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The Mooks! All-Ages @ The Open Studios

THE MOOKS! Featuring Vic Ruggiero of The Slackers, Simon Chardiet and Jory Kinjo
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Wed. August 12th 2026 + Add to Calendar The Open Studios (All Ages)
7:15pm - 9:30pm  Doors at: 7:00pm Advance $20 Youth $10 At the Door $25

Artists

Vic Ruggiero
Blues/Folk/Jazz from Brooklyn New York
Jory Kinjo
Ska/Reggae/Soul from Calgary Alberta
Simon Chardiet

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Physical tickets at: Open Studios

Event Description

Holy Smokes! The Mooks are seeking refuge on Vancouver Island and have added this last-minute show at The Open Studios!
Wednesday August 12th
Doors at 7pm
Advance Tix:
Youth (18 and under) $10
Standard ticket (19+) $20
Tickets at the door $25
Paying by card is preferable to cash!
The Open Studios are located at 634 Humboldt st. in Nootka Court.
We are an All-Ages Alcohol-Free venue. Thanks for respecting our house rules!
THE MOOKS!
Two legendary New York City musicians + Jory Kinjo (Calgary) bring a night of Blues, Soul, Punk Reggae, R&B folk and Doo-Wop.

Vic Ruggiero is the frontman of the Slackers, one of the premier ska/reggae bands in the world. He has played with Rancid, the Stubborn all-stars & the Reggae Workers of the World.

Simon Chardiet is a legend in the NYC Punk and Blues scene, having played with everyone from Rancid to Charles “Honey Boy” Otis, Bo Diddley, Jon Spencer, and Joey Miserable & the Worms.

Jory Kinjo - Jory Kinjo, Calgary based artist who's career spans two decades. Kinjo has played Soul, Ska, Reggae and Blues music all over North America, Asia and Europe with artists from BB King to Ziggy Marley.
https://jorykinjo.com/music

The trio comes together to give you the best of their choice tunes and kick ass selections from 50's R&B, to Reggae to Roots, and Punky Jazz from outer space! https://therealvicruggiero.bandcamp.com/album/the-mooks
https://youtu.be/Z89eb35W-gY?si=SKOE45lNO7TxefNL
https://youtu.be/qtpgRmjwCQo?si=6rVKYIzFMD9ydLdE...

Venue

The Open Studios

634 Humboldt st. Victoria BC
V8W 1A4

Event Poster

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