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Rukus

from Victoria BC
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Rukus

since circa 1981
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.
Pop/Rock/Indie
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Audio Samples

Don't Be Cruel 2006
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 2009
Blue Christmas
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Community Events

Past Events

08
Mar
2019
20:00 12:00
Dance-Rukus-Mar 8: Rukus
DANCE - MARCH 8, 2019 WEST SHORE LIONS CLUB Fundraiser for LIONS Local Charity...
$15
Langford Legion (Prince Edward)
Event can be attended in person
16
Nov
2018
20:00
Dance to the Music of: Rukus
Dance to the Music of Rukus on a great dance floor The oldies the way you remem...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
13
Jan
2018
20:00
Rukus
Dance to the Golden Oldies........50's & 60's Rock and Roll played the way you r...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
16
Dec
2017
11:00
Saturday Night Dance with Rukus: Rukus
Authentic 50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll Golden Oldies as you remember hearing them ...
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
25
Nov
2017
20:00
Saturday Night Dance: Rukus
We're back at the Gorge!! for Halloween Join us for a night of great dancing...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
28
Oct
2017
20:00
Saturday Dance Night: Rukus
RUKUS HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE TPP LEGION Rukus Halloween Party on Saturday Octob...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
2017
20:00
Saturday Night Dance: Rukus
Saturday Night Dance with Rukus Suggested Donation of $5 per Person to enable...
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
24
Jun
2017
20:00
Dance to the Music of: Rukus
 
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2015
14:30 15:30
148th annual SAANICH FAIR: Boogaloo En Orbit, las fabulosas BOOGALETTES, Honeymo...
 
Saanich Fairgrounds
Event can be attended in person
31
Oct
2014
20:00 00:00
Halloween Party: Rukus
Private Club........Legion members & guests
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
08
Feb
2014
20:00 00:00
Fundraiser for Courage Canada (Helping blind children play hockey): Montgomery C...
Montgomery County is pleased to be part of a fundraiser for Courage Canada. This...
$15-$20
Esquimalt Legion
Event can be attended in person
20
Oct
2013
12:00 18:30
Bayview Place Roundhouse Centennial: Big Sugar, The Roper Show, Steph Macpherson...
On October 19th and 20th Bayview Place is presenting a celebration of 100 years ...
Free
Car Shop at Bayview Place
Event can be attended in person
06
Aug
2012
12:00 16:00
Westhills BC Day Celebration!: Kuba Oms, Karly Summers , Rukus, Mindil Beach, Th...
Westhills is hosting the Westhills BC Day Celebration on August 6th from 12-4PM....
City Centre Park
Event can be attended in person
20
Aug
2011
18:15
Butchart Gardens Evening Summer Entertainment: Rukus
The Golden Age of Rock & Roll http://www.rukus.ca Every evening in the sum...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
09
Jul
2011
19:00
Butchart Gardens Evening Summer Entertainment: Rukus
The Golden Age of Rock & Roll http://www.rukus.ca Every evening in the sum...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
13
Jun
2009
21:00 01:00
RUKUS at the ROCKABILLY RIOT !!!: Rukus, DJ Cheeky Tiki, Emcee Buddy
The Rockabilly Riot - Victoria's Monthly Rockabilly and Jive Dance Party - prese...
$10
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
10
Dec
2005
20:30 11:30
Rukus
5.00 cover charge. bring your golden oldie dancing shoes.
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
17
Sep
2005
03:00 16:00
Victoria's Rock & Roll Music Hall of Fame 2005 Inductee Celebration: Rukus, The ...
On this night, Victoria's Rock & Roll Music Hall of Fame will have it's first in...
$15
Langford Legion (Prince Edward)
Event can be attended in person

Band Videos

Current Lineup

Bob Dalziel
Guitar/Lead Vocals
1981 - present
Dave Kissinger
Guitar/Vocals
1991 - present

Past Members

Phil Issacson "Phil Isaacson"
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
Unlinked Musician
Bass/Vocals
1992 - 1995
Helen Davies
Lead Vocals/Saxophone
1992 - 1994
Dan Izon
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 "Paul McLellan Sr."
Drums/Vocals
2015 - 2017
Don Crocker
Drums/Vocals
2017 - 2018

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