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Welcome to the Cold Cut Combo's official website!

The Cold Cut Combo is an acoustic duo of improvisational musicians specializing in Gypsy Jazz, Old-time Swing, Parisian Musette Waltzes, Eastern European Folk tunes and Latin standards. Featuring jazz manouche guitars, accordion and sweet vocals. Read the Bio...

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Victoria News Daily - "Triple C combo setting the tone for free shows" - article, June 24/2008
Wed, July 9, 2008: Music in the Park - 6:30-8:30 PM, Quartet featuring Chris Sartisohn (lead guitar), Aaron Watson (rhythm guitar/accordion/vocals), Alphons Fear (trumpet) & Joey Smith (bass). Music in the Park is held in Pioneer Park, on the corner of West Saanich & Clarke Rd. in beautiful Brentwood Bay. Parking is available at the Central Saanich Library. Bring a chair, blanket and a picnic dinner! Food vendors on site.
Wed, August 6, 2008: Abkhazi Garden, 7-8 PM - check out the article in The Times Colonist - the CCC is this week's "Critics' Pick" !!!
starting Sat, June 28, 2008: The CCC play select Saturdays throughout the summer at the world famous Butchart Gardens for the magnificent Saturday Night Fireworks display. Check the Gigs schedule for dates and times...
Fri, June 27, 2008: Dancing Bean Café - 8-10 PM, 9752A Willow St, Chemainus BC
Victoria JazzFest International: the CCC are honoured to be playing 2 dates for this year's JazzFest. We'll be performing at Centennial Square as well as the Vista 18 again, and we're very pleased to have Mr. Scott White joining us on bass for both events. more info...
Fri, June 6, 2008: Cold Cut Combo played at The Bay Centre this Friday and were interviewed by Victoria's own Gordie Tupper from CH News. It will be aired on Monday June 9th, 2008 on Channel 6. Check out the video or click here for pics...
The CCC have a new venue!! Check us out at Topo's Ristorante Italiano - visit the Gigs page for dates...

Chris Sartisohn will be doing a Tour with his good friend & massive guitarist Robin Nolan from Amsterdam - venues will include Vista 18, the first ever "String Summit" at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, The Hornby Festival, etc. and then on to San Francisco and the Bay Area. Other guests include master local fiddler Dan Lapp & monster Berlin-based bassist Scott White...

>>> Click here for the specifics !!!
Thu, May 22, 2008: First show in a Spring Festival Series at The Bay Centre, featuring the Trio w/ special guest Scott White on bass - more info...
Sat, April 19, 2008: "Music in the Bay" - Music in the Bay happens the third Saturday of each month from September to May at the Brentwood Bay United Church, 7162 West Saanich Road (just up from the corner of Clarke & West Saanich Roads). Cover charge is $5.00, including goodies and tea & coffee at the break. Doors & Open Stage sign-up open at 7 p.m. Open Stage at 7:30 p.m., feature performer follows. Call Leslie Gentile at 652-1758 for more information - more info...
Wed, April 2, 2008: New YouTube VIDEOS posted - check 'em out!
Sat, February 9, 2008: The CCC play their inaugural show at The Dancing Bean Café in Chemainus, BC (the famous "City of Murals") - more info...
Tues, January 1, 2008: HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Cold Cut Combo!!!

Thu, December 6, 2007: Your favourite jinglin' elves play the Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Christmas Party. Three HO's for the CCC! more info...
Wed, November 28, 2007: The CCC play the CRD EcoStar Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Crystal Ballroom in the world famous Empress Hotel - more info...
Thu, October 4, 2007: Bon Rouge Bistro & Boulangerie - 'Grand Opening Party', w/ special guest Joey Smith (bass), 7:30-midnight, 611 Courtney Street, Victoria BC
Sun, September 27, 2007: Mr. Chris Sartisohn has a new MySpace page full of all sorts of tasty goodies - check it out!
Sun, September 9, 2007: Jazz Vespers at St. John's United Church, Deep Cove - It’s taken almost 46 years, and a journey of about 3000 miles, but jazz vespers has finally arrived on the Saanich Peninsula. A tradition that started in New York in 1961 took root in a rural church in Deep Cove... more info...
Mon, August 13, 2007: New video downloads posted - come and get em' while they're fresh!
starting Tues, August 7, 2007: We have another new venue at the ultra-hip Peacock Billiards & James Joyce Bistro in the heart of downtown Victoria. You have to see this place to believe it... check the Gigs page for dates.
starting Sat, July 14, 2007: Join us for waterfront brunch every weekend throughout the summer on the outdoor patio at glo europub, featuring retro-funky-stlye on the picturesque Selkirk waterway. Check the Gigs page for dates...
NEW CD's finally in stock! Previous CDs ON SALE!! Visit the Store...
starting Sat, June 30, 2007: The CCC play select Saturdays throughout the summer at the world famous Butchart Gardens for the magnificent Saturday Night Fireworks display. Check the Gigs schedule for dates and times...
Victoria JazzFest International: the CCC are honoured to be opening for Madeleine Peyroux at The Royal Theatre for this year's JazzFest. We will also be playing Vista 18 again, and we are very pleased to have Mr. Joey Smith joining us on bass for both events. more info...
Thurs, June 21, 2007: The Robin Nolan Trio (Robin Nolan - lead guitar, Kevin Nolan - rhythm guitar, Simon Planting - bass) joins the CCC for a jam session at our weekly Vista 18 gig. Photos coming soon...
June 2007: After some inevitable delays, we finally have our newest CD, "Live at Vista 18" in stock, featuring Mr. Scott White on bass. Thanks for your eternal patience - come get 'em while they're hot!
St. Patrick's Day - Sat, March 17, 2007: Beklens in Cordova Bay - come join the Cold Cuts on St. Paddy's Day for some relaxed dining featuring fresh food, signature service & great tunes! I say, hoist a pint with your favourite Combo! more info...
Mon, January 1, 2007: HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Cold Cut Combo!!!

