Commodores Big Band

Big Band Dance Music from Victoria BC

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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

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Community Events

Past Events

Mar

14:00 16:00

The Commodores Big Band in Concert

Music From the Movies

$30

Mary Winspear Centre

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

Mar

2023

19:00 21:00

In Concert: Commodores Big Band, Kim Greenwood

Big band through the decades

$30

Mary Winspear Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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Band Videos

$It Don\'t Mean a Thing$

It Don't Mean a Thing

$Who\'s Sorry Now$

Who's Sorry Now

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

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