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SUMMARY:PSYCHEDELIC YACHT-ROCK PARTY
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON & THROWDOWN PRESENT\nPSYCHEDELIC YACHT-ROCK PARTY \nWednesday\, July 16th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: Throwdown\, the group behind The Duke’s iconic Throwdown Thursdays\, is back for a Wednesday edition! \nDid someone say PSYCHADELIC YACHT-ROCK PARTY?! \nThrowdown is coming in hot this summer with a special WEDNESDAY edition\, so get ready for July 16th and come get SWEPT OFF YOUR FEET by Yacht-Pop Rockers\, Paris Pick & The Pricks and Psychedelic Indie Rock artist\, Damien Alblas as they hit the road once again for a summer of sonic adventure! Fresh back from performing at notorious Canadian music festivals such as Arts Wells\, Valhalla Fest\, Pembina River Nights and en-route to Pachena Bay Music Fest and more\, Victoria will be lucky to catch these two amazing bands in-between their touring chaos! \nKnown for her infectious vintage pop charm and powerhouse vocals\, Paris Pick brings fierce yacht-pop energy and 70s soul to the stage—backed by her all-star band\, The Pricks. In her career so far\, Pick has opened for artists such as Brass Camel\, Jennifer Castle\, and Wax Mannequin to name a few\, and has been recognized by Canadian media personalities\, George Strombo from The Strombo Show as well as Ed the Sock from Much Music. In 2022 Pick was placed on CBC Music’s Toyota Searchlight: Top 100 Artists List and in 2025 Pick is gearing up to release her third full length album. \nSharing the spotlight\, Damien Alblas delivers heartfelt\, hard-hitting indie-rock anthems that resonate with raw emotion and undeniable stage presence. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Tom Petty\, Fleetwood Mac\, and Pink Floyd\, Alblas channels classic influences into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Throughout his career\, he has opened for notable acts including Doug and the Slugs\, Valdy\, B.A. Johnston\, and Dustin Bentall\, and is currently hard at work on his debut album. \nSo\, get ready for a night of HIGH-OCTANE performances\, RETRO FLAIR\, and UNFORGETTABLE TUNES that’ll have you dancing\, rocking out\, and falling in love—all at once. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the magic between these two artists\, this double-headliner tour is a can’t-miss experience. \nFor this show Pick and Alblas are joined by Victoria BC’s very own hip-hop heavy hitting rap MC\, BOSS SAINT B. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/psychedelic-yacht-rock-party/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:THE HEELS!
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nTHE HEELS! \nFriday\, June 27th\, 2025\nDoors: 9PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM \n19+ \nOutline: The Heels\, a dynamic trio from Canada now living in Nashville and the West Coast of Canada\, are making waves in the country music scene with their high-energy shows\, three-part harmonies\, and good-natured brash. Crowned Country Group of the Year at the Josie Music Awards\, their single “Hush Money” hit number one in France\, solidifying their status. \nThey also won Group of the Year\, Music Video of the Year\, and Emerging Artist of the Year at the BCCMA Awards in Canada. Their album “I Am” went viral on TikTok\, topping iTunes Country charts in over ten countries. Their single “Take the Trailer” is now being played nationally throughout North America on the iHeart Radio network. Since moving to Nashville in February 2024\, they play 20 live shows monthly\, selling out iconic venues like The Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room. \nCollaborating with Tom Jackson Productions\, their live shows are must-see. Their upcoming single\, “Love\, Heals\,” produced by Marti Frederiksen and Desmond Child and written by Marcus and Levi Hummon (writers of Tim McGraw’s “Cowboy in Me\,” Dixie Chicks’ “Cowboy Take Me Away”) and Tom Douglas (co-writer of Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me”)\, promises to be a standout. \nBobbi\, Brittni\, and Kyla blend country\, pop\, and spiritual sounds\, creating a soul-deep genre-bending experience. \n**Tickets are Non-Refundable** \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/the-heels-2/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T230000
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SUMMARY:RUBBER TIRE PEEP SHOW
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nRUBBER TIRE PEEP SHOW \nWednesday\, June 25th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: Rubber Tire Peep Show (Halifax/Toronto) is a Canadian musical collective whose eclectic repertoire spans decades and genres. With deep musical roots and a love of performance\, RTPS’ music is infused with jam-band dynamics\, country-blues sensibility and rock and roll spirit that has captured audiences across Canada. \nIn 2024\, they set out on two successful multi-provincial tours\, selling out shows across B.C\, Alberta\, Nova Scotia\, and Ontario in support of their debut\, self-titled record. Released in June 2024\, the band has since garnered great attention\, including features from EXCLAIM! Magazine\, CBC Radio 1\, and most recently Halifax Music Archives’ Best of 2024. \nAfter closing out the summer with a sold-out homecoming show in Toronto; a main stage slot at Highlands Music Festival; and landing an opening slot for Sloan this past fall\, the band was invited to kick off the New Year with a milestone performance at Massey Hall’s state-of-the-art venue extension\, TD Music Hall. \nThe “Peep Show” is best known for their commitment to the live show and constantly work to bring their audience a unique experience on any given night\, curating both in-studio and live collaborations with an ever-growing roster of artists and musicians. \nLed by founding members Harrison Smith and Liam Slingerland\, alongside “usual suspects”; Max Swiderski\, Patrick Fockler\, and David Matta\, the band is now at work producing new music\, and gearing up for another cross-country tour set to begin Spring 2025. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/rubber-tire-peep-show/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:AARON WYLDER
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON & THROWDOWN PRESENT\nAARON WYLDER\nWITH THE THUNES & FOWL BAY \nFriday\, June 6th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n19+ \nOutline: Throwdown\, the group behind The Duke’s iconic Throwdown Thursdays\, is back for a Friday edition! \nAaron Wylder: Born and raised in the Caribbean\, Aaron Wylder is a 27 year old Canadian singer songwriter. Splitting his time between Victoria and Montreal\, he can be found most often with a guitar in his hands. He is motivated by the prospect of creating resonating songs. Wylder’s blend of indie rock\, americana and traditional folk is a distinct sound. You can expect a good time at an Aaron Wylder show. \nThe Thunés: Dos thunés playing a combination of blues jazz and rock and roll\, their fun sporadic grooves will keep you guessing all night \nFowl Bay: Fowl Bay is a powerful three-piece rock band based in Victoria\, known for their soulful and expressive\, vocal-forward sound\, complemented by a heavy and driving rhythm section. Formed as a passion project\, Fowl Bay has since taken on a life of its own. The band is constantly working on exciting new music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/aaron-wylder/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T190000
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME X
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nTHROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME X\nFEATURING CARMINE\, TEENAGE ART SCENE & IDLE LANE \nThursday\, May 29th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11:30PM \n19+ \nOutline: 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! \nCarmine: Carmine is an emerging female-fronted band from Victoria BC\, blending driving basslines\, gritty synth\, and lush vocal harmonies into a striking alternative rock sound. Since forming in 2024\, the band has quickly made waves with songs that are both raw and cinematic. Their latest single\, I Don’t Wanna Be Friends (April 2025)\, was produced by Mike Noble (Hotel Mira) and mixed by James Younger (Yukon Blonde\, Sam Roberts\, The Zolas)\, adding to their growing reputation for high-caliber production. \nCarmine also partners with BC non-profit organization “The Jellyfish Project\,” performing their music and advocating for climate action in schools across Vancouver Island. \nFollowing a strategic social media campaign\, Carmine has built momentum and high engagement on TikTok\, inspiring fans to create their own edits and visuals to the band’s music. Carmine is more than just a band to watch; they are a band that encourages fans to join their creative movement. \nTeenage Art Scene: Led by Rupert Yakelashek\, Teenage Art Scene is a solo project turned supergroup comprising Huckleberry Flett of Silverware\, Marco Bernardez-Lai of Good luck Madeline and The Aubreys\, and Will Jagger of Peanut Butter Telephone. Playing uniquely crafted pop songs with the energy of a punk band\, Teenage Art Scene has established themselves as upcoming stars in the Canadian music scene. Campus and community radio has taken notice\, and the band has consistently charted on the !Earshot top 50 and has been in rotation across the county for the last 3 years. Teenage Art Scene’s winning blend of Power Pop\, Slacker Rock\, and Indie Pop can be heard across the albums “Spill!”\, “Wrong Datum”\, “Sensory Entanglement”\, and “Minor Leagues”. Not ones to repeat themselves\, “Pipes on the Inside” embraces indie electronica and experimental synth pop. “Lo Gain High Fuzz” is a record split in half between psychedelic folk and amped up garage rock. \nIdle Lane: Idle Lane are a Victoria-based rock outfit who have been cutting their teeth on stage since 2021\, with over 30 released studio recordings and performances at notable venues and festivals across Canada. Their sound channels a stream of influences from the ’70s and ’90s and delivers a punch through double guitar attacks and expressive melodic phrasing. With new music always in the tank\, they frequently give a taste of their unreleased bangers at their shows. Idle Lane is a band you simply have to experience live. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursday-volume-x/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T223000
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SUMMARY:KYLE MCKEARNEY
