UPCOMING SHOWS
NEXT SHOWS - Join our mailing list and we'll keep you posted!
Friday August 4, 2017 8pm
Vancouver Pride with Queer as Funk - featuring What It Is!
With Dawn Pemberton, Tonye Aganaba, and DJ Slade
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St, Vancouver
Tix 41.50 in advance via LIVENATION
PAST SHOWS
Friday, April 21, 2017 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
What It Is! at the Notional Space
1523 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Tix: $15, $12 for students and seniors
Sunday Feb 5 2017 EARLY SHOW 6-8 pm
Cottage Bistro
4470 Main Street, Vancouver
Tix: Pay What You Can at the door!
Saturday, November 11, 2016
What It is! CD Release Party with special guest, Andre Lachance
Join us in celebrating the launch of our first EP!
Notional Space, 1523 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Tix: $15, or $25 with the purchase of a CD
Doors 7:30, Show 8:00 BUY TICKETS
Saturday, October 8, 2016, 8pm
What It Is! performing with the Re:Sisters and Fraser Union at the 2nd Annual Musical Evening to Benefit WISH.
All three groups are donating their time in benefit of WISH Drop-In Centre Society. Live and silent auction, too!
Tipper Restaurant & Lounge, 2066 Kingsway, Vancouver
Doors 7:15pm, Show 8PM
$20, tix available through [email protected]
Saturday, October 22, 2016
What It Is! performing at Saint Barnabas Anglican Church fundraiser
Friday, September 2, 2016 8pm
What It Is! performing at 12th Annual BOLDFest 2016: Bold, Old(er) Lesbian & Dyke Conference at Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Open to conference participants only.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
What It Is! performing at Port Coquitlam's Summer in the City Festival, Leigh Square Community Arts Village
Free
Open to the Public
Friday, July 29, 2016, 8pm
What It Is! as special guests at Queer As Funk's Kickoff to Pride Weekend at the Commodore Ballroom
Queer as Funk is kicking off Vancouver Pride at The Commodore Ballroom!
Presented in partnership with Roundhouse Radio! Everyone is welcome! LGBTTIQQ2SA and allies! With special guests: Lola Frost, Socratease (Munish Sharma), Vixen Von Flex, Melody Mangler, special guest appearance by the sensational Dawn Pemberton! Beautiful harmonies by the amazing What It Is!
This is a 19+ event
$30 advance, plus service charges. $45 at the door
Saturday, April 30, 2016
What It Is! at the 12th Annual Con Brio Sun Peaks Music Festival
For a whole weekend, Con Brio turns Sun Peaks into a Band, Jazz Band, and Choral Camp culminating in massed choir and massed band performances. What It Is! has been invited to perform in the Saturday Gala Concert, which also features Christopher Bill, Martin Fisk, Malcolm Aiken, Brent Mah, Bill Sample, and Marcus Mosely.
Saturday, February 6, 8pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
East Van's hot acapella r&b quartet fills the Bistro with its signature sounds! Come have dinner or drinks and catch our show!
$10 at the door!
Sunday, November 21, 2015, 8pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
East Van's hot acapella r&b quartet fills the Bistro with its signature sounds! Come have dinner or drinks and catch our show!
$10 at the door!
https://www.facebook.com/events/446724232181938/
Saturday, December 5, 2015, 7:30pm
What It Is! featured at City Soul Choir's Never Give Up!
Join the City Soul Choir in a concert featuring powerful music of hope and inspiration. This evening will light a spark, kindle a flame, touch your heart, and energize your spirit! At a time of year that can be challenging for many, the songs in ‘Never Give Up!’ have been chosen to empower and uplift. Come and get your joy on as this 100-voice choir performs gospel, R&B, pop and world music, accompanied by the best band in town—Michael Creber on piano, Bill Sample on keyboards, Brent Gubbels on bass, and Craig Scott on drums. This concert typically sells out, so buy your tickets early!
$30 Regular; $25 Students & Seniors
Info: [email protected]
Website: www.citysoulchoir.com
Sunday, September 6, 2015, 7pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
Join us for an early show on the long weekend! We haven't seen you all summer. Come for dinner or a drink, stay for the tunes.
