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Sweet Leaf

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Sweet Leaf

since circa 2012
Formed in Victoria in 2011, SweetLeaf is Victoria’s hardest-working and hardest-partying ska band. The members of SweetLeaf are seasoned Ska & Reggae Fest veterans, this year marking their third consecutive appearance. The group began after singer-guitarist Chris Jones answered an online ad, with the band then forming in just a few months. Their reggae-rock rhythms are reminiscent of hanging out with friends at the beach, drinkin’, smokin’, and straight West Coastin’. This local super-band performs with a punchy attitude contrasting the nature of their name.

With a three-piece horn section, SweetLeaf’s collaborative ska sound also pulls in influence from funk, soul, and punk. These boys know how to command a stage and keep an audience dancing. Having just released their debut LP, Stress Leave, SweetLeaf embodies new-age Canadian ska and reggae vibe.
Reggae/Ska/Dub Funk/R&B
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Upcoming Events

22
Jun
19:30 01:30
Less Than Jake, The Planet Smashers, Mephiskapheles, SweetLeaf, Young Royal
Jam-packed night of iconic ska and Saturday night of Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest
$47.50-$59.50
Victoria Curling Club
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

20
Feb
08:00
MAD CADDIES, BELVEDERE & SWEETLEAF UNITE!
A Ska Reggae Punk Party ft. Victoria Ska & Reggae Alumni with 30 year history!
$29.95-$35
The Wicket Hall
Event can be attended in person
12
Jul
2019
21:00
Blackwood Kings, Sweet Leaf
A co-headlining play from two Victoria acts fresh off appearances at the Victori...
$12
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
24
May
2019
16:00 21:00
Sweetleaf Album Release: Sweet Leaf, Apex Breaks , Savard
 
$12
The Rubber Boot Club
Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
2017
22:00 02:00
VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, SWEETLEAF & KMAN & THE 45S come to Lucky Bar!: Voodoo Glow S...
It's been almost a decade since the Voodoo Glow Skulls from Riverside, Californi...
$17.50-$22
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
28
Jul
2017
22:00
Sweet Leaf, Phonosonics, Funk Cannon
 
$10
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
22
Apr
2017
21:00
NINJASPY LP RELEASE w/SWEETLEAF, Ætherion & Safe Decisions: Ninjaspy, Sweet Lea...
This is one of two April presentations celebrating the Road to Victoria's 2017 S...
$13-$14.50
V-lounge
Event can be attended in person
15
Apr
2017
20:00
Five Alarm Funk, Sweet Leaf
Hot, sweaty dance floors with feet stomping and every body moving. Grooves for d...
$20
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
17
Mar
2017
21:30
ST. PADDY'S DAY THROWDOWN: Sweet Leaf, Railtown Sound System, The Party on High ...
We can't remember the last time we had a St. Paddy's Day show but this year we d...
$13-$14.50
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
12
Nov
2016
20:00 01:00
THE LONG-WAITED RETURN OF BELVEDERE!: Belvedere, Sweet Leaf, Fableway, The Brass...
Saturday Nov.12th join the Victoria BC Ska Society for our All Ages Punk Ska lin...
$14.50
White Eagle Polish Hall
Event can be attended in person
14
May
2016
21:30 01:00
ISLAND SKA-FUNK-ROCK: Sweet Leaf, The Party on High Street
Local ska-punk-reggae-rockers Sweetleaf and local psychedeiic-funk-rockers The P...
$8
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
29
Jan
2016
21:30
The Brass Action, Brehdren, Sweet Leaf, Kownterpoint
. Friday, January 29th IMU presents The BRASS ACTION, BREHDREN, KOWNTERPOINT & S...
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
27
Jan
2016
21:30 13:00
SweetLeaf Tour Kickoff: Sweet Leaf, The Party on High Street, The Van Isle Break...
The debaucherous Victoria ska and porn legends SweetLeaf kickoff their cross BC ...
$9
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
16
Oct
2015
20:00 01:00
RUDEFEST 2015!: The Leg-Up Program, Sweet Leaf, The Brass Action, More Than Mayhem
The summer of 2015 brought us one of the best Victoria Ska & Reggae Festivals we...
$12-$14.50
Victoria Event Centre
Event can be attended in person
20
Aug
2015
21:30 01:00
SweetLeaf CD Release Party: Sweet Leaf, Hillside Hooligans, Blackwood Kings
SweetLeaf's long-awaited CD Release Party featuring the bestest of besties The H...
$10
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
01
Jul
2015
21:30
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day One: Canada Day Kick-Off Party – Sugar Nightclu...
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest Day One: Canada Day Kick-Off Party – Sugar Nightclu...
$16.50
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
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Current Lineup

Hayley Miller
Vocals
chris jones
Vox/Guitar
2012 - present
Zack Knippel
Bass
2012 - present
Spencer Lee
Trombone/Producer
2013 - present
Nev Gibson
Saxophone
2023 - present
Simon Bailey
Drums
2023 - present

Past Members

Jason Ramalho
Sax
2012 - 2020

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