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nKYLE MCKEARNEY\nTO THE RIVER TOUR \nSaturday\, May 3rd\, 2025\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 10:30PM \n19+ \nOutline: 2023 Canadian Country Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner\, Kyle McKearney\, is back with new music from his highly anticipated 2025 album ’To The River’; co-produced by Kyle and Russell Broom (Paul McCartney\, Lindsay Ell) and mixed by 7x Grammy award-winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton\, Willie Nelson). The new Americana / Alt-Country album is slated for release on April 25\, with a series of Western Canadian tour dates to support it. \n**Tickets are Non-Refundable** \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/kyle-mckearney/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T230000
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SUMMARY:ANDI STEWART ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
DESCRIPTION:THROW DOWN THURSDAY & THE DUKE SALOON PRESENT\nTHE ANDI STEWART ALBUM RELEASE PARTY\nFEATURING EVAN MILLER & HARVEY MOON \nThursday\, March 27th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: 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! \nAndi Stewart: Andi Stewart is a singer songwriter originally from Edmonton\, Alberta. Having released her debut EP “Jetlagged” in 2017\, she has since found west coast inspiration on Vancouver Island. \nWith her newly released EP “Songs from September”\, Andi Stewart brings a new feel to a classic genre. Lush with memorable progressions\, virtuous hooks and an edgy but soulful vocal approach\, the record boasts the aesthetic of indie folk anthems. Though the songs are diverse from one another\, there is a glue that holds it all together much like a concept album would. Most importantly\, the record never loses sight of the emotional platform that every great song is built from. \nEvan Miller: Evan Miller is freshly solo but from his time spent with The Wild Romantics to Ocie Elliot\, he has proved time and time again that he belongs on the stage. \nHarvey Moon: Harvey Moon is a folk/ rock artist. Heavily influenced by musicians like Neil Young\, Led Zeppelin and The Teskey Brothers. He strives to create authentic music that resonates with a wide audience. Singing about everything from simple pleasures to the complexities of navigating the mysterious journey of life. He’s a seasoned musician with a strong passion for his art. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/andi-stewart-album-release/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:BRAYDEN KING
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nBRAYDEN KING\nTHE STAYIN’ WILD TOUR \nFriday\, March 14th\, 2025\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n19+ \nOutline: Meet Brayden King\, the 6’9″ dynamo whose larger-than-life stage presence is turning heads across North America. Hailing from Weyburn\, SK\, and now proudly reppin’ Alberta\, Brayden rocked his way to stardom after snagging the legendary “Golden Ticket” on Season 21 of American Idol. In 2023\, he unleashed three singles that cracked the Top 100 on Canadian Country Radio. Luke Bryan dubbed King “The Perfect mix between Ed Sheeran and Stapleton”. \nBrayden King isn’t just another face in the country music crowd; he’s the powerhouse standing at the intersection of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country\, proudly embracing the edgier side of the genre. But where he truly thrives is on the road\, where he’s a relentless force\, gracing audiences with over 100 shows each year. His performances are nothing short of a high-voltage\, in-your-face party — an unforgettable experience that defines the term “energy.” Whether he’s rocking notorious festivals like Boots & Hearts and Country Thunder or tearing up dive bars and Honky Tonks\, King brings the same electrifying show to every stage. \nIn just two short years\, Brayden King has earned the title of the literal LARGEST Rising Star in Canadian Country. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/brayden-king/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
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SUMMARY:GABE LEE
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nGABE LEE \nThursday\, March 13th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: Gabe Lee has been collecting stories for years\, both onstage and off. “I used to bartend\,” says the Nashville-based songwriter\, “which means I was also a cheap therapist for whomever happened to be sitting on the barstool. Whether they were there to celebrate or drink away their problems\, I heard about whatever they were going through. It was my job to have that face-to-face interaction — that connection. Being a full-time musician isn’t much different.” \nWith critically acclaimed albums like 2019’s farmland\, 2020’s Honky-Tonk Hell\, and 2022’s The Hometown Kid\, Lee created that connection by delivering his own stories to an ever-growing audience. His fourth record\, Drink the River\, takes a different approach. This time\, Lee isn’t offering listeners a peek into his internal world; he’s holding up a mirror to reflect their own. \nRooted in the bluegrass influences that have always simmered beneath the surface of Lee’s music\, Drink the River is an acoustic album about the shared human experience. These songs are true-life tales of heartbreak\, love\, overdoses\, and resilience. They’re stories about the highs and lows that bind us all together. Lee collected some