Victoria Folk Music Society presents: The Hokum Steamers

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Sunday, February 22nd, 2015
7:30 PM

After recording and playing separately for more than 45 years, Mike Ballantyne and Rick Van Krugel have joined forces to form the vibrant, and dynamic, ragtime blues duo The Hokum Steamers.

These seasoned entertainers deliver good-time, authentic and definitive renditions of 1920s & 1930s ragtime blues, hokum, jug band songs and gospel, and give their songs historical place, time and context.

It’s great fun, and wholesome music, suitable for all.

Mike accompanies his warm, rich, bass-baritone voice with dexterous playing of both 6 and 12-string guitars; Rick is a master musician who plays a wide variety of mandolins. He also sings, interjects and plays guitar.

http://www.mikeballantyne.ca/hokumsteamers.php

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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.