Duncan Garage Showroom

Blues Tuesday is always a blast and some new players in town have been showing up…

Wednesday is the first visit for In Media Res….a venture into music noire…from Vancouver

it is also the anniversary of a very Blue Valentine. the passing of Willie P. Bennett …so please play or listen to some Willie P. on this day….you will be glad you did…

Thursday has another Vancouver band crossing the straits to perform at the Showroom, Willy Blizzard…alternative /folk/roots music…2 guitars and a stand up bass

Friday is for the young of heart and ears as it is another evening of island hip/hop…these guys tell their stories in rhyme and beats…very cool

Saturday has The Midnight Hours returning with their style of blues that is some where influenced by rock and reggae…from Vancouver as well, they are one of my picks to not miss…

Sunday afternoon has an EP release by Naomi Payan ….recently moved to the valley (over 2 years ago) from France with her family, she already has a large fan base of new relatives…

Monday is Lena’s Living Room… an evening where Lena and some of her gal pals get together and jam out as in their living room…spontaneous and carefree…and inviting to join in if you so choose

Tuesday Dress Rehearsal is worth the night out be it for new talent or to get up yourself

Wednesday is going to be another Community Scrabble Night…so bring your board and tiles and lets scrabble down….more for fun than serious, we do have a corner for the full contact too serious players…haha

Thursday the 25th has Craig Cardiff, Juno nominated this year, performing a double bill with Ladysmith’s Ryan McMahon…a singer/songwriters kinda night

Friday has Flora WAre returning…cause I wanted to her….cool funkified jazzy r&b with roots influences….just too cool

Saturday is for the country fans as Shelly Dubois proceeds with her final tour of the Valley before heading off to reside in Alberta

Sunday afternoon is Youth Dress Rehearsal, a time set aside for youth to get on the stage…and in the evening the grown up kids get on the stage as in Chasing Satellites…youch they are fun….rock project worth catching

and hopefully I will stay on top this blog from here on in …later L.J.

2012 and already the month of January is almost over…is it because we are having so much fun?   I hope so…at least in retrospect

anywho Thursday night has a two solo acts that work on monster projects, intricate selections of sounds to get their individual messages out there…one of those take the chance  and you will not be disappointed

Friday has Chris Ronald coming to town…an England born Vancouverite, he is known for his vocal prowess….a songwriter as well, his passions are laid out in his music

Saturday is a rock out night with Stone Vaughn Toole from Ladysmith and Midnite Hours (rock/roots/reggae) from Vancouver….a wonderful rock- ish journey

Sunday has Chris Watoski coming over from Vancouver with his band to showcase the great tunage he has created…check out his links and see if you want to be here

Monday sees local young folk rockers The Royal Canadians opening for Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk….another link referral on this one….let them explain themselves

For The Love Of Words falls on the last day of the month as well as the last Tuesday this month…Bill Levity hosts this evening of poetry/prose and all things spoken…

Wednesday has the youth infused ‘hobo’ music…from Pender Island , it is organic…and fun

Thursday is Jeff Pike aka Windborn…the band is absent for this date but it is all his material and he does deliver oh so well…has  a fan base on the island so you wont be alone if you come to the show

Friday is the long awaited return of Gerry Barnum….using roots/blues to trap you in, he takes you on a musical journey that soothes your soul…yes you could say soul music….

much more coming up so stay tuned

and soon to the public…Friends of The Showroom membership cards….for $50 a year you can support the Showroom and receive one free beverage or popcorn for each performance you attend, receive advance ticket price even if you show up at the door (if there is room) as well as advance notice to any of the big shows coming up…also allows you to request ‘ducked’ seating…sign up and I will tell you more …

till later L.J.

