Showroom Schedule March 27th 2012

8/2/2019 Showroom Schedule March 27th 2012

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Tuesday March 27th 8pm ishDress Rehearsal Tuesday

For 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 treatspecial guest:Lola Parks

$25 door $20 advancewww.stephlang.ca

www.lolaparks.com

Friday March 30th 8pmDanny Keehn /Nicole Johnson

2 singer / songwriters from Vancouver IslandDanny from Fairweather Father and his acoustic duo

Nicole with her band fresh from opening for Jon and Roy$15 door $12advance
http://www.stephlang.ca/http://www.stephlang.ca/http://www.lolaparks.com/http://www.lolaparks.com/http://www.lolaparks.com/http://www.stephlang.ca/


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Saturday March 31st 8pmJodi Doidge / Naomi Payan

Jodi, from Vancouver, recently released her first EPLittle Love Songs

Naomi , from Duncan, just released her first EPEnd of the Road

$15 door $12 advance

http://soundcloud.com/jodidoidgehttp://www.youtube.com/user/JSSDOIDGE/videos

www.myspace.com/naomipayanmusic

Sunday April 1st 2pmThe Hope King Hour

90 minutes of great entertainmenton the first Sunday of each month

with young singer/songwriter Hope Kingjoining her is stepdad Scott Magill,

as they bring you a vast repertoire of country classicsnew country and originals that entertain for sure

and Hope highlights a local young musician with each monthly visit$12 door $10 advance

www.hopeking.ca

Sunday April 1st 8pmCamille Miller

living in Brazil, she returns to the island to give us a musical tournot necessarily the soft-spoken folkieyet still in the folk genre with an edge

yes, a troubadour$15 door $12 advancehttp://www.camillemiller.com
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Monday April 2nd 8pm

Headliners Rock School ShowcaseManda takes her rock school class from Nanaimo

for a road trip to the Showroom...$12 door $10 advance

Tuesday April 3rd 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

Thursday April 5th 8pm

Dayna Manning / Ryan McMahonshe is from Fort St. John and he is from Ladysmithboth are great folk/folk rock artists

and both on one nightthe audience wins big$20 door $15 advance

www.ryanmcmahon.comhttp://www.heartist.ca
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Friday April 6th 8pm

Coco Jafror&b from Vancouver

rockin r&bfunkified r&b

just, like out of this world$20 door $15 advance

www.myspace.com/cocojafro

Saturday April 7th 2pm - 4pmPoetry Workshop

withJeremy Loveday

Jeremy Loveday is an award-winning poet recognized for both his writing andperformance. He was Victorias 2010 Individual Poetry Slam Champion and he has

represented Victoria at national poetry slam competitions 3 times. Jeremy has had thehonour of performing at a wide range of events including Tedx Victoria, The Islands

Folk Festival, the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, and on the finals stage ofthe Vancouver International Poetry Festival when he was chosen as 1 of 2 festival

highlights.

In December 2011, Jeremy performed his poem An Ode to Courageas the official

memorial tribute to Jack Layton at the 50th Anniversary BC NDP convention. JeremyLoveday is also a skilled creative facilitator dedicated to spreading the power of spokenword. He has taught classes to adults, teens, and youth at risk. Currently, he is a

director of Tongues of Fire and the Victoria Poetry Project. In this role he hosted thefirst ever Victoria Secondary School Slam Championships and has grown this eventover the last 3 years. His poems have been published in journals, magazines, and

online in countries around the world.sliding scale

$10-$15

Saturday April 7th 8pmPoetry Night

With
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Jeremy Lovedaythose that were in the workshop all day

get the chance to perform their works as well


Sunday April 8th 2pmAnna Borch

An 18 year old singer/songwriter,a student at BrentwoodCollege

she will be performing on the second Sunday of each monthtill next summer.