Cottage Bistro: 4470 Main Street
Suggested Cover: $10
Friday, June 26, 2015, 8pm
ACAPELLA RUMBLE
The gloves are off when East Van Soul Quartet What It Is challenges World Music Heavyweights Trivo to an Acapella Rumble. Join your host Wayne "Sound Off" Stewart ringside for a knock down drag out acapella bloodbath. Featuring, on team TriVo: Dawn "Git Down" Pemberton, Brian "Big Daddy" Tate, and Karla "Maneater" Mundy. On team What It Is: Patti "Pottymouth" Powell, Mimi "Boom Boom" Beyene, Carol "Whiplash" Wiedemann and Cass "Killah" King. WHO WILL EMERGE HARMONIOUS?
WISE Hall - 1882 Adanac St at Victoria
$15. Tickets available online.
Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1-4pm
House Concert for Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
5675 Neville St. Burnaby
Featuring What It Is!, Guzheng Pop Star Michelle Kwan, Folk Songwriter Thora Rogers. With your host – Stage, Television and Movie Performer and Tenor Jonathan Bruce.
FREE
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 8:30pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro (4470 Main Street, Vancouver) .
Come down, grab a drink or a bite, and chill with us for an evening of a capella soul.
$10-$20 sliding scale. Tickets available at the door.
Sunday, March 22, 2015, 11:30am
East Van Gogos 7th Musical Brunch in benefit of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Grandview Room at the Community Centre (3360 Victoria Dr, at Trout Lake)
Space is limited. RSVP early to reserve your ticket: [email protected]
Suggested Donation $25 (more if you can afford it)
Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:30pm
4th Annual Stayed on Freedom 2015: A Musical Celebration of Black History Month
City Soul Choir & the Marcus Mosely Chorale featuring TriVo and What It Is. With very special guests Eleanor Collins, Dawn Pemberton, and Will Sanders
Partial proceeds to benefit Leon Bibb's Foundation, A Step Ahead
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church (corner of Burrard and Nelson), Vancouver
BUY TICKETS $25/$30
Saturday, January 10, 2015 7pm
Singing for Gender Justice
A benefit for CRIAW - Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
3688 West King Edward Ave
BUY TICKETS $20
Saturday, December 6th 7:30pm
City Soul Choir with special guests, What It Is
"Take Me To The River: Classic Motown and More"
Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Saturday, November 22nd
CandyTown: A Yaletown Holiday Festival
Free Outdoor Performances at the corner of Davie St and Pacific Blvd
15-minute performances, every hour on the half hour (12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30)
FREE
Sunday, October 26th
PRIVATE FUNCTION
Saturday, September 20th 8pm
What It Is and Special Guests Dante & Mike!
Skinny Fat Jack's
3475 Main St (Back Alley) Behind Slickety Jim's!
$10 - SOLD OUT
Sunday August 24, 2014 4pm
Jazz Vespers at St Andrews Wesley United Church
What It Is are honoured to be featured as part of the Wayne Stewart GroupSaturday June 7, 2014
In The House Festival - Sirens of Song
Featuring: What It Is , Maya Rae, and Familiar Wild
Venue TBA. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Sunday April 13, 2014
SISTERS OF SOUL II - LADIES OF THE EIGHTIES
A benefit for Avalon Recovery Society and The Amy Winehouse Memorial Bursary at Capilano University
Saturday January 25th
HOUSE CONCERT: What It Is with guests The Re:Sisters
3688 W. King Edward Ave. Van.
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30 pm
Cash bar $15
Get tickets in advance - only 55 seats available.
For tickets email us at [email protected]
Sunday January 5, 2014
Golden Oldies Cabaret
Featuring: What It Is, Frankly Yours, Der Brosenhudge
In The House Festival & Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
Time: Doors at 2:30 pm, show at 3 pm
Address: 5675 Neville St., Burnaby
Tickets: $18 adult / $15 kids + BACI residents
Saturday November 23rd
Conference for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Douglas College, New Westminster
Thursday June 13th at 7:30 pm
WHAT IT IS with THE LARKS and LEAH ABRAMSON
St. David of Wales Anglican Church
2475 Franklin Street, East Vancouver
June 1st 2013
BENEFIT FOR WHITE ROCK HOSPICE SOCIETY
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
White Rock Baptist Church, White Rock, BC
April 27th 2013
SPRING SOUL CONCERT - AN EVENING OF R&B
WHAT IT IS with special guest DAVID SYMONS
Charles St House, Vancouver, BC
December 8 2012
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
November 4 2012
THUNDERING WORD HEARD - CAFE MONTMARTRE
June 9 2012
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
Fraserview Church, Richmond, BC
Feb 26 2012
An Evening for Amy - A Benefit Concert Celebrating the Life and Music of Amy Winehouse
NSCU Centre for the Performing Arts - Capilano College North Vancouver, BC
NEXT SHOWS - Join our mailing list and we'll keep you posted!
