our Bands

Rocking the Oceanside community since 1978

Upcoming Bands

  • The South Island Rhythm Kings Nov 9th, 7pm

You’re not gonna wanna miss this!! The South Island Rhythm Kings are arguably one of the most talented groups on Vancouver Island. Classic Electric Blues by award nominated artists!🎷
They carry a bag of old-school, classic electric blues, carefully curated from the long and rich history of the genre. A performance from the Rhythm Kings is packed with top-shelf renditions of a variety of classic blues songs, as well as original material! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations.

  • Josh Carter Nov 16th, 7pm

Josh plays acoustic hits & originals with style & the voice of an angel!

Call for reservations 250-468-1735!

  • The Greynotes Revival Nov 23rd, 7pm

Let’s welcome back one of our regular bands – The Greynotes Revival will be playing all your favourite classic rock & country hits on Saturday, November 23rd from 7-10pm. $15 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!

Past Bands

  • The Doctors of Rock N roll Oct 19th, 7pm

Playing all your favorite classic rock hits from 7-10pm, the Doctors will cure your soul with rock N roll!
Saturday October 19th, show starts at 7:00pm! Call for reservations 250-468-1735!

 
  • Majesties Request Halloween Howl Oct 26th, 7pm
👻Halloween is just around the corner – get your tickets for the spookiest Halloween Howl around! With music from Majesties Request, performing the music of The Rolling Stones from British Blues to Psychedelic to Classic Rock to Country Honk to Funky Disco, you’ll be sure to dance all night long 👻💃🕺 Wear your best costume for a chance to win the Rockin’ Costume Contest!
Tickets only $25 & include 3 hours of live music, the spookiest decorations in town, complimentary spooky snacks, and prizes for best costumes! Hurry while tickets last 🎸⚡️
to Book your tickets please call 250-468-1735, visit us at the pub, or visit
https://www.exploretock.com/rocking-horse-pub-nanoose-bay/event/508470/rockin-halloween-howl-2024 
 
 
  • Baby Jane Barebones Nov 2nd, 7pm

Join us in welcoming back Baby Jane to The Rocking Horse Pub! Baby Jane is Top-Forty band playing across Canada and the U.S. Get ready to dance the night away from 7-10 pm! $10 at the door. Call 250-468-1735 to reserve your table!

 
  • The Heatwave Oct 12th, 7pm
The Heatwave are back in the house! Playing dancing hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s! Show runs 7-10pm, $10 at the door. Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!
 
  • ROKTOBERFEST OCT 5TH & 6TH
ROKTOBERFEST 🍻 at The Rocking Horse Pub! This special event is jam packed with all sorts of fun: German food & drink specials, fun contests with prizes, and live music on BOTH Saturday & Sunday! Tickets are $10! Kevin’s Bacon play Saturday night 7-10pm, The Raven Lunatics play Sunday afternoon 2-5pm!
Tickets available online GET YOUR TICKETS
and at the pub, in person or via phone 📞250-468-1735, or at the door!
  • The Mark Crissinger Band September 28th, 7pm

Coming back to Rock The Horse on Saturday, September 28th – The one and only Mark Crissinger with his band of merry bluesmen! Playing classic electric blues with style from 7-10pm, $10 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!

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  • Renovation Blues Band September 21st, 7pm

Looking to renovate your soul with some upbeat Rockin’ blues? Join us on Saturday, September 21st in welcoming back the Renovation Blues Band to the stage!
7-10pm, $10 at the door. 250-468-1735 📞
#rockinblues #bluesmusic

  • The Enablers Aug 31th, 7pm

Coming back to Rock The Horse on Saturday, August31st – The one and only Enablers! Playing all your favorite danceable classic rock hits from 7-10pm, $15 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!

 
  • Day Javu on the patio Aug 25th, 2-5pm
Join us for a sunny Sunday afternoon on our beautiful patio with music by Daja Vu! Playing vintage jazz-blues, blues, pop, and rock tunes! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!
 
