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Tragically Hip’s legacy 10 years after their final show
This summer marks TEN years since The Tragically Hip's historic final show in Kingston. We sent our very own Marco Luciano to the city to speak with local musicians about their vision of how that national event should be celebrated a decade later.
The Tragically Hip to release live album and CBC to air The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Concert in full
Relive the night Canada stood still for the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s 2016 Man Machine Poem Kingston show, re-broadcasting and streaming commercial-free on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time.
Forever Hip: Special event series will mark the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston
City of Kingston unveils a series of events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert that took place in Kingston on August 20, 2016.
Kingston wants punk music
On Saturday, May 9, starring Strung Out, Belvedere, and Anchored Lines staged a punk rock takeover at Broom Factory in Kingston.
Krista Hartman blends prairie grit with modern Nashville polish
Edmonton country singer rambles into The Cove Inn on May 22
Skeleton Park Arts Festival announces lineup for its 21st edition
Annual, free, family-friendly arts festival takes place in downtown Kingston June 19 to 21, 2026.
Building a bridge between generations: Jenn Grant brings 'Queen of the Strait' to life
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter discusses her new album, the 'Cradled by the Waves' tour, and exploring her family's past through song.
Kingston city council approves more modest budget for Tragically Hip celebration
The city's $100,000 plan replaces a proposal to spend $350,000 to celebrate The Tragically Hip.
Crown Lands turn Kingston Grand Theatre into a prog-rock spectacle
From cloaked instrumentals to explosive dual-drum finales, the duo proved why their fans travel miles, and why this was a Grand OnStage presentation not to miss.
Kingston city council defers $350,000 in proposed funding for The Hip concert anniversary
Residents and council members cite homelessness, food insecurity as more pressing issues
Kingston council to consider spending $350,000 for The Hip concert anniversary
Kingston city council is to consider a plan to mark the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip's 2016 concert.
Hotel Wolfe Island: sustainable, local food, elevated music scene
How this unique, boutique hotel is revitalizing cuisine and music on Wolfe Island.
The Tragically Hip fully completely on board for Boi-1da's World Cup music project
Award-winning producer Boi-1da feels like a kid in a candy store. And why not when The Tragically Hip gives you access to their entire catalogue.
My pen is busy: How Guy Davis captures the soul of roots Music
Hot off the heels of his 2024 album The Legend of Sugarbelly, Guy Davis will be performing a matinée show at the Broom Factory on Saturday, November 15.
A Scottish songwriter finds his way back to Canada
Simon Kempston plays Original Thursdays at The Cove Inn, November 6.
Complicated Feeling: The Wilderness end their run
A fan's reflection on the beloved Kingston band's final bow at The Broom Factory in October.
'Meet Me at the Muster Station' turns 15: PS I Love You reflect on their "haphazard, anxious" debut
"It's like a livewire, and when I touch it I'm friggin' zapped back to 2010 and I feel trapped," says Paul Saulnier
Attention and openness = Reward
Exhibition review and announcement and photo of Juror's Choice award from Juror Daniel Laskarin to MaryLou Wakefield at Metchosin Art Pod's Exhibition - Fleeting on exhibit July - September 2025.
The Glorious Sons release new single "the taxmen demanded"
"New Plan” offers a sober reflection and declaration to move forward.
Cantabile Choirs of Kingston launches 30th Anniversary Season
Celebrating a milestone year that celebrates three decades of musical excellence, innovation, and community.
A Beautiful View: Hannah Georgas and Sean Sroka curate a new kind of festival for Belleville
Hannah Georgas and Sean Sroka bring heart, history, and handpicked artists to the inaugural edition of Beautiful View.
Review: Hobby and The Sheepdogs at Base31
An evening of steel guitars, gritty riffs, and a time-travel ride to the ‘70s era of aesthetics as both Hobby and The Sheepdogs rocked a fully packed Base31 Drill Hall.