2012 and already the month of January is almost over…is it because we are having so much fun?   I hope so…at least in retospect

anywho Thursday night has a two solo acts that work on monstor projects, intricate selections of sounds to get their individual messages out there…one of those take the chance  and you will not be dissappointed

Friday has Chris Ronalad coming to town…an England born Vancouverite, he is known for his vocal prowess….a songwriter as well, his passions are laid out in his music

Saturday is a rock out night with Stone VAughn Toole from LAdysmith and Midnite Hours (rock/roots/reggea) from Vancouver….a wonderful rock journey

Sunday has Chris Watoski coming over from Vancouver with his band to showcase the great tunage he has created…check out his links and see if you want to be here

Monday sees local young folk rockers The Royal Canadians opening for Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk….another link referral on this one….let them explain themselves

For The Love Of Words falls on the last day of the month as well as the last Tuesday this month…Bill Levity hosts this evening of poetry/prose and all things spoken…

Wednesday has the youth infused ‘hobo’ music…from Pender Island , it is organic…and fun

Thursday is Jeff Pike aka Windborn…the band is absent for this date but it is all his material and he does deliver oh so well…has  a fan base on the island so you wont be alone if you come to the show

Friday is the long aawaited return of Gerry BArnum….using roots/blues to trap you in, he takes you on a musical journey that soothes your soul…yes you could say soul music….

much more coming up so stay tuned

and soon to the public…Friends of The Showroom membership cards….for $50 a year you can support the Showroom and receive one free beverage or popcorn for each performance you attend, you receive advance ticket price even if you show up at the door (if there is room) as well as advance notice to any of the big shows coming up…also allows you to request ‘ducked’ seating…sign up and I will tell you more …

till later L.J.

Well, keeping up with this posting thang always seems to get a bit behind….so let us see if we can get back on track….

Tuesday January 10^th is the first Blues Tuesday of 2012….new players promising to come out and take advantage of an evening of community blues power….always cool and Thor and Marty set the example needed just right….

Wednesday will be a short notice Scrabble session again…looking at throwing more of these into the fray…so much fun….and you learn so much

Thursday sees Leathan Milne/ Colin Easthope, two singer songwriters from Vancouver coming to the island for a weekend tour…seemed a good idea to give them an extra night….check out their links…might be just what you need on a Thursday evening in January…

Friday has two bands from north of Duncan (Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay) bringing their excellent indie rock to the Showroom….Christian based, not only good music but great messages

Saturday is indie rock again with a slight twist…3 acts starting off with a solo show…all rock and all well done….the June Fiasco ‘s first time out of the slot…and they are ready…

Sunday will be another day for Scrabble….2pm start and an evening off for us….

Monday night is a treat with Andy White returning to the Showroom….last here as Fearing and White (Stephen Fearing of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings as well as an extremely great solo career)….Andy is Irish from the Isle and did spend some time in Austarlia….a very proficient songwriter, his delivery is memorizing

Tuesday Night Dress Rehearsal is on the money one more night….an open mic evening….new and veteran players are eagerly invited

Wednesday will have gospel singer Chelsea Nesbit from the east coast gracing the Showroom stage….award winning and nominated in many categories, she comes to entertain….

The Thursday January 19^th is vacant right now but keep an eye out for this one.

Friday is a killer young band from Victoria…rockfish without killing your ears

Saturday is a treat for all those that like B3 Hammond Organs….Tim Boss from Victoria along with his drummer friend Matt lay down some great grooves as duo….youch…it is fun….3^rd time returning

Youth Dress Rehearsal on the 22^nd for kids under 16 at 2pm

And there is so much more to come…till next deposit of info

Love you all and thanks for supporting the Duncan Garage Showroom

xmas season is here…the one I grew up with at least…now it is ‘holiday’ or ‘festive’ season, but either which way please remember we are on our way to summer….yep shorter nights, earlier sunrises….the winter solstice has taken place and so onward ho to summer….but still back at xmas, our annual breakfast for those who will be alone xmas morning and would’t mind hanging out with other like minded souls starts at 7am and with a movie at 10am we should be over by noon..

