Vancouver Island Music Events 2-20-12 to 2-26-12


Live music this week - check out our listings and go check out some music!

Monday February 20 -

Michael Schenker "Temple of Rock"
Reunion Tour with Rob McAuley
with opening guests...TBA
Monday, February 20, 2012
Club 9ONE9
919 Victoria, BC
Doors 8pm - Show 9pm - "EARLIER SHOW"
Tickets: $25 Advance / $28 Door - TICKETS ON SALE JAN 10
Available at: Online at http://www.hightideconcerts.net/
Lyle's Place 770 Yates St., (250) 382-8422
Ditch Records 784 Fort St. (250) 386-5874
Strathcona Hotel 1414 Douglas St. (250) 383-7137

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Lola Parks (from Victoria, B.C) playing at Bard & Banker
Located on the corner of Fort St and Government St downtown Victoria.

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Tuesday February 21 -

RAEKWON of The Wu-Tang Clan live in Victoria at Club 9ONE9 - (9pm-2am)

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Friday February 24 - Sunday February 26 at Nanaimo Centre Stage
Located at 25 Victoria Rd

Vancouver Island Chamber Music Festival

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