Event Description
Elise LeBlanc with The Victoria Honky Tonk Band features our very own queer country crooner with a full band of local all-star players. Lively old-school country and western swing tunes from classic legends like Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and more. Big hats and bolo ties encouraged!
Special guest set: Slim Sandy & The Hillbilly Boppers.
A mix of old time country music, western swing and rockabilly, from the 30's to the 50's. Slim sings, plays guitar and harmonica, joined by Willa Mae on vocals, Johnny Ackerman on bass, and Soda Pop on drums.
**Dances run bi-weekly on Tuesday nights**
7:00PM: Doors/Bar Opens - BRING YOUR ID (19+ EVENT)
7:15PM Country 2-step dance lesson. Beginner-friendly! No partner necessary. We teach an intro to the ”Cajun” 2-Step (Origin: Louisiana) as well as a level 2 lesson for those interested. Upcoming dances may also feature a line dance, or teach an easy beginner rock-step, for the western swing tunes (Stay tuned!).
7:45 to 9:45: Show/Dance - 2 sets of Honky Tonk dance music. Plenty of seating is available for those who just want to sit back and enjoy the show.
Parking: There is street parking (Free after 8PM) and some free parking in the parkade nearby.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with elevator and accessible bathroom.
About The Victoria Honky-Tonk Society
We're a non-profit, volunteer-run community of country-lovin' folks hosting honky-tonk dances in Victoria, BC. Always LIVE music, featured bands + special guests. Learn two-step, line dance, western swing+! "
Y'all means ALL:
Victoria Honky Tonk is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all members of our community. We welcome and affirm folks from all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and disabled individuals. Discrimination, hate speech, or any form of intolerance is not welcome at our events.
In-Person Event
Tue. April 7th + Add to Calendar
Encore
7:00pm
$20.00 – $25.00
