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Legacy Building Housing Historic Hermann’s Jazz Club and Hermann’s Upstairs is Sold: 

Arts on View Society excited about the new ownership

 

March 18 2024 – The Board of Directors and Management of Arts on View Society, which operates Hermann’s Jazz Club, View Street Social and Hermann’s Upstairs couldn’t be more pleased and excited to be working with the City of Victoria as our new Landlords.  The sale of the building took place today and the new owners are committed to maintaining the building as a downtown music venue for all Victorians.

The iconic property at 751/753 View Street, has deep roots in the city’s music scene.  It was owned by Hermann Nieweler, who founded Hermann’s Jazz Club in 1981, making it, now, the longest continuously running jazz club in Canada.  Since Hermann’s passing in 2015, the building, and the business, has been owned by his family, which has worked closely with Arts on View Society over the years to maintain their father’s legacy.

Victoria punches above its weight in musicianship in all genres and the building at 751/753 View Street is among the primary venues that can showcase our homegrown talent.  The City of Victoria, recognizing the building’s musical legacy, are committed to preserving and building on its rich history, so Arts on View Society sees this transition as fortuitous and is committed to working with the City to achieve a revitalized space that enhances the building’s status as a cultural cornerstone, and promises to continue providing an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts.

The Arts on View Society leased the business operations of Hermann’s Jazz Club, View Street Social and later Hermann’s Upstairs from the Nieweler family starting in July 2019, just in time for the pandemic of 2020.  Moving through that uncertain time, the organization was able to continue running shows (with restrictions), brought in live-streaming and made upgrades to the rooms and HVAC systems.  Moving out of the pandemic through 2023, was also a difficult time but, with the help of the Nieweler family, Arts on View was able to pull through.  Today, the operation of these venues is just beginning, once again, to be profitable and Arts on View Society is moving forward with long envisioned community programming to benefit all Victorians and bring jazz, blues and other music genres to new audiences.

The official unveiling of plans and the future direction of the building will be forthcoming from the City, building anticipation for the continuation of a cherished legacy.  The Arts on View Society is excited about the future of operating the iconic jazz club and adjacent businesses in the city owned building.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Heather Ferguson, Chair, Board of Directors, Arts on View Society at [email protected]

Or Clay Barber, Executive Director, Arts on View Society, executive.director@artsonview.ca

 

Upcoming Events 

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Wednesday
Mar
20

Louise Rose: Alone Together

Livestream + In Person
This will be the 46th performance in the series. Louise Rose is a living Cana...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Wednesday
Mar
20

Hermann's Upstairs: Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge Acoustic Open Mic 19+

Free open mic in the Upstairs lounge. Singles, duos, trios…. We have a beautif...
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 6:30 PM $5 and jammers free

Thursday
Mar
21

The Noah Becker "Mode For Noah" Quartet

Noah Becker - alto saxophone Brent Jarvis - piano Kosma Busheikin - bass Grah...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Thursday
Mar
21

Hermann's Upstairs: Triple Bill: Silverware | New Owners | Actual Human People

Three up and coming bands take the stage for a great night. Made possible wit...
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM $10 all in online, $15 at the door
Three Band Show

Friday
Mar
22

Auntie Kate & the Uncles of Funk

Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk stir up a mess of Blues, seasoned with good...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Friday
Mar
22

Hermann's Upstairs: It's Garage Not Garage with Hans Glader

Welcome to It's Garage Not Garage! Join us at Hermann's Upstairs Lounge in Victo...
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM From $33.28 Presented by: UNDR Entertainment Inc.

Saturday
Mar
23

The Music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley

Livestream + In Person
Performing music from the iconic collaboration between Nancy Wilson and Cannonba...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Angela Wilson voice | Roy Styffe saxophone | Brent Jarvis plano | Ken Lister bass | Buff Allen drums

Saturday
Mar
23

Hermann's Upstairs: Ironic Spin presents: THE SHINDIG: an Otherworld fundraiser

Spin on over, party philanthropists and irony connoisseurs! The Ironic Spin camp...
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 8:00 PM From $33.28 Presented by: Ironic Spin

Sunday
Mar
24

Insatiable Burlesque presents Bloom Anew

During Imbolc, we were brought through a portal of purification, stepping out of...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $30 plus fees/tax

Wednesday
Mar
27

Tom Vickery Trio & Jazzy Guests

Livestream + In Person
Come join Tom and friends for a relaxed evening of jazz, cocktails and great foo...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Wednesday
Mar
27

Hermann's Upstairs: Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge Acoustic Open Mic 19+

Free open mic in the Upstairs lounge. Singles, duos, trios…. We have a beautif...
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM doors at 6:30 PM $5 and jammers free

