Adrian Dolan is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, and Juno Award-winning mixing engineer based on Vancouver Island on Canada’s West Coast.
Freelance fiddler/violinist, violist, pianist, accordionist, producer-engineer, composer, arranger and educator based on Canada's west coast, member of The Bills. Known for his work with the award-winning roots ensemble The Bills, his skills on the violin/fiddle, viola, piano, and accordion have placed him on stage with some of the finest artists in the industry. Adrian's passion for performing, a
08/21/2026
If you’re pining for open air music, Wind Down Wednesdays run throughout August at Duncan’s City Square Stage downtown! I’ll be performing August 26 with the incomparable Adam Dobres, Guitarist at 7:30 PM. Please join if you can!
06/30/2026
Kicking off the Butchart season with The Bills this weekend! Friday night, July 3 at 8 PM
On stage this week at The Butchart Gardens, the summer concert season begins!
The Bills — Dazzling musicianship, lush vocal arrangements, and compelling songwriting to launch the season in style.
The Chuckleberries — Bringing the swinging roots of rock’n’roll into focus with Fireworks to follow at 10:15pm.
Becky Prokova — Original, fearless lyrics paired with unforgettable, full-throttle vocals.
Settle in under the summer sky and let the music take over. See the full Entertainment Calendar and concert details: butchartgardens.com/summer-entertainment-calendar/
Round 2 or Trad Band kicks off May 12 in the Cowichan Valley! Welcoming novice and intermediate players (fiddle, accordion, mandolin, guitar, piano, bass, banjo … ) to gather on Tuesday evenings in a relaxed, interactive workshop setting. Expand your repertoire and style palette, and sharpen your ensemble skills!
04/21/2026
ROUND 2 of Trad Band is open for registration! We've had a blast during session 1, and really covered a lot of ground. Round 2 will run from May 12 - June 16 on Tuesdays at Duncan United Church. Details at https://adriandolan.com/tradband — and DM me with any questions!
03/28/2026
It’s day! My project-mates and collaborators Tom Taylor, Jeanne Tolmie and Daniel Lapp are headed to the gala in Hamilton … fingers toes are crossed for a win!
Good luck to all the nominees, we are in FINE company 😘
The Southern Residents are:
Tom Taylor, Adrian Dolan, Jeanne Tolmie () Scott White () Shanti Bremer, Daniel Lapp (), David Hughes
Produced by Adrian Dolan & Tom Taylor
Engineered/mixed by
Mastered by Duncan Ferguson at
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