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Sun. July 5th 2015 Ship Point (Inner Harbour) Victoria BC Free

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Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day Five: Free Show!: House of Shem, Arise Roots, Whitey, Ali and the Budz

Thanks to an overwhelmingly successful crowd-funding campaign last fall, the Vic...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Sun. July 5th 2015 + Add to Calendar Ship Point (Inner Harbour) (All Ages)
3:30pm - 9:00pm  Doors at: 3:00pm Free

Artists

House of Shem
from Aotearoa New Zealand
Available for Shows/Gigs
Arise Roots
from Los Angeles California
Available for Shows/Gigs
Whitey
Funk/R&B/Ska/Jazz from Chilliwack BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
Ali and the Budz

Presented by:

Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
Entertain, Educate, Unite
Victoria BC
Open / Operational
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
North America's largest and longest running SKA & REGGAE FES...
Victoria BC
Open / Operational

Event Description

Thanks to an overwhelmingly successful crowd-funding campaign last fall, the Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest is thrilled to present some of our best free programming ever.

Over the best two decades, New Zealand has proven itself to be one of the strongest reggae hotbeds in the world. Groups like Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds, and Katchafire have proven themselves to be held in the echelon of reggae elites. Continuing this tradition of killer kiwi reggae is Aotearoa’s House of Shem. Comprised of Carl Perkins, a member of the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame with his former band The Herbs, and his two sons, House of Shem’s songs are marked by syrupy-sweet melodies and sun-drenched vocal harmonies. Their 2011 sophomore album, Island Vibration, even shot to number 1 on the charts on its first day of release. Already bona fide stars in their homeland, House of Shem are coming in hot for their Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest debut.

When LA’s Arise Roots formed, their goal was simple and direct: create a fresh reggae sound with a modern feel that appeals to all ages and races, but one that doesn’t compromise the true feel of roots reggae. Anybody who has had the opportunity to witness an Arise Roots show understands the powerful sound and positive vibration that they produce. Always paying homage to past reggae legends, Arise Roots’ sound is influenced by such artists as The Heptones, Black Uhuru, Barrington Levy, and The Skatalites.

Not many bands can get the good vibes rolling the same way that Vancouver’s Whitey does it. Their music is like a funkin’ rockin’ latin-jazz dance party from outer space. If it’ll make your body move, Whitey will play it. Sporting some of mainland BC’s most talented and sought-after musicians, Whitey’s members can also be found melting face with acts like The Funk Hunters, Whiskey Chief, and Ninjaspy.

Ali & the Budz are one of the newest bands to pop up in the Victoria scene, the group serving up their reggae with a side of sexy dancehall. The group is led by Steve “Ali” Austin, who has recently been throwing regular live reggae nights at Logan’s Pub.

Venue

Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
wharf and broughton
Outdoor Venue
Capacity2000
Accessible see details

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Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day Five: Free Show!: House of Shem, Arise Roots, Whitey, Ali and the Budz @ Ship Point (Inner Harbour) Jul 5 2015 - Dec 20th @ Ship Point (Inner Harbour)

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