Duncan All Events
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May 16
The acoustic world music duo Nomad returns to Duncan, playing at the Garage Showroom. Their unique blend of styles creates a powerful “roots virtuosity” sound with audiences carried on an inner voyage of sonic landscapes.
Nomad is Kinobe, a young Ugandan master of the 26 string African harp known as the Kora, and Michael Waters, a Victoria-based virtuoso guitarist. They met in Uganda in 2006 and have mounted ten tours in Canada, the USA and Europe since then.
Kinobe has been playing music since the age of five, and began touring Europe with an African ensemble when he was ten. Based in Kampala, he has travelled the whole of Africa playing with musicians steeped in the tribal traditional styles. His fascination with the Kora came from hearing the Mali virtuoso Toumani Diabate play. Kinobe also plays the kalimba (thumb piano) and percussion instruments in his shows.
Michael Waters has grown a strong west coast following through performances in churches and theatres over the last five years. After 33 years playing guitar as a spiritual practice, Michael’s 2004 encounter with the medicine traditions of the Amazon triggered a complete shift in his approach to music and a decision to begin performing publicly. He combines soaring guitar virtuosity and a new genre known as acoustic psychedelic chill.
The acoustic world music duo Nomad returns to Duncan, playing at the Garage Showroom. Their unique blend of styles creates a powerful “roots virtuosity” sound with audiences carried on an inner voyage of sonic landscapes.
Nomad is Kinobe, a young Ugandan master of the 26 string African harp known as the Kora, and Michael Waters, a Victoria-based virtuoso guitarist. They met in Uganda in 2006 and have mounted ten tours in Canada, the USA and Europe since then.
Kinobe has been playing music since the age of five, and began touring Europe with an African ensemble when he was ten. Based in Kampala, he has travelled the whole of Africa playing with musicians steeped in the tribal traditional styles. His fascination with the Kora came from hearing the Mali virtuoso Toumani Diabate play. Kinobe also plays the kalimba (thumb piano) and percussion instruments in his shows.
Michael Waters has grown a strong west coast following through performances in churches and theatres over the last five years. After 33 years playing guitar as a spiritual practice, Michael’s 2004 encounter with the medicine traditions of the Amazon triggered a complete shift in his approach to music and a decision to begin performing publicly. He combines soaring guitar virtuosity and a new genre known as acoustic psychedelic chill.
- The Duncan Garage Showroom Address: 201 - 330 Duncan Street Duncan BC V9L 3W4
May 18
It's gonna be a collision of glitter, glamour, and sassy good times when Nanaimo's Naughty Girls and Victoria's own River Wilde and Pepper Minx meet in Duncan for a delightfully dirty show at one of our favourite venues, the Garage Showroom!
Grab your tickets early for this intimate event!
Ten Old Books (Duncan)
Rockabilly Clothing (Duncan)
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It's gonna be a collision of glitter, glamour, and sassy good times when Nanaimo's Naughty Girls and Victoria's own River Wilde and Pepper Minx meet in Duncan for a delightfully dirty show at one of our favourite venues, the Garage Showroom!
Grab your tickets early for this intimate event!
Ten Old Books (Duncan)
Rockabilly Clothing (Duncan)
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- The Duncan Garage Showroom Address: 201 - 330 Duncan Street Duncan BC V9L 3W4
May 27
Doug Koyama sings about life, peace, love and truth but you would never know it from the lyrics in his songs. Actual words are replaced by invented language and sounds that, at times, sound more like Spanish, French, Russian or Klingon than English.
Doug is on a vocal voyage of discovery into the heart of improvisation with a loop pedal. His voice is recorded and looped, bits of melody, harmony and vocal percussion are layered to create rich bed tracks over which soaring harmonies and verse and chorus are performed. Each song is completely improvised from beginning to end.
Doug Koyama sings about life, peace, love and truth but you would never know it from the lyrics in his songs. Actual words are replaced by invented language and sounds that, at times, sound more like Spanish, French, Russian or Klingon than English.
Doug is on a vocal voyage of discovery into the heart of improvisation with a loop pedal. His voice is recorded and looped, bits of melody, harmony and vocal percussion are layered to create rich bed tracks over which soaring harmonies and verse and chorus are performed. Each song is completely improvised from beginning to end.
