What happens when you mix together local musicians, a beautiful 103-year-old local theatre and the holiday season?
A perfect blend.
Many in the local music scene are already familiar with Blender, the monthly event that has given everyone from rappers to metal heads a spot on the stage at Lucky Bar for eight years running. But now, co-founder and producer Derry Hunley is upping the ante and giving four local bands the chance to grace the McPherson Playhouse stage for , a night of stellar local music.
B次元官网网址淏lender started with me and a friend,B次元官网网址� Hunley explains. B次元官网网址淚 was in a rap group, she was in a folk group and we got a DJ and just performed one night.B次元官网网址�
Eight years ago, blending genres wasnB次元官网网址檛 so common, but now that hundreds of acts have found themselves on the Blender bill, itB次元官网网址檚 turned into a staple of the Victoria music scene, he says.
A longtime employee of the Royal and McPherson Theatre family, Hunley pitched the idea to management at the Mac, who were excited to partner with the producer.
B次元官网网址淚 think itB次元官网网址檚 a great way to get a new audience into the theatre,B次元官网网址� he says. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e an artistic town and local music is just really thriving.B次元官网网址�
Hunley has made a point of keeping Blender affordable and the $5 cover he charges at Lucky Bar hasnB次元官网网址檛 increased since the night started, but for the comfy seats at the classic theatre, tickets are $10.
On the bill Dec. 20 are indie rockers alongside dance-rock outfit Distant Grand, 19-piece community band and classic rockers .
B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 like you swear youB次元官网网址檙e watching Robert Plant,B次元官网网址� Hunley says of the latter foursome. B次元官网网址淭heyB次元官网网址檙e young but itB次元官网网址檚 so authentically classic.B次元官网网址�
DJ Mikey B will round out a night that Hunley says is family-friendly: B次元官网网址淏ring the kids, grab a beer and enjoy some great local talent.B次元官网网址�
Seating is general admission for the evening and tickets are available online at , by phone at 250-386-6121, at the Royal and McPherson box offices and at the door on Dec. 20.
