Sunny & the Dudes - The Shelf Concert #16

About SUNNY & THE DUDES:

Meet Sunny & the Dudes, A Vancouver dance-rock band known for blending storytelling and infectious melodies that makes any crowd bounce.

Meeting through mutual friends, the band has been submerged in Vancouver’s music scene since 2019. Highlights since then have included grabbing third place in the Live Acts “Best in Vancouver 2021” competition (Held in 2022), AND selling out some of the city's most iconic venues like The Roxy, Portside Pub, and The Fox Cabaret, Biltmore, Shipyards and more. Their sound is a delicious mix of funky soul, indie rock, and a little bit of whatever makes you move, Dude.

Musically, they deliver tight, start-stop tunes shaped by many influences, old and new. Think of it as if your favourite 70’s surf-rock groove collided with a 21st-century indie vibe, sprinkled with electric breakdowns. 

Yes – it’s as fun as it sounds. 

Currently, the five are holed up in their East Vancouver studio cooking up something fresh: a 6-song EP slated for release in LATE 2025. Catch them live at The Shelf Concert. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this.

Arrangement of the Session:

Guitar & Lead Vocal - David Valade

Vocal - Soph Sauvageau

Bass - Sianne Petrisor

Keyboard & Vocal - Matthew Porteous

Drums - Braeden Hage

About The Shelf Concert:

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, we bring raw, stripped-down performances to Vancouver. No blasting speakers, no artificial mixing—just pure, direct sound. Artists self-mix in the moment, adjusting to the space and energy of the room. And since each concert is recorded live, the audience isn’t just watching—they’re part of the final cut. Every cheer, clap, and moment of silence is captured forever.

Your ticket includes:

✔️ Exclusive access to the Live Zone – The only place to fully experience the show in the venue.

✔️ A drink + a snack – Curated by HESTIA.

✔️ A role in the recording – Your energy, your reactions, your moment.

How It Works

• The concert is structured into multiple sets (3 minimum) of three songs, with short 10-minute breaks in between.

• Natural emotional reactions (clapping, cheering, vibing, etc.) are encouraged!

• During performances, we ask for minimal disruptive noise—think of it like being in a live recording session. And it is!

• Breaks are off the record—the perfect time to chat, grab another drink, or order more food.

• Artists may extend their set if the vibe is right. Show your love, and you might just get an encore!

Limited to 40 spots. Every session is unique. Get your ticket now—before someone else does.