I see a reason to help this gal get her 10,000 hours inshe is worth the investment

and like Hope Kingshe will be introducing a new performer each month


Sunday April 8th 8pm

Bill BourneBill asked if we had an opening around the 6 th of April

as he was going to be performing in Comox on that datewell the 8th was open

then I realized it was Easter Sundayand I figured what an opportunity

to have the past music of Bill Bourne resurrectedand a chance to hear the new offeringsof one of Canadas finest troubadours

$25 door $20 advancewww.billbourne.com

Monday April 9th 8pmSights and Sounds

Laurell
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Carli and Julie KennedyJames Struthers

acoustic/ indie /pop/country3 acts in one night

$18 door $15 advancewww.laurell.ca

www.cjkennedy.com

http://www.jamesstruthers.com

Tuesday April 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

Wednesday April 11th 8pmDianna Braithwaite-Chris Whiteley

and friendsa real treat having them return to the Showroomjust some of coolest moments you will experience

in that 40s-50s blues recording style$25 door $20 advance

Thursday April 12th 8pmTBA
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Friday April 13th 8pmKelly Joe Phelps

an American singer/songwriter of renownif you do not know of him then you should

again do the homeworkand we should see you here

$30 door $25 advancewww.kellyjoephelps.net

Saturday April 14th 8pmJeremy Fisher

yes,Jeremy Fisher is coming to the Showroom


www.jeremyfishermusic.com

Sunday April 15th 8pmLenas Living Room

Lena Birtwistle is joined by some musical friendsas they do the living room jam kinda thang

very cool with its laid back feel$12 door $10 advance

www.myspace.com/lenabirtwistle

Monday April 16th 8pm

Angela Sainisinger / songwriter from Calgaryrunner-up for "Best Female Artist"

2010 International Acoustic Music Awards touring a new EP "Cake And Callouses"

$15 door $12 advancewww.angelasaini.com
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Tuesday April 17th 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


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

$5 for everyone

Wednesday April 18th 8pmLynn Miles

singer/songwriterJuno winner / Canadian Folk Music Award winner

she was just at the last Islands Folk FestivalI have been presenting her to Duncan audiences since I arrived 23 years ago

she is a musical treata do not miss concert$20 advance $25 doorwww.lynnmilesmusic.com

Friday April 20th 8pmEXER

heavy metal at the Showroomspecial guests

The Day He Quit$15 door $12 advance

Saturday April 21st 7pm

Drum WorkshopwithMichael Harrison / Allan Cameron

2 great drummers, 1 stage, 1 night!with lots of prizes from Vic Firth Drumsticks and Sabian Cymbals!

Michael Harrison - Heavy Metal Drummer, Double Kick instructor, Owner / TeacherHarbour City Music will give you a crash course on double bass drumming. Playsome tunes that helped him play double kick better and perform with one of his

guitarists from 2 of his bands (Ravensun & Invaded)
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Allan Cameron - Duncan Based Teacher, Drummer. Has played with many bandsup and down the island with some of the most requested musicians. Allan will give

instruction on Latin, Jazz and Funk drumming. Show a diffrent side to greatdrumming.

doors at 6:30pm.$15.00 door $10.00 advance

Sunday April 22nd 8pmSOLD OUT Blackie and the Rodeo Kings SOLD OUT

Yes , BaRK is coming to the Showroomas a 5 piece band

Colin Linden / Stephen Fearing / Tom Wilson / Gary Craig on drumsDont know the bass player but I doubt he suckslol

Only 70 tickets to be sold

Special guest:Hope King

$85 cash $90 credit card$110 front row (7 seats)

www.blackieandtherodeokings .com

Tuesday April 24th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday



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

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

Wednesday April 25th

8pm
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Mrs. Jones Cabarethad the opportunity to meet Mira as the singer

for Acoustically Inclined out of Winnipeg years backshe is now even more soulfull, more explorative as an entertainer

way coolmira black: vocals/ general cheekinesskeith price: guitars & broody sex appeal

rob johnson: basses & bestest damn smile this side...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0Ig57jG2F4


