Master List Nov 3rd and On

8/3/2019 Master List Nov 3rd and On

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Thursday November 3rd 8pmMonkey Junk

Swamp R&B, soul boogie and bedroom funkmaple blues award winners/juno winners.

electric blues at it best$20 door $15 advance

www.monkeyjunkband.com

Friday November 4th 8pmRukus

" Golden age of Rock N Roll "from Elvis to the Beatles

and everything in betweenplayed the way you remember hearing them.

$18 door $15 advancewww.rukus.ca

Saturday November 5th 8pmThe Royal Canadians / Redwood Green /Jordan McWilliam

3 young local indie acts that explore rocknrollin their own various fashions

$15 door $12 advance

Sunday November 6th 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
http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/http://www.rukus.ca/http://www.rukus.ca/http://www.rukus.ca/http://www.monkeyjunkband.com/


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Sunday November 6th **7:30pm **Marc Ross / Naomi Payanthey shared the stage this spring

and a musical relationship started up.Marc in his desire to perform in The Showroom again

asked if Naomi could share the bill as well so dont miss this oneplease note the earlier start time

$15 door $12 advancewww.marcrossmusic.com

Monday November 7th 8pmJessie Brewster

promoting a new CD "Wrecking Ball at the Concert Hall" .Jesse just wrapped up successful tour of the East Coast,

Nashville and Austin,and a venture into Canada while in the northwest

seemed like a good idea$15 advance $17 doorhttp://www.jessebrewster.com

http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/215902http://www.facebook.com/jessebrewstermusic

Tuesday November 8th 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
http://www.marcrossmusic.com/http://www.marcrossmusic.com/http://www.jessebrewster.com/http://www.jessebrewster.com/http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/215902http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/215902http://www.facebook.com/jessebrewstermusichttp://www.facebook.com/jessebrewstermusichttp://www.facebook.com/jessebrewstermusichttp://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/215902http://www.jessebrewster.com/http://www.marcrossmusic.com/


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Wednesday November 9th 8pmWendell Ferguson

the guitar players guitar player.CCMA approved

using references such as Lynn Miles / Russell de Carle /

the Laws / Katherine Wheatley to name a fewvery, very cool

and funny$20 advance $25 doorwww.wendellferguson.com

Thursday November 10th 8pmJon and Roy

calling Victoria home, they have toured Europe, Canadaand thru the USA as the unassuming folk act

now a trio, they take small songs and make earworms out of themyou will be pleasantly entertained if you are one of the fortunate ones to get

a ticket soonthey sold out Alix Goolden Hall last year (cap. 810)$20 advance

http://jonandroy.ca

Friday November 11th 8pmBonnie St Croix

touring her new CD "Canadian Girl"

(where one song was recorded in each Province and Territory of Canadawith 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
http://www.wendellferguson.com/http://www.wendellferguson.com/http://www.wendellferguson.com/http://www.wendellferguson.com/http://jonandroy.ca/http://jonandroy.ca/http://www.bonniestecroix.com/http://www.bonniestecroix.com/http://www.bonniestecroix.com/http://jonandroy.ca/http://www.wendellferguson.com/


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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.com

Http://www.murrayatkinson.comHttp://www.oddsmusic.com

Sunday November 13th 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


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 videocome 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 humourthat needs be witnessed

A 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)

http://www.swanrocks.com/http://www.swanrocks.com/http://www.murrayatkinson.com/http://www.murrayatkinson.com/http://www.oddsmusic.com/http://www.oddsmusic.com/http://www.oddsmusic.com/http://www.murrayatkinson.com/http://www.swanrocks.com/


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Tuesday November 15th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

various musicians drop in and play a few of their new works others 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 16

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8pmI Aint Dead Yeta 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 life

over 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
http://www.findtheothers.com/http://www.findtheothers.com/http://www.findtheothers.com/


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Friday November 18th 8pmCoco Jaffro

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

very excited about their return visitdo your best to get here


Saturday November 19th 8pm

Christa Couture / Cris Derksen / E.S.Lan 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 & CookMaureen Washington and Daniel Cookbring their funkified urban jazz

to the Showroom as often as I can get them to

I think you might want to check this one out$15 door $12 advance

http://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashington
http://www.myspace.com/christacouturehttp://www.myspace.com/christacouturehttp://www.myspace.com/christacouturehttp://www.crisderksen.com/http://www.crisderksen.com/http://www.eslband.com/http://www.eslband.com/http://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashingtonhttp://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashingtonhttp://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashingtonhttp://www.eslband.com/http://www.crisderksen.com/http://www.myspace.com/christacouture


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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/

Tuesday November 22nd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday



http://www.myspace.com/mariannegirardhttp://www.myspace.com/mariannegirardhttp://www.alexvissia.com/http://www.alexvissia.com/http://www.alexvissia.com/http://www.myspace.com/mariannegirard


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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 Ladysmith

giving 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
http://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywrighthttp://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywrighthttp://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywrighthttp://www.ryanmcmahon.com/http://www.ryanmcmahon.com/http://www.ryanmcmahon.com/http://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywright


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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 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 guitarand sings a powerful roots/blues song

a storyteller for sure , we are blessed to have him returndo the research and find out why I bring him here .

