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The five-person band includes True on bass and background vocals, lead singer Chloe Piwek, pianist Keelan Siemens, guitarist Andrew Whitney, and Alex Fraser on drums and background vocals.
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Rock the Rink takes place on Saturday, June 9 at the Juan de Fuca curling rink (1767 Island Hwy).
Other bands who have been selected to peform at Rock the Rink includes The Colts, Fairfield, Sugar Castle, and the Porter Brothers.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances run from 7 to 10:30 p.m. There will also be celebrity judges, a concession and prizes.
Tickets can be purchased at westshorerecreation.ca or at the door and are a suggested $5 donation.
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