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Kiltlifters

Van Isle ska / reggae / rock from Nanaimo BC
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Kiltlifters

Label: NRG Records
since circa 1999
If you’ve forgotten how to party then take a crash course from these Nanaimo-based musical dervishes, who deliver a wacky version of west coast ska that has been accessorized with hilarious vocals, a four-man horn line, and a mandate to get the whole crowd going crazy. The band consists of drummer Brodie Ketelsen, vocalist/saxman Matthew Carter, bassist Kayle Hammel, trombonist Dave St. Jean, trumpeter/vocalist Scot Rounding and guitarist Tristan Armstrong.
“A side-splitting party ride from start to finish.” –Mike Devlin, Times Colonist

The kiltlifters have recorstudio albums and have done more than 350 shows, including four cross-Canada tours, house parties, music festivals, all-ages punk shows and a handful of weddings.
Pop/Rock/Indie Reggae/Ska/Dub
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Audio Samples

This is How Much I Love You
4 The DJs
The Punchline
Island
New Punk
Death Angel Kayle
Cape Town
One More Beer
Girl Done Wrong
Serenity
Keep it on the Down Low
Both Sides
Fire My Boss
Last Night
Dave Don't Know
Dynomite
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Community Events

Upcoming Events

20
Jun
16:00 22:00
Skampida, La Pobreska, The Kiltlifters, Baby Boy & The Earthly Delights
FREE show for Day 2 of Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival!
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

17
Mar
2011
22:00 01:00
Come get Irish drunk with: Kiltlifters, Blackie and the Triumphs, who cares
 
$10
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
29
Jul
2010
22:30 02:00
Fourth Annual Dirty Pirate Party & Kiltlifter Dave's Birthday Rally: Kiltlifters
Get in yer best or worst pirate costume and get down to hot some ska, reggae, an...
The Queens
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24
Jul
2010
08:00 23:59
Kiltlifters at Ukee Days!: Kiltlifters
The Kiltlifters rally Ukee Days with a bunch of other bands, beer garden, bbq, d...
$5
160 Seaplane Base Road
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09
Jul
2010
18:00 21:00
11th Annual Mount Washington Beer Festival: Kiltlifters
 
$30
Raven Lodge
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17
Mar
2010
10:00 16:00
St Paddy's Day Ska Party: Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, Kiltlifters
 
$12
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
29
Jan
2010
22:00 02:00
Shore 104 presents a SKA SPECTACULAR Jan 29th @ the Shark Club: Rude City Riot, ...
Sports Bar eh? we'll see about that on Fri Jan 29th as 3 of BC's top Ska Bands ...
$10
Shark Club
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31
Dec
2009
19:00 00:30
ALL AGES NEW YEARS BASH: Kiltlifters, FUNK VIGILANTE, Steel Beach, Crash
Come check out 4 awesome bands for a great All Ages show (with bar for those of ...
$20
Pacific Fleet Club
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23
Oct
2009
22:00 02:00
BRAVE NEW WAVES CD RELEASE!: Brave New Waves, Kiltlifters, Rocky Mountain Rebel ...
Tickets on sale now at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records & TICKETWEB.CA. Buy early as ...
$12
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
09
Oct
2009
22:30 02:00
THANKSGIVING ISLAND SKA/REGGAE/LATIN SPECIAL w/ BUENA BUYA + THE KILTLIFTERS & ...
Finally we have Buena Buya and The Kiltlifters on the same stage. Give thanks! T...
$10.50
Lucky Bar
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23
Sep
2009
21:00 12:00
The Kiltlifters Album Release Party "The Punchline": Kiltlifters
The Kiltlifters are back in Victoria after rockin the 10th Annual Victoria Ska F...
Felicita's Pub
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17
Sep
2009
22:00 02:00
Malapalooza Afterparty!: Kiltlifters
Rallyin' the start of the new semester for the fine students of VIU!
$5-$7
Spice Lounge
Event can be attended in person
20
Aug
2009
The Kiltlifters Album Release Party "The Punchline": Kiltlifters, Fuzzcat
Finally Vancouver Island Ska/Reggae Legends return to Vancouver. After basking i...
$12
Shark Club
Event can be attended in person
01
Aug
2009
16:00 02:00
10 year anniversary, CD-Record release, Pirate Party: Kiltlifters, Brandon Mason...
The Kiltlifters 10 Year Anniversary Party! It's Booked and we are ready to go! W...
Downtown
Event can be attended in person
27
Jun
2009
The End of an Era. Final Party at the Hidden Gem.: Brave New Waves, Hillside Hoo...
This was the final party at our old Hillside location. It was epic. The End of a...
Hidden Gem Studios Hillside Location
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03
Apr
2009
22:00 02:00
THE ENGLISH BEAT CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN VICTORIA! --> On the Road t...
The English Beat formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, are celebrating their 30...
$22
Capital Ballroom
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07
Mar
2009
Beer and snow...time to party Kiltlifters style!: Kiltlifters
The Kiltlifters rally it up ska style for the weekend as they take the resort ho...
Fatt Teddy's
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29
Jan
2009
22:00 13:00
Sold Out - Ska, Reggae, Surf vibes: Kiltlifters, Current Swell
Try the door....but get there early
$12
The Queens
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30
Oct
2008
21:30 02:00
SKALLOWEEN AT UPSTAIRS CABARET: One Night Band, Kiltlifters, Brave New Waves, Th...
So the tables are now set for another memorable show... This time we've got a mo...
$14.50
The Upstairs Cabaret
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25
Jul
2008
21:00 22:00
Dirty Pirate Party - Part 1: Kiltlifters
The Kiltlifters start off the 2nd Annual Dirty Pirate Party night by headlining ...
Free
Maffeo-Sutton Park Band Shelter
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Albums

The Punchline
( July 2009 NRG Records )
Check Yer Shorts
( 2008 )
Serious George
( 2004 )
Pass the Popcorn
( 1999 )

Current Lineup

Matthew Carter
vox/sax/keys
1999 - present
Scot Rounding
trumpet/vox
1999 - present
Tristan Armstrong
guitar/vox
1999 - present
Dave St. Jean
trombone/vox/keys
2002 - present
Brody Ketelsen
drums/vox
2005 - present
Anatol McGuinness
Bass
2008 - present

Past Members

Mark O
bass
2005 - 2006
Kayle Hammel
bass
2006 - 2008

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