About

John Reischman

InstrumentLevel
Mandolin Professional
One of the most influential mandolinists of his generation, John Reischman has been renowned as a performer, band leader, composer and music educator since emerging with the Tony Rice Unit as part of California's "new acoustic scene in the 1980s.
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Current Projects

John Reischman & the Jaybirds
mandolin, vocals
2000 - present
The Pine Siskins
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

01
Feb
2025
20:00 22:30
John Reischman & the Jaybirds
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the J...
$15-$35
Mel Lehan Hall at the St. James Community Square
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person

Past Events

07
Dec
19:30 22:00
A Bluegrass Christmas and Concerto
Concert by the award-winning John Reischman and The Jaybids
$35
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
27
Jan
19:30
Tony Furtado with John Reischman & Luke Price
Very few musicians personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots
$34.94
Upstairs Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Event can be attended in person
01
Dec
2023
19:30 21:00
John Reischman & the Jaybirds
John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass
$30-$35
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Event can be attended in person
18
Jun
2023
11:00 16:00
Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival 2023: The Po' Ramblin' Boys, AJ Lee and Blue ...
BC's largest bluegrass and old-time music festival
$125
Laketown Ranch Music Park
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2023
16:00 23:00
Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival 2023: The Po' Ramblin' Boys, AJ Lee and Blue ...
BC's largest bluegrass and old-time music festival
$125
Laketown Ranch Music Park
Event can be attended in person
16
Jun
2023
18:00 22:00
Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival 2023: The Po' Ramblin' Boys, AJ Lee and Blue ...
BC's largest bluegrass and old-time music festival
$125
Laketown Ranch Music Park
Event can be attended in person
03
Dec
2022
19:30 22:00
A Bluegrass Christmas with John Reischman and the Jaybirds
A unique concert of traditional music with the award-winning John Reischman
$35
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
02
Nov
2022
19:30 21:00
CPAC Cabaret Series: John Reischman & The Jaybirds: John Reischman & the Jaybirds
CPAC Cabaret performances feature up-close and intimate concerts with cabaret-st...
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
Event can be attended in person
11
Dec
2021
19:30 22:00
12th annual Bluegrass Christmas with: JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS
Grammy winning mandolin master and his hot Juno-nominated band.
$30
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
04
Dec
2021
20:00 10:30
John Reischman & the Jaybirds
John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamles...
$10-$25
Mel Lehan Hall at the St. James Community Square
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
19
Jan
2020
19:30 23:00
Upstairs Cabaret Presents: Pharis & Jason Romero, marc jenkins, John Reischman
Upstairs Cabaret and Surge present... Pharis & Jason Romero with guests John...
$30
The Upstairs Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
07
Dec
2019
19:30 22:00
11th Annual Bluegrass Christmas: JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS, (special guest,...
In a marketplace flooded with holiday music, John Reischman and The Jaybirds off...
$25-$30
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
05
Dec
2019
20:00 22:30
John Reischman , The Jaybirds
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the J...
$24-$28
Mel Lehan Hall at St. James
Event can be attended in person
02
Dec
2017
20:00
A Bluegrass Christmas: JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS, Miriam Sonstenes , Jeff Dill
Mandolin master John Reischman has been a formidable presence in acoustic music ...
$25-$30
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
12
May
2017
20:00
JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS
John Reischman and the Jaybirds will be flying in with a sneak preview of new tu...
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
12
May
2017
20:00
JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS
John Reischman and the Jaybirds will be flying in with a sneak preview of new tu...
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
28
Jan
2017
19:00
JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS, Trisha Gagnon, Patrick Sauberon, Nick Hornbuckle,...
John Reischman and the Jaybirds are a top-flight band delivering a truly fresh b...
$39.50
Blue Frog Studios
Event can be attended in person
26
Jan
2017
20:00
Cancelled - JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS
With a fourth critically-acclaimed album and expanded touring schedule, John Rei...
$26
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
03
Dec
2016
20:00
John Reischman , The Jaybirds Trio, Wellesley Station
In what has become a Victoria tradition, John Reischman and the Jaybird Trio are...
$25-$30
Cordova Bay United
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2016
19:00
Sooke River Bluegrass Festival 2016: John Reischman , Twin Bandit , Tom Terrell...
2016 marks the 14th year that the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival will be held on...
$50
Sooke River Flats
Event can be attended in person
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