Thursday November 17th Andy Sheppard

8pm

Find The Others Tour the name of his new project a live music show, synchronized with projected 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 Coco Jaffro

8pm

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

Friday November 18th 11pm Enigma and Serena Rose

A return visit to the Showroom with the freakiest stage show you may ever witness special late night performance $20 door $15 advance

Saturday November 19th 8pm 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 $15 door $12 advance
www.myspace.com/christacouture
www.crisderksen.com www.eslband.com/

Sunday November 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 I think you might want to check this one out $15 door $12 advance
http://www.reverbnation.com/maureenwashington

Sunday November 20th 8pm Marianne 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 tour and her first performance on the Island.

Special guest Lonnie Glass

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."

$15 door $12 advance

http://www.myspace.com/mariannegirard

Monday November 21st 8pm Alex Vissia

singer / songwriter from Stony Plain, Alberta 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 $15 door $12 advance
http://www.alexvissia.com/

Tuesday November 22nd 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Wednesday November 23rd 8pm Joey Wright

all you acoustic guitar players get your butts down here. one of Canadas 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 advance
www.myspace.com/joeywrightjoeywright

Thursday November 24th 8pm Nomad

Michael Waters / Kinobe sufi acoustic guitar meanderings with west African rhythms a wonderful evening, yes? $20 door $18 advance

Friday November 25th 8pm Ryan McMahon

singer/songwriter from Ladysmith giving up a solo concert before Xmas and yes he will have his CDs for sale and yes they do make great stocking stuffers $15 door $12 advance
www.ryanmcmahon.com

Saturday November 26th 8pm Christopher Arruda

this Nanaimo singer / songwriter is making waves whether vocalizing over the keyboards or his recent approach to acoustic guitar you will know why those in the industry are taking notes special guest Joshua Hyslop $15 door $12 advance
www.myspace.com/christopherarruda

Sunday November 27th 2pm Youth 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 you bring your cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3) and take to the stage $5 per person

Sunday November 27th 8pm Tim Williams

way 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 8pm Lenas Living Room

Lena Birtwistle and invited guests are bringing a sense of koolio in the singer /songwriter genre of the island powerful, soulful vocals around stellar piano and guitar work and the guests are so kool $15 door $12 advance

Tuesday November 29th 8pm ish Dress Rehearsal Tuesday For The Love of Words
with your host Bill Levity a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems, stories or 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

Wednesday November 30th 8pm Food Basket Benefit

various local musicians gather to aid in the raising of monies / non-perishable food items and awareness of the plight of our local food bank. the need and desire for our community to come forward and help those in peril in any way possible is always rewarding Lynnea Bruce / Beverley McKeen / Emily Spiller / Marty Jones / Naomi Payan/ Chuck McCandless / Lydia and Thor / the Hardware Girls and more by donations

Thursday December 1st 8pm Dave Cambel

and friends Dave sets out on a journey in that search of that eternal funk groove always brings stellar musicians/friends to join in the fray very much fun $15 door $12 advance

Friday December 2nd 8pm Lane 31`

a band of veterans in a roots genre from Saltspring Island that love to perform and 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 advance
www.myspace.com/thelane31

Saturday December 3rd 8pm Georgias 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 prowess always a hit, $20
(front couches reserved)

Sunday December 4th 2pm The Hope King Hour

90 minutes of great entertainment on the first Sunday of each month with a local young musician highlighted $12 door $10 advance

Sunday December 4th Emily Spiller

8pm

take the time to witness, yes witness the soul / R & B vibes that come from this gals performance using her own pre-recorded tracks on computer, her loop machine and microphone you feel her soul coming out of her soul coming out of her soul special guest tba $15 door $12 advance

Monday December 5th 8pm Ron Hynes

An evening of folk music guaranteed to leave you entertained one of Canadas most awarded singer/songwriters, never mind to ever come out of the eastern Maritimes for sure one of the finest of Newfoundlands children. $25 advance $30 door
www.ronhynes.com

Tuesday December 6th 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Wednesday December 7th 8pm Gregory Hoskins

the most played CDs at the Showroom by any performer who has played the Showroom was the lead singer in The Stick People of the 90s Gregory and Paul Simon share a similar style at times bottom end is the guy is a musical treat and you really shouldnt miss this solo concert $20 ticket

Friday December 9th 8pm Janes Way Celtic flavoured originals and some traditional in a band format they all bring their music and fan base to the Showroom for an evening of songs /stories and good times $15 door $12 advance

Saturday December 10th 8pm Naughty 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 last performance here in October make sure you get tickets well in advance and 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 Anna Borch

2pm

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

Sunday December 11th Art Napoleon

8pm

First Nations singer/songwriter calling Victoria home of Cree descent, he is a national treat, hosts his own TV program and loves to tell stories as he performs his fantastic songs accompanied on bass and backup vocals by Duncans Martyn Jones you will be entertained $20 door $15 advance
www.artnapoleon.com

