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Event Description

CHILLacts productions are presenting an impromptu concert with the smoking hot new Victoria band BALLGAG ‘N’ CHAIN GANG. The five member band plays a wide range of musical instruments and entertains the crowd with their danceable, humorous and contagious original new music. This self proclaimed “Ho-tonk” band has influences ranging from down home fiddle playing, old time folk, soul to infused funk and punk. They are fresh on the release of their first album.

The Ballgag 'n' Chain Gang is the greatest Ho-tonk band of all time. They will play all of your favorite Ho-tonk classics, just the way you remember them. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll dance with joy as you reminisce about the good ol' days, when all that you needed was strong glass of whiskey and the good word o' the Tonk. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

Band members include The Good Doctor Jeevus Craik on Guitar, Vox, Didj, Bone & Jaw Harp. The Grizzle Sin on Banjo, Vox, Fiddle, Harp & Trumpet. The Ghost Evert on Bass & Vox. Texas T-bag on lap steel, electric guitar and mandolin. And Little Buddy on Junk kit and Vox.

Other highlights of the evening billed a Howlin Ho’Down include a guest DJ, special decorations and costume prizes. Doors open at 8:00 pm at the Sooke Royal Canadian Legion at 6726 Eustace Road, a cover charge will be in effect. To learn more about the band and hear their music visit: http://www.myspace.com/ballgagnchaingang

CHILLacts is a partnership between Lindy Philip, a Sooke entrepreneur who is artistically bent and determined! And April Ingham, a professional arts administrator currently working as a Production Manager for a film and TV company in Victoria. Their focus is to present the work of extraordinary artists and produce sensational creative events in the Sooke area.

For more information call 250-642-3020 or 250-642-3299