- The Duncan Garage Showroom Address: 201 - 330 Duncan Street Duncan BC V9L 3W4
Jun 29 to Jul 02
Twenty-four artist studios will open their doors and invite visitors in for days of extraordinary showings this summer. This self-guided, free tour will cover all parts of the Cowichan Valley, taking guests to visit painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelery makers, fabric designers, weavers, and others.
Twenty-four artist studios will open their doors and invite visitors in for days of extraordinary showings this summer. This self-guided, free tour will cover all parts of the Cowichan Valley, taking guests to visit painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelery makers, fabric designers, weavers, and others.
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Join us for a free Children's Day celebration from 11am-4pm in Charles Hoey Park in Downtown Duncan. Concert performances, an Ice-Cream Eating Contest, free rides and other activities will be featured. Fun and free for kids and their families.
Join us for a free Children's Day celebration from 11am-4pm in Charles Hoey Park in Downtown Duncan. Concert performances, an Ice-Cream Eating Contest, free rides and other activities will be featured. Fun and free for kids and their families.
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Join the 32nd Anniversary of the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival Grand Parade. Leaving Island Savings Centre at 11am, proceeds down James Street and through the streets of Downtown Duncan. Over 100 floats to see!
Join the 32nd Anniversary of the Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival Grand Parade. Leaving Island Savings Centre at 11am, proceeds down James Street and through the streets of Downtown Duncan. Over 100 floats to see!
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This annual 3-day event showcases music from both local and international performers. The weekend features a variety of events, including children's activities, workshops, jam sessions and, of course, dancing. With six stages, the event promises non-stop music and endless amount of fun.
This annual 3-day event showcases music from both local and international performers. The weekend features a variety of events, including children's activities, workshops, jam sessions and, of course, dancing. With six stages, the event promises non-stop music and endless amount of fun.
- Providence Farm Address: 1843 Tzouhalem Road Duncan BC Canada V9L 5L6
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Join us in celebrating our annual summer festival with over 60 FREE concerts and activities on multiple stages over the whole month of July in Downtown Duncan. Performances from many fine entertainers, plus much more. Come take part in Children's Day, Children's Parade and the Grand Parade.
Join us in celebrating our annual summer festival with over 60 FREE concerts and activities on multiple stages over the whole month of July in Downtown Duncan. Performances from many fine entertainers, plus much more. Come take part in Children's Day, Children's Parade and the Grand Parade.
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SunFest is an annual outdoor music festival with plenty of sun, fun and entertainment. Festival passes include camping and parking. Big name country acts grace the festival with outstanding performances. Plenty of food and refreshments are available.
SunFest is an annual outdoor music festival with plenty of sun, fun and entertainment. Festival passes include camping and parking. Big name country acts grace the festival with outstanding performances. Plenty of food and refreshments are available.
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Enjoy three days of fun with fiddling and jigging competitions. Fun for the whole family. Held at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Occurs each year in August.All Fiddlers encouraged to compete
Enjoy three days of fun with fiddling and jigging competitions. Fun for the whole family. Held at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Occurs each year in August.All Fiddlers encouraged to compete
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The Cowichan Valley Arts Council presents the annual arts show featuring acclaimed artists of the Cowichan Valley.
Come and see this multi-disciplinary judged show, featuring emerging artists beside established artists. Artwork will be judged for originality, composition, impact and technique with awards of merit announced at the Gala Opening.
The Arts Council and its member groups invite all to come out and vote for their favorite artwork. The People's Choice Award will be presented on Sunday.
The show will be hosted by a variety of Cowichan Valley arts and cultural groups. Entertainment by local performers will be provided throughout the course of the show.
The Cowichan Valley Arts Council presents the annual arts show featuring acclaimed artists of the Cowichan Valley.
Come and see this multi-disciplinary judged show, featuring emerging artists beside established artists. Artwork will be judged for originality, composition, impact and technique with awards of merit announced at the Gala Opening.
The Arts Council and its member groups invite all to come out and vote for their favorite artwork. The People's Choice Award will be presented on Sunday.
The show will be hosted by a variety of Cowichan Valley arts and cultural groups. Entertainment by local performers will be provided throughout the course of the show.
- Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre Address: 200 Cowichan Way Duncan BC Canada V9L 6P4
