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THE RETURN OF KOBO TOWN!: Kobo Town, The New Groovement, Cheko & The Lion Rockers
This show will be all ages w/bar service to those 19yrs+ Purchasing of advance t...
In-Person Event
Fri. February 3rd 2017 + Add to Calendar
White Eagle Polish Hall
8:00pm Doors at: 7:30pm
$16.50 - $20 advance
Artists
Kobo Town
from Toronto Ontario
The New Groovement
from Victoria BC
Cheko & The Lion Rockers
from Comox Valley BC
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Hard-copy tickets
Event Description
This show will be all ages w/bar service to those 19yrs+ Purchasing of advance tickets is strongly encouraged. They will be available shortly from Lyle's Place, Jupiter, The Reef, Vinyl Envy & ticketweb.ca We are excited for the return of KOBO TOWN to our Island! Founded by Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town has brought their distinct calypso and dub inspired sound to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world. Kobo Town's music has been described as “a unique, transnational composite of rhythm, poetry and activist journalism.” (Exclaim!) In other words just like calypso was used back in the day to be the social commentary of the people, the band does this in the same way with their music. It is also the songwriting of Gonsalves that captures this traditional feel and purpose. Kob... more...Reviews
Venue
White Eagle Polish Hall
90 Dock St. Victoria BC
V8V 2A1
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