master list nov 11th gf and on
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Friday November 11th 8pmBonnie St Croix
touring her new CD "Canadian Girl"(where one song was recorded in each Province and Territory of Canada
with guest artists from each area
including Natalie MacMaster, Stephen Fearing, Catherine MacLellan,The Once, Leela Gilday, the Inuksuk Drum Dancers and more
$12 door $10 advancewww.bonniestecroix.com
Saturday November 12th 8pmMurray Atkinson
guitar player for the Odds rippin out great rock lickshe does have a solo acoustic side
and this will be a showcase of that versionfrom Ladysmith, I am sure there will be audience
so purchase your tickets soonspecial guest:
Lance Lapointe
$17 door $15 advancehttp://www.swanrocks.comHttp://www.murrayatkinson.com
Http://www.oddsmusic.com
Sunday November 13
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2pmAnna Borcha singer/songwriter, a student at Brentwood,
she will performing on the second Sunday of each monthtill next summer.
I see a reason to help this gal get her 10,000 hours inand like Hope King
she will be introducing a new performer each month$12 door $10 advance
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Monday November 14th 8pm
Wes Borgs Comedy Night and AuditionsSo you think you can be funny.
not just at stand up,maybe song writing, poetry or a skiteven video
come grab 5 minutes of that potential 15 minutes of your fame
and let the audience encourage you to continueWes Borg..this man has a wicked sense of humour
that needs be witnessedA mainstay in the Victoria comedy scene
It is our good fortune to have him perform in Duncan(he also brings a van full of out of town acts)
$15 door $12 advance
Tuesday November 15th 5:30pm-7pmNorth Cowichan All Candidates
Meet and Greeta chance to meet and ask the questions you need answers to.
in an informal fashioncandidates and small groups
with 5 minute bells for change-ups
Tuesday November 15th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudes
just people getting their legs (drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)
$5 for everyone
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Wednesday November 16th 8pmI Aint Dead Yet
a one man show about Woodie Guthrie
using a unique blend of storytelling, spoken wordand live musical performance,
I AIN'T DEAD YETtells the story of a man who,though he brought hope to so many
through his songs, gave a voice to the poor,
faced many personal tragedies throughout his lifeover the course of this piece,comes to terms with his own mortality
$20 ticket
Thursday November 17th 8pmAndy SheppardFind The Others Tour
the name of his new project a live music show, synchronized withprojected video, the result of collaborations with some of this country's most
talented musicians and visual artistsand he is bringing it to the Showroom in his cross country tour .
$15 door $12 advancehttp://www.findtheothers.com
Friday November 18th 8pm
Coco Jaffrothere is no other band that moves me like these guys do
original tunes in a driving funk based traditionvery excited about their return visit
do your best to get here$15 door $12 advance
Saturday November 19th 8pmChrista Couture / Cris Derksen / E.S.L
an evening of diverse original musicdesigned with intent to move your soul
on an island tour, we are fortunate to have them stop here$15 door $12 advance
www.myspace.com/christacouture www.crisderksen.com www.eslband.com/
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Sunday November 20th 2pm
Washington & CookMaureen Washington and Daniel Cookbring their funkified urban jazz
to the Showroom as often as I can get them toI think you might want to check this one out
$15 door $12 advancehttp://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashington
Sunday November 20th 8pmMarianne Girard
acoustic / country / folk from Toronto,this veteran singer/songwriter is now catching her stride
and many a folk is taking noticeFolk Music Awards nominee Marianne Girard grabs you by the soul and won't let go.
Hailed 'a revelation' by the Toronto Star, with 'compelling, insightful songs' by Sing Out!Magazine, Marianne's songs paint vibrant landscapes, firing up the senses with a
spectacular voice and irresistible rootsy grooves. This is her third cross Canada tourand her first performance on the Island.
Special guest Lonnie Glassfellow Ontarian, recently and happily settled in Victoria; "....take a cup of Bob Dylan, a
pint of Tom Waits and a quart of Leonard Cohen, mix well. The result is a gravellyvoiced, quirky acoustic playing, modern day troubadour."
