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THE ENGLISH BEAT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA! --> On the Road to Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Festival 2009!: The English Beat, Kiltlifters

The English Beat formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, are celebrating their 30...
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Fri. April 3rd 2009 + Add to Calendar Capital Ballroom (No Minors)
10:00pm - 2:00am  Doors at: 9:00pm $22 + advance

Artists

The English Beat
Ska/Reggae/Soul/Pop from United Kingdom
Unknown
Kiltlifters
Van Isle ska/reggae/rock from Nanaimo BC
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Hard-copy tickets

Physical tickets at: Lyles Place, Fascinating Rhythms, Ditch Records & Cds, Ticketweb

Event Description

The English Beat formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, are celebrating their 30th anniversary with an action-packed 2009 which will include a stopover in Victoria BC, Canada @ Sugar Nightclub on Friday, April 3 for an "On the Road to Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Festival" show with special guests The Kiltlifters. Led by founding member, lead vocalist and songwriter, Dave Wakeling, the band will be recording and touring extensively. The sparkling live show includes the band’s best-known originals, among them “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Save It for Later,” “Stand Down Margaret” and “I Confess,” and their inspirational covers of “Tears of a Clown..” and “Can't Get Used to Losing You,” as well as the hits Wakeling scored with ‘80s pop icons.. General Publi... more...

Venue

Capital Ballroom

858 Yates Street Victoria BC
V8W 1L8

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THE ENGLISH BEAT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA!  --> On the Road to Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Festival 2009!: The English Beat, Kiltlifters @ Capital Ballroom Apr 3 2009 - Sep 21st @ Capital Ballroom

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