The building that the houses the Duncan Showroom Downstairs and Upstairs has been put up for sale ($495,000 firm)
It come with us.
We have a written lease as tenants for 3-1/2 more years with a verbal option for 5 more.....
This lease is legal only if our lease is in good standing.
We knew when we started off with nothing, we were going to need financial help to get us through and this next hurdle is one of those on the way.
We do believe what we do is needed not only in our community but as an…
Cowichan's Musical Community Centre
Duncan Showroom
131 Station Street
-ground floor-
located in the heart of downtown Duncan
'it's about the music'
Our heart lies in the attentive audience experience and we are revered for creating and maintaining one of the finest intimate showcase venues in the Canadian music scene, not only locally / provincially / nationally but internationally as well for over 18 years. We do believe we have had and will continue to have a positive effect on live entertainment production standards for Canadian venues and we do trust that our endeavours are appreciated by our audiences and performers alike.
for those of you who either can't make it to the event cause of illness or family emergencies or you don't live in our immediate area
we 'live' stream all of our concerts to youtube and facebook
https://www.youtube.com/c/DuncanShowroom/live
(if you are local and watching from home, sitting in the chair of your choice, wearing the clothes of your choice, drinking the beverage of your choice, possibly even inhaling the fresh air of your choice and all for 'free', why not donate the ticket price or parts thereof so we can continue this 'free' to you service)
one way to support the Showroom experience is to view and possibly buy a photo book of past performers
created by Nik West
all profits go to the Showroom
https://www.blurb.ca/b/10630063-the-showroom
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
You enter these premises with the understanding that
this is a non-alcohol venue ,
that means no alcohol allowed on premises, please...
inebriated patrons will be asked to leave
we reserve the right to refuse entry
TO ATTENTIVE AUDIENCES
...ONWARD HO
YAHOOO!!
Longevity John
Duncan Showroom
text 250-597-1554
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Montreal based kora player and singer-songwriter Sophie Lukacs brings her trio to Duncan for the first time.
Masterful accompaniment from Laszlo Koos on cello and Noel Mpiaza on percussion.
$25 tix
https://www.sophielukacs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/sophielukacs
Bronwyn Claire Asha with her music and storytelling performance that premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year
"Journey along ancient song lines with The Bardesse, everywoman time-travelling troubadour, as your guide. Weaving together theatre, traditional Celtic folk ballads and storytelling accompanied by fiddle and guitar, Canadian multi-instrumentalist and performer, Bronwyn Claire Asha, invites you on a delightful and immersive voyage through the history of song and story to discover just how connected we are to each other, to our earth, and to those we came before us. The future has an ancient heart – will you take up the call in remembrance of it?"
$25 advance $30 door
new solo album “The Maiden’s Lament” out now! Listen here: https://bronwynclaireasha.bandcamp.com/album/the-maiden-s-lament
from Victoria, BC. The "Clover Point Drifters" have been playing together for the last 25 years they bring their brand of bluegrass to the Showroom for one night
$20 donation www.cloverpointdrifters.com
another way of saying open mic –be it your first time on stage / bringing new material to the stage or just getting your 10,000 hours in 3 songs for each performer - broadcast to youtube - $5 cover for everyone
10 piece all girl big band styled music led by Casey Thomas-Burns'
from Vancouver they are being well received on Vancouver Island as of late
$25 ticket http://www.leadingladieslittlebigband.com/ http://www.caseythomasburns.ca/
– known around the valley as a go to dance /fun band, they come to the Showroom to be heard –as opposed to danced to-
it will be live streamed and by being all ages means that the young ones can experience good classic/contemporary music- so cool -
$20 ticket
Island storytellers gather in various groups up and down the island to hone the 'ancient' art of storytelling
The tellers are from the Victoria Storytellers' Guild, The Around Town Tellers, from Nanaimo, and the Mid-Island Storytellers, based in Qualicum Beach/Parksville.
the Showroom is encouraging this process by co-presenting storytelling events at 2 pm on the 4th Sunday of the month there are two sets of about 45 minutes each with a break in between
we figure suggested donations of $15 to $20
Lonnie Gloss and Daniel Morel team up to bring some great original songs and superb harmonica action -
$20
Eugene Smith with his co host Bill Levity providing music/ great stage banter / interviews and more music from his invited guests
the 1/2 hour show that takes at least 45 minutes-
by donation to be part of the live studio audience
respecting the brilliance of Tom Waits
always a performance to behold $30
– what was once a biannual presentation by Duncan Music showcasing their music students is now being kept going with the students of Long and McQuade, the new owners-
also live streamed on youtube & FB
by donation
just turning 15 years old, this young guitar slinger and singer is making waves when he appears at the Queen's Hotel Sunday Blues Jam these last few years (yes since he was 11)
brings along some stellar players to fill out the evening Carson Maertz, Rick Becker, & Sara Varro
$15
– a 6 person bluegrass band from Sooke heads up our way to shed a little joy
most enjoyable afternoon -
suggested $20
but another way to say open mic
come join us while amateurs / part time musicians / professionals share their experience with the audience
$5 for all who enter
live streamed to YouTube / Facebook
Femme Fatales in Smoke & Mirrors
A belly dance spectacular with special guests
tickets available at the Duncan Showroom or Saidi Sisters Studio $20 in advance | $25 at the door 250-715-7541 | karensabellydance@gmail.com
Nanaimo-based acoustic based trio that perform original songs penned by Tony -
the trio consists of Tony Turner on acoustic guitar, harmonica and lead vocals, Arlene Carson on piano, accordion & supporting vocals and Joe Spinelli on upright bass -
while anchored in the roots tradition, the trio’s repertoire has touches of blues and pop and the songs often have a twist of humour -
$20
but another way to say open mic
come join us while amateurs / part time musicians / professionals share their experience with the audience
$5 for all who enter
live streamed to YouTube / Facebook
Island storytellers gather in various groups up and down the island to hone the 'ancient' art of storytelling
The tellers are from the Victoria Storytellers' Guild, The Around Town Tellers, from Nanaimo, and the Mid-Island Storytellers, based in Qualicum Beach/Parksville.
the Showroom is encouraging this process by co-presenting storytelling events at 2 pm on the 4th Sunday of the month there are two sets of about 45 minutes each with a break in between
we figure suggested donations of $15 to $20
"Singer Songwriter and producer Leeroy Stagger will bring his trio featuring Multi Instrumentalists Ryland Moranz and Tyler Lieb to the showroom to celebrate over two decades of Touring the world with artists such as Steve Earle, Frazey Ford, Josh Ritter, The North Mississippi Allstars, Los Lobos and The Pixies to name a few.
He brings the storytelling to go along with the over a dozen award winning records he made along the way.
As a producer he's worked with Corb Lund, Chip Taylor, Mariel Buckley, John Wort Hannam, Talel McBriar, Joel Plaskett, Tim Easton and more and has released albums on True North Records and Danny Goldberg's Gold Lake Records"
special guest: Ryland Moranz $30 ticket
indie singer/songwriter based out of Los Angeles is heading into BC for a quick tour and we are one of his stops
check out his web site https://jameshoulahan.com/