….for all those with company visiting and wanting to be entertained…read the schedule…it is all explained there

boxing day is always fun….an open mic concept and a gift exchange

tuesday’s For The Love Of Words has it final offerings for 2011…and now in its 5th year….come give BillLevity some season’s greetings

wednesday has Anna Borg bringing her family get together to the Showroom and is hoping you will join them as she performs for their out of town guests

thursday is a night of young rock’n'roll….school is out for the holidays and these kids are going to rock their’s and yours world

friday is the return to the valley of Joe Charron, performing solo some of his new tunes and all the old tasty ones that we will all remember…special guest on cello…Angela James….tickets will go fast

(and if you want to dance the night before New Years Eve, check out the Crofton Hotel Showcase Venue as Tropic Mayhem takes to the stage to give your dancing shoes a good workout)

saturday night is Georgia’s birthday and new years eve and so we are having a party after 8pm with the ‘record’ player being put to use….now have it set up so as I can spin some of my favourite vinyl releases ( I have many) and looks like an ‘internet radio’ format is shaping up…..like a radio/video show on ustream….way cool…stay tuned…..anyway we will move chairs and there will be some dancing going on for the party…..bring some treats to share for the munchie table and have some fun with us

starting off the new year with Hope….yes, Hope’s monthly Showroom appearance takes place on the first day of the new year and what way to head forward….

same as monday night….3 musical acts staring off the new year with intent to change the world with their music….good vibes for all involved

tuesday is the first Dress Rehearsal of 2012 so come give this year a big kick off

as we head into 2012, all restraints are set aside….stay tuned as we intend to ‘rock’ the world

So here it is Friday night and as it turns out we do have entertainment tonite….

Dave Philips returns for his 3^rd visit to the Showroom… singer/songwriter/guitar player from Vancouver, he won our hearts right away and he is a contender in my view…show starts at the far side of 8pm …sharp.. and will be live streamed as usual….. (don’t forget the ‘donate ‘ button…especially if you enjoy the show)

Saturday night has Georgia’s Belly Dancing Extravaganza…a true showing of the many talented belly dancers from the south island…still some tickets left…and there shouldn’t be…

Also on Saturday night for those that want to dance themselves, please go to the Crofton Hotel Showcase Venue where Thor and the Thundercats hit the stage at 9pm… king of the blues , there is quite a bit of familiar rock’n’roll tunes thrown in to engage you in tearing up the dance floor ….and only a $10 ticket

Sunday has the Hope King Hour moved to a 4pm slot so as to accommodate Hope’s theatre rehearsal….she is so worth the time spent to get here…and only $10

Sunday evening at 8pm sees Emily Spiller bring her soul driven original tunes served up in a new way…pre-recorded back-up with a loop machine to work magic with….was at the Summer Festival this year and I have had her come back to the Showroom 5 times now….she is so cool

Monday night….yes a Monday night…Ron Hynes, singer/songwriter of renown from Newfoundland…this is one of those concerts you really shouldn’t miss….$25 advance ticket price or $30 at the door

Dress Rehearsal Tuesday is the ‘open’ mic evening of the month so grab your instrument and get on stage….we all have fun

Wednesday and Gregory Hoskins at the Showroom…the most played cd at the Showroom, this guy is just another very great singer/songwriter that so needs to be heard…you will not be disappointed…so please trust my judgment on this one

Thursday …Sid Johnson / Evan Miller….Ladysmith takes to the Showroom stage….both really good singer/songwriters….

Gotta go so till later

L.J. 

Hello.  Here are the shows coming up Nov 16th-27th.

Weds Nov 16th – I Ain’t Dead Yet – a one man show about Woodie Guthrie… using a unique blend of storytelling, spoken word and live musical performance.

Thurs Nov 17th – Andy Sheppard – Find The Others Tour – a live music show, synchronized with projected video, the result of collaborations with some of the country’s most talented musicians and visual artists.