of those stories from his family and friends\, while others arrived as he crisscrossed the country over the past decade\, playing show after show\, meeting characters from all walks of life. \n“There’s a lot of raw\, personal emotion on my first three records\,” he explains\, “but I love \nsinging about other people’s stories\, too. On Drink the River\, I’m drinking from the river of \nhuman experience\, through which all our collective stories flow. That river is probably a little dirty — it isn’t purified or sanitized — but that means it’s real\, too.” \nArriving on the heels of The Hometown Kid — whose robust\, amplified sound earned praise \nfrom outlets like Rolling Stone and Billboard — Drink the River marks a back-to-the-roots \nreturn to the folksy\, stripped-down music that Lee created during the beginning of his career. He captured these nine songs with a series of live-in-the-studio performances at Sound Emporium Studios\, accompanied by three of his longtime bandmates: dobro player Lucciana Costa\, bassist Tim Denbo\, and drummer Dave Racine. Fiddle player Jason Roller and mandolinist Eamon McLaughlin also contributed to the sessions\, with both musicians taking a break from their regular gig as members of the Grand Ole Opry house band to join Lee in the studio. The group worked fast\, finishing the bulk of Drink the River in two days. The instrumentation may have been acoustic\, but the energy was electric. \n“Merigold\,” with its minor-key melody and gorgeous vocal harmonies\, sketches the picture of a married couple ripped apart by cancer. Lee first met the couple’s widowed husband at a showing Merigold\, Mississippi\, and was moved by the story of his late wife’s passing. Mortality weaves its way throughout much of Drink the River\, showing up once again in songs like “Lidocaine” (a gorgeous folk song inspired by an Uber ride in which Lee learned his driver hadean diagnosed with dementia at 40 years old) and “Even Jesus Gets the Blues” (whose deceptively bright textures are contrasted by darker lyrics about a friend’s overdose). Drink the River also offers moments of humor. Lee took inspiration from his girlfriend’s father — a deer farmer in Alabama\, eager to keep trespassers off his private land — for the light and limber “Property Line\,” which he describes as “a salty-old-redneck\, country-justice type song. “Finally\, the title track reaffirms Lee’s status as a classic songwriter\, pairing nimble fretwork with a timeless storyline about love\, loyalty\, and the people who lure even the most dedicated road warriors back home again. “I can’t drink the river to dry the land / Bury the ocean beneath the sand / But I can love you until the tide pulls me under\, by and by\,” he sings\, his voice flanked by mandolin and acoustic guitar. \nStorytelling has been an anchor of Lee’s music since the very beginning. Raised by Taiwanese parents in Nashville\, TN\, he left home during his teenage years and headed to Indiana\, where he obtained college degrees in literature and journalism. Lee launched his career as a genre bending musician after returning to Tennessee\, quickly progressing from dive bar gigs to high-profile opening slots (including shows with Jason Isbell\, Los Lobos\, Molly Tuttle\, and other artists who\, like him\, blurred the lines between roots-rock\, country\, and other forms of American folk music) to his own headlining shows. Throughout it all\, he drew upon the narrative skills he’d sharpened as a student. If albums like Honky-Tonk Hell and The Hometown Kid often unfolded like autobiographical entries from his road journal\, though\, then Drink the River shows an even broader range of his storytelling abilities. Lee isn’t just writing songs about himself; he’s writing songs about all of us. And maybe\, in doing so\, he can bring us a little closer together. \n“People need a reason to connect right now\, more than ever\,” he says. “The common ground between us seems to be fading rapidly. If there’s a fundamental aspect to that proverbial common ground\, it’s human spirit and raw emotion. We’ve all experienced joy\, despair\, love\, hurt\, and loss. We all understand how those things feel\, and I believe it’s a responsibility for people like me to share those stories. I’m feeling very inspired by the shared experience of others. I just want to pass it down the line.” \n**Tickets are refundable up to 7 days prior to the event – Eventbrite fees are non-refundable** \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/gabe-lee/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VIII
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nTHROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VIII\nFEATURING KING BOB WITH CORDUROY ASPECT & DEAD SUMMER \nThursday\, February 27th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: 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! \nKing Bob: The debut album “Rookie” from King Bob was released October 18th\, 2024. Produced by Evan Matthiesen and self-released through Last Marmot Records\, Rookie contains 14 brand new songs as well as three previously released singles\, including local favorite Figure It Out. \nJackson McDonald AKA King Bob has been a semi-regular fixture in the Victoria music scene since moving there from Parksville in 2012\, most notably as the frontman in synth-punk duo Timing X. After releasing his debut EP as King