On Friday the 13, of January, I headed down to the Fox Cabaret to spend a day with with Damsel, on show night.
Having many iterations, Damsel has settled with the lineup of original member Kieran Marquis (guitar, vocals), Dani Gottardo (guitar, vocals), Devon Sutherland (drums), Mike Climie (bass), and newest member, Mackenzie Marquis (lead vocals).
They welcomed me as I followed them through soundcheck, through to the end of the night.
Follow the night yourself, below…
Mackenzie Marquis
FAVOURITES
Band?
Metallica
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Lord of the Rings. Breaking Bad
Food?
Sushi
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First Concert?
Metallica
First Performance?
Portside Pub
Bucket list:
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Kiss, ACDC
Album?
Ride the Lightening by Metallica
Song?
“Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica
“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
Mackenzie Marquis
FAVOURITES
Album?
Ride the Lightening by Metallica
Song?
“Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica
“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
Band?
Metallica
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Lord of the Rings. Breaking Bad
Food?
Sushi
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First Concert?
Metallica
First Performance?
Portside Pub
Bucket list:
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Kiss, ACDC
After soundcheck was finished there was still over three hours left before showtime. Instead of hanging around the Fox, the band decided to grab some dinner. So we headed out in search of some grub. The first place we went to was full, so we went searching for another. The Fable Diner ended up being our destination. There, a new friend of the band was made in the form of our server, Mary; even getting a picture with her behind the bar.
On the way back, Damsel ran into a few friends around the corner from the Fox, on the way to the show themselves.
After soundcheck was finished there was still over three hours left before showtime. Instead of hanging around the Fox, the band decided to grab some dinner. So we headed out in search of some grub. The first place we went to was full, so we went searching for another. The Fable Diner ended up being our destination. There, a new friend of the band was made in the form of our server, Mary; even getting a picture with her behind the bar.
On the way back, Damsel ran into a few friends around the corner from the Fox, on the way to the show themselves.
Devon Sutherland
FAVOURITES
Song?
“Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance
“Jesus of Suburbia” by Green Day
Album?
The Black Parade. by My Chemical Romance
Band?
Green Day
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret, Wise Hall, Rickshaw Theatre
Watch: Commodore Ballroom.
Movie? TV?
Logan, The Dark Knight What We Do in the Shadows
Food?
Breakfast food and turkey dinner.
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First Concert?
Sloan
First Performance?
Grade 7 school band.
Bucket list:
Play: Tour full time, play Rock am Ring.
Watch: Green Day’s Bullet in a Bible. ACDC’s Live at Donnigton
Devon Sutherland
FAVOURITES
Album?
The Black Parade. by My Chemical Romance
Song?
“Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance
“Jesus of Suburbia” by Green Day
Band?
Green Day
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret, Wise Hall, Rickshaw Theatre
Watch: Commodore Ballroom.
Movie? TV?
Logan, The Dark Knight What We Do in the Shadows
Food?
Breakfast food and turkey dinner.
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First Concert?
Sloan
First Performance?
Grade 7 school band.
Bucket list:
Play: Tour full time, play Rock am Ring.
Watch: Green Day’s Bullet in a Bible. ACDC’s Live at Donnigton
Eye-liner, hoodies, and warming up.
As the crowd was being primed by both opening bands, Damsel got prepared to take the stage. The anticipation grew, as the 9:40 set time drew closer. It was in this time we stepped out for a quick interview (don’t ask) and a couple portraits. Before long it was time to take the stage.
Mick Michaels
FAVOURITES
Band?
The Rolling Stones
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Barton Fink. Mad Men
Food?
Plain ol’ chicken and rice
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First Concert?
A Beatles cover band, can’t remember what they called themselves but it was great.
First Performance?
High School talent show.
Bucket list:
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Some sort of a Zeppelin reunion would be pretty great
Album?
Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones
Song?
“Can’t You Hear Me Talking” by The Rolling Stones
Mick Michaels
FAVOURITES
Album?
Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones
Song?
“Can’t You Hear Me Talking” by The Rolling Stones
Band?
The Rolling Stones
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Barton Fink. Mad Men
Food?
Plain ol’ chicken and rice
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First Concert?
A Beatles cover band, can’t remember what they called themselves but it was great.
First Performance?
High School talent show.
Bucket list:
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Some sort of a Zeppelin reunion would be pretty great
KIERAN Marquis
FAVOURITES
Album?
Passion and Warfare. by Steve Vai
Band?
Scorpions
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret, Wise Hall
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Lord of the Rings Trilogy Trailer Park Boys
Food?
Pizza or anything BBQ
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First Concert?
Black Label Society, Children of Bodom, and Clutch.
First Performance?
Grade 7 school band.
Bucket list:
Play: Tour the USA and Europe in the same year.
Rock am Ring and Budakon
KIERAN Marquis
FAVOURITES
Album?
Passion and Warfare. by Steve Vai
Band?
Scorpions
Venue?
Play: Fox Cabaret, Wise Hall
Watch: Commodore Ballroom
Movie? TV?
Lord of the Rings Trilogy Trailer Park Boys
Food?
Pizza or anything BBQ
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First Concert?
Black Label Society, Children of Bodom, and Clutch.
First Performance?
Grade 7 school band.
Bucket list:
Play: Tour the USA and Europe in the same year.
Rock am Ring and Budakon
FAVOURITES
Album?
Powerage. by My ACDC
Song?
“Let There Be Rock” by ACDC
Band?
ACDC
Venue?
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Commodore Ballroom.
Movie?
The Godfather 1&2 (3 sucked)
TV?
Sherlock
Food?
Everything
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First Concert?
ACDC, 2009 BC Place Stadium
First Performance?
2008 high-school talent show ( was mental! Tripped over my own chord but kept on rockin hahah)
Danger Dani
Bucket list:
Play: Rock am Ring. Wacken.
Watch: Rock am Ring. Wacken.
Danger Dani
FAVOURITES
Album?
Powerage. by My ACDC
Song?
“Let There Be Rock” by ACDC
Band?
ACDC
Venue?
Play: Commodore Ballroom
Watch: Commodore Ballroom.
Movie? TV?
The Godfather 1&2 (3 sucked) Sherlock
Food?
Everything
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First Concert?
ACDC, 2009 BC Place Stadium
First Performance?
2008 high-school talent show ( was mental! Tripped over my own chord but kept on rockin hahah)
Bucket list:
Play: Rock am Ring. Wacken.
Watch: Rock am Ring. Wacken.
With the final note and the last cheer, Damsel did what they came to accomplish, giving the crowd a great night of music. It was now time to pack up and head out.
Thanks to Damsel for bringing me along for the rockin’ ride. If you’re wanting to have a rockin’ good time at a show, look no further.
If you liked this, check out my second day with Damsel, from June of 2023. The photo story, and the video are both below.
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