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Sunday November 13th 2pm

Anna 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 in… and like Hope King

she will be introducing a new performer each month$12 door $10 advance

Monday November 14th 8pm

Wes Borg’s Comedy Night and AuditionsSo you think you can be funny….

not just at stand up,maybe song writing, poetry or a skit…even 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

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 fashion… candidates 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 works… others attempt for the first time… all 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

Wednesday November 16th

8pmI Ain’t Dead Yet

a one man show about Woodie Guthrie

using a unique blend of storytelling, spoken wordand live musical performance,

I AIN'T DEAD YET tells 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 life

over the course of this piece,comes to terms with his own mortality…

$20 ticket

Thursday November 17th 8pm

Andy 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 artists… and he is bringing it to the Showroom in his cross country tour ….

$15 door $12 advance http://www.findtheothers.com

http://www.findtheothers.com/





Friday November 18th 8pmCoco Jaffro

there is no other band that moves me like these guys do… original tunes in a driving funk based tradition…

very excited about their return visit…do your best to get here


Friday November 18th 11pmEnigma

A return visit to the Showroomwith the freakiest stage show you may ever witness…

special late night performance…$20 door $15 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/

Sunday November 20th 2pm

Washington & Cook

Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook bring their funkified urban jazzto 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

http://www.myspace.com/christacouture



http://www.crisderksen.com/


http://www.eslband.com/


http://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 notice“Folk 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 / songwriter from Stony Plain, Albertashe has been performing since the age of 13… nominated 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/

Tuesday November 22nd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

…various musicians drop in and play a few of their new works…

others attempt for the first time… all in all it is about community…



http://www.myspace.com/mariannegirard


http://www.alexvissia.com/






Wednesday November 23rd 8pm

Joey Wrightall you acoustic guitar players get your butts down here….

one of Canada‟s 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 rhythmsa wonderful evening, yes?


Friday November 25th 8pmRyan McMahon

singer/songwriter from Ladysmithgiving up a solo concert before Xmas… and yes he will have his CD‟s for sale

and yes they do make great stocking stuffers$15 door $12 advance

www.ryanmcmahon.com

http://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywright



http://www.ryanmcmahon.com/






Saturday November 26th 8pm

Christopher Arrudathis Nanaimo singer / songwriter is making waves…

whether vocalizing over the keyboardsor his recent approach to acoustic guitar

you will know why those in the industry are taking notes… special guest

Joshua Hyslop $15 door $12 advance

www.myspace.com/ christopherarruda

Sunday November 27th 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 „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 school this gentle man plays a mean acoustic blues guitar

and sings a powerful roots/blues song… a storyteller for sure , we are blessed to have him return…

do the research and find out why I bring him here …. $25 door $20 advance http://www.cayusemusic.com

http://www.myspace.com/christopherarruda





http://www.cayusemusic.com/






Monday November 28th 8pmLena’s Living Room

Lena Birtwistle and invited guests are bringing a sense of koolioin the singer /songwriter genre of the island…

powerful, soulful vocals around stellar piano and guitar work

and the guests are so kool… $15 door $12 advance

Tuesday November 29th

8pm ish Dress Rehearsal Tuesday

For The Love of Wordswith your host

Bill Levity…a written word appreciation night…come out and share your poems,

storiesor your favourite piece by someone else…sing 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

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 forward

and help those in peril in any way possible is always rewardingLynnea Bruce / Beverley McKeen / Emily Spiller / Marty Jones / Naomi

Payan/ Chuck McCandless / Lydia and Thor / the Hardware Girls and more

by donations



Thursday December 1st 8pm

Dave Cambel

and friendsDave sets out on a journey in that search

of that eternal funk groove… always brings stellar musicians/friends to join in the fray

very much fun$15 door $12 advance

Friday December 2nd 8pmLane 31`

a band of veterans in a roots genre from Saltspring Islandthat love to perform

and 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 8pmGeorgia’s Belly Dancing Extravaganza

before the festive season hits us,an evening shared with some very splendid belly dancers

seems to be in order… many lisland teachers showcase their prowess

always a hit,$20

(front couches reserved)

http://www.myspace.com/thelane31






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

Sunday December 4th

8pmEmily Spillertake the time to witness,

yes witness the soul / R & B vibesthat come from this gals performance

using her own pre-recorded tracks on computer,her loop machine and microphone

you feel her soul coming out of her soul coming out of her soulspecial guest …tba


Monday December 5th 8pmRon Hynes

An evening of „folk „ music guaranteed to leave you entertained one of Canada‟s most awarded singer/songwriters,

never mind to ever come out of the eastern Maritimes… for sure one of the finest of Newfoundland‟s children.

$25 advance $30 doorwww.ronhynes.com

http://www.ronhynes.com/





Tuesday December 6th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday


no fear …no attitudes…

just people getting their „legs‟ … (drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)

$5 for everyone

Wednesday December 7th 8pmGregory Hoskins

the most played CD‟s at the Showroom by any performer who has played the Showroom…

was the lead singer in The Stick People of the 90‟s…Gregory and Paul Simon share a similar style at times…

bottom end is the guy is a musical treat… and you really shouldn‟t miss this solo concert…

$20 ticket

Friday December 9th 8pmJanes Way

Celtic flavoured originals and some traditional in a band format

they all bring their music and fan base to the Showroom for anevening of songs /stories and good times$15 door $12 advance



Saturday December 10th 8pm

Naughty and Spice Burlesque TroupeYes they were just here…

and we decided to give another valley audiencethe chance to have just as much fun as we did during their last

performance here in October… make sure you get tickets well in advance

and prepare yourself for the wonderful costumes and pageantry(maybe we should all dress up for the occasion?)