Mon, November 27, 2006: CCC featured on CBC Radio One on the All Points West radio show for the CBC Radio One Groove for Food Challenge. The seqment includes an interview & pre-release selections from the upcoming CD "Live at Vista 18", aired twice-daily for a week. more info...
Fri-Sat, November 24-25, 2006: The CCC invite special guests Alfons Fear (trumpet) & Adrian Dolan of The Bills (violin) up to the Vista 18 for some hot Gypsy Jazz. more info...
November, 2006: We're currently mixing our new CD "Live at Vista 18", recorded this summer during Jazzfest International here in Victoria. This live trio recording features the phenomenal bass playing of our good friend Scott White, whom we had the pleasure of gigging with all summer, culminating in a series of Jazzfest and Folkfest performances. Expected CD release date is Dec. 1st - stay tuned!
Sat, October 28, 2006: Captains' Table - Halloween Masquerade Party, 7:30-10:00 PM, 9891 Seaport Place, Sidney BC
Thu, September 28, 2006: CCC's Chris Sartisohn invites special guests Robin Nolan (guitar) & Daniel Lapp (violin) up to the Vista 18 bar & lounge on the 18th floor of the Chateau Victoria Hotel for some musical mayhem... pics and vids on the way...
Sun, September 17, 2006: Vancouver Island Feast of Fields - Join us in this community celebration! From farmer to fisher, from winery to forager, from restaurant to microbrewer, Feast of Fields celebrates the gastronomic excellence of Vancouver Island. With a wine glass and cotton serviette in hand, you will be awed by diverse tastes, sights and smells as you wander through fields sampling from over eighty restaurants, microbreweries, wineries and producers. more info...
Sun, July 16, 2006: Centennial Square - 'ICA Folk Fest wrap-up party', 4:30-7:30 PM, Centennial Square Main Stage, Victoria BC
Sat, July 15, 2006: The CCC play every second Saturday at the world famous Butchart Gardens for the Saturday Night Fireworks display. Check the Gigs schedule for dates and times...
Sat, July 8, 2006: New Jazzfest pics posted in the Gallery - check 'em out!
Victoria JazzFest International: the CCC are honoured to play three dates for this year's JazzFest at Vista 18 and Market Square on June 29, 30th & July 1st, Canada Day! more info...
Fri, June 2, 2006: - Mayne Island Folk Club - 7:30 PM, Agricultural Hall, Mayne Island, BC (250) 539-5456
Sat, May 27, 2006: Oak Bay Days - Ottavio's Italian Bakery & Bistro - 12-3 PM, 2272 Oak Bay Ave, Oak Bay Village, Victoria BC
Sat, May 20, 2006: The CCC perform at the Night of Artists Art Show / Lifecycles Fundraiser in Victoria's Leonardo Da Vinci Centre. The idea is to raise money for charity, promote and sell local art, listen to great music, eat some tasty food, and make it an evening out. more info...
starting Fri, May 12, 2006: The CCC have a new venue - The Superior Cafe, a lunch and early evening cafe featuring a delicious, wholesome "small plate" menu with the freshest products and ingredients BC has to offer. more info...
Wed, April 26, 2006: Vista 18 - 'Victoria JazzFest International Opening Party', 4:30-5:45 PM. more info...
Sat, April 15, 2006: - Jazz Vespers at the Sylvan United Church, Mill Bay - Jazz Vespers is very popular and well-attended. We pride ourselves in bringing only the finest Jazz musicians to our Jazz Vespers programming. Growing attendance is evidence that Jazz music is drawing more people into the genre -- people who have in the past been skeptical are now in the front seats wanting more! more info...
Wed, March 15, 2006: The CCC play the prestigious Crystal Ballroom in the world famous Empress Hotel - more info...
Sun, January 1, 2006: HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Cold Cut Combo!!!