Fri Nov 18th 8pm – Coco Jaffro – There is no other band that moves us like these guys do… original tunes in a driving funk based tradition.

Fri Nov 18th 11pm – Enigma – a return visit to the Showroom… with the freakiest stage show you may ever witness… special late night performance.

Sat Nov 19th – Christa Couture / Cris Derksen / E.S.L. – an evening of diverse original music designed with intent to move your soul… on an island tour, we are fortunate to have them stop here.

Sun Nov 20th 2pm – Washington & Cook – Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook bring their funkified urban jazz to the Showroom as often as I can get them to.

Sun Nov 20th 8pm – Marianne Girard – acoustic/country/folk from Toronto, this veteran singer/songwriter is now catching her stride and many a folk is taking notic.  Special guest: Lonnie Glass – a fellow 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 gravelly voiced, quirky acoustic playing, modern day troubadour.”

Mon Nov 21st – Alex Vissia – singer/songwriter from Stony Plain, AB, she 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’.

Tues Nov 22nd – Dress 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 in place)

Weds Nov 23rd – Joey Wright – All you acoustic guitar players get your butts down here… on of Canada’s faster and finer guitar pickers, he also writes sensitive, introspective ballads.

Thurs Nov 24th – Nomad / Kinobe  - sufi acoustic guitar meanderings with west African rhythms.

Fri Nov 25th – Ryan McMahon… singer/songwriters from Ladysmith giving up a solo concert before Christmas.

Sat Nov 26th – Christopher Arruda – A Nanaimo singer/songwriter making waves – see why the industry is taking note.

Sun Nov 27th 2pm – Youth Dress Rehearsal – Like your Tuesday night open mic, but for those under 16.

Sun Nov 27th 8pm – Tim Williams – This gentleman plays a mean acoustic blues guitar… a storyteller for sure.

Please visit the ‘show schedule’ page on the website for more info and links to the artists.  Thanks for your support!

www.duncangarageshowroom.ca

Good day!  Here are the shows coming up in the next week or so….

Thursday Nov 3rd – Monkey Junk – Swamp R&B, soul boogie and bedroom funk… Maple Blues award winners & Juno winners… electric blues at its best.

Friday Nov 4th – Rukus – ‘Golden Age of Rock n Roll’ … from Elvis to the Beatles and everything in between played the way you remember hearing them.

Saturday Nov 5th – The Royal Canadians / Redwood Green / Jordan McWilliam – three young local indie acts that explore rock n roll in their own various fashions.

Sunday Nov 6th 2pm – The Hope King Hour – 90 minutes of great entertainment on the first Sunday of each month – with a local young musician highlighted.

Sunday Nov 6th 7:30 pm – Marc Ross / Naomi Payan – They shared the stage this spring and a musical relationship started up – note the early start time…

Monday Nov 7th – Jessie Brewster – promoting a new CD ‘Wrecking Ball at the Concert Hall’, he just wrapped up a successful tour of the East Coast, Nashville and Austin.

Tuesday Nov 8th – Blues Tuesday (blues open mic/jam)  Where various off-duty blues players get together and rent ice time to shoot a game or two of musical shinny… no attitudes…. always interesting.  Hosted by Thor and the Thundercat.

Wednesday Nov 9th – Wendell Ferguson – The guitar players’ guitar player…. in a Chet Atkins style… CCMA approved… using references such as Lynn Miles / Russell de Carle / the Laws / Katherine Whitely to name a few..

Thursday Nov 10th – Jon & Roy – calling Victoria home, they have toured Europe, Canada and the USA as an unassuming folk act…. now a trio they take small songs and make earworms out of them.  They sold out Alix Goolden Hall last year (capacity 810!)

Friday Nov 11th – Bonnie St. Croix –  touring her new CD ‘ Canadian Girl’ (where one song was recorded in each Province and Territory of Canada.

Please visit the website’s ‘Show Schedule’ page for more shows as well as links to all the artists.  Thanks for your support!!