$20 advancehttp://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com

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


Sunday December 11th 8pmArt Napoleon

First Nations singer/songwriter calling Victoria home… of Cree descent, he is a national treat, hosts his own TV program

and loves to tell stories as he performs his fantastic songs… accompanied on bass and backup vocals by Duncan‟s Martyn Jones

you will be entertained$20 door $15 advance

www.artnapoleon.com

Monday December 12th 8pm

http://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com/NaughtyAndSpice/Index.html


http://www.artnapoleon.com/








Wes Borg’s Comedy Night and AuditionsSo you think you can be funny….

not just at stand up,maybe song writing, poetry or a skit…even 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 sceneIt 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 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 interesting… hosts 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 oh…a band is going to come out of this one

I highly recommend their debut CDas well as their „live‟ concert




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 camera so it‟s a sit down show but it will still rock you out…


Saturday December 17th 8pmMother Tongue Band

these guys rock out… how 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 fun…lots of fun…and are a tight band, very tight…

I call it a great night at the Showroom… come see why

$15 door $12 advancewww.myspace.com/themothertongueband

Sunday December 18th 2pm

Youth Dress Rehearsalkinda like our Tuesday night „open mic‟ …

if you are under 16 and perform or want to performthen this is the situation for you

bring your instrument (there is a piano here)„cd‟ or „ipod‟ with your songs (maximum 3)


http://www.myspace.com/themothertongueband






Sunday December 18th 8pmDavid Vest Band

an authentic, Southern-bred boogie-woogie piano playerhe has been rockin' and shoutin' the blues since 1957.

An Alabama native and longtime Texas resident,

he has been filling dance and concert halls from Vancouver Islandto southern Ontario since relocating to Canada.

Highlights of his long career include performing withBig Joe Turner in the early '60s,

working with Jimmy T99 Nelson and Lavelle White,touring Eastern Europe, and receiving the direct "laying on of hands"

from Texas piano legends Floyd Dixon,Big Walter the Thunderbird, and Katie Webster.

As a teenager, he sat in with the Jimmy Dorsey Bandand Bill Black's Combo,and jammed with members of Woody Herman's New Thundering Herd.

In addition to his blues and jazz credentials,Vest has also appeared with many country music legends,

including Red Foley and Faron Young.He wrote the first songs ever recorded by Tammy Wynette. (The story oftheir relationship is chronicled in Jimmy McDonough's recent best-seller,

"Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen.")OK so he has credentialsYou coming to see him?$20 door $18 advance

http://davidvestband.com/

Monday December 19th 8pm

Tuesday December 20th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

…various musicians drop in and play a few of their new works… others attempt for the first time…

all in all it is about community… no fear …no attitudes…







$5 for everyone

Wednesday December 21st 8pmTBA

Thursday December 22nd 8pmTBA

Friday December 23rd 8pmSmoking Rockets

from Lake Cowichan, these guys are hard core rock‟n‟roll… been together for over 5 years and produce some pretty neat energy

from their recording studio they built…


Saturday December 24th



TBA

Sunday December 25

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8am - noonThe Duncan Garage Showroom’s3rd Annual Breakfast

forThose Who Wish To Be Alone…Together

For Xmasindividual reasons create a category of people

who will be spending this Xmas alone… they 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 achieve… but…

being alone sucks… so 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 screenby 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 didn’t like, or from someone you didn’t want to receive one from,

bring them along



and maybe we can do some exchanging amongst ourselves$5 door

Tuesday December 27th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday




dancing,read off the page, it's a night of word appreciation …

most empowering and invigorating… $5 for readers…$10 for others

Wednesday December 28th 8pmTBA

Thursday December 29th 8pm

TBA

Friday December 30th 8pm

Students home for the holidays usually means various concerts take placeon these days…stay tuned



Saturday December 31st 8pm ishGeorgia’s Birthday Party

and New Year’s Eve Celebration for 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




$5 for everyone

Saturday January 7th

8pm

http://www.rooftoprunners.com/





Glenn Chattel

Tuesday January 10th 8pmBlues Tuesday


always interesting… hosts 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 17

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8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday






Thursday January 19th 8pmIn Media Res

http://www.imr.ca

Tuesday January 24th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




$5 for everyone

Wednesday January 25th 8pmAlthea Cunningham / Birgit Kuit

http://www.altheacunningham.weebly.com

Sunday January 29th 2pm

Youth Dress Rehearsalkinda like our Tuesday night „open mic‟ …

http://www.imr.ca/

http://www.imr.ca/

http://www.altheacunningham.weebly.com/



http://www.imr.ca/



if you are under 16 and perform or want to performthen this is the situation for you

bring your instrument (there is a piano here)„cd‟ or „ipod‟ with your songs (maximum 3)


Tuesday January 31st 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday






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 works…






others attempt for the first time… all in all it is about community…



Tuesday February 14th 8pmBlues Tuesday


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




Sunday February 26th 2pm

Youth Dress Rehearsal

http://www.willyblizzard.com/





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

Tuesday February 28th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday






Thursday March 29th 8pmStef Langin concert

a treat… a real treat $20 ticket

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