday April 5, 2023 8pm John Gross • sax Lisa Cay Miller • piano James Meger • bass Donate at the door $xx/$20/$10/Free Masks recommended. Bar. Please do not come to this event if you are unwell. 8EAST ventilation: open windows and door, three air purifiers, updated HVAC system with UV […]

Improv Karaoke Come play improvised music in a free, collaborative, drop-in session! Open to improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels. Small ensembles will be randomly created from musicians that sign up (that’s you!) to play short sets together. Admission by donation xx/$10/$20 - Sign up/set up at 6pm - Music 7-10pm Bring your […]

Improvised music @ 8EAST Sunday April 9, 2023 8pm two sets and a third of combinations JP Carter • trumpet Torsten Müller • bass Cesar Chew • drumsMeredith Bates • violin Marina Hasselberg • cello Lisa Cay Miller • piano Ben Brown • drums Donate at the door $xx/$20/$10/Free Masks recommended. Bar. Please do not […]

Residencies at 8EAST Interwoven, Currently Arts Society The NOW Society has begun sharing our Social Space for New Culture, 8EAST, in our new program, Residencies at 8EAST. We are thrilled to announce the first recipient of the residency program, Currently Arts Society. We are grateful for the opportunity to share 8EAST with CAS! Currently Arts […]

Send a Healing Tone for Earth Day - Drop in! April 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm Drop In! 8 EAST Pender Street Vancouver Would you like to send your healing tones and wishes out into the world alongside many others? With tones to melt and heal hardened hearts diffused on bicycles, my goal is to collect […]

Saturday April 22, 8pm at 8EAST, 8 East Pender Street. Donate at the door $xx/$20/$10/Free Masks recommended. Bar. Please do not come to this event if you are unwell. Omianan w/Lisa Cay Miller Sara Kim : vocals Thomas Hoeller : guitar Lisa Cay Miller : piano Nikko Whitworth : bass Jesus Caballero : drums Carter/Ramdas/Miller/Schmidt […]