Sun, December 11, 2005: Victoria Downtown Residents' Association presents: Neighbourhood Open House as part of a "Downtown Symposium." Meet, greet, drink, and eat! All Downtown residents, friends of downtown, and anyone with an interest in downtown Victoria are invited to this afternoon/evening reception at Deluge Contemporary Art gallery. Pop by and meet your neighbours, friends, other downtown residents plus the DRA board and members. Victoria's own "Cold Cut Combo" will rock the room with melodious, swinging, gypsy jazz. more info...
Sat, November 19, 2005: New MP3s posted in the Music section - check 'em out!
September 29-October 2, 2005: DjangoFest NorthWest - Langley, WA, USA
starting Fri, September 9, 2005: The CCC play La Piola Italian Restaurant twice a month - check the Gigs page for dates...
Thu, July 28, 2005: The CCC provide the musical entertainment for a photography exhibition at the On Canvas Art Gallery. more info...
Fri, July 22, 2005: Join us for 'The Gangster's Ball' at Sugar nightclub, a dress-up party featuring costumes from the 1920's. more info...
Cold Cut Combo debut CDs released!: The CCC has released 2 simultaneous debut recordings - "Live at Jazzfest Victoria" and "Live on Canada Day". Visit the new Online Store to purchase online!
Sat, July 9, 2005: The CCC play every second Saturday at the world famous Butchart Gardens for the Saturday Night Fireworks display. Check the Gigs schedule for dates and times...
Victoria JazzFest International: the CCC are honoured to play three dates for this year's JazzFest at Market Square & Vista 18, June 26, 30 & July 1st. more info...
Sun, June 5, 2005: The CCC play Mary Winspear Centre for a 'United Way Fundraiser', 4:00 PM, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney BC
Pescatores Jazz Brunch: Join us every Sunday at Pescatores Seafood & Grill from noon-3 PM for some great music & great food. more info...
Fri, May 20, 2005: CCC live at Hermann's Jazz Club - 'Friday Night Jazz', 8:30-11 PM, 753 View Street, Victoria BC, (250) 388-9166
Sun, May 15, 2005: The CCC play The Mint, Victoria's swank underground (literally) resaturant/bar - a true hidden treasure and a gig we are looking forward to immensely, so come on down! more info...
starting Tue, April 26, 2005: The CCC play Pagliacchi's Italian Restaurant every second Tuesday - check the Gigs page for dates...
Mon, April 18, 2005: Help us celebrate Vista 18's 5th Birthday - join us for dinner or a drink in the Wine & Martini Bar and enjoy live entertainment by the CCC and a tapa on us! We will also be launching the New Spring Menus. more info...
Thu, March 17, 2005: Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Vista 18 with the CCC. Don't forget to wear your best green outfit! more info...
Sat, March 12, 2005: The On Canvas Art Gallery presents their '2nd Annual Black & White Ball', an exhibition & sale of black & white art and a great party, featuring music by the CCC! more info...
Tue, February 8, 2005: New MP3s posted in the Music section - check 'em out!
Fri, February 4, 2005: The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria presents 'Soirée Parisien', an amazing Parisienne café-style fundraising event. Come enjoy French entertainment, cuisine and drinks, along with guided tours of the exquisite works in The French Masters Exhibition. Get in the spirit of the 19th century and dress up! more info...
Sun, January 23, 2005: CCC joins Twango for 'A Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration' at Swans Brewpub. A cavalcade of great musicians take the stage - come out and join in the jam session! more info...
Wed, January 19, 2005: CCC play the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival - '11th Annual Pre-Fest Bash'. The party that launches the 11th annual festival. Sneak previews and the release of the Festival Guide. Local media, filmakers, directors and actors in attendance. Watch for the CCC on the New VI! more info...

Thu, December 9, 2004: CCC films exclusive holiday promo commercial at Vista 18 with CH News. To be aired throughout the holiday season on Channel 6, Victoria - keep your eyes peeled!
Fri, November 26, 2004: New website launched! Let us know what you think...
Sat, November 20 & Sat, December 18, 2004: The CCC plays Bravo Restaurant - 9-11 PM, 1218 Wharf Street, Victoria BC
Thu, November 18, 2004: opening night at Vista 18's 'Grand Marnier Thursday Night Jazz' a resounding success! more info...
Tue, October 26, 2004: The CCC play Pagliacchi's Italian Restaurant - 8-10 PM, 1011 Broad Street, Victoria BC
Mon, October 18, 2004: CCC signed on as the new house band at the Vista 18 for the weekly 'Grand Marnier Thursday Night Jazz' gig, from Nov. 18th through to Feb. 2005 - visit the Gigs page for more info...
Thu, September 16 & Tue, October 19, 2004: CCC plays Spinnakers Brewpub - join us for great pub fare and the best micro-brews in town! more info...
starting Sat, June 26, 2004: CCC plays the Vista 18 lounge for 'Friday & Saturday Night Jazz' at the Chateau Victoria Hotel (18th floor), one weekend per month. Join us for great food & drinks and the best views in town! more info...

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Please contact us for bookings or more info:

e: info@coldcutcombo.com