Bob\, 2023’s Depresh Mode\, he assembled a backing band consisting of several decade-plus Victoria music scene vets: Evan Matthiesen (The Projectors) on drums/production\, Jes Matthiesen (Fall Fair Car) on lead guitar\, Reid Blakley (The Plodes) on rhythm guitar\, and Jeremy “Jimbo” Rai (The This) on bass. \nSince officially forming last year\, the band has played several sold out shows in their hometown as well as traveling across the water to Vancouver. \nOn Rookie the “eccentric but oddly relatable” King Bob offers up a plethora of “catchy hooks and riffs [with] lyrics that are easy to sing along to” (Destroyed Victoria) that evoke the nostalgia of ‘90s/late aughts alt-rock and pop-punk. The songs cover a wide range of topics familiar to any downwardly mobile Millennial or Gen Z’er: poverty\, depression\, mental illness\, housing insecurity\, and arrested development. \nThe album cover— a send-up of classic era O-Pee-Chee hockey cards— serves as the perfect visual representation of the songs contained therein. King Bob is battered\, bloody\, missing a tooth\, but still sporting a big\, dumb grin. \nCorduroy Aspect: Corduroy Aspect is a 4-piece pop-punk\, sometimes emo\, sometimes hardcore\, very occasionally folky band from Victoria BC. \nDead Summer: Dead Summer is a modern rock duo that focuses on punchy riffs\, catchy hooks\, and high energy performances. Formed in 2024 by Nate Prevedoros1 and Michael Wilford in Victoria\, BC\, Dead Summer’s sound is reminiscent of bands like Royal Blood or The White Stripes with added pop sensibility as seasoning. As Victoria’s newest rock band\, Dead Summer made their debut to a packed Capital Ballroom in October opening for Canadian pop rock group Cold Fame. This show immediately generated buzz around town and labeled them as a “band to watch”. Since their debut show\, Dead Summer has retreated to the studio to record their first two singles and to prepare for what promises to be a busy 2025. Dead Summer writes rock music that demands attention; from the earworm choruses of “Melodramatic” to the raucous full-on assault of “Bloom”\, these songs are built for sweaty audiences and powerful sound systems. Utilizing every tool\, they have to turn two musicians into a layered and dynamic sonic experience\, Dead Summer already put on an impressive live show\, and they’re only just getting started. For fans of: Royal Blood\, The White Stripes\, Nothing But Thieves\, Arctic Monkeys. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursday-volume-viii-2/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20250206T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T172806Z
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VIII
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nTHROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VIII\nFEATURING KING BOB WITH CORDUROY ASPECT & DEAD SUMMER \nThursday\, February 27th\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 11PM \n19+ \nOutline: 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! \nKing Bob: The debut album “Rookie” from King Bob was released October 18th\, 2024. Produced by Evan Matthiesen and self-released through Last Marmot Records\, Rookie contains 14 brand new songs as well as three previously released singles\, including local favorite Figure It Out. \nJackson McDonald AKA King Bob has been a semi-regular fixture in the Victoria music scene since moving there from Parksville in 2012\, most notably as the frontman in synth-punk duo Timing X. After releasing his debut EP as King Bob\, 2023’s Depresh Mode\, he assembled a backing band consisting of several decade-plus Victoria music scene vets: Evan Matthiesen (The Projectors) on drums/production\, Jes Matthiesen (Fall Fair Car) on lead guitar\, Reid Blakley (The Plodes) on rhythm guitar\, and Jeremy “Jimbo” Rai (The This) on bass. \nSince officially forming last year\, the band has played several sold out shows in their hometown as well as traveling across the water to Vancouver. \nOn Rookie the “eccentric but oddly relatable” King Bob offers up a plethora of “catchy hooks and riffs [with] lyrics that are easy to sing along to” (Destroyed Victoria) that evoke the nostalgia of ‘90s/late aughts alt-rock and pop-punk. The songs cover a wide range of topics familiar to any downwardly mobile Millennial or Gen Z’er: poverty\, depression\, mental illness\, housing insecurity\, and arrested development. \nThe album cover— a send-up of classic era O-Pee-Chee hockey cards— serves as the perfect visual representation of the songs contained therein. King Bob is battered\, bloody\, missing a tooth\, but still sporting a big\, dumb grin. \nCorduroy Aspect: Corduroy Aspect is a 4-piece pop-punk\, sometimes emo\, sometimes hardcore\, very occasionally folky band from Victoria BC. \nDead Summer: Dead Summer is a modern rock duo that focuses on punchy riffs\, catchy hooks\, and high energy performances. Formed in 2024 by Nate Prevedoros1 and Michael Wilford in Victoria\, BC\, Dead Summer’s sound is reminiscent of bands like Royal Blood or The White Stripes with added pop sensibility as seasoning. As Victoria’s newest rock band\, Dead Summer made their debut to a packed Capital Ballroom in October opening for Canadian pop rock group Cold Fame. This show immediately generated buzz around town and labeled them as a “band to watch”. Since their debut show\, Dead Summer has retreated to the studio to record their first two singles and to prepare for what promises to be a busy 2025. Dead Summer writes rock music that demands attention; from the earworm choruses of “Melodramatic” to the raucous full-on assault of “Bloom”\, these songs are built for sweaty audiences and powerful sound systems. Utilizing every tool\, they have to turn two musicians into a layered and dynamic sonic experience\, Dead Summer already put on an impressive live show\, and they’re only just getting started. For fans of: Royal Blood\, The White Stripes\, Nothing But Thieves\, Arctic Monkeys. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursday-volume-viii/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250208T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250209T020000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20250206T170856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T171223Z
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SUMMARY:DAWSON GRAY
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nDAWSON GRAY\nFEATURING WHISKEY BUSINESS & GUESTS \nSaturday\, February 8th\, 2025\nDoors: 9PM\nClose: 2AM \n19+ \nOutline: Dawson Gray is back on the island! If you missed out on his incredible performance at our Annual Block Party\, now is your chance to see him live! He will be joined on stage by Whiskey Business and our very own Megan & Freddy! \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/dawson-gray/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20250107T175729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T175729Z
UID:10002373-1737658800-1737669600@thedukesaloon.com
SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VII
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nTHROW DOWN THURSDAY VOLUME VII\nFEATURING POPPA DON GERNIE & ÉLISE LEBLANC \nThursday\, January 23rd\, 2025\nDoors: 7PM\nClose: 10PM \n19+ \nOutline: 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! \nPoppa 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. \nÉlise 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. \nHer 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”. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursday-volume-vii/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20241212T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T163842Z
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SUMMARY:WOMEN & COUNTRY NYE
DESCRIPTION:THE DUKE SALOON PRESENTS\nWOMEN & COUNTRY NYE \nFEATURING WHISKEY BUSINESS\, JAIMESONRHY\, MEGAN & FREDDY \nTuesday\, December 31st\, 2024\nDoors: 9PM\nClose: 2AM \n19+ \nOutline: Welcome to NYE THE DUKE SALOON – WOMEN & COUNTRY! Join us at The Duke Saloon and let’s ring in the New Year together. \nJaimesonRhye\, Megan & Freddy will all be doing a full set each with The Whiskey Business Band. \nWe’ll be popping confetti cannons at midnight\, have burgers for the new year and giving away merch throughout the night! \nKick-off is at 9PM\, we sold out last year so get your tickets asap. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/women-country-nye/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T233000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20241120T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T183852Z
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAYS VOLUME VI
DESCRIPTION:Throw Down Thursdays\nFeaturing EVIL! with Low Boys & OddSum \nThursday\, November 28th\, 2024\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 11:30PM \n19+ \nOutline: We are excited to announce a new monthly addition to The Duke Saloon’s music calendar! Throwdown Thursdays will shine a spotlight on local talent\, helping you find your new favorite bands from among Victoria’s rising stars. \nBand Bios: \nEVIL!: \nEx Teenage Violets members /Victory to Vinyl winners / Zone Band of the Month / Tone Buffs. A band dripping with sex\, reverb\, fuzz\, and David Lynch films. \nLow Boys: \nPost-hardcore from Victoria\, BC. Low Boys’ melodic bass lines\, pummeling drums\, chiming riffs\, and full-throated bellowing mix together into a searing\, soaring\, scabrous\, serrated death blues. Take two parts rain-swept 90s Pacific Northwest indie (Modest Mouse\, Unwound\, Lync)\, one-part late 70s post-punk (Pere Ubu\, Talking Heads)\, add a dash of misanthropy (Jesus Lizard\, Afghan Whigs)\, stir aggressively. \nOddSum: \nOdd-Rock Three piece from Victoria blending genres into an audio milkshake. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursdays-volume-vi/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20240916T154652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T154652Z
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAYS VOLUME IV
