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VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY
Fort Knox Five w/Mark Woodyard, Blasé Blasé, Mo Moshiri & Jennay Badgar (GARDEN CITY GROOVES VIII - Day 2)
Sat, 26 Feb, 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM PST
White Eagle Polish Hall
90 Dock Street , Victoria, BC V8V 2A1
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Update Regarding Tickets: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Great news! Today the BC Public Heath announced that as of February 16th, 2022 restrictions will be loosened throughout BC. This show will now be able to sell 100% of its capacity. And DANCING IS NOW ALLOWED (provided you are wearing a mask).
Proof of vaccination and masks when standing or dancing is still required.
Anyone that purchased a "Good Faith Ticket" will have it honoured and will be able to attend this show :)
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While the roots of modern groove lay in funk and soul, much of modern groove is tended to by DJs and electronic producers, and no one is doing more work in tending the groove garden than the mighty FORT KNOX FIVE. Garden City Grooves is very excited to welcome Fort Knox Five back to Victoria for the first time in over three years. From Washington, DC and recently relocated to Canadian west coast in BC, Fort Knox Five has remained at the vanguard of rhythm and groove since their inception nearly 20 years ago (2003). Through their label Fort Knox Recordings, their massively popular Funk The World mix series and their legendary appearances at some of the most important festivals in the electronic world – like Bass Coast, Shambhala, Burning Man, for example – FKF has long been established as one of the premier places to get deep grooves that are guaranteed to make your mouth smile and your ass shake.
As mighty as Fort Knox Five is, they won’t be coming alone as they’ll be joining forces with Vancouver’s “Human Jukebox” MARK WOODYARD for a very special headline performance. Armed with his guitar, his voice and loop machines, Woodyard is a talent unlike any other in the area and we can’t wait to see what groovy delights he and Steve of Fort Knox Five are going to conjure up.
Garden City Grooves is very stoked to welcome BLASÉ BLASÉ to our stage for the first time. Comprised of members of some of Victoria’s most iconic acts, Blasé Blasé is making some seriously smooth and warm chilled-out hip-hop. The band has been hard at work during the pandemic creating new music and honing their live show, and they’re sure to be coming back out of the gates HOT.
Also on the bill is our long time friend and west coast hip-hop veteran MO MOSHIRI, who will be flanked by another friend of ours, GROSSBUSTER. An alumnus of iconic group Sweatshop Union, Moshiri has established himself outside of the group as an MC who always brings his best on the mic. His rhymes are thoughtful, deep and full of capital-L Love and his beats straddle the line between old-school and nu-school.
Last, but certainly not least Garden City Grooves is so proud to finally welcome powerful JENNAY BADGER between the 1s and 2s. A Vancouver transplant that cut her teeth and established herself here on Vancouver Island, Jennay Badger has proven herself to be one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking DJs in the west coast game right now.
Proof of full vaccination (regardless of age) required for entry,
Beverage Service for 19+ w/ ID
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Freestyle
Mark Woodyard
Mark Woodyard
Freestyle
Often referred to as a “Human Jukebox”, Woodyard’s knowledge of music spans effortlessly across eras and genres. A multi-talented musician who uses looping machines, his voice and guitar, Woodyard is best known for his wide array of genre-bending covers that showcase his vocal range and eclectic sound creating truly unique and dance-inspiring performances. With no two shows sounding the same, Woodyard’s improv-esque style is reminiscent of a Reggie Watts and Marc Rebillet lovechild - a multi-instrumentalist who captivates audiences and sparks dancefloors seconds after taking to the stage.
Born and raised in North Vancouver, Mark Woodyard is no rookie to the live music scene having played live for the better part of the last two decades reaching some of the worlds most unique festival stages including BassCoast, Shambhala, and Envision, as well as becoming a mainstay at private events frequently requested by some of the countries most iconic brands.
Hip-Hop/Rap
Mo Moshiri
Mo Moshiri
Hip-Hop/Rap
Mo Moshiri is an MC, songwriter, and producer. He is perhaps best known however, as one of the founders of the seminal west coast hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. Together they recorded several albums, performed hundreds of shows, earned Juno nods and WCMA wins, and helped pave the path for the new generation of artists making waves.
After a healthy hiatus, Mo is back from deep space and feeling rejuvenated. He wants to talk to YOU about everything! Or maybe just vibe.
Dance
Jennay Badger
Jennay Badger
Dance
Based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Jennay Badger has established herself as an innovative and multifaceted DJ with a deep well of passion. Notorious for hip-hop samples, disco thumpers and deep bass, Badger pulls musical inspiration from every corner of the electronic and live music worlds.
Her genre-defying live shows evoke bliss with an infectious energy that get you moving and leave you sweating, smiling, and begging for more.
Jennay Badger began her career DJing up and down Vancouver Island in the mid 2000s, playing
outdoor shows & later evolving to clubs in 2014. She has performed at major BC festivals such as
Rifflandia, Cumberland Wild, Laketown Shakedown, The Phillips Backyard Weekender and Song & Surf.
In 2019 she moved to Vancouver and quickly stepped onto the scene, performing at the legendary Red Room with Vancouver's foremost purveryors of big-time bass, Digital Motions crew. Victoria is where she cut her teeth and became a full-time DJ/Dancer and music enthusiast. In 2017 she went on to form the body-positive & gender-inclusive dance collective Influx – proving she is not only a powerhouse DJ,but a true entertainer and innovator.
Whether its 1AM in the club or performing a chilled out afternoon festival slot, when Badger is in performance mode, its hard not to recognize her unique selection & undeniable stage presence. After releasing various mixtapes – highlighted by her acclaimed snapsforbae series – Badger has clearly expanded her arsenal as she expands into the realm of production. Badger's journey has only just started and with big heart, charisma, flair and the drive to back it, you can bet that she’s gonna berocking a stage near you real soon.