Thursday April 26th 8pmThe Sweet Alibi

the latest vocal harmonizing trio to come out of that wintery Winnipegthey have taking the folk/roots world by storm

great lyricism combined with sweet prairie vocals$20 door $15 advance

www.sweetalibi.com

Saturday April 28th 11am-4pmGlenn Hawkins

Art Show and Salewatercolours

7pm-9pmReception

meet and greet the artist

Sunday April 29th 11am-4amGlenn Hawkins

Art Show and Sale
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Sunday April 29th 8pm

Elizabeth Shepherda new voice/piano player in the jazz world,

recently a new mother,she brings all those sensations to her new works

and she is creating quite a following$20 door $15 advance

www.elizabethshepherd .com

Tuesday May 1st 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Thursday May 3rd 8pmAllan Gerber

In concertAn Alan Gerber concert literally explodes from the very start

With all the musical colours that Blues-Funk has in its paint box.Alan is a sensitive and intelligent lyricist whose positive messagecombines with fabulous skill to create his own brand of music

blues meets gospel, meets boogie-woogie.Alan is donating the use of his song, Believe,

for this years Sansum Point Songs II video.Proceeds from this concert will help the STAR team

make the Believe Music Video and encourage peopleto contribute to The Land Conservancys remaining $380 000 commitment

for the Sansum Point Marine Park.With his band, Rhinoceros, back in the young days,

Alan toured North America with such names asJanis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Dylan.

A songwriter, vocalist, musician, producer, and comic,

Alan Gerber is a master ......
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certainly not to be missed.Need I say more?

$20 suggested donationMore if you canwww.alangerber.org

Friday May 4th 8pmSkydiggers /Alex Vissia

The Skydiggers are on tour again and the Showroom is one of their stops.Canadian Rock History, this is a not to miss concert

and opening up the show is a singer / songwriter from Stony Plain Albertaentrenched in the roots of rock and country,but with a more sophisticated lyrical lean

she has won my musical ear

www.alexvissia.com

Saturday May 5th 8pmMae Moore

Yes, in the intimacy of the Showroom,Mae Moore, singer/songwriter, brings her musical soul to share

such a perfect way to becomeor remain enthralledwith this gentle spiritspecial guest TBA

$25 door $20 advancewww.maemoore.com

Sunday May 6th 2pmThe Hope King Hour


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www.hopeking.ca

Tuesday May 8th 8pmBlues Tuesday



Thursday May 10th 8pm

Laurell / James Struthers / Carli and Julie Kennedy

$18 door $15 advancehttp://www.jamesstruthers.com

Saturday May 12th

8pmDonna and Bill Konsorado /

Allen Dobbs3 great musicians that call the island home

from Allens countrified rootsto Donnas acoustic prairie folk as performed on her 5 string banjos

Bill is a piano tuner by day and much appreciated accompanist this nightto those that know of these performers, your mission is to spread the word

to othersyou will not be disappointed
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Sunday May 13th 2pmAnna Borch

An 18 year old singer/songwriter,a student at BrentwoodCollege

she will be performing on the second Sunday of each monthtill next summer.

I see a reason to help this gal get her 10,000 hours inshe is worth the investment

and like Hope Kingshe will be introducing a new performer each month


Sunday May 13th 8pmMichael Jerome Browneacoustic blues at its finest

on the west coast as a mentorin the Hornby Island Blues Camp,

he had an extra day so I jumped all over itthe real deal

$25 door $20 advancewww.michaeljeromebrowne .com

Tuesday May 15th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

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

others attempt for the first time
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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

Thursday May 17th 8pmLeathen Milne / Colin Easthope

they understand roots/bluegrass traditionsand delve into their vocals and instruments with fervor

I immediately asked them to come backafter their stellar first performance at the Showroom.


www.leathanmilne.com www.colineasthope.com

Monday May 21st 8pmSean Burns

Tuesday May 22nd

8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Wednesday May 23rd 8pmJay Amar

with special guestSean Burns
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Friday May 25th 8pm