DESCRIPTION:Throw Down Thursdays\nFeaturing KSAR\, The Wes Carroll Confabulation & fivefootnine \nThursday\, September 6th\, 2024\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM \n19+ \nOutline: We are excited to announce a new monthly addition to The Duke Saloon’s music calendar! Throwdown Thursdays will shine a spotlight on local talent\, helping you find your new favorite bands from among Victoria’s rising stars. \nBand Bios: \nKSAR: \nKSAR is an ever evolving collective of musicians formed in 2021 in Victoria BC. Accordion and voice are supported by guitars\, bass\, trumpet\, mandolin\, drums\, and synth. Strong Balkan\, middle eastern dance and afrobeat influences are interlaced with contemporary pop\, indie rock\, and chamber folk styles. The live show is colorful and exuberant\, fun\, danceable and emotionally charged. Lyrical themes seek to inspire positive change while touching on difficult topics such as the homeless crisis\, and the loneliness epidemic… \nRaising important questions about our current way of life\, while participating in a vibrant celebration of it is what KSAR is. \nThe Wes Carroll Confabulation: \nThe Wes Carroll Confabulation walks the tight rope\, balancing detailed arrangements with the power of spontaneity. Since 2015\, they have honed their unique blend: stretching out into a world of hip-hop grooves\, soul and electricity while not losing their jazz footing. Their set blends Carroll’s distinct\, hip-hop-inspired singing\, dynamic guitar solos\, and modern-jazz horn lines with themes that include that include the rising cost of living\, sexual humor\, re-imagining masculinity\, distraction\, hopelessness\, and quirky love. Wes has traveled the world\, playing concerts in the EU\, the UK\, across Canada\, and the US. In 2021\, he finished a Masters in Jazz Performance as a guitar major at the University of Toronto and has since become faculty at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. While focusing on his own sound he also learns from the greats with side-projects that include “Wes plays Wes” (a tribute to Wes Montgomery)\, and PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute where he performs as Roger Waters. The Confab are currently promoting their third studio album “Helium” (Released May 24\, 2024). \nfivefootnine: \nfivefootnine is an indie rock ‘n’ roll band formed by five friends in Victoria\, BC. Their dreamy sound\, identifiable by its wistful vocal harmonies\, atmospheric synths and guitars\, and jazz-tinged rhythm section\, hits like a ton of bricks made of clouds. With palettes molded by the halcyon sounds of 00’s alternative\, they also regularly flirt with crunchy shoegaze riffs\, midwest emo angst\, and sugar-coated pop punk melodies. Never above lying about their height\, what they may lack in physical stature they compensate for with a sonic heft that is sure to gently rock your world. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursdays-volume-iv-2/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20240610T182552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T023331Z
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SUMMARY:THE DECADE BLOCK PARTY
DESCRIPTION:The Decade Block Party\nCelebrating 10 Years of The Duke Saloon\nFeaturing Pony Gold\, Dawson Gray & Ben Dunnill\, Hillside Outlaws & Hailey Benedict \nSaturday\, August 24th\, 2024 \nLocation: Discovery Street Outside of The Duke\nStart: 4PM\nWrap-Up: 10PM \nTickets:\nOn Sale July 1st\, 2024 \n19+ \nOutline: On Saturday\, August 24th\, we will be celebrating 10 years of The Duke Saloon with our first ever block party! We will be shutting down a portion of Discovery Street from 4PM to 10PM to allow you to enjoy some amazing music in the sun! \nIf you’d like to continue the party afterwards\, The Duke Saloon will be open from 10PM until 2AM.** \n**Entry to The Duke Saloon after 10PM on Saturday\, August 24th\, is NOT included in the ticket fee. The ticket only covers entry to the block party itself. While we would love to see everyone there\, our capacity will not allow that many country lovers!** \nThe Duke Saloon first opened its doors in August of 2014. Since that incredible opening weekend\, The Duke has hosted countless amazing patrons\, been graced by numerous talented performers\, and established itself as an institution of British Columbian country music. We encourage all of our amazing patrons to come on by and celebrate with us. The Duke could never have become what it is today without your support. \n\nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/decade-block-party/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240816T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20240730T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T012731Z
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAYS VOLUME III
DESCRIPTION:Throw Down Thursdays\nFeaturing Oakes & Baby Boy and the Earthly Delights \nThursday\, July 18th\, 2024\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM \n19+ \nOutline: We are excited to announce a new monthly addition to The Duke Saloon’s music calendar! Throwdown Thursdays will shine a spotlight on local talent\, helping you find your new favorite bands from among Victoria’s rising stars. \nBand Bios: \nBaby Boy and the Earthly Delights: \nThis dynamic ensemble of Vancouver Island musicians\, performs a fusion of roots-rock and pop melodies that is sure to get audiences on their feet. Picture The Clash’s dabble into reggae-rock\, intertwined with the heartfelt sincerity of Jack Johnson\, and you’ll understand The Earthly Delights’ distinctive sound. \nWith electrifying guitar riffs\, a steady rock rhythm\, infectious tunes\, and a knack for narrative storytelling\, Baby Boy & the Earthly Delights aim to enchant crowds with their signature blend of roots-rock and soul. Their shows bursts with energy\, aesthetic\, and special guest appearances and features. It’s a style of music that resonates across generations and demographics. \nSo come join Baby Boy & the Earthly Delights on their enchanting journey through the garden of musical delights. \nOakes: \nIf you enjoy energetic rock music\, you might like Oakes.