10 years' cheers to MacKinnon Bros. beers: An interview with Back to the Farm headliners The Trews
Band talks homegrown pride, Kingston memories, and new music ahead of 10th annual Back to the Farm Beer & Music Festival
Skybridge set to rock Saturday nights all summer long
Golden Skybridge & Menzies Music presents the 5th Annual Golden Skybridge Summer Concert Series. Beginning on the Summer Solstice weekend, the Golden Skybridge will host 11 summer concerts on Saturday evenings from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Aussie folk artist topping live music event at JPP
One of Jasper’s most popular restaurants will soon be dishing up live music and good vibes.
On July 4 at 8:30 p.m., Jasper Pizza Place will host a rooftop concert featuring Australian singer-songwriter Kim Churchill and folk duo The Isaac Brothers.
Greg Tilson found music and family in Kingston. Now, they take centre-stage on a new album
Settling down in Kingston, Ont., was not part of Greg Tilson’s long-term plan.
Kim Churchill Announces One-Week National Busking Tour
Aussie troubadour Kim Churchill is hitting the road this week in support of his new album, It’s Lovely To Have You Here, released yesterday (11 October). In total, Kim Churchill will perform in ten cities in six days.
Skydiggers return to Kingston with new album, Dreams & Second Chances
An interview with Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson ahead of the band’s performance at The Broom Factory on May 24.
Kingston artists to feature at premiere Ottawa music conference and festival
The city of Kingston is also set to be represented by Music Officer Moira Demorest at the two-day Canada After Dark summit.
Old Man Luedecke on lost instruments and finding the gold
Acclaimed two-time JUNO Award-winning banjo plucker plays The Cove Inn on May 22.
The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown celebrates Ron MacLean appearance with new episode out now
In time for the playoffs, latest episode of popular podcast features legendary hockey broadcaster and Hip fan.
Canmore Folk Festival announces 2025 lineup
“These artists represent a dynamic mix of folk, roots, Americana and singer-songwriter traditions.”
Golden Skybridge Hits the High Notes with Summer Concert Series
Get ready to groove all summer long at the Golden Skybridge! The Summer Concert Series is back, and here is what Menzies Music, organizer of the series, had to say about the upcoming event:
Wapiti Music Festival ready to rock
Fernie festival runs Aug. 9 -10 in Annex Park, with an eclectic mix of music ranging from rock n' roll, to hip-hop, to folk.
Let's Get Friendship Right: The spirit of Dave Bookman lives on through live music
Second annual Toronto tribute concert has a distinct Kingston dimension.
JukeBox County unveils new folk single
"Can You See It?" described as a journey of hope and transformation.
Blue Rodeo closes KCFF with celebration of music and friendship
The band defies odds and celebrates 40 years of playing music together
A decade since their last LP, Cuff The Duke find the fun in music again
Alt-country cult band returns to Kingston with a tour stop at the Broom Factory March 15
The Gertrudes release single, video ahead of new choral collaboration album
Out March 14, City Noise features Kingston's Cantabile Choir
The Tragically Hip Jukebox Musical to Debut in Hamilton
An open casting call is scheduled for March 9 at TMU's Creative School Chrysalis
Frog Eyes release new single ahead of full LP and planned Kingston performance
The Vancouver-based cult-rock band are set to play Hotel Wolfe Island May 21
Sarah Harmer to be recognized at The 2025 JUNO Awards Gala
The International Achievement Award will be awarded to Boi-1da and Sarah Harmer on March 29.
Wild Mountain Music Fest announces lineup for 2024
The festival has seen some big names play its stages during its years, and this one is no different.
Shred Kelly rocking Summer Sounds and Flats Fest
Alternative Folk-Rock band Shred Kelly from Fernie are excited to announce their 2024 summer tour.
Following a successful 17-date album release tour in support of their 2023 LP Blurry Vision, the band is pumped to get back on the road this summer.
