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Chris Murray: Acoustic Ska at The Vault

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Thursday, October 20th, 2016
9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Chris Murray is a unique force on today’s music scene. Born in Toronto, he earned a strong reputation as a dynamic performer and gifted songwriter as leader of influential Canadian ska group King Apparatus. Upon the band’s breakup, he relocated to Los Angeles, emerging as a solo artist with The 4-Track Adventures Of Venice Shoreline Chris, recorded in various locations on a portable 4-track cassette recorder.


From trading songs on acoustic guitar with boogie-ska pioneer Laurel Aitken and singing with famed bandleader Carlos Malcom, to jamming with The Specials in a basement club and recording with Jamaica’s original rhythm section, Lloyd Knibb and Lloyd Brevett, Chris has served his apprenticeship with the finest musicians associated with the genre. He has also performed with backing groups for such legendary Jamaican artists as Rico Rodriguez, Leonard Dillon (The Ethiopians), Eric Morris and Prince Buster.


His musical journeys have taken him throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Morocco. Local DJ Rebel Selector will also be on hand spinning classic ska and reggae as well as hosting a "SKAnk-Off" dance competition


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Cost: At the Door: $12
Category: Arts | Entertainment
    Multicultural
Concerts | Music
    Ska l Reggae
    World
Everything Else
    Ethnic | Multi-Cultural
Location: The Vault Cafe
499 Wallace, Nanaimo
This event is for Adults, Student / College
More Info: Nanaimo Reggae Massive
[email protected]
778-269-1598
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