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    CARLA & THE DUDES

    Not your average cover band

    Born from a one-time favor gig that quickly turned into something much bigger, Carla & the Dudes are a high-energy four-piece band from Vancouver Island bringing feel-good vibes, undeniable chemistry, and dance-worthy covers to every stage they play.

    Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Carla Haywood on rhythm guitar ,Chris Kelly on lead guitar,  Kris Jorgenson holding down the low end on bass and Patrick Lucas driving the rhythm on drums, the group originally came together for a single opening set to help out another band. But after just one show, the connection was impossible to ignore — and Carla & the Dudes was born.

    Blending crowd-favorite hits from artists like Sheryl Crow, George Michaels, John Mayer, and DNCE, the band delivers a genre-spanning setlist packed with singalongs, groove-heavy classics, and unexpected favorites that keep audiences hooked from the first song to the last.

    Previous events

    Date Event Location
    Saturday, August 22 @ 5:00PM Sat, Aug 22 @ 5:00PM 2026 North Island Music Festival Centennial Park Centennial Park
    Friday, July 3 @ 6:00PM Fri, Jul 3 @ 6:00PM Carla and the Dudes @ RV Park & Marina Alder Bay Alder Bay
    Wednesday, July 1 @ 1:00PM Wed, Jul 1 @ 1:00PM Carla and the Dudes @Canada Day Port McNeill Port McNeill
    Friday, June 5 @ 7:30PM Fri, Jun 5 @ 7:30PM Carla and the Dudes - At the Gatehouse Theatre ( Opening for Jay Gavin) The Gate House Theatre The Gate House Theatre
    Saturday, May 30 @ 2:00PM Sat, May 30 @ 2:00PM Carla and the Dudes - Port McNeill 60th Birthday Port McNeill Port McNeill
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