 
  • The Greynotes Revival Aug 24th, 7pm
 
Let’s welcome back one of our regular bands – The Greynotes Revival will be playing all your favourite classic rock & country hits on Saturday, August 24th from 7-10pm. $15 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations!
 
 
  • The Raven Lunatics Sept 14th, 7pm

Don’t miss out on a night of electrifying blues rock with The Raven Lunatics on Saturday, September 14th! Get ready to groove to their mix of upbeat originals and covers that will keep you on your feet all night 🎸 Featuring members from Vinyl Feedback. 

$10 at the door.

  • The Brice Tabbish Band Aug 17th, 7pm
Please give a warm welcome to The Brice Tabish Band! Playing their debut show at The Horse Saturday, August 17th from 7-10pm! $10 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations! #livemusic
Their music brings the early influence of jazz rhythms on classic rock back to our attention with their blues-inspired brand of original hard rock. With the release of their debut album, “Living In A Number Game”, the band has been touring across Canada as far as Nova Scotia and back!
 
  • Josh Carter on the patio Aug 11th, 2-5pm

Josh plays acoustic hits & originals with style! Join us on the patio for a sunny Sunday afternoon show from 2-5pm. Happy hour deals from 3-5pm!

Call for reservations 250-468-1735!

  • Jay Stevens & The Chosen Ones Aug 10th, 7pm

Jay Stevens & The Chosen Ones are coming to the Horse! Saturday, August 10th from 7-10pm, $10 at the door – call 250-468-1735 for reservations. Come out for the sweet double guitar sounds of their Rock N Blues music! #livemusic

  • The Heatwave July 27th 8pm

The Heatwave are back in the house! Playing dancing hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s! Show runs 8-11pm, $10 at the door. Call 250-4681735 for reservations!

  • Mark Crissinger July 28th, 2-5pm

Our next patio session is Sunday, July 28th – with live acoustic music from the one and only Mark Crissinger! Music from 2-5pm, happy hour food & drink deals from 3-5pm! See ya there 😉

  • The Doctors of Rock N Roll July 20th 8pm

Playing all your favorite classic rock hits from 8-11pm, the Doctors will cure your soul with rock N roll!
Saturday July 20th, show starts at 8:00pm! Call for reservations 250-468-1735!

  • Josh Carter on the Patio July 14th 2pm

Josh plays acoustic hits & originals with style! Join us on the patio for a sunny Sunday afternoon show from 2-5pm. Happy hour deals from 3-5pm!

Call for reservations 250-468-1735!

  • Ryder Bachman July 6th 8pm

Please welcome back Ryder Bachman! Playing The Horse again Saturday, July 6th from 8-11pm!

Playing anything and everything the crowd want to hear, Ryder can go from Ray Charles to the Beatles to the Stone Temple Pilots to Bruno Mars ⚡️He plays all genres and decades from the 1920s to now, there’s something for everyone!

$10 at the door! #livemusic

  • Lavender & Lefty June 30th, 2pm

Let’s welcome back Neo-Traditional, Hybrid Original, Singer/songwriter duo, Linda Lavender & Kenny Brault (Lefty)! Playing live music on our beautiful patio from 2-5 pm, Sunday, June 30th! No cover, and Happy Hour runs from 3-5pm!

  • Renovation Blues Band June 29h, 7pm

Looking to renovate your soul with some upbeat Rockin’ blues? Join us on Saturday, June 29th in welcoming the Renovation Blues Band to the stage!
7-10pm, $10 at the door. 250-468-1735 📞
#rockinblues #bluesmusic

  • The Seasoned Sinners June 22nd, 7pm

Saturday, June 22nd, let’s welcome The Seasoned Sinners to The Horse! Playing harp-driven, old-time blues, these guys will get you dancing! 7-10pm, $10 at the door! Call 250-468-1735 for reservations 📞 #bluesmusic #harmonicablues​.

  • Michelle Loreta June 16th, 3pm

Join us on Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th, for a free acoustic show by the lovely Michelle Loretta on the patio! Playing acoustic covers & originals with the voice of an angel, you don’t want to miss Michelle! Various Father’s Day specials running for lunch & dinner, Happy Hour 3-5pm.