\nIf you like to dance and get sweaty\, you might like Oakes\nIf you like harmonies and songs with lyrics that kind of say something\, you might like Oakes.\nIf you like Weak Patrol or Dripping Fins\, you might like Oakes.\nIf you like Caleb Kennedy\, Cairo Kennedy\, Astrid Bosse\, Harbour Nolan or Dekan Delaney\, you might like Oakes.\nCome listen\, you might like us…\nWe’re Oakes. \nChilko in the Rosemary: \nChilko in the Rosemary is a full-bodied\, three-piece experience from Victoria\, BC\, blurring the lines of rock and pop\, augmented with surfable waves of funk and soul. Their catchy melodies and animated performance create a happy atmosphere suited for all to enjoy the way they want. Chilko will trigger the dancer in you\, whether you dance like a hurricane\, groove like a gorilla\, or chill like a sloth. The vibe is one size fits all. \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursdays-volume-iii/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20240715T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T205808Z
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SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAYS VOLUME II
DESCRIPTION:Throw Down Thursdays\nFeaturing Alcoves\, Loose Bones & Millet \nThursday\, July 18th\, 2024\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM \n19+ \nOutline: We are excited to announce a new monthly addition to The Duke Saloon’s music calendar! Throwdown Thursdays will shine a spotlight on local talent\, helping you find your new favorite bands from among Victoria’s rising stars. \nBand Bios: \nAlcoves: \nAlcoves are a band. Their genre is driving with the windows down. Taking inspiration from artists such as The Strokes\, Del Water Gap\, and The Japanese House their sound is rooted in the high-fidelity sonics of modern pop but with a tenacious edge\, leaning into capturing their energetic live performances. Don’t Stop Now I Don’t Wanna Miss It\, the debut EP\, is available now. \nLoose Bones: \nLoose Bones is the new project of Victoria-born guitarist Darren Glover and drummer Tyler Jackson Piercy. Drawing inspiration from John Mayer\, the Grateful Dead\, and Jack Johnson\, their songs explore love\, connection\, and the pursuit of chill. \nMillet: \nMillet has been shredding gigs around town since November 2022! The group is influenced by jazz funk and rock to create a saucey sound that’s sure to make you wanna boogie. The group has played at amazing events such as the UVic surf clubs board meetings\, the cfuv’s fundraisers\, and the 2023 BC Spot Prawn festival. Every Millet performance feels like an explosion with the force of 1000 tsunamis crashing in your backyard \nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursdays-volume-ii-july-18th/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T000000
DTSTAMP:20260415T010316
CREATED:20240604T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T154157Z
UID:10002358-1717704000-1717718400@thedukesaloon.com
SUMMARY:THROW DOWN THURSDAYS VOLUME I
DESCRIPTION:Throw Down Thursdays\nFeaturing The New Owners\, Sam Kaiser & Trouble on the Outskirts\n\nThursday\, June 6th\, 2024\nDoors: 8PM\nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM\n\n19+\n\n\nOutline: We are excited to announce a new monthly addition to The Duke Saloon’s music calendar! Throwdown Thursdays will shine a spotlight on local talent\, helping you find your new favorite bands from among Victoria’s rising stars.Band Bios: \nThe New Owners: \nThe New Owners are a 5-piece indie rock / indie pop band from Langford BC consisting of dual frontmen Elijah Driver and Jamie Beaman both on guitar and vocals\, Brandon Weatherell on bass\, Tyler Thomassen on drums\, and Erik Evans on keys. The 5-piece outfit sport sweet and sticky grooves underneath warm\, catchy melodies with a colorful combination of chorused-out guitars\, spacey synths\, and the upbeat tempo of their indie rock roots\, taking inspiration from indie pop bands like Men I Trust\, Mac Demarco\, and Her’s. \n\nTrouble on the Outskirts: \nTrouble on the Outskirts began in the thralls of a smokey jazz club in downtown Victoria BC. The initial duo of guitarist (Max Mackrill) and drummer (Michael Tessier) began crafting songs by pulling inspiration from the likes of Sam Fender\, Arkells and The Killers. They were soon joined by local talent\, including bassist (Jared Sundberg)\, keyboardist (Erik Evans)\, and finally guitarist (Cole Senger)\, quickly expanding to establish their own unique sound. They lovingly called this identity “Indie Twang Rock”. \nSam Kaiser: \nA singer-songwriter from Hong Kong who is now based in Victoria\, Sam’s approach to music is reflective of his mixed heritage and upbringing across the world.  He explores themes of distance\, longing\, and hope while acknowledging growth and his own perception of the world around him.  His intricate fingerpicking and layers of guitar and vocals complement his stripped-back style\, which is ever evolving\, much like him. \n\nAs 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.
URL:https://thedukesaloon.com/event/throw-down-thursday-vol-i/
LOCATION:The Duke Saloon\, 502 Discovery Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Weekly
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