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VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW ON TICKETWEB.CA!
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| ENIGMATICA ENTERTAINMENT User Info... | VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL is again coming up quickly!:) For a ninth straight year everyone is very excited about how the festival will rock everyone's summer on the westcoast of Canada and for people around the world. For the first time Victoria BC Ska Society is proud to have the pioneers of the genre itself THE SKATALITES headline the festival. Also, New York's EASY STAR ALL STARS will co-headline with the Skatalites in what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting, dynamic line-ups in the festival's history!! As many of you may know EASY STAR ALL -STARS Longtime Easy Star producers Michael G and Victor 'Ticklah' Axelrod aka "Victor Rice", reinterpreted Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon,' transforming it into deep dub and reggae grooves. A huge independent success story, Dub Side of the Moon has been on the Billboard Reggae charts for over 100 weeks and has helped spur sold out performances by the Easy Star All-Stars all over the world. Following Dub Side of the Moon, Easy Star All-Stars released RADIODREAD based on Radiohead's OK Computer album. That album featured artists such as Toots and the Maytals, Citizen Cope, Morgan Heritage, Horace Andy and other reggae greats. Now they'll have their brand new EP 'Until that Day' to perform to tons of fans with baited breath! THE DEBONAIRES from Riverside, California will be gracing us with their most entertain, soothing, smooth reggae/ska/jazz sounds. This is among the most underrated and talented ska bands in North America and we are very grateful to have them support both The Skatalites and Easy Star All Stars. Local favourites Current Swell will open the Finale representing Vic Town in the best way possible with their amazing blend of reggae, folk, ska, rock and blues! We're all in for a treat and you can purchase ticket EARLY because they're available now on TICKETWEB.CA for a limited time and quantity at a rock bottom $29.95 early bird price;) - Purchase them now before it gets too crazy! This concert is all ages with beer gardens, food concessions and merchandise tents:) VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL aka Festival of the People!!! http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=13842 - Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:38pm Edited: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:39pm | ||
| LivevicScott User Info... | Or if you want to read the festival lineup at a quick glance. Saturday July 12 @ Victoria Culing CLub 9th Annual Ska Festival Grand Finale THE SKATALITES EASY STAR ALL STARS THE DEBONAIRES CURRENT SWELL $29.95 - early bird special online online, only available for a limited time. http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=13842 The rest of the festival will be announced in weeks to come. - Mon, 7 Apr 2008 8:25pm Edited: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 8:26pm | ||
| Brandon User Info... | stoked! - Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:34am | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  For the first time we are proud to host INSPECTOR - from Monterrey Mexico to the festival. INSPECTOR is one of the most representative ska bands in Mexico with twelve years in the music scene. Formed in late 1995, their influences come from the history of ska and its distinct waves. The lyrics talk about love and the loss of it, personal experiences, things that people could identify with. The band released its first independent album in late 1998 entitled “Blanco y Negro”, which lead the band to win a “Nuestro Rock” award as best new group. This event allowed the band to perform in many cities inside Mexico. In 2002 they are signed by Universal Music and produced the album "Alma en Fuego". Thanks to hits like "Amnesia" and "Amargo adios", Inspector became the first ska group in Mexico to receive a platinum record in 2003. LOS FURIOS are familiar with the Victoria Ska Festival making two previous appearances in 2004 and 2005. But what makes this appearance even more sweet is that Pedro Alfaro aka "Dros" (Los Furios' past lead singer) will be making a special trip/appearance all the way from El Salvador to join in the festivities. And finally to top it off, the Victoria BC Ska Society is proud to welcome back Mama Pulpa after their debut festival performance last year on the Kick Off Concert. This ceremonial combination of bands all come together under one roof on Friday, July 11th @ White Eagle Hall. This concert is all ages w/ licensed beer garden, food concession and merchandise tents. Tickets available now on TICKETWEB.CA! Pick them up early as they will go fast (and capacity is limited)! http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventId=268030 - Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:54am Edited: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:56am | ||
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| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Tickets available at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, The Reef, Fascinating Rhythms (Nanaimo), Area 51 (Duncan) Vancouver: Zulu Records, Redcat Records, Highlife Records, & Scratch Records Also tickets can be purchased on TICKETWEB.CA on-line. Strathcona Hotel (for Reggae Extravaganza Double Tickets only) - Mon, 9 Jun 2008 1:12am | ||
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| Brandon User Info... | fuckin a, so you got like a pass for all the shows for sale or what dudes? i'm takin that week off work to party the fuckin hell out of skafest - Mon, 9 Jun 2008 5:39pm | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Big up to Easy Star All Stars!! Be sure to pick up their new EP "Until that Day"!! - Tue, 10 Jun 2008 6:04pm | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Tickets at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, The Reef & TICKETWEB.CA! Legalize It & Baby Come Back (with UB40) for your listening pleasure! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atMQzRFvCIY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSywtiAirKE - Thu, 12 Jun 2008 9:36pm | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Also the web site has new tracks on it by Pato Banton & Mystic Roots, Dubmatix Soundsystem, King Django and The Skatalites. More will be added shortly! - Mon, 16 Jun 2008 1:27pm | ||
| PEPPERPOT CREW User Info... |  Don't miss out... - Sat, 21 Jun 2008 8:01pm | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Also remember to check out the free shows and workshops at the festival. All the free shows are at Ship Point Inner Harbour and the two free workshops are on Friday afternoon at the Long & McQuade Music Education Centre. Be sure to check out WWW.VICTORIASKAFEST.CA for more details;) - Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:13am | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  HURRY AND BUY TICKETS IF YOU WANT TO SEE EASY STAR ALL STARS, THE SKATALITES, INSPECTOR, PATO BANTON AND MANY MORE RARE AND EXCITING ACTS! http://youtube.com/watch?v=oA1g7P1D6pk "Climbing up the Walls" off EASY STAR ALL STARS' album RADIODREAD!:) - Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:33am | ||
| matt c User Info... | I'll be spinning my annual Victoria Skafest preview show on "The Impending Loom" on Friday, July 4, at 6 pm PST -- 101.7 FM CHLY Radio Malaspina / http://www.chly.ca. We'll be featuring tracks from each band, so tune in and see what the fuss is about! So stoked! - Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:42am | ||
| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... |  Are you ready to rally (taken from the Kiltlifters language)? And do the SKA at the festival this WEDNESDAY! BTW: Great radio show today Matt! http://youtube.com/watch?v=krXov0Mm5n0 - Sat, 5 Jul 2008 1:25am | ||
| Gare User Info... | almost.......... - Mon, 7 Jul 2008 1:27pm | ||
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| VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY User Info... | Although advance tickets are sold out for tonight's show with Skatalites, Easy Star All Stars, Debonaires and Current Swell, tickets will be available at the door!! Come down NOW! THANKS FOR MAKING THIS ANOTHER AWESOME FESTIVAL!! PS - EASY STAR ALL STARS, THE DEBONAIRES AND INSPECTOR PLAY AT CUMBERLAND RECREATION INSTITUTE (2665 DUNSMUIR ROAD) TOMORROW NIGHT! TICKETS FOR THAT SHOW ARE AVAILABLE AT TONIGHT'S SHOW:) - Sat, 12 Jul 2008 6:13pm | ||
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