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THE SLACKERS - BROOKLYN NY'S SKA/REGGAE KINGS RETURN TO VICTORIA!: The Slackers, The Leg-Up Program, Sexweather, Asta Disasta

Here come the kings! We're talking about Brooklyn NY's ska/reggae kings THE SLAC...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Funk / Soul / R&B Hip Hop / Rap Jazz / Blues Pop / Rock / Indie Reggae / Ska / Dub
Sat. December 15th 2018 + Add to Calendar Capital Ballroom (No Minors)
8:30pm $19.50 - $25

Artists

The Slackers
from New York New York
The Leg-Up Program
Soulful Indie LeftCoast from Victoria BC
Sexweather
Soul/Hip Hop/Blues/Rock from Victoria BC
Asta Disasta

Presented by:

Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society

Hard-copy tickets

Physical tickets at: Lyles Place, Vinyl Envy, Jupiter, Fascinating Rhythm

Event Description

Here come the kings! We're talking about Brooklyn NY's ska/reggae kings THE SLACKERS that is... We celebrated their 25th Anniversary last time they came to Canada's west coast and now we're working on their journey to their dirty 30th! But no matter what point we are in life, it's always a joy to host our long time friends. Through The Slackers' mixed repertoire of music ranging from ska and reggae to soul, R&B, folk, and bossa nova they've managed to capture fans that span the spectrum of music with audiences of all ages. The band also plays with an aggressive edge and their songs veer in themes from the personal to the political. They're a band like no other and certainly not what one may think from a ska band from their era in the US. From their 1996 release, Better Late Than Never... more...

Venue

Capital Ballroom

858 Yates Street Victoria BC
V8W 1L8

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THE SLACKERS - BROOKLYN NY'S SKA/REGGAE KINGS RETURN TO VICTORIA!: The Slackers, The Leg-Up Program, Sexweather, Asta Disasta @ Capital Ballroom Dec 15 2018 - Nov 9th @ Capital Ballroom