Monday December 12th

8pm

Wes Borgs Comedy Night and Auditions

So you think you can be funny. not just at stand up, maybe song writing, poetry or a skiteven video come grab 5 minutes of that potential 15 minutes of your fame and let the audience encourage you to continue Wes Borg ..this man has a wicked sense of humour that needs be witnessed A 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 Blues Tuesday

8pm

where various off-duty blues players get together and 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

Thursday December 15th 8pm McCandless Family Band

a fathers dream come true. your two daughters marry musicians and your son sings with as much passion as you they are all songwriters and then when they all move to the same town oh oha band is going to come out of this one I highly recommend their debut CD as well as their live concert $20 door $15 advance

Friday December 16th 8pm An evening of island hip hop Skulastic / Wes Paul / BCB One Fifty Productions / Prophet
doing a live stream for this show playing to the camera so its a sit down show but it will still rock you out $15 door $12 advance

Saturday December 17th 8pm Mother Tongue Band

these guys rock out how does one describe the sensation of being brought along on a journey by musicians who see this project as their intimate solace to the world they live in they do have funlots of funand are a tight band, very tight I call it a great night at the Showroom come see why $15 door $12 advance
www.myspace.com/themothertongueband

Sunday December 18th 2pm Youth 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 you bring 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 8pm David Vest Band

an authentic, Southern-bred boogie-woogie piano player he has been rockin' and shoutin' the blues since 1957. An Alabama native and longtime Texas resident, he has been filling dance and concert halls from Vancouver Island to southern Ontario since relocating to Canada. Highlights of his long career include performing with Big Joe Turner in the early '60s, working with Jimmy T99 Nelson and Lavelle White, touring Eastern Europe, and receiving the direct "laying on of hands" from Texas piano legends Floyd Dixon, Big Walter the Thunderbird, and Katie Webster. As a teenager, he sat in with the Jimmy Dorsey Band and Bill Black's Combo, and jammed with members of Woody Herman's New Thundering Herd. In addition to his blues and jazz credentials, Vest has also appeared with many country music legends, including Red Foley and Faron Young. He wrote the first songs ever recorded by Tammy Wynette. (The story of their relationship is chronicled in Jimmy McDonough's recent best-seller, "Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen.") OK so he has credentials You coming to see him? $25 door $20 advance
http://davidvestband.com/

Monday December 19th 8pm

Tuesday December 20th 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Wednesday December 21st TBA

8pm

Thursday December 22nd TBA

8pm

Friday December 23rd 8pm Smoking Rockets

from Lake Cowichan, these guys are hard core rocknroll 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 - noon The Duncan Garage Showrooms 3rd Annual Breakfast for Those Who Wish To Be AloneTogether For Xmas
individual reasons create a category of people who 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 7pm Boxing Day Open Mic and Gift Exchange
still 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 ready and oh yeah if you have any gifts you received you didnt like, or from someone you didnt want to receive one from, bring them along and maybe we can do some exchanging amongst ourselves $5 door

Tuesday December 27th 8pm ish Dress Rehearsal Tuesday For The Love of Words
with your host Bill Levity a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems, stories or 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

Wednesday December 28th TBA

8pm

Thursday December 29th 8pm TBA

Friday December 30th 8pm

Students home for the holidays usually means various concerts take place on these daysstay tuned

Saturday December 31st 8pm ish Georgias Birthday Party and New Years Eve Celebration
for anyone else who has a new years eve birthday come 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 8pm Rooftop Runners

www.rooftoprunners.com

Tuesday January 3rd 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Saturday January 7th Glenn Chattel

8pm

Tuesday January 10th 8pm Blues Tuesday

where various off-duty blues players get together and 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

Thursday January 12th 8pm Leathan Milne/ Colin Easthope

Sunday January 15th 8pm Head of the Herd

Monday January 16th 8pm Andy White

details to come

Tuesday January 17th 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Thursday January 19th 8pm In Media Res

http://www.imr.ca

Tuesday January 24th 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Wednesday January 25th 8pm Althea Cunningham / Birgit Kuit

http://www.altheacunningham.weebly.com

Friday January 27th 8pm Chris Ronald Sunday January 29th 2pm Youth 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 you bring your instrument (there is a piano here) cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3) and take to the stage $5 per person

Tuesday January 31st 8pm ish Dress Rehearsal Tuesday For The Love of Words
with your host Bill Levity a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems, stories or 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

Saturday February 4th 8pm Bowker Creek

Sunday February 5th 8pm Griffith Hiltz Trio

http://www.johnnygriffith.com/griffithhiltz

Tuesday February 7th 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Tuesday February 14th 8pm Blues Tuesday

where various off-duty blues players get together and 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

Thursday February 16th 8pm Willy Blizzard

http://www.willyblizzard.com

Tuesday February 21st 8pm 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 are set in place for this evening) $5 for everyone

Sunday February 26th 2pm Youth 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 you bring your instrument (there is a piano here) cd or ipod with your songs (maximum 3) and take to the stage $5 per person

Tuesday February 28th 8pm ish Dress Rehearsal Tuesday For The Love of Words
with your host Bill Levity a written word appreciation nightcome out and share your poems, stories or 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 8pm Stef Lang

in concert a treat a real treat $20 ticket