$15 door $12 advancehttp://www.myspace.com/mariannegirard
Monday November 21st 8pmAlex Vissia
singer / songwriterfrom Stony Plain, Albertashe has been performing since the age of 13nominated for Junos for young up and coming,
she is out touring her debut CD A Lot Less Gold$15 door $12 advancehttp://www.alexvissia.com/
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Tuesday November 22nd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)
$5 for everyone
Wednesday November 23rd 8pmJoey Wright
all you acoustic guitar players get your butts down here.one of Canadas faster and finer guitar pickers,he also writes sensitive, introspective ballads
with a new cd Hatch on Black Hen Music to tour,the Showroom is the venue to hear him in
$20 door $15 advancewww.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywright
Thursday November 24th
8pmNomad
Michael Waters / Kinobesufi acoustic guitar meanderings with west African rhythms
a wonderful evening, yes?$20 door $18 advance
Friday November 25th 8pmRyan McMahon
singer/songwriter from Ladysmithgiving up a solo concert before Xmasand yes he will have his CDs for sale
and yes they do make great stocking stuffers$15 door $12 advance
www.ryanmcmahon.com
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Saturday November 26th 8pmChristopher Arruda
this Nanaimo singer / songwriter is making waveswhether vocalizing over the keyboards
or his recent approach to acoustic guitaryou will know why those in the industry are taking notes
$15 door $12 advancewww.myspace.com/christopherarruda
Sunday November 27th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal
kinda like our Tuesday night open micif you are under 16 and perform or want to perform
then this is the situation for you
bring your cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3)and take to the stage
$5 per person
Sunday November 27th 8pmTim Williams
way to cool for schoolthis gentle man plays a mean acoustic blues guitar
and sings a powerful roots/blues songa storyteller for sure , we are blessed to have him return
do the research and find out why I bring him here .$25 door $20 advancehttp://www.cayusemusic.com
Monday November 28th 8pm
Lenas Living RoomLena Birtwistle and invited guests are bringing a sense of koolio
in the singer /songwriter genre of the islandpowerful, soulful vocals around stellar piano and guitar work
and the guests are so kool$15 door $12 advance
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Tuesday November 29th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal TuesdayFor The Love of Words
with your hostBill Levity
a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems,stories
or your favourite piece by someone elsesing it, chant, word breakdancing,
read off the page, it's a night of word appreciationmost empowering and invigorating
$5 for readers$10 for others
Wednesday November 30th 8pmFood Basket Benefit
various local musicians gatherto aid in the raising of monies / non-perishable food items
and awareness of the plight of our local food bank.
the need and desire for our community to come forwardand help those in peril in any way possible is always rewarding
Lynnea Bruce / Beverley McKeen / Emily Spiller / Marty Jones /Chuck McCandless / Naomi Payan
by donations
Thursday December 1st 8pmDave Cambel
and friendsDave sets out on a journey in that search
of that eternal funk groovealways brings stellar musicians/friends to join in the fray
very much fun$15 door $12 advance
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Friday December 2nd 8pm
Lane 31`a band of veterans in a roots genre from Saltspring Island
that love to performand a visit to the Showroom was in order.