  • The Raven Lunatics June 15th, 7pm

Don’t miss out on a night of electrifying blues rock with The Raven Lunatics on Saturday, April 20th! Get ready to groove to their mix of upbeat originals and covers that will keep you on your feet all night 🎸 Featuring members from Vinyl Feedback. 

$10 at the door.

  • The Heatwave June 14th, 5pm

Playing all your favorite classic rock hits on this special Friday night show, The Heatwave will get you rocking & rolling! 5-9 pm, no cover. Call 250-468-1735 for reservations! 

  • Zalesko June 8th, 8pm
ZALESKO returns to The Horse, Saturday June 8th! Previous hosts of the Rocking Horse Open Mic, Zalesko is excited to return to the stage; Playing original songs with a grunge vibe, as well as some groovy covers. Get ready to rock & dance the night away 🎸🎹⚡️ 8-10pm, $10 at the door!
Call 250-468-1735 for reservations! #livemusic #originalmusic #rocknroll
 
 
  • The Enablers June 1st, 7pm
The one and only Enablers return to the Horse next Saturday, June 1st! Playing all the classic rock hits you can dance to! Call to reserve your seats 250-468-1735! Show runs 7-10pm, $15 cover.
  • Greynotes Revival May 25th, 7pm
Join us this Saturday night in welcoming back the Greynotes Revival! Playing all your favorite classic rock & country hits from 7-10pm. $10 at the door, call for reservations: 250-468-1735!
 

 

  • Justin Tubaro May 18th, 7pm
Welcome back Justin Tubaro to the Rocking Horse Pub Saturday, May 18th! A local Nanoose Resident, Justin plays classic and modern rock covers and originals!

Show starts at 7pm, just $10 at the door!
 
  • Ryder Bachman May 11th, 7pm
Please give a warm welcome to Ryder Bachman playing The Horse Saturday May 11th!
Playing anything and everything the crowd want to hear, Ryder can go from Ray Charles to the Beatles to the Stone Temple Pilots to Bruno Mars ⚡️He plays all genres and decades from the 1920s to now, there’s something for everyone!
Show runs 7-10pm, $10 at the door! #livemusic
  • Doctors of Rock n' Roll May 4th, 7pm

The Docs are back in the house Saturday, May 4th!

Welcome back The Doctors of Rock n Roll to The Rocking Horse Pub! They’ll be playing the best classic rock covers, so get ready to dance the night away 🎸💃🕺

Show runs 7-10pm, $10 at the door!

  • South Island Rhythm Kings April 27th, 7pm

You’re not gonna wanna miss this!! The South Island Rhythm Kings are arguably one of the most talented groups on Vancouver Island. Classic Electric Blues by award nominated artists!🎷
They carry a bag of old-school, classic electric blues, carefully curated from the long and rich history of the genre. A performance from the Rhythm Kings is packed with top-shelf renditions of a variety of classic blues songs, as well as original material!
Saturday April 27th, show starts at 7:00pm! Call for reservations.

  • The Raven Lunatics April 20th, 7pm

Don’t miss out on a night of electrifying blues rock with The Raven Lunatics on Saturday, April 20th! Get ready to groove to their mix of upbeat originals and covers that will keep you on your feet all night 🎸 Featuring members from Vinyl Feedback. 

$10 at the door.

  • Majesties Request April 13th, 7pm

Calling all Rolling Stones fans!! 👅Majesties Request, Victoria’s ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute Band, is coming to The Rocking Horse! Get ready to dance all night to the best of The Stones! 🎸🎸🎸
Saturday, April 13th from 7-10pm! $15 at the door. Reservations encouraged: 250-468-1735.

  • Baby Jane Barebones April 6th, 7pm

The night of Saturday April 6th we are welcoming Baby Jane Barebones to The Rocking Horse Pub! Baby Jane is Top-Forty band playing across Canada and the U.S. Get ready to dance the night away from 7-10 pm! $10 at the door.