Blues king Jack de Keyzer prepares for back-to-back shows in Westport
Award-winning Canadian blues king performs the Blues at The Cove series, January 17 and 18.
New West-End Toronto Venue Books Chris Brown & Kate Fenner, BASIC, Samantha Crain
The Geary Avenue event space comes handily attached to Blood Brothers Brewing
Valley unveils recent releases during North American tour
Valley brought their ‘Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden’ tour to The Ale House on November 7
After 52 years, Doc MacLean rambles on
Acclaimed Delta blues disciple and storyteller extraordinaire plays The Cove Inn, November 14.
Arkells take Clark Hall Pub by surprise in pop-up performance
Long-awaited comeback concert electrifies Queen’s campus
Kingston filmmaker raising funds for feature indie flick spotlighting local music
Still Alive in Kingston starring Bill Welychka, local pop, rock and hip-hop acts to premiere at KCFF this winter
Midwestern road warrior Zachary Lucky to make a tour stop in Westport
Saskatoon country singer to play Original Thursdays at The Cove Inn, October 10
Arkells bring Big Feelings to Kingston this October
5 questions for the JUNO-winning act ahead of their Slush Puppie Place performance
The Tragically Hip 40th anniversary documentary strikes a chord with fans of new and old
The four-part documentary is set to release on Prime Video in 2024
LAL bring their Spectacular Tour and workshop to Kingston
The Toronto-based, Bengali-Bajan duo have been holding down Canada’s underground DIY music scene for decades.
TIFF 2024: The Tragically Hip's 'No Dress Rehearsal' Tears Down the Myth While Honouring the Legacy
Directed by Mike Downie, the film stars The Tragically Hip, Jay Baruchel, Bruce McCulloch, Will Arnett, Geddy Lee, Dan Aykroyd, Ron MacLean, Sarah Harmer, Tom Wilson, Justin Trudeau
Gord Downie rejected offer to become a hologram in his final years, bandmates say
Gord Downie wasn’t interested in ever becoming a hologram musician.
Wild Rivers release third LP, Never Better
Kingston-born, JUNO-nominated folk-rock trio plan extensive supporting tour including Osheaga and Edmonton Folk Festival.
The Arrogant Worms tap fans for new album funds
Trio aims to raise $20,000 for first album in 8 years.
The Wilderness opens Evergreen Recording Co.
Kingston band turns old farmhouse into modern recording studio just north of the city.
Rain or shine, Kingston’s Skeleton Park Arts Festival was a roaring success
JUNO Award-winning band, Kobo Town makes a return to Kingston
Avril Lavigne Appointed to the Order of Canada
Napanee native recognized for exceptional contributions to Canada and humanity.
Rockin' the Square returns to downtown Kingston July 26
Crash Test Dummies and Piner set to rock the City's annual, free, outdoor concert in Springer Market Square.
Why Kingston's Pat Murphy relishes retro music and early Hip
Murphy's band 80s Enuff! performs live at The Cove Inn, June 30
Local Arts Residency returns for a fourth year to Kingston Grand Theatre
Shanique Peart and Shenel Williams, Krista Muir, and Chantal Thompson selected for 2024 artists-in-residence.
Love for the Grad Club: A Fundraiser for Kingston's Heart of the Music Scene
On Sunday, June 9th, the Blu Martini will host a special fundraiser to support the Grad Club, a beloved music venue in Kingston that has been facing financial difficulties. The event, organized by local musician and guitar legend Tom Savage...
Skeleton Park Arts Festival announces 2024 lineup
Kobo Town, Status Non Status and Kington's Sadaf Amini among artists to perform for festival's 19th year.
Arkells bring Big Feelings tour to Slush Puppie Place
Hamilton natives return to the Kingston on Thursday, October 24
David Francey, The Road to the Junos, Again
Local singer-songwriter wins fourth JUNO Award placing him in the top 100 winners.