Friday August 4, 2017 8pm
Vancouver Pride with Queer as Funk - featuring What It Is!
With Dawn Pemberton, Tonye Aganaba, and DJ Slade
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St, Vancouver
Tix 41.50 in advance via LIVENATION
PAST SHOWS
Friday, April 21, 2017 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
What It Is! at the Notional Space
1523 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Tix: $15, $12 for students and seniors
Sunday Feb 5 2017 EARLY SHOW 6-8 pm
Cottage Bistro
4470 Main Street, Vancouver
Tix: Pay What You Can at the door!
Saturday, November 11, 2016
What It is! CD Release Party with special guest, Andre Lachance
Join us in celebrating the launch of our first EP!
Notional Space, 1523 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Tix: $15, or $25 with the purchase of a CD
Doors 7:30, Show 8:00 BUY TICKETS
Saturday, October 8, 2016, 8pm
What It Is! performing with the Re:Sisters and Fraser Union at the 2nd Annual Musical Evening to Benefit WISH.
All three groups are donating their time in benefit of WISH Drop-In Centre Society. Live and silent auction, too!
Tipper Restaurant & Lounge, 2066 Kingsway, Vancouver
Doors 7:15pm, Show 8PM
$20, tix available through [email protected]
Saturday, October 22, 2016
What It Is! performing at Saint Barnabas Anglican Church fundraiser
Friday, September 2, 2016 8pm
What It Is! performing at 12th Annual BOLDFest 2016: Bold, Old(er) Lesbian & Dyke Conference at Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Open to conference participants only.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
What It Is! performing at Port Coquitlam's Summer in the City Festival, Leigh Square Community Arts Village
Free
Open to the Public
Friday, July 29, 2016, 8pm
What It Is! as special guests at Queer As Funk's Kickoff to Pride Weekend at the Commodore Ballroom
Queer as Funk is kicking off Vancouver Pride at The Commodore Ballroom!
Presented in partnership with Roundhouse Radio! Everyone is welcome! LGBTTIQQ2SA and allies! With special guests: Lola Frost, Socratease (Munish Sharma), Vixen Von Flex, Melody Mangler, special guest appearance by the sensational Dawn Pemberton! Beautiful harmonies by the amazing What It Is!
This is a 19+ event
$30 advance, plus service charges. $45 at the door
Saturday, April 30, 2016
What It Is! at the 12th Annual Con Brio Sun Peaks Music Festival
For a whole weekend, Con Brio turns Sun Peaks into a Band, Jazz Band, and Choral Camp culminating in massed choir and massed band performances. What It Is! has been invited to perform in the Saturday Gala Concert, which also features Christopher Bill, Martin Fisk, Malcolm Aiken, Brent Mah, Bill Sample, and Marcus Mosely.
Saturday, February 6, 8pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
East Van's hot acapella r&b quartet fills the Bistro with its signature sounds! Come have dinner or drinks and catch our show!
$10 at the door!
Sunday, November 21, 2015, 8pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
East Van's hot acapella r&b quartet fills the Bistro with its signature sounds! Come have dinner or drinks and catch our show!
$10 at the door!
https://www.facebook.com/events/446724232181938/
Saturday, December 5, 2015, 7:30pm
What It Is! featured at City Soul Choir's Never Give Up!
Join the City Soul Choir in a concert featuring powerful music of hope and inspiration. This evening will light a spark, kindle a flame, touch your heart, and energize your spirit! At a time of year that can be challenging for many, the songs in ‘Never Give Up!’ have been chosen to empower and uplift. Come and get your joy on as this 100-voice choir performs gospel, R&B, pop and world music, accompanied by the best band in town—Michael Creber on piano, Bill Sample on keyboards, Brent Gubbels on bass, and Craig Scott on drums. This concert typically sells out, so buy your tickets early!
$30 Regular; $25 Students & Seniors
Info: [email protected]
Website: www.citysoulchoir.com
Sunday, September 6, 2015, 7pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro
Join us for an early show on the long weekend! We haven't seen you all summer. Come for dinner or a drink, stay for the tunes.
Cottage Bistro: 4470 Main Street
Suggested Cover: $10
Friday, June 26, 2015, 8pm
ACAPELLA RUMBLE
The gloves are off when East Van Soul Quartet What It Is challenges World Music Heavyweights Trivo to an Acapella Rumble. Join your host Wayne "Sound Off" Stewart ringside for a knock down drag out acapella bloodbath. Featuring, on team TriVo: Dawn "Git Down" Pemberton, Brian "Big Daddy" Tate, and Karla "Maneater" Mundy. On team What It Is: Patti "Pottymouth" Powell, Mimi "Boom Boom" Beyene, Carol "Whiplash" Wiedemann and Cass "Killah" King. WHO WILL EMERGE HARMONIOUS?
