UPDATE: Concert cancelled

Due to the Port Alberni highway closure and other unforeseen circumstances, Vancouver鈥檚 Calm Like A Bomb have cancelled all of their Vancouver Island shows scheduled for this coming week. This includes the concert we had scheduled for Friday, June 16 at the Comox Valley Curling Centre.

At this time there is no plan to reschedule the event.

We regret and apologize for this cancellation. Anyone who purchased advance tickets will be refunded.

We thank you for your support in spreading the word about the initial event, and updating the status on any posts you may have about the concert.

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Local music and art collective CVGBs is offering a bit of a change of pace to local music fans.

Vancouver鈥檚 Calm Like A Bomb are Canada鈥檚 premier Rage Against The Machine tribute act and will be bringing their high-energy show to Courtenay.

Joining them will be Cumberland鈥檚 own F.O.D., who will perform Green Day鈥檚 classic Dookie album in its entirety.

In addition to the harder edge and slightly more youthful nature of these tribute acts, a scheduling conflict has caused a last-moment venue change and the concert will take place in the upstairs banquet room and lounge at the Comox Valley Curling Centre.

CVCC manager Keith Parry points out that while the curling season lasts upwards of seven months, once the ice comes out, the Curling Centre has been host to a growing number of off-season activities including roller derby games, celebrations of life, canine scent detection competitions, roller disco, weddings, trade shows, corporate meetings, comedy shows, private parties, and beyond.

鈥淭he facilities are diverse, the dance floor is one of the largest in town, and we are completely open-minded regarding sharing the space,鈥� said Parry. 鈥淓veryone is always welcome.鈥�

Calm Like A Bomb and F.O.D. will storm the Curling Centre on Friday, June 16. The concert is for all ages, doors open at 7 p.m.

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