Master List Nov 7th and On

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

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

Tuesday November 8th 5:30pm-7pm

Duncan All CandidatesMeet and Greet

a 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 8th 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

http://www.jessebrewster.com/


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


http://www.facebook.com/jessebrewstermusic







Wednesday November 9th 8pm

Wendell Fergusonthe guitar players guitar player….CCMA approved…

using references such as Lynn Miles / Russell de Carle / the Laws / Katherine Wheatley to name a few…I had to say yes

very, very cooland funny

$20 advance $25 doorwww.wendellferguson.com

Thursday November 10th 8pmJon and Roy

calling Victoria home, they have toured Europe, Canada

and thru the USA as the unassuming folk act… now a trio, „they take small songs and make earworms out of them‟…

you will be pleasantly entertained if you are one of the fortunate ones to geta ticket soon…they 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 Canada

with guest artists from each areaincluding Natalie MacMaster, Stephen Fearing, Catherine MacLellan,The Once, Leela Gilday, the Inuksuk Drum Dancers and more

$12 door $10 advance www.bonniestecroix.com

http://www.wendellferguson.com/




http://jonandroy.ca/


http://www.bonniestecroix.com/







Saturday November 12th 8pmMurray Atkinson

guitar player for the Odds rippin‟ out great rock licks he 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.com Http://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

$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 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)$15 door $12 advance

http://www.swanrocks.com/


http://www.murrayatkinson.com/


http://www.oddsmusic.com/







Tuesday November 15th 5:30pm-7pm

North Cowichan All CandidatesMeet and Greet

a chance to meet and ask the questions you need answers to…. in an informal fashion…

candidates and small groupswith 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

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$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/

http://www.findtheothers.com/


http://www.myspace.com/christacouture



http://www.crisderksen.com/


http://www.eslband.com/








Sunday November 20th 2pm

Washington & CookMaureen Washington and Daniel Cook bring 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 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/

http://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashington


http://www.myspace.com/mariannegirard


http://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…

no fear …no attitudes… just people getting their „legs‟ …


Wednesday November 23rd 8pmJoey Wright

all 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?


http://www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywright






Friday November 25th 8pm

Ryan McMahonsinger/songwriter from Ladysmith

giving 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

Saturday November 26th 8pmChristopher Arruda

this Nanaimo singer / songwriter is making waves… whether 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 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

http://www.ryanmcmahon.com/


http://www.myspace.com/christopherarruda









Sunday November 27th 8pm

Tim Williamsway 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

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 workand the guests are so kool…


Tuesday November 29th 8pm ish

Dress Rehearsal TuesdayFor The Love of Words

with your hostBill Levity

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

or your favourite piece by someone else…sing it, chant, word breakdancing,

read off the page, it's a night of word appreciation … most empowering and invigorating…

$5 for readers…$10 for others

http://www.cayusemusic.com/





Wednesday November 30th 8pmFood Basket Benefit

various 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 rewardingLynnea Bruce / Beverley McKeen / Emily Spiller / Marty Jones /

Chuck McCandless / Naomi Payanby donations

Thursday December 1st 8pm

Dave Cambeland friends

Dave sets out on a journey in that searchof that eternal funk groove…

always brings stellar musicians/friends to join in the frayvery much fun


Friday December 2nd

8pmLane 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

http://www.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 prowessalways 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

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 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

Tuesday December 6th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




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 door

http://www.ronhynes.com/





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 here… and 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 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 King

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

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





Sunday December 11th 8pm

Art NapoleonFirst Nations singer/songwriter calling Victoria home…

of Cree descent, he is a national treat, hosts his own TV programand 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 advancewww.artnapoleon.com

Monday December 12th 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 December 13th 8pmBlues Tuesday


always interesting… hosts Thor and the Thundercat…$10 for audience…$5 for musicians

http://www.artnapoleon.com/







Thursday December 15th 8pmMcCandless 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 oh…a band is going to come out of this oneI highly recommend their debut CD

as well as their „live‟ concert $20 door $15 advance

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

One Fifty Productions / Prophetdoing 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

http://www.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 8pmDavid Vest Band

http://davidvestband.com/

Monday December 19th 8pm

Tuesday December 20th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday









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… $15 door $12 advance

Saturday December 24th TBA



Sunday December 25th 8am - noonThe Duncan Garage Showroom’s

3rd Annual Breakfastfor

Those Who Wish To Be Alone…TogetherFor 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…

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 for

Xmas..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 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

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 December 28th 8pmTBA

Thursday December 29th 8pmTBA

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

on 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

…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

Saturday January 7th 8pmGlenn Chattel

http://www.rooftoprunners.com/





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 17th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday






Thursday January 19

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8pmIn Media Reshttp://www.imr.ca

Tuesday January 24th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Wednesday January 25th 8pmAlthea Cunningham / Birgit Kuit

http://www.altheacunningham.weebly.com

Sunday January 29th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal



„cd‟ or „ipod‟ with your songs (maximum 3) and take to the stage

$5 per person

http://www.imr.ca/

http://www.imr.ca/

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



http://www.imr.ca/



Tuesday January 31st 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday

For The Love of Words

with your hostBill 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

Saturday February 4th 8pmBowker Creek

Sunday February 5

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8pmGriffith Hiltz Triohttp://www.johnnygriffith.com/griffithhiltz

Tuesday February 7th

8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




http://www.johnnygriffith.com/griffithhiltz





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


no fear …no attitudes… just people getting their „legs‟ … (drum kit and amps are set in place for this evening)

$5 for everyone

Sunday February 26th 2pmYouth Dress Rehearsal



„cd‟ or „ipod‟ with your songs (maximum 3)and take to the stage

$5 per person

http://www.willyblizzard.com/





Tuesday February 28th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday

For The Love of Wordswith your hostBill Levity

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

or your favourite piece by someone else…sing it, chant, word breakdancing,

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

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