Thursday
Mar
28

RELICS SHOW 1: an early Pink Floyd experience

Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Playing the entirety of the “Dark Side of the Moon” album (plus other assorted hits)

Thursday
Mar
28

Hermann's Upstairs: Open Decks

New DJs please sign up online!
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM doors at 9:00 PM $5

Friday
Mar
29

RELICS SHOW 2: an early Pink Floyd experience

Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Playing the entirety of the “Dark Side of the Moon” album (plus other assorted hits)

Friday
Mar
29

Hermann's Upstairs: Pablo Cardenas Presents “Club Havana”

Club Havana is an event dedicated to the history of popular Cuban music, the isl...
8:30 PM - 11:45 PM doors at 7:00 PM $30 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Dance Class with instructor Christina Morrison and Salsa Caliente 7:45pm

Saturday
Mar
30

David Santana tributes to Wes Montgomery

Livestream + In Person
Join us for an exhilarating evening with the David Santana Quintet as they ignit...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Saturday
Mar
30

Hermann's Upstairs: Indie Sleaze Vol IV

A night of your favourite turn of the decade memories.
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM doors at 9:00 PM $20
DJ Electronica

Wednesday
Apr
3

UVic Café Historique | Sport and Scandal: Exploring 130 Years of Olympic History

Presented by Dr. Christine O’Bonsawin The Olympic Games have emerged as the...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM In Person $5 at the door, for livestream (donation of $5) email [email protected] - you will be sent a link

Thursday
Apr
4

Kelby MacNayr's Tiny Rhythm Kings

Livestream + In Person
Kelby MacNayr's Tiny Rhythm Kings celebrates music from the time of Counts, Duke...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Friday
Apr
5

Ashley Wey Trio

Livestream + In Person
Step into a world of timeless melodies and soulful rhythms with Ashley Wey and h...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Saturday
Apr
6

Big Hank's Birthday Bash with the Smokin' Hot Toasters

Livestream + In Person
Join us for a Great night of R&B, Blues and Swing as we Celebrate another trip a...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Sunday
Apr
7

CanUS Jazz Band | Traditional Jazz Matinee

Livestream + In Person
SPECIAL SURPRISE! Coming April 7 for a reunion with CanUS Jazz Band at their T...
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM doors at 12:00 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Declared: "JIM ARMSTRONG DAY"

Sunday
Apr
7

Montreal Super Group | The Carl Mayotte Quintet

Livestream + In Person
Carl Mayotte and his group deliver a magical concert where solos and virtuoso fl...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
One of the highlights of our 2023 shows | Don't miss this one!

Wednesday
Apr
10

UVIC Café Scientifique | The big chill: Global glaciation and the rise of animal life

Livestream + In Person
Animals were absent for the first ~85% of Earth history, an observation that gre...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM free

Thursday
Apr
11

Andrew Greenwood Quintet plays tribute to Joe Henderson

Livestream + In Person
Andrew Greenwood Tenor Sax Miguelito Valdes Trumpet Tony Genge Piano Ross Mac...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
Students $10 plus fees/tax at the door.

Friday
Apr
12

SUNDOWN | A Gordon Lightfoot Experience

Livestream + In Person
Three accomplished musicians - Trevor Price, Bob Wilson, and Andrew McMillan - p...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Saturday
Apr
13

Doris and Judy Together

Diane Pancel and Kim Greenwood bring you “Doris and Judy – Together”, a do...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $30 plus fees/tax
Celebrating the music of Doris Day and Judy Garland

Sunday
Apr
14

Great American Song Book Trio

Livestream + In Person
Three of the finest interpreters of melody, story and song unite to explore and ...
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM doors at 12:00 PM $20 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome

Wednesday
Apr
17

Ahmed Moneka Arabic Jazz

Moneka Arabic Jazz is a project reflecting the life and artistic journey of its ...
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 6:00 PM Presented by: Caravan World Rhythms

Thursday
Apr
18

Marianne Trudel

Livestream + In Person
Montreal-based award-winning pianist and composer Marianne Trudel brings an All-...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fee/tax, walk-ins welcome
Marianne Trudel Trio featuring Ken Lister and Kelby MacNayr

Friday
Apr
19

Ryan Oliver Soul Jazz Quartet

Livestream + In Person
Ryan Oliver- tenor saxophone Mark Crawford - guitar Dr. Tony Genge - B3 Organ ...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fee/tax, walk-ins welcome

Saturday
Apr
20

The Clay Pigeons: the music of John Prine + more

Livestream + In Person
Based out of Victoria, BC, The Clay Pigeons bring a fresh approach to some of th...
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM $25 plus fees/tax, walk-ins welcome
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