Bad Fortune brings Kingston music lovers great fortune
New indie folk duo release debut single, Muscle Memory.
The Tragically Hip Unveil Anthology 'This Is Our Life'
A deluxe, hand-crafted book-and-record box set edition will be available through Genesis Publications, limited to 1,000 copies
Comeback Kid comes back to Kingston
Two years after their Kingston debut, Comeback Kid returns to headline own show at The Broom Factory.
Devoted fans congregate in Kingston for Tool tribute
Montreal's Parabolus delivers "the complete Tool experience" to The Broom Factory April 13
Exclusive pre-sale access: Steve Miller Band at Slush Puppie Place
Legendary Steve Miller Band set to rock Kingston on June 25. Pre-sale ends Thursday, February 29 at 10 pm.
Serendipity keeps David Celia coming back to Kingston
Renowned Toronto singer-songwriter to be accompanied by sons for first-time ever family performance at Blu Martini, March 2.
The Tragically Hip Named 2024 Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors
Live recording of Kingston band’s 1993 show at CBGB's available for the first time on vinyl and cassette format on record store day, April 20
16 years in, The Strumbellas keep on believing
A quick Q&A with the JUNO-winning band ahead of their sold out show in Kingston on February 23.
The Wilderness make strange on new single
Chris Koster pitches in on production of. "Strangers I Used To Love," out January 31
Sons ring in 2024 with New Year's Eve House Party
A review of The Glorious Sons hometown performance, December 31, 2023 at Leon's Centre in Kingston
Sultans of String, Northern Cree and more bring Walking Through Fire to Kingston
Grand OnStage presents a trailblazing musical response to the Truth & Reconciliation Committee’s 94 Calls To Action, January 23 at Kingston Grand Theatre
Bats in The Broom Factory: Bat Sabbath show review
A review of Bat Sabbath with Black Mastiff and Ethereal Tomb, November 26 at The Broom Factory.
The Good Lovelies unwrap 17 years of Christmas goodness in Kingston
Surprises and guests in store for JUNO Award-winning trio's December 16 performance at The Isabel
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band announce The Longest 50th Anniversary Tour
Grand OnStage presents the acclaimed, JUNO Award-winning band at Kingston Grand Theatre November 10
Hawksley Workman on producing Wind Up/Let Go by Oakridge Ave.
Bonus podcast episode and exclusive Kingston Live interview.
APEX BREAKS "Ultimately, what really matters is not the size of the crowd but how engaged they are."
Live-show extraordinaire act APEX BREAKS are quickly rising up through the ranks with their unique twist of Psychedelic Jungle Funk. The devoted 10-piece are carving out a lasting career for themselves, and kindly took part in an interview to delve a litt
Over 30 years in, Ron Hawkins and band still revel in "pushing against the system"
Indie Rock Hall of Famers, Lowest Of The Low, celebrate new album release October 12 in Kingston with By Divine Right
Artists making more from merch sales is music to rapper Cadence Weapon's ears
Merchandise sales are essential for touring artists, and a new program will give them a bigger slice of the pie.
Does new Oakridge Ave. album signal surprising new sound and trajectory for band?
Produced by Hawksley Workman, Wind Up/Let Go is a tasty, ten-track synth-pop treat.
Tim Hicks announces Kingston concert date
Country star brings his Campfire Troubadour Tour to the Isabel on November 16.
The Hip release first in series of new singles
Bumblebee is the first of five never-before-heard songs.
They Might Be Giants: Wynn Gogol writes book on songwriting
Wynn Gogol has been involved in enough recording sessions over the years to know what works in a studio setting and what gets in the way of musical momentum.
Thriving in Colour: Emancipation Weekend 2023 Celebrations
The annual Kingston Emancipation Weekend Celebrations take place July 27 to August 1, 2023 under the theme "Thriving in Colour".