Tim Williamsa blues troubadour

living in the High River area of Albertahe ventures to the west coast

a true gentle man of the country blues,he is a story teller as well

an evening that I highly recommendto all acoustic roots/ blues lovers

special guests:Royal Canadians

$25 door $20 advancehttp://www.go.to/twilliamsblues.com

Tuesday May 29th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday



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


Thursday May 31st 8pmRyan Mcmahon / Chris Arruda / Cory Woodward

an evening with 3 singer/songwriters$18 door $15 advance
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Tuesday June 5th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Wednesday June 6th 8pmOld Man Luedecke / Del Barber

2 awarded singer/songwritersthat are defining folk music in Canada

if you like clawhammer banjoif you like acoustic guitar

if you like lyrical content that engagesyes, this is the spot

check their credentials$20 door $17 advancewww.oldmanluedecke.ca/

www.delbarber.com

Tuesday June 12th 8pmBlues Tuesday


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Monday June 18th 8pmAndrew and Zachari Smithfolk/alt-country /tap style guitar

they keep on returning to the Showroomeven though not many people have caught on yet

just how damn good they areAndrew, in his own right, is an award winning songwriter and guitar playerhis son brings that new youthful I can do anything approach to their music

and it works superblycome on everyone.give these guys a chance.

$20 door $15 advancewww.andrewandzacharismith .com





Sunday June 24th

8pmMike Essoudry's

Mash Potato Mashers
http://www.andrewandzacharismith.com/http://www.andrewandzacharismith.com/http://www.andrewandzacharismith.com/http://www.andrewandzacharismith.com/


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Wednesday June 27th 8pmModern Grass Music

www.themoderngrassquartet.com

www.facebook.com/themoderngrassquartet

Tuesday July 3rd 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday




Wednesday July 4th 8pmMike Alviano / Shannon Lyon
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Saturday July 7th 8pm

Dead Eyes OpenThe Body PoliticSilence Theory

so you like loud heavy rock?then get here for tonites show

starting out on a western Canada touryou will not be at all disappointed


Tuesday July 10th 8pmBlues Tuesday



Tuesday July 17th






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Wednesday July 18th 8pm

The Slim Milkie Band /the Abbey Hoffman Societylove the band names

that alone shows some integritylooking forward to this one

$15 door $12 advancewww.slimmilkie.com

Monday July 23rd 8:30pmDanny Schmidt and Carries Elkin

Tuesday July 24th





Tuesday July 31st 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday


Bill Levitya written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems, stories
http://www.slimmilkie.com/http://www.slimmilkie.com/http://www.slimmilkie.com/


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or your favourite piece by someone elsesing it, chant, word break dancing,read off the page, it's a night of word appreciation


Tuesday August 7th 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



Tuesday August 14th 8pmBlues Tuesday



Tuesday August 21

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8pmDress 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




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Tuesday August 28th 8pmDress Rehearsal Tuesday

For 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,



Wednesday August 29th 8pmMurder Mouse Blues Bandpremier Australian blues folk rock

Founded in 2008 by Adam Morris, a singer songwriting juggernaut,the band is multi instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and record producer JonEdwards who plays blistering harp, electric, slide, lap steel, mandolin and banjo.

And pounding the swaggering bone shaking blues sound of the band is WesternAustralia's godfather of rhythm, Terry Vinci.$20 door $15 advance

www.murdermousebluesband.com

Sunday September 2nd 2pmThe Hope King Hour




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www.hopeking.ca

Thursday September 27th 8pmMartyn Joseph

world class singer / songwriterwhat a treat to have this gentle man return to the Showroom

tickets will go fast I expect at this price


Sunday September 30th 8pmDon Ross

$30 door $$27 advance

Sunday October 6th 2pmThe Hope King Hour





www.hopeking.ca

Wednesday October 31st 8pmDanny MichelIf all goes well

Coming this fall

Stacey Earle - Mark Stuart
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Showroom Schedule March 27th 2012