Local, Live, and Loud: January 25-February 7

Arts January 25, 2012

Wednesday, January 25
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Club 90NE9, 10 pm, $25

There’s essentially nothing I can say as a skinny white guy from Victoria that can accurately portray, let alone rep, the legend that is Bone Thugs. Don’t be a dweeb—these guys are pros—go see the show.

Friday, January 27
Slim Sandy & the Hillbilly Boogie Gang
Victoria Event Centre, 9:30 pm, $10-$15

One should never really need a reason to go see the Hillbilly Boogie Gang; the name alone exemplifies what could best be described as a smorgasbord of Americana. This is an event to go to if you wanna dance.

Friday, January 27
Alcoholic White Trash, AK-47, the Keg Killers, the Hoosegow
Logan’s Pub, $10

Drinker punk bands playing for a cause. Proceeds go to the BC Hospice Society. Victoria punk rock favorites, including the always-good AK-47.

Friday, January 27
Unicron, Fall City Fall, Take the Earth Beneath Us, Villains, Bury the Sky
Victoria royal canadian legion, $10

No, that doesn’t say Unicorn! And how can you BURY the SKY?! Come find out at this night of metal and hardcore. All ages welcome.

Sunday, January 29
Carolyn Marks’ World Famous Hootenanny
Logan’s Pub, 4:30 pm, free

One may notice that Carolyn Marks thinks Hootenanny is an overarching theme for this column. One may also notice my desperate loneliness, sitting all quiet next to the phone. No calls today, le sigh.

Thursday, February 2
The Pack A.D., No Sinner
Club 90NE9, $15, 8 pm

The grrrls are at it again in Victoria. Come put your clammy hands and beer-stained shirts together for some supreme garage action.