BEST NIGHT EVER have been captivating audiences with their signature blend of meticulously crafted alt-pop and progressive soul since the release of their debut EP in 2015. Known for their stunning live performances, the band seamlessly combines bombastic instrumental improvisations, intricate rhythm section arrangements, and soulful vocals inspired by golden era Stevie Wonder and 90s R&B bops.
Since 2019, BEST NIGHT EVER have been invited to perform at notable music festivals across the Pacific Northwest, including The Five Acre Shaker (Port Alberni, BC), The Clover Valley Beer Festival (Surrey, BC), Volume Inlander Festival (Spokane, WA), and Tiny Lights (Ymir, BC). They’ve also headlined major events like the Harmony Arts Festival (West Vancouver), Shipyards Festival (North Vancouver), and WR Sea Festival (White Rock, BC).
With a global audience tuning in to their digital presence, the band boasts over 10,000 YouTube subscribers, 4.5 million video views, and half a million streams across major platforms. Operating from their home base in Vancouver, Canada, BEST NIGHT EVER continues to redefine success and career longevity, captivating fans worldwide with their dynamic live in-studio performance videos.
Patrick Gavigan // Vocals
Patrick Gavigan is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He started singing in church choir at a young age . Driven by a no-boundaries approach to music he draws influence from a vast array of genres. “I just love great singers and musicians, it doesn’t matter what style.” BNE has him channelling his inner Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, with a helping of Rod Stewart and Ottis Reading. Soulful and edgy, he has a signature sound and a unique and powerful voice.
James Huumo // Keyboards
For over 20 years, James has been tickeling the ivories and captivating audiences by bringing his virtuostic style to a broad range of musical projects. Earning a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2014, he has been a busy performer, composer and music educator in Vancouver for many years. His jubilant approach to piano and composing are highly influenced by Herbie Hancock and Robert Glasper.
Alex Flock // Guitar
A musical chameleon, Alex loves pretty much all genres of music and especially everything guitar. He has a voracious musical appetite, with influences ranging from Django Reinhardt to Chet Atkins to Stevie Ray Vaughan. He takes it all in, digests it, and spits out his own unique take on what he believes to be the most perfect instrument in existence. See more at
Justin Gorrie // Bass
Justin Gorrie is an active performer, composer and music educator within a vast array of musical mediums. As the son of a working musician, he was exposed to life in the arts throughout his childhood and began playing stages in a professional capacity by age 14. After post-secondary music studies, he became an integral part of many Vancouver music projects and has been involved with thousands of live performances over the last 20 years ranging from nightclub and theatre performances to major festival appearances, including multiple appearances at the TD International Jazz Festival.