Grant Lawrence’s hit show “Stories and Songs” is coming to Kamloops! Join the acclaimed author, broadcaster, and raconteur-extraordinaire for an evening filled with hilarious and harrowing true stories about outlandish BC characters, including several from Grant's new book "Return to Solitude." The true tales will be complemented by songs performed by ace bluegrass band Dustin […]

Forum plays The Effie Arts Collective. Forum is a Classic Rock/Country Rock band based out of Kamloops BC, specializing in keeping nightclubs hopping for close to a decade. Come down for a unique experience you are sure to enjoy as Forum plays Original music and covers of your favourite rock and country tunes. Tickets: $11.62  […]

MR?E is a diverse artistic Aries, determined to walk his own path. A sensitive soul with a rough exterior - a mix of Eazy E, Jim Morrison and a touch of Hank Williams - MR?E is authentic to himself and his music is an extension of that. While brutal in the truths shared throughout, his […]

“David  and Ken’s Comedy with Music!” is an audience-fuelled conversational,  comedy show with real stories, character-driven improv scenes, and  hilarious, spontaneous songs with world-class guitar playing. It’s a  playful-absurdist-adventure from legendary Vancouver comedians David  Milchard and Ken Lawson that will leave you feeling joyful and connected. TWO SHOW TIMES: 7pm All Ages, 9:30pm 19+ Purchase tickets […]

Note: The new date is May 27th, 2022  Chris Holmes, formerly of W.A.S.P. is performing live at The Effie Arts Collective, Kamloops with his band. The Mean Men the legendary guitar shredder will be playing classic W.A.S.P. tunes as well as solo selections with guests. American heavy metal guitarist and songwriter. Holmes started his musical […]

Caleb Hart is a natural born performer since he was a young boy growing up in Trinidad & Tobago. Hart has been taking his music across Canada and around the world to The Caribbean, Australia, USA and New Zealand since 2012. Along with racking up over 1000 shows since, he has also released 5 records […]

Edmonton indie-pop songster St.Arnaud is a little bit of everywhere to everyone. His debut album was a DIY tour-de-force of fun-loving melodies overlaying themes of death, loss, and anxiety. His new album, 2022’s Love and the Front Lawn continues the sad lyrics/happy melodies framework but with a new instrumental palette. Tickets: $15 + fees in […]

Eamon McGrath was born and raised in Edmonton, and relocated to Toronto in 2010. A career defined by long, strenuous hauls on the highways of Europe, the UK, Mexico and Canada; six full-length records, a long slew of collaborators and artistic co-conspirators, one book, ten busted guitars, hours and hours spent with a love of […]

Ben Caplan is both the roar of the hurricane and the eye of the storm. He has an uncanny ability to channel both wild abandon and quiet introspection. His songwriting pulls from many diverse influences but both his music and his lyrics regularly draw from his Jewish heritage. Often mixing biblical imagery and klezmer inflected […]

On March 14th, Joe Nolan performs at the Effie. Nolan has been a staple songwriter in the music industry for over a decade making his first two albums in Nashville with heavyweight producer Colin Linden (Lucinda Williams). He’s also recorded an EP with Hawksley Workman and John Gullmarstam in Sweden. Now he continues to build upon […]

Les Chiclettes, a Franco-Ontarian vocal trio made up of Nathalie Nadon, Geneviève Cholette and Julie Kim, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year!  Their jazz music, evokes the sound of the Andrews Sisters with a more current touch, with avant-garde and humorous lyrics. Find more info at Les Chiclettes at The Effie | Facebook Doors […]

On March 2nd, Ryan performs live at the Effie Arts Collective. Whether it has been as a solo act, or with the harmony-driven trio Lion Bear Fox, Ryan McMahon has toured the globe, giving memorable performances everywhere he's been for over 20 years now. Having shared the stage with everyone from Burton Cummings & Buffy […]