$25 door $20 advancehttp://www.cayusemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/christopherarrudahttp://www.myspace.com/christopherarrudahttp://www.myspace.com/christopherarrudahttp://www.myspace.com/christopherarrudahttp://www.myspace.com/christopherarrudahttp://www.cayusemusic.com/http://www.cayusemusic.com/http://www.cayusemusic.com/http://www.myspace.com/christopherarruda


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Monday November 28th 8pmLenas 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 workand the guests are so kool


Tuesday November 29th 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

Wednesday November 30th 8pm

Food Basket Benefitvarious local musicians gather

to aid in the raising of monies / non-perishable food itemsand 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

by donations


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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

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 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)
http://www.myspace.com/thelane31http://www.myspace.com/thelane31http://www.myspace.com/thelane31http://www.myspace.com/thelane31


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Sunday December 4th 2pm

The Hope King Hour90 minutes of great entertainmenton the first Sunday of each month

with a local young musician highlighted$12 door $10 advance

Monday December 5th 8pmRon Hynes

An evening of folk music guaranteed to leave you entertainedone of Canadas most awarded singer/songwriters,

never mind to ever come out of the eastern Maritimesfor sure one of the finest of Newfoundlands children.

$25 advance $30 doorwww.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



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
http://www.ronhynes.com/http://www.ronhynes.com/http://www.ronhynes.com/


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Friday December 9th 8pmJanes Way / Dennis Lakusta

Celtic flavoured originals and some traditional in a band formatfollowed 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 an

evening 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

Sunday December 11th 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 inand like Hope King

she will be introducing a new performer each month$12 door $10 advance
http://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com/NaughtyAndSpice/Index.htmlhttp://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com/NaughtyAndSpice/Index.htmlhttp://www.naughtyandspiceburlesque.com/NaughtyAndSpice/Index.html


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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 songs

accompanied on bass and backup vocals by Duncans Martyn Jonesyou will be entertained$20 door $15 advance

www.artnapoleon.com

Monday December 12

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8pmWes 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 witnessed

A 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


http://www.artnapoleon.com/http://www.artnapoleon.com/http://www.artnapoleon.com/http://www.artnapoleon.com/http://www.artnapoleon.com/


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Thursday December 15th 8pm

McCandless Family Banda 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


Friday December 16th 8pmAn evening of island hip hopSkullastic / Wes Paul / BCB

One Fifty Productions / Prophet

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 inthey 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
http://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertonguebandhttp://www.myspace.com/themothertongueband


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Sunday December 18th 8pmDavid Vest Band

http://davidvestband.com/

Monday December 19th 8pmTHE JANKS

(from LA)Jo Shornikow

(from NYC).

Tuesday December 20th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Wednesday December 21st 8pmTBA

Thursday December 22nd 8pmTBA
http://davidvestband.com/http://davidvestband.com/http://davidvestband.com/


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Friday December 23rd 8pm

Smoking Rocketsfrom Lake Cowichan, these guys are hard core rocknroll

been together for over 5 years and produce some pretty neat energyfrom their recording studio they built


Saturday December 24thTBA

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 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

butbeing 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 for

Xmas..and we always screen a comedy on the big screen

by donation


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Monday December 26th 7pm

Boxing Day Open Micand Gift Exchange

still 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 ready

and oh yeahif you have any gifts you received you didnt like,

or from someone you didnt 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

For The Love of Wordswith your host

Bill Levitya 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


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Thursday December 29th 8pm

TBA

Friday December 30th 8pmStudents home for the holidays usually means various concerts take place

on these daysstay tuned

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

Tuesday January 3rd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

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

others attempt for the first timeall 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


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Tuesday January 10th 8pmBlues Tuesday



Monday January 16th 8pmAndy Whitedetails to come

Tuesday January 17th 8pm

Dress Rehearsal Tuesdayvarious musicians drop in and play a few of their new works

others attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community



Thursday January 19th 8pmIn Media Res

http://www.imr.ca

Tuesday January 24th 8pm

Dress Rehearsal Tuesdayvarious musicians drop in and play a few of their new worksothers attempt for the first timeall in all it is about community


http://www.imr.ca/http://www.imr.ca/http://www.imr.ca/


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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

Tuesday January 31st 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday






Saturday February 4th 8pmBowker Creek

Sunday February 5th 8pmGriffith Hiltz Trio

http://www.johnnygriffith.com/griffithhiltz
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Tuesday February 7th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday



(drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)

$5 for everyone

Tuesday February 14th 8pmBlues Tuesday



Thursday February 16th 8pmWilly Blizzard

http://www.willyblizzard.com

Tuesday February 21st 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday



http://www.willyblizzard.com/http://www.willyblizzard.com/http://www.willyblizzard.com/


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Sunday February 26th 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)

and take to the stage$5 per person

Tuesday February 28th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday






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