Victoria Folk Music Society presents: Reuben Weir and the Red Hot Swing Set

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Sunday, January 17th, 2016
7:30 PM

Reuben Wier is a multi-faceted musician based in Victoria, B.C. He compliments his fiery yet unpretentious guitar playing with husky-smooth as honey vocals. With influences ranging from swing to soul, gospel to manouche, blues to jazz; he has captivated audiences around the world. Reuben is known for his complex but accessible improvisations, driving rhythms and a nostalgic dreamy aesthetic.

He has toured internationally with the critically-acclaimed Marc Atkinson Trio, led the Montreal-based Griffintown Hotclub and played with The Ambassadors and FNK Orchestra.

Reuben Wier & The Red Hot Swing Set's music is lost somewhere between a warm summer rain and an after hour speakeasy. They play old time swing, manouche, reefer jazz, musette, and heart breaking ballads, and feature exciting arrangements, exuberant vocals, and lovely improvisations by all members.

Reuben Wier on vocals and guitar, Clark Brendon on the upright bass, and Stuart Munro on guitar. http://www.reubenwier.com/#!the-red-hot-swing-set/c9yp

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Our feature act will be preceded by what is arguably Victoria’s best weekly acoustic Open Stage session where musicians from fledglings to professionals can perform a 10 minute set for one of the most welcoming, attentive and participative audiences in town. Aspiring Open Stage performers can sign-up with the VFMS Host between 7:00 and 7:30pm to do a set but should get there early to improve their chances of getting on the evening’s line-up.