playing the Crofton Hotel Showcase Venue on Saturday.two chances to catch a feel good evening of musical entertainment
$15 door $12 advancewww.myspace.com/thelane31
Saturday December 3rd 8pmGeorgias Belly Dancing Extravaganza
before the festive season hits us,an evening shared with some very splendid belly dancers
seems to be in ordermany lisland teachers showcase their prowess
always a hit,$20
(front couches reserved)
Sunday December 4th 2pmThe Hope King Hour
90 minutes of great entertainmenton the first Sunday of each month
with a local young musician highlighted$12 door $10 advance
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Sunday December 4th 8pmEmily Spiller
take the time to witness,yes witness the soul / R & B vibes
that come from this gals performanceusing her own pre-recorded tracks on computer,
her loop machine and microphoneyou feel her soul coming out of her soul coming out of her soul
special guest tba$15 door $12 advance
Monday December 5th 8pmRon Hynes
An evening of folk music guaranteed to leave you entertained
one of Canadas most awarded singer/songwriters,never mind to ever come out of the eastern Maritimes
for sure one of the finest of Newfoundlands children.$25 advance $30 door
www.ronhynes.com
Tuesday December 6th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)$5 for everyone
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Wednesday December 7th 8pmGregory Hoskins
the most played CDs at the Showroomby any performer who has played the Showroom
was the lead singer in The Stick People of the 90sGregory and Paul Simon share a similar style at times
bottom end is the guy is a musical treatand you really shouldnt miss this solo concert
$20 door
Friday December 9th 8pm
Janes Way / Dennis LakustaCeltic flavoured originals and some traditional in a band format
followed by a Metis singer/songwriter,
a mainstay of the BC folk music scene,with special guests joining him,
they all bring their music and fan base to the Showroom for anevening of songs /stories and good times
$12 door $10 advance
Saturday December 10th 8pmNaughty and Spice Burlesque Troupe
Yes they were just hereand we decided to give another valley audience
the chance to have just as much fun as we did during their lastperformance here in October
make sure you get tickets well in advanceand prepare yourself for the wonderful costumes and pageantry
(maybe we should all dress up for the occasion?)$20 advance
http://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com
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Sunday December 11th 2pmAnna Borch
a singer/songwriter, a student at Brentwood,she will performing on the second Sunday of each month
till next summer.I see a reason to help this gal get her 10,000 hours in
and like Hope Kingshe will be introducing a new performer each month
$12 door $10 advance
Sunday December 11th 8pmArt Napoleon
First Nations singer/songwriter calling Victoria homeof Cree descent, he is a national treat, hosts his own TV program
and loves to tell stories as he performs his fantastic songsaccompanied on bass and backup vocals by Duncans Martyn Jones
you will be entertained$20 door $15 advance
www.artnapoleon.com
Monday December 12th 8pm
Wes Borgs Comedy Night and AuditionsSo you think you can be funny.
not just at stand up,maybe song writing, poetry or a skiteven video
come grab 5 minutes of that potential 15 minutes of your fameand let the audience encourage you to continue
Wes Borg..this man has a wicked sense of humour
that needs be witnessedA mainstay in the Victoria comedy scene
It is our good fortune to have him perform in Duncan(he also brings a van full of out of town acts)
$15 door $12 advance
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Tuesday December 13th 8pmBlues Tuesday
where various off-duty blues players get togetherand rent ice time to shoot a game or two of musical shinny
always interestinghosts Thor and the Thundercat
$10 for audience$5 for musicians
Thursday December 15th 8pmMcCandless Family Band
a fathers dream come true.your two daughters marry musiciansand your son sings with as much passion as you
they are all songwriters and then when they all move to the same town oh oha band is going to come out of this one
I highly recommend their debut CDas well as their live concert
$20 door $15 advance
Friday December 16th 8pmAn evening of island hip hopSkulastic / Wes Paul / BCB
One Fifty Productions / Prophet
doing a live stream for this show playing to the cameraso its a sit down show
but it will still rock you out$15 door $12 advance
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Saturday December 17th 8pmMother Tongue Band
these guys rock outhow does one describe the sensation of being brought along on a journeyby musicians who see this project as their intimate solace to the world theylive in they do have funlots of funand are a tight band, very tight
I call it a great night at the Showroomcome see why
$15 door $12 advancewww.myspace.com/themothertongueband
Sunday December 18th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal
kinda like our Tuesday night open mic if you are under 16 and perform or want to perform
then this is the situation for youbring your instrument (there is a piano here)
cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3)and take to the stage
$5 per person
Sunday December 18th 8pm
David Vest Bandhttp://davidvestband.com/
Monday December 19th 8pm
Tuesday December 20th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)$5 for everyone
http://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://davidvestband.com/http://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://davidvestband.com/ -
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Wednesday December 21st 8pmTBA
Thursday December 22nd 8pmTBA
Friday December 23rd 8pmSmoking Rockets
from Lake Cowichan, these guys are hard core rocknrollbeen together for over 5 years and produce some pretty neat energy
from their recording studio they built$15 door $12 advance
Saturday December 24th
TBA
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Sunday December 25th 8am - noonThe Duncan Garage Showrooms
3rd Annual Breakfastfor
Those Who Wish To Be AloneTogetherFor Xmas
individual reasons create a category of peoplewho will be spending this Xmas alonethey may have offers to go to houses where families live in festive bliss,
only to be reminded what it is they have not been able to achievebut
being alone sucksso we gather together to be alone and create our own fun.
