This event takes place outdoors in the St. Andrew’s United Church/St.AUC Events parking lot with festival-style seating. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair if they would like to sit and enjoy the show comfortably.

The Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party is bringing a full outdoor festival experience to the St. Andrew’s United Church / St.AUC Events parking lot in the heart of Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter — and this is one summer night you won’t want to miss.
This high-energy, festival-style event features an incredible lineup of Vancouver Island talent, bringing together polished live music, blues and roots, folk-funk, modern rock, and a special guest DJ performance.
Enjoy the refined sound of The Social Standard, featuring vocalist and guitarist Phil Dickson alongside pianist Scott Arkell, known for their sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards, pop and rock classics, and timeless favourites.
Experience the powerhouse energy of the James Vickers Band, one of the fastest-rising names on Canada’s West Coast blues and roots scene, led by impressive 16-year-old Indigenous vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist James Vickers.
Take in the award-winning folk-funk sound of Myc Sharratt & The Alibis, whose music has reached audiences across North America and Europe and earned millions of streams and multiple Vancouver Island music award nominations.
Rock out with Quadra Sound, a rising Vancouver Island band bringing the raw power of ’90s grunge together with the swagger and hooks of classic ’70s rock, earning radio play across Canada and building a fast-growing following.
The night will also feature special guest DJ All Good, one of Canada’s premier turntablists and the 2025 Canada DMC DJ Open Champion, serving up choice sounds with serious skill and energy.
Food will be available on site from an amazing selection of local vendors, including Sip & Smash Food Truck, Seaside Salads Food Truck, Das Samosa Food Truck, One Cool Cookie Food Truck, and the St. Andrew’s Concession featuring Mambo’s Pizza. On-site washrooms will also be available.
With live music, food trucks, community energy, and a stacked lineup of Island talent, the Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party is set to be one of Nanaimo’s must-attend summer events.
Grab your tickets, bring your lawn chair, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, food, and festival vibes in the Old City Quarter.

ARTIST BIOS

The Social Standard is a refined duo featuring vocalist and guitarist Phil Dickson alongside pianist Scott Arkell. They present sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards, pop and rock classics, and timeless favourites, all shaped with elegance and intention.
Blending Dickson’s warm, expressive vocals and nuanced guitar work with Arkell’s fluid, elegant piano style, the duo creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and elevated—equally suited to attentive listening and ambient enjoyment. Their performances bring together expressive artistry and accessibility, offering a polished, distinctly high-end musical experience.
The Social Standard Instagram

James Vickers Band
Formed in 2023, the James Vickers Band has quickly become a standout on Canada’s West Coast blues and roots scene, known for their high-energy performances, sharp musicianship, and guitar-driven songs by their impressive 16-year-old frontman, James Vickers.
A fast-rising Indigenous vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist of Gitxaala, Heiltsuk, Haida, and British ancestry, James began performing at age 11. In 2024, he represented the Fraser Valley Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and became the youngest artist to host the Queen’s Sunday Blues Jam in Nanaimo. But with the 2025 release of their debut album, Last Goodbye, the band’s reach is extending well beyond the bounds of British Columbia. James is joined in modern blues-rooted rollicking by guitarist Carson Maertz, drummer Sara Varro, and Rick Becker, a veteran bassist whose five decades in the blues-rock pocket help drive the energetic grooves of his young bandmates.
James Vickers Band Spotify

Myc Sharratt has performed his award-winning brand of folk-funk to audiences across North America and Europe for close to 20 years. Sharratt’s new album “The Bird & The Bear” was recorded live in front of a captive audience in Sharratt’s hometown of Nanaimo, BC with his band, “The Alibis”. The lively sextet was complimented by the magic of the Vancouver Island Symphony. The collection sees the reimagining of songs from Sharratt’s first 5 albums which have garnered over 4 million streams and 7 Vancouver Island music award nominations.
Myc Sharratt Website

Quadra Sound is part of a new generation of rock bands resurrecting the raw power of 90s grunge and bringing it back to modern stages. Hailing from Vancouver Island, Canada, the band blends the grit and heaviness of the Seattle era with the swagger and hooks of classic 70’s rock.
Their sound caught the attention of Grammy and Juno award-winning producer Brian Howes, who brought them into the fold with management team Indegoot Entertainment—known for working with major touring acts like Shinedown, Halestorm, and Theory of a Deadman.
Since then, Quadra Sound has released a string of singles recorded at Armoury Studios, earning radio play across Canada while building a rapidly growing following online.
Known for their loud guitars, melodic hooks, and high-energy live shows, Quadra Sound is quickly carving out their place in the modern rock landscape. With more music on the way and an expanding tour schedule ahead, the band is pushing forward as part of the rising wave of artists bringing the spirit of grunge into a new era.
Quadra Sound Website

Special Guest:

DJ All Good (Peter Poole) is one of Canada's Premier Turntablists
"My Philosophy is to select choice sounds, chop and mix using turntablist techniques, and serve hot & fresh on two vinyl platters.”
DJ All Good has repeatedly proven his skills in battle, most recently as the 2025 Canada DMC DJ Open champion! He's also the 2020 DMC Canada champ and placed 4th in the World at the IDA World finals in Poland.
All Good has been invited to jam sessions with world champion Djs, including Q-bert, DJ Woody, Brace, Vekked, Shiftee, Craze & Vinroc