WISE Hall - 1882 Adanac St at Victoria
$15. Tickets available online.
Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1-4pm
House Concert for Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
5675 Neville St. Burnaby
Featuring What It Is!, Guzheng Pop Star Michelle Kwan, Folk Songwriter Thora Rogers. With your host – Stage, Television and Movie Performer and Tenor Jonathan Bruce.
FREE
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 8:30pm
What It Is! at the Cottage Bistro (4470 Main Street, Vancouver) .
Come down, grab a drink or a bite, and chill with us for an evening of a capella soul.
$10-$20 sliding scale. Tickets available at the door.
Sunday, March 22, 2015, 11:30am
East Van Gogos 7th Musical Brunch in benefit of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Grandview Room at the Community Centre (3360 Victoria Dr, at Trout Lake)
Space is limited. RSVP early to reserve your ticket: [email protected]
Suggested Donation $25 (more if you can afford it)
Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:30pm
4th Annual Stayed on Freedom 2015: A Musical Celebration of Black History Month
City Soul Choir & the Marcus Mosely Chorale featuring TriVo and What It Is. With very special guests Eleanor Collins, Dawn Pemberton, and Will Sanders
Partial proceeds to benefit Leon Bibb's Foundation, A Step Ahead
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church (corner of Burrard and Nelson), Vancouver
BUY TICKETS $25/$30
Saturday, January 10, 2015 7pm
Singing for Gender Justice
A benefit for CRIAW - Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
3688 West King Edward Ave
BUY TICKETS $20
Saturday, December 6th 7:30pm
City Soul Choir with special guests, What It Is
"Take Me To The River: Classic Motown and More"
Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Saturday, November 22nd
CandyTown: A Yaletown Holiday Festival
Free Outdoor Performances at the corner of Davie St and Pacific Blvd
15-minute performances, every hour on the half hour (12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30)
FREE
Sunday, October 26th
PRIVATE FUNCTION
Saturday, September 20th 8pm
What It Is and Special Guests Dante & Mike!
Skinny Fat Jack's
3475 Main St (Back Alley) Behind Slickety Jim's!
$10 - SOLD OUT
Sunday August 24, 2014 4pm
Jazz Vespers at St Andrews Wesley United Church
What It Is are honoured to be featured as part of the Wayne Stewart GroupSaturday June 7, 2014
In The House Festival - Sirens of Song
Featuring: What It Is , Maya Rae, and Familiar Wild
Venue TBA. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Sunday April 13, 2014
SISTERS OF SOUL II - LADIES OF THE EIGHTIES
A benefit for Avalon Recovery Society and The Amy Winehouse Memorial Bursary at Capilano University
Saturday January 25th
HOUSE CONCERT: What It Is with guests The Re:Sisters
3688 W. King Edward Ave. Van.
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30 pm
Cash bar $15
Get tickets in advance - only 55 seats available.
For tickets email us at [email protected]
Sunday January 5, 2014
Golden Oldies Cabaret
Featuring: What It Is, Frankly Yours, Der Brosenhudge
In The House Festival & Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
Time: Doors at 2:30 pm, show at 3 pm
Address: 5675 Neville St., Burnaby
Tickets: $18 adult / $15 kids + BACI residents
Saturday November 23rd
Conference for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Douglas College, New Westminster
Thursday June 13th at 7:30 pm
WHAT IT IS with THE LARKS and LEAH ABRAMSON
St. David of Wales Anglican Church
2475 Franklin Street, East Vancouver
June 1st 2013
BENEFIT FOR WHITE ROCK HOSPICE SOCIETY
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
White Rock Baptist Church, White Rock, BC
April 27th 2013
SPRING SOUL CONCERT - AN EVENING OF R&B
WHAT IT IS with special guest DAVID SYMONS
Charles St House, Vancouver, BC
December 8 2012
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
November 4 2012
THUNDERING WORD HEARD - CAFE MONTMARTRE
June 9 2012
CITY SOUL CHOIR with special guests WHAT IT IS
Fraserview Church, Richmond, BC
Feb 26 2012
An Evening for Amy - A Benefit Concert Celebrating the Life and Music of Amy Winehouse
NSCU Centre for the Performing Arts - Capilano College North Vancouver, BC