About

Wes Carroll

InstrumentLevel
Guitar Professional
Vocals Professional
Bass Professional
Songwriter and social commentator Wes Carroll makes music that whisks jazz, pop, and hip hop into a new kind of "froth." A dedicated guitarist and vocalist, Carroll channels his creative energy into exploring themes of inequality, surveillance, mental health, and climate change—and love songs too. Following five albums of original music, his next offering, “The Capitalocene EP,” is set for release on April 10, 2026. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto's master's program in jazz performance and now works on faculty at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Associated Acts:
Wes Carroll Confabulation
Grapefruit is Impossible
Commie Bop Open Mic
Wes Plays Wes: Tribute to Wes Montgomery
PIGS - Pink Floyd Tribute (as Roger Waters)

wescarroll@live.com
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Elephant In The Sea
As Our Age Unfolds
Chi
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Upcoming Events

26
Nov
19:00 22:00
Commie Bop -anticapitalist- Open Mic
An fun and participatory open mic featuring art for liberation.
$0-$40
The Mint
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

17
Sep
19:00 22:00
Commie Bop -anticapitalist- Open Mic w/ Worker Solidarity Network
A Commie Bop is an expression of freedom, verve, and solidarity. Open Mic Style!
$0-$40
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
05
Aug
17:30 19:00
Suzie Q & Wes Carroll
Suzie Q & Wes are a dynamic duo with smooth vocal harmonies
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
22
Jun
12:00 13:00
Suzie Q & Wes Carroll
Suzie Q & Wes are a dynamic duo with smooth vocal harmonies
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
16
Jun
19:00 22:00
Commie Bop -anticapitalist- Open Mic w/ Anakbayan Victoria/Lekwungen
An fun and participatory open mic featuring art for liberation.
$0-$40
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
16
Apr
19:00 22:00
Commie Bop -Anticapitalist- Open Mic. hosts: Dani Jackson & Wes Carroll
A Commie Bop is an expression of freedom, verve, and solidarity. Open mic style!
$0-$40
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
10
Apr
20:00 22:30
Wes Carroll Confabulation Ep release w/ The Frolickers
"The Capitalocene EP," release show. 2 local bands hosting an energetic show
$20
Other Guise Theatre
Event can be attended in person
06
Nov
2025
Commie Bop Open Mic
Hosted by Tasha Cadence and Wes Carroll
By Donation
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
14
Aug
2025
19:00 22:00
UJAM Summer Concert Series: Emily Braden, Jennifer Scott, Brian Tate, Wes Carrol...
UJAM Concert Series Brings World-Class Jazz to UVic with Three Evening Shows
$25
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
Event can be attended in person
13
Aug
2025
19:00 22:00
UJAM Summer Concert Series: Emily Braden, Jennifer Scott, Brian Tate, Wes Carrol...
UJAM Concert Series Brings World-Class Jazz to UVic with Three Evening Shows
$25
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
Event can be attended in person
12
Aug
2025
19:00 22:00
UJAM Summer Concert Series
UJAM Concert Series Brings World-Class Jazz to UVic with Three Evening Shows
$25
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (Uvic)
Event can be attended in person
14
Mar
2024
06:30 22:00
Victoria Folk Night
A Monthly Folk Night happening at The Mint in Victoria.
$11.98
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
03
May
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
26
Apr
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
19
Apr
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
05
Apr
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
29
Mar
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
22
Mar
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
15
Mar
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
2023
19:00 20:30
Superior Jazz
Discover Superior Jazz - it is the perfect Wednesday evening “take five”.
$20-$25
Church Of Truth
Event can be attended in person
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Current Projects

BeatBack
guitar / vocals
2017 - present
Wes Carroll Confabulation
vocals/guitar/songwriting
2015 - present
Wes Carroll Confabulation
vocals/guitar/songwriting
2015 - present
Wes Carroll Trio

Past Projects

Heavy Indica
Lead Guitar, vocals, songwriter
2009 - 2011