About

Blackwood Kings

since circa 2012
Originally formed almost 15 years ago, Blackwood Kings is one of Victoria’s longest running and most beloved underground bands. Blending elements of reggae, dub, punk, and ska with experimental flourishes and dazzling musicianship, these boys play a progressive take on rebellious soundclash that is uniquely their own.
Reggae/Ska/Dub
Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

Chris Zielonka
Vox, Guitarist
2012 - present
Noel Anstey
Guitarist, Backup Vox, Keys
2012 - present
Mike Luis
Drums
2012 - present
Theo Hughes-Ridgeway
Saxophone
2019 - present
Lee Gauthier
Bass
2019 - present

Past Members

Graham Cournoyer
Bass
2012 - 2014
Gaelan McMillan
Bass
2013 - 2014
Ollie McKee-Reid
Bass
2016 - 2019
Andrew Greenwood
Saxophone
2016 - 2018
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

21
Jun
19:30 02:00
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day Four: Jakobs Castle, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Mad...
Celebrate the Long Beach musical legacy at Ska & Reggae Fest on Saturday night!
$49.95-$65
Victoria Curling Club
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

21
Jun
2023
16:00 22:00
Perfect Giddimani, La Real Del Sonido, Stop the Presses, Blackwood Kings, Judah ...
The FREE kickoff show for Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival!
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2023
11:30 22:00
FernFest 2023
A community arts & music festival in Fernwood Square, presented by FernwoodNRG
Free
Fernwood Square Poster Board
Event can be attended in person
16
Jun
2023
17:00 22:00
FernFest 2023
A community arts & music festival in Fernwood Square, presented by FernwoodNRG
Free
Fernwood Square Poster Board
Event can be attended in person
16
Dec
2022
21:00
Blackwood Kings + Blasé Blasé // Holiday Special
Celebrate the holiday season with Blackwood Kings and Blasé Blasé!
$15
Quadratic Sound
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2022
22:00
Three Houses Down feat. General Fiyah, Blackwood Kings
Victoria Ska & Reggae Society is excited to present Three Houses Down ft. Genera...
$20-$25
The Waverley Hotel
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2022
22:00
Three Houses Down ft. General Fiyah Live and Direct from Auckland New Zealand! -...
Victoria Ska & Reggae Society is excited to present Three Houses Down ft. Genera...
$20-$25
The Waverley Hotel
Event can be attended in person
22
Oct
2021
21:00 23:59
Ska & Punk Night @ The Phoenix w/: Blackwood Kings, Safe Decisions
Blackwood Kings are back for their first Victoria show in almost two years! Join...
$15
The Phoenix Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
01
Dec
2019
19:30 22:00
Blackwood Kings, Elk the Moose (Kelowna Roots Reggae)
Sunday December 1st, 2019 Doors 7:00PM ~ All Ages $10 Advance // $12 at the do...
$10-$12
Vinyl Envy
Event can be attended in person
12
Jul
2019
21:00
Blackwood Kings, Sweet Leaf
A co-headlining play from two Victoria acts fresh off appearances at the Victori...
$12
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
23
Nov
2018
22:00
The New Groovement, Blackwood Kings, Mt. Doyle
BC SMOKE SHOP Presents: The New Groovement, Blackwood Kings, and Mt. Doyle Fr...
$12-$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2018
20:00
Blackwood Kings, Boomshack, chris jones
Blackwood Kings: Now over five years into their lifespan, Blackwood Kings ha...
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
04
May
2018
21:00
Punky Reggae Party: Kownterpoint, Blackwood Kings, Detwiler
"Let me tell you, we're going to a party And I hope you are hardy So please do...
SBC Restaurant
Event can be attended in person
09
Mar
2018
20:00
Reggae & Funk Spring Eternal: MYLA, Phonosonics, Blackwood Kings
featuring Blackwood Kings the Phonosonics MYLA Doors at 8 Music at 9 $10...
$10-$12
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
11
Nov
2017
19:00 22:00
GONDWANA (Chile) MAKES ISLAND DEBUT IN VICTORIA: GONDWANA , Blackwood Kings
Saturday, November 11th Victoria BC Ska Society is excited to bring one of South...
$16.50-$22
The Upstairs Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
22
Oct
2017
19:30
SOS, Blackwood Kings, Sunnyvale, AESC&EMBLA
Gonna rock this venue out with all these bands... Make sure you is part of it
$12-$15
Duncan Showroom
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
2017
20:00 22:00
The Bad Mama Jama Show 3: Blackwood Kings, Quincy Thomas, Shane Priestley, Max B...
The Bad Mama Jama is back! This time with musical guest Blackwood Kings and stan...
$10
Vinyl Envy
Event can be attended in person
17
Feb
2017
22:00
For The Love of Music: Illvis Freshly, DJ Anger, The Royal Youths, Blackwood Kin...
Illvis Freshly, Caleb Hart and the Royal Youths, Blackwood Kings, Mt. Doyle and ...
$15
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
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