food is great and cooked up by volunteers who choose to be here forXmas..
and we always screen a comedy on the big screen
by donation
Monday December 26th
7pmBoxing Day Open Mic
and Gift Exchangestill want to sing xmas carols?
wrote a new song?got a new guitar for Xmas? some visiting company to impress?
we are open and the drum kit/bass amp/guitar amps will be readyand oh yeah
if you have any gifts you received you didnt like,
or from someone you didnt want to receive one from,bring them alongand maybe we can do some exchanging amongst ourselves
$5 door
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Tuesday December 27th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal TuesdayFor The Love of Words
with your hostBill Levity
a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems,stories
or your favourite piece by someone elsesing it, chant, word breakdancing,
read off the page, it's a night of word appreciationmost empowering and invigorating
$5 for readers$10 for others
Wednesday December 28th 8pmTBA
Thursday December 29th 8pmTBA
Friday December 30th
8pmStudents home for the holidays usually means various concerts take placeon these daysstay tuned
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Saturday December 31st 8pm ishGeorgias Birthday Party
and New Years Eve Celebrationfor anyone else who has a new years eve birthdaycome on out a celebrate the birthdays together
and if we are still up at midnite.(?)we can bring in the new year with glory
entertainment tba
Monday January 2nd 8pmRooftop Runners
www.rooftoprunners.com
Tuesday January 3rd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first time
all in all it is about communityno fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)$5 for everyone
Saturday January 7th 8pmGlenn Chattel
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Tuesday January 10th 8pmBlues Tuesday
where various off-duty blues players get togetherand rent ice time to shoot a game or two of musical shinny
always interestinghosts Thor and the Thundercat$10 for audience$5 for musicians
Thursday January 12th 8pmLeathan Milne/ Colin Easthope
Sunday January 15th 8pmHead of the Herd
Monday January 16th 8pmAndy Whitedetails to come
Tuesday January 17th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)
$5 for everyone
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Thursday January 19th 8pm
In Media Reshttp://www.imr.ca
Tuesday January 24th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first time
all in all it is about communityno fear no attitudes
just people getting their legs (drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)
$5 for everyone
Wednesday January 25th 8pmAlthea Cunningham / Birgit Kuit
http://www.altheacunningham.weebly.com
Sunday January 29th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal
kinda like our Tuesday night open mic if you are under 16 and perform or want to perform
then this is the situation for youbring your instrument (there is a piano here)
cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3)and take to the stage
$5 per person
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Tuesday January 31st 8pm ishDress Rehearsal TuesdayFor The Love of Words
with your hostBill Levitya written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems,
storiesor your favourite piece by someone elsesing it, chant, word break
dancing,read off the page, it's a night of word appreciation
most empowering and invigorating$5 for readers$10 for others
Saturday February 4th 8pmBowker Creek
Sunday February 5th 8pmGriffith Hiltz Trio
http://www.johnnygriffith.com/griffithhiltz
Tuesday February 7th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community
no fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)$5 for everyone
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Tuesday February 14th 8pmBlues Tuesday
where various off-duty blues players get togetherand rent ice time to shoot a game or two of musical shinny
always interesting
hosts Thor and the Thundercat$10 for audience$5 for musicians
Thursday February 16th 8pmWilly Blizzard
http://www.willyblizzard.com
Tuesday February 21st 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday
various musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first time
all in all it is about communityno fear no attitudesjust people getting their legs
(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)$5 for everyone
Sunday February 26th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal
kinda like our Tuesday night open mic if you are under 16 and perform or want to perform
then this is the situation for youbring your instrument (there is a piano here)
cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3)and take to the stage
$5 per person
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Tuesday February 28th 8pm ish
Dress Rehearsal TuesdayFor The Love of Wordswith your host
Bill Levitya written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems,
storiesor your favourite piece by someone elsesing it, chant, word break
dancing,read off the page, it's a night of word appreciation
most empowering and invigorating$5 for readers$10 for others
Thursday March 29th 8pmStef Langin concert
a treat a real treat$20 ticket