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PAST Live Shows

Commotion on the Ocean 2026, August 1

⚓️ AUG 1: Commotion on the Ocean 2026!⚓️

This is a "Boat-In" fundraiser for the Gambier Island Community Centre!

Follow us on board Andy Harper’s Sea Shadow as Bobby makes waves singing his guts out at our traditional three stops at West Bay, Gambier Harbour, and New Brighton.

Grab your boat and find us on the water in the Howe Sound!

When: Saturday, August 1 sets at 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm

Where: Off the coast of Gambier Island in the Howe Sound

West Bay @ 3:30 pm, Gambier Harbour @ 5:00 pm & New Brighton @ 6:30 pm

Tickets: Available at the Gambier Community Centre website and by cash donation to the Donation Boat​

Coors Light Presents: Music Loud, Mountains Blue, Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band

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JULY 31: Coors Light Presents
Music Loud, Mountains Blue

Join us for an unforgettable evening on Friday, July 31, as Coors Light presents: Music Loud, Mountains Blue @Grouse Mountain! Enjoy a spectacular outdoor concert featuring Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band performing all the classic hits that you know and love. With breathtaking mountains and city and ocean views, a lively beer garden, and delicious BBQ favourites, this is the perfect way to kick back and enjoy a Hot (Almost) August Night.

Kick off the Long Weekend - It is going to be "So Good, So Good, So Good!"

Where? Top of Grouse Mountain
When? Friday, July 31st, Show Starting at 8:00 PM

Sounds of Summer

☀️ JULY 25: Sounds of Summer

DATE & VENUE CHANGE

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Royal Kwantlen Park

Join Bobby's Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band for a Saturday afternoon as part of the Sounds of Summer series.

When: Saturday, July 25, 1:00 pm

Where: Royal Kwantlen Park, Surrey, BC

Tickets: Free all-ages outdoor event

https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/events/sounds-of-summer-bobby-bruces-nearly-neil-and-solitary-band

100 Celebration North Vancouver Legion

☀️ JULY 17: North Vancouver Legion Branch 118

Centenary Celebrations!!

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Anniversary Cupcakes, Community BBQ

NOON - 3:00 PM

50/50 & Meat Draw - 5:30 pm

Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil @ 8:30 pm

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Crabfest Gingolx Music Fest

🦀 JULY 3 & 4: Crabfest Gingolx Music Festival

The Solitary Band is doing double duty!

Catch us performing as Nearly Neil AND as our rockin’ tribute to the Great North, Canadian-A.

We’re thrilled to be sharing the bill with the legendary Glass Tiger! 🦀
When: Friday, July 3 @ 3:30 pm - Canadian-A!

When: Saturday, July 4 @ 7:00 pm - Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band

Where: Gingolx Village, BC

Tickets: $100 per day, Info@gingolx.ca or (250) 326-4212

June 27 Aldergrove Legion

Look out, Aldergrove! Nearly Neil's Solo Show is coming to the Legion.
Tickets are available in advance and at the door.

When: Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 pm

Where: Aldergrove Legion Branch 265, Aldergrove

Tickets: Available in advance at Eventbrite and at the Legion.

Maple Ridge Legion June 25

Bobby's Nearly Neil Solo Show is coming to Maple Ridge - catch this early show if you can.
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Where: Maple Ridge Legion Branch 88, Maple Ridge

Tickets: Only $25 & $30 available at the Legion.

Freedom Mobile Arch Inaugural Event
May 30 Interlakes Nearly Neil
NNSB Cloverdale Rodeo
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Club 240 Feb 13

SOLD OUT

Valentine's Weekend - Nearly Neil at Club 240 - Friday Feb 13

Casino Regina Feb 7

Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Casino Regina Show Lounge on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Get your tickets now!

Saturday Jan 31

Sunstone Golf Club, January 31 - Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil

Nearly Neil Jan 30

Gambier Island's Bobby Bruce is Back at The 101, Gibsons, Jan 30!

Canucks Game Rogers Arena Dec 30

Catch Bobby Singing at the Vancouver Canucks Game on December 30!

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WINGS
Port Moody, BC
Friday, September 26​

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Wildeye Brewing
North Vancouver, BC
Thursday, September 25​

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PNE Night Music
Freedom Mobile Stage
Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17 7:00 & 8:30 pm​

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Harmony Arts Festival 2025
@Millennium Park, West Vancouver, BC
Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band
Friday, August 8 at 8:30 pm​

Commotion On The Ocean 2025

Commotion on the Ocean 2025
@Gambier Island, BC
Sat, Aug 2, West Bay 3:30 pm, Gambier Harbour 5:00 pm, New Brighton 6:30 pm​

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Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band & MORE!
@Historic Dewdney Pub
Saturday, July 19, Doors 5:00 pm, Solitary Band 9:30 pm​

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Coquitlam Summer Concert Series
Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band
@Town Centre Park
Friday, July 18: 7:00 - 9:00 pm​ (FREE)

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Tuesday, July 1st - CANADA DAY
First Set 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Second Set 8:15 - 9:15 pm
Free Show at Winegarden Park
GIBSONS BC​

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Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil Solo Show
@100 Mile Legion
Friday, June 13, 7:00 pm Tickets $40 at the Bar​

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Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil Solo Show
@Abbotsford Eagles
Friday, May 23 Doors 7:00 pm Tickets $20 at the Bar​

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September 15 Nearly Neil Abby Eagles
Centre Bay Yacht Station 2023, Nearly Neil
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Parksville Rock the Park with Nearly Neil, August 11, 23
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Hot August Night Boat Cruise, Nearly Neil, Aug 10, 23
Harmony Arts, West Vancouver, Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, Aug 7, 23
Commotion on the Ocean, August 5, 2023
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, Beacon Park, Sidney, July 16, 23
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, Kelowna Actors Studio, July 12, 22, 23, 2023
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Logan Lake July 1
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Rice Honeywell and Bobby Bruce help Andy Harper Fundraise to Kick Cancer's Ass
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Airlie Beach Hotel, Airlie Beach, QLD
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Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band Forge Theatre & Arts Hub, Bairnsdale VIC
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Yarraville Club, Yarraville, VIC
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at The Capital Theater, Bendigo, VIC
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Twin Towns Showroom, Tweed Heads, NSW/QLD
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Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Caloundra RSL, Caloundra, QLD
Nearly Neil at the 140 Legion, Sechelt, BC
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at the Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, MB
Nearly Neil at the Sunshine Snowfest, Sunshine Valley, BC
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Dutch Tour Dates
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Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Theater de Tamboer Okt 14
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Theater Agora, Okt 15
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Theater Rex, Okt 18
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Theater de Lampegiet, Okt 19
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at CCXL Theater, Okt 20
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at Theater Hotel Almelo, Okt 21
Nearly Neil September 24 Sawbucks
NEARLY NEIL Hot August Nights PURE Casino Calgary
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Legends Cabaret, Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, KAS, Kelowna, BC
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Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band West Coast Women's Show
Hike for Hospice 22
Nearly Neil Batch 44 SOLD OUT
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Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band Cugnet Centre Weyburn, SK
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Nearly Neil My Pub Oct 23

Rusty's Pub, September 25

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P.N.E. - August 21, 22, 24 & 25, 2021

Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band at the PNE - Pacific National Exhibition - Vancouver, BC

Harmony Arts Festival 2021 - Aug 4

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Commotion on the Ocean - July 31, 21

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