A Langford-based band will be vying for first place Thursday at the Victory to Vinyl competition at DarcyB次元官网网址檚 Pub on the West Shore.
The New Owners, a four-piece rock band, was selected to be in the top four out of 16 bands that have been performing at the competition over the last month.
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If they win the Victory to Vinyl competition on Thursday, they will receive a $3,000 recording voucher at any studio to help them record their first album.
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Driver said the deadline to write songs for their first performance helped push the band to write good music.
He said being involved in the competition has also given the band the opportunity to get exposure and meet other musicians.
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The New Owners was also able to get a shout-out from the famous rapper, Ice-T.
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The final Victory to Vinyl show takes place on April 4 at DarcyB次元官网网址檚 Pub in Langford. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and cover is $10 at the door.
