In Focus | Big Shiny Dudes BC

Meet the Big Shiny Dudes BC band!

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Our audience!

What is your favourite local store in Victoria and why?
Darcys pub. Because they provide the best live music venue this city has to offer.

Describe yourself in one word.
Nostalgic.

What is your favourite activity in Victoria?
We enjoy playing live in and around the city.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Started singing and playing with an unplugged guitar.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Since we have started this band it’s been quite the journey often hearing nobody wants a band that plays just the 90s. With enough persistence and push we have gained the respect and attention that was worked hard for and deserved.

Where would you sneak away to in Victoria to spend some time alone?
The breakwater or hike mt finlayson.

Where would you like to see positive change in Victoria and why?
Poverty and drug addiction, our streets have been gradually getting worse.

What do you think makes Victoria great?

The people and the landscape.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Travel and play in some unique destinations.

Play more shows

Play more shows haha

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
We’re not actually that shiny.

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Facebook and Instagram.

What is the name of your business/organization?
Bigshinydudesbc.

Why did you get into/start this business?
We all had the same love for music and we wanted to showcase an amazing era in music.

What is the goal of your business?
To bring 90's rock to everyone.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
People say the 90s is too vague.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
We will open up to the 00s soon.

What do you always find yourself saying?
Let’s get shiny.

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Never quit, talk is cheap. You can’t control the sea, but you can learn how to ride the wave.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Because it’s immediately providing for our local residents.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Getting recognized by more and more people.

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In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition of the people, businesses, and organization that help make our city great. Thank you, Victoria!