Carla & the Dudes

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.