# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Uncle Wiggly & The Smokin' Hot Toasters Dance Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Uncle Wiggly & The Smokin' Hot Toasters heat up the dance floor - don't miss this high-energy night of music and fun!About this EventBig Hank Lionhart, also known as Uncle Wiggly This year marks Hank’s 61st year in the music business—a career that began in Edmonton during high school and continued in Seattle while attending art school.He played in several notable bands in Edmonton before moving to Victoria in 1978, where he formed Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band. The band was signed to RCA Records and opened shows for legends such as Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, and George Thorogood. They represented British Columbia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TennesseeIn 1985, Hank moved to Vancouver, where he met Steve Cross. Together, they founded The Toasters, becoming a mainstay in Vancouver’s vibrant Blues & R&B scene during the 1980s. The Toasters opened for the Neville Brothers, Koko Taylor, and John Mayall. Later, Jack Lavin joined the band, and they became The Kingpins, recording two albums featuring original songs penned by Jack.After The Kingpins, Hank returned to Edmonton and formed Big Hank & A Fist Full of Blues, a group that lasted nine years and recorded two albums of original material. During this time, Hank met his wife, Kim and in 2014, they relocated to Victoria, where Hank reformed the original Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band. The band achieved recognition by winning the right to represent British Columbia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.As some members of Uncle Wiggly’s retired, Hank retired the band and reformed The Toasters, later renamed The Smokin’ Hot Toasters. Hank also performs with the Blue Heart Folk Blues Trio, alongside Mark Comerford from Uncle Wiggly’s and Mick Woodhouse from The Toasters. Hank continues to enjoy singing and performing live.They play a Smokin’ Hot collection of great dance tunes a mix of R&B, Rocking Blues and Swing.The band features Big Hank (Uncle Wiggly) Lionhart - (lead vocals), Stewart McLellan - (guitar & vocals), Mick Woodhouse (bass & vocals), Steve Ranta (keys & vocals), James McRae (drums) and Jonnie Bridgman – saxThe Upstairs Lounge is a licensed restaurant and bar, doors open at 6 pm for dinner service, the band starts playing at 7:30 pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/uncle-wiggly-and-the-smokin-hot-toasters-dance-party/100001984410111061
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, contests, performances, art, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Funcle-wiggly-the-smokin-hot-toasters-dance-party-tickets-1984410111061
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.36, max: 29.36, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Victoria
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre
- **lat**: 48.4310038
- **long**: -123.3205516
- **full address**: Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Beacon Ridge Productions (https://allevents.in/org/beacon-ridge-productions/22600848)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 29.36 up to 29.36 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Beacon Ridge Productions
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, parties, contests, performances, art, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Uncle Wiggly & The Smokin' Hot Toasters Dance Party ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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