THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS
THROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VII
FEATURING POPPA DON GERNIE & ÉLISE LEBLANC
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Doors: 7PM
Close: 10PM
19+
Outline: Throwdown Thursday is The Duke’s monthly showcase featuring Victoria’s favorite bands with new and upcoming acts. Come on down and support local music!
Poppa Don Gernie: Poppa Don Gernie plays certified bluegrass bangers with Americana inspiration. A multi-instrumental unit, with kazoos, banjos, mandolins and more, Poppa Don Gernie wants to take you on a foot-stomping journey, so get those hands clapping, and get ready for a knee slapping night of ass-kicking acoustic action.
Élise Leblanc: A poet at heart, Canadian singer-songwriter Élise LeBlanc (She/They) is inspired by the romance of wild things. Heavily influenced by classic country, Appalachia, and western swing- her songs explore queer desire, betrayal, hope, and nature lore. Her gentle twang and rich, expressive vibrato nods to classic crooners Patsy Cline and Peggy Lee.
Her 2024 record “The Fiddle & The Fire” – produced by Leeroy Stagger (Canadian Folk Music Award-Winner whose roster includes: Corb Lund, Joel Plaskett, Mariel Buckley), was listed in the top 10 “Best Country Records on Bandcamp” review in 11/2023 and featured in a CBC Radio-Canada interview on “Culture et Confiture”.
As per government regulations, we require two pieces of valid ID for entry, including one piece of government issued Photo ID. We are proud members of the BarWatch Program.
