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Bathtub Weekend Launch Party w/ BIG SUGAR

  • Maffeo Sutton Park 100 Comox Road Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3H7 Canada (map)

https://www.facebook.com/events/516398102097423/

- The Queen's & The Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society Presents -

:: Bathtub Weekend Launch Party feat. BIG SUGAR ::
• Friday July 19th •
- 5pm -

**Limited Early bird tickets on sale now**
Front section: $40
Back section: $20
https://tickets.porttheatre.com/TheatreManager/175/online?performance=4214

***BEER GARDEN***. 19+ only.

The BATHTUB WEEKEND LAUNCH PARTY is a 1-day concert festival taking place at Maffeo Sutton Park on Friday July 19th. STARTS at 5PM. Ends at 10PM

Featuring BIG SUGAR


The ionic Big Sugar boldly goes forth with their brand new album “ETERNITY NOW”. Johnson, at the controls of his Texas studio “THE SOUND SHACK”, applies his signature 1970s thump and otherworldly psycho-acoustic dub effects that have made him a much sought out remixer/producer. For the first time, there are no co-writers outside the band and new song lyrics ring out tried and true. Uplifting and full of resolve whilst addressing the realities of a hard life lived and survived; whether it’s the tale of redemption in “The Better It Gets” or the vow to his real life superhero in “Wonder Woman”.

Gordie Johnson storms the stage with his signature double neck Gibson guitar, howling into the mic “Time to get back to the land of the living”. He may sing like a man possessed but he is a man sharing what it’s like to be blessed. After winning a long battle against his personal demons and riding a wave of renewed energy, Johnson and Big Sugar were slammed by band member defections, an aborted album, mental illness, addiction and even a life threatening illness. However…

There is still magic flying between Johnson and his diverse troupe known worldwide as Big Sugar but this is a new kind of magic; a shiny alchemy that compliments their hard won transformation. He is joined by his long time friend and bassist Big Ben Richardson, drummer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Colepaugh and the languid Alex Johnson (Gordie’s sexy significant other) adding subliminal textures of percussive sound, along with new member Rey Arteaga, master of Afro Cuban rhythms on congas. Whether these 5 are performing brand new songs or their certified hits, the roots rock reggae groove is deep and Gordie Johnson’s guitar always tells a story.

Johnson’s vocals bear the scars of time yet emanate a vital musicality that recalls the young band that burst into the spotlight with the raging “Ride Like Hell” or their first radio hit “Diggin A Hole”. He explains that his Big Sugar band now sings like a family, enabling them to create a sixth element with their powerful harmonies.

The leaner, cleaner, present day Big Sugar still rock the house to keep fans dancing and playing air guitar but whatever you thought this band was, let it go. The title of their first track “Anything is Possible” states it best.

Yes, anything is possible.



Are you a musician/band that wants to be a part of this awesome event? Send The Queen's a message on FB Messenger or email brennan@thequeens.ca.
We will be hosting a contest event at the Queens to OPEN FOR BIG SUGAR very soon.
If you're interested, drop us a line.

Maffeo Sutton Park
19+ w/ valid Government ID

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African Decent - Live in Concert
Later Event: July 19
Johnny Inappropriate @ The Queens!
 

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