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Audio Samples
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Don't Be Cruel 2006 | ||
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 2009 | ||
Blue Christmas |
Upcoming Shows
no upcoming shows listedRukus
from Victoria BC
On Hiatus - Confirmed:
Nov. 17, 2020
Pronunciation: 'r&-k&s also 'rŸ- or 'ru
Function: noun
Etymology: probably blend of ruction and rumpus
Date: circa 1890
Synonyms: Commotion, furore, fuss, rumpus, shindig, shindy, to do, uproar.
Any combination of human body sounds and movements such as screaming, yelling, hooting, hollering, shouting, whistling, banging, while dancing, jumping, shaking, twisting, gyrating, etc. in the spirit of letting off steam and having a good time. He or she who exerts the loudest sounds and wildest movements raises the best RUKUS.
Function: noun
Etymology: probably blend of ruction and rumpus
Date: circa 1890
Synonyms: Commotion, furore, fuss, rumpus, shindig, shindy, to do, uproar.
Any combination of human body sounds and movements such as screaming, yelling, hooting, hollering, shouting, whistling, banging, while dancing, jumping, shaking, twisting, gyrating, etc. in the spirit of letting off steam and having a good time. He or she who exerts the loudest sounds and wildest movements raises the best RUKUS.
Audio Samples
Track | Play | Save |
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Don't Be Cruel 2006 | ||
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 2009 | ||
Blue Christmas |
Current Lineup
Name | Role | Dates |
---|---|---|
Bob Dalziel | Guitar / Lead Vocals | 1981-present |
Dave Kissinger | Guitar / Vocals | 1991-present |
Past Members
Name | Role | Dates |
---|---|---|
Phil Issacson | Guitar / Lead Vocals | 1981-1983 |
Rod Arundell | Guitar | 1981-1990 |
Bob Richardson | Bass | 1981-1983 |
Dave Paul | Drums | 1981-1993 |
Norm Piercy | Bass / Keyboards / Vocals | 1983-1992 |
Art deMeulles | Bass / Vocals | 1989-1990 |
John Hughes | Keyboards | 1990 |
Kim Cutler | Lead Vocals | 1991-1992 |
Brian Ferguson | Keyboards | 1991-2000 |
Rick Longhurst | Bass | 1991 |
Steve Hansen | Bass / Vocals | 1992-1995 |
Helen Davies | Lead Vocals / Saxophone | 1992-1994 |
Dan Ison | Drums | 1994 |
Steve Peabody | Drums / Vocals | 1994-1996 |
Peter MacDonald | Bass | 1995-1997 |
John Lorenzo | Drums | 1996-2003 |
Ian Adamek | Bass | 1997-2000 |
David Master | Keyboards | 2000-2001 |
Fred Herfst | Bass / Vocals | 2000-2007 |
Marty Adams | Keyboards | 2001-2018 |
Barry Casson | Drums | 2003-2015 |
Adrien AuCoin | Bass / Vocals | 2007-2008 |
Steve Hansen | Bass / Vocals | 2008-2019 |
Paul McLellan | Drums / Vocals | 2015-2017 |
Don Crocker | Drums / Vocals | 2017-2018 |
Videos
Rocking Government House featuring Rukus 2018
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Don Crocker
+
Gordon James
Posted: Apr. 22, 2019
Filmed: Jul. 1, 2018
Rukus at Bays Rangers Dance Feb 24 1990
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Art Demeulles +
Norm Piercy
Posted: Jul. 15, 2017
Filmed: Feb. 24, 1990
Victoria Music Hall Of Fame Social 2008
In this video:
Rukus +
Ted Penston +
Bob Dalziel +
Barry Casson +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Dave Kissinger
Posted: Dec. 21, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 5, 2008
Victoria Music Hall Of Fame Social 2008
In this video:
Rukus +
Ray May +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Barry Casson
Posted: Dec. 21, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 5, 2008
Victoria Music Hall Of Fame Social 2008
In this video:
Rukus +
Jim Smith +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Barry Casson
Posted: Dec. 21, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 5, 2008
Victoria Music Hall Of Fame Social 2008
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Barry Casson +
Barry Jackson/Ensign +
Jim Smith +
Ted Penston +
Ray May
Posted: Dec. 21, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 5, 2008
Victoria Music Hall Of Fame Social 2008
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Steve Hansen +
Marty Adams +
Barry Casson +
Barry Jackson/Ensign
Posted: Dec. 21, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 5, 2008
Rukus at the Club Tango Reunion
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Barry Casson +
Fred Herfst +
Marty Adams
+
The Royal City Music Project
Posted: Dec. 18, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 9, 2004
Rukus at the Club Tango Reunion
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Barry Casson +
Fred Herfst +
Marty Adams
+
The Royal City Music Project
Posted: Dec. 18, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Apr. 9, 2004
Rukus at The Crystal Gardens
In this video:
Rukus +
Bob Dalziel +
Dave Kissinger +
Barry Casson +
Tom Cuff +
Fred Herfst
Posted: Dec. 18, 2015 via rcmpsite.com
Filmed: Jul. 2, 2004
Status: On Hiatus
- Last confirmed Nov. 17, 2020