The Wilderness picks their music festival faves
Ahead of their performance at Howe Island Rockin' the Rock, we asked members of The Wilderness to name their favourite Kingston music festivals.
"For Darcy" Fundraiser Concert hopes to raise money for local family & research towards multiple sclerosis
Lowest of the Low headline this fundraising concert, September 3 at The Creekside just north of Kingston.
Gord Downie and Bob Rock's Electrifying Collaboration Goes "Beyond Friendship"
"I remember one of the last times he saw me, he said, 'Please make sure everybody hears this music.'" Promise kept.
Relive Spring Reverb 2023 in Photos, Including Dizzy, Zoon, Status/Non-Status and More
For the second year in a row in downtown Kingston, Spring Reverb brought a whirlwind of kinetic energy from June 1 to 4, ringing in the new month with music, mayhem and magic with its 2023 edition. We sent photographer Virginia Meeks to capture it all, an
Skeleton Park Arts Festival announces 2023 lineup
Skeleton Park Arts Festival, in its 18th year, runs June 21-25, 2023
“The ultimate mixing of business with pleasure.” Whitehorse going strong after more than a decade on the road.
The genre-jumping duo prepares to tour their “most country album” with a stop in Kingston June 2, 2023
New Finny McConnell solo LP "The Dark Streets of Love"
After 30 years, The Mahones founder and front man releases first-ever solo offering.
Local musicians join 'Music Across the Border' to benefit the United Way
If you’re from Kingston (or anywhere in Ontario, really) and you’re a music fan (or even if you aren’t), chances are you have heard of the two local musicians who will be featured in tomorrow night’s international telethon in suppor...
Local musicians join ‘Music Across the Border’ to benefit United Way
TV station brings together music artists from New York and eastern Ontario
Sarah Harmer: Looking Back & Stepping Up
Kingston artist up for 2021 JUNO Award for Alternative Adult Album of the Year
The Hip to Receive Humanitarian Award at 2021 JUNOS
Kingston's The Tragically Hip will be presented with the 2021 Humanitarian Award during the 50th annual JUNO Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Exclusive! The Mahones announce original lineup St. Patrick's Day 2022 hometown show
Frontman Finny McConnell leaks several surprises during rare interview.
The Mahones' frontman Finny McConnell sheds his shamrock shackles
Exclusive preview on podcast episode 29.
2020 retrospective with Riley & Pete
Our three-part look back on a year's worth of new music by Kingston-based artists concludes as Pete and Riley share their love for 2020 releases from Deux Trois and The Wilderness.
Hosts:
Riley Jabour
Pete Sanfilippo
...
New LP "Until Tomorrow" by The Wilderness Reveals the Kingston Band’s Deeper, Darker Side
When The Wilderness took the stage at Skeleton Park Arts Festival in the summer of 2019, they were met with uproarious applause. People got up from their lawn chairs and their picnic blankets to dance and sing along in the late afternoon su...
Linden Singers New Director Press Release
LINDEN SINGERS OF VICTORIA SET TO FLOURISH WITH NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR, EDETTE GAGNE
A visionary leader for this choral gem!
[Victoria, BC, August 15, 2021]
Edette Gagné has been named Music Director of Linden
Singers of Victoria, taking...
The Amazing Journey of a MISSA Artist
MaryLou Wakefield, a local Victoria artist, came away with a life-altering experience last summer. It changed her perspective on what she could achieve as an artist— with courage, curiosity and the willingness to take a risk. Here is her story.
The Amazing Journey of a MISSA artist
How MISSA afforded an opportunity for a local artist to exhibit her work in New York and the events that flowed from it. Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), local artist MaryLou Wakefield, Master Printmaker Dan Welden, Southampton
Orrie Tetoga Falesau (1988 – 2019)
Victoria hip-hop artist Orrie Falesau, known also by his stage name Orilla, has died. he was 30 years old. According to a GoFundMe page setup to support his partner and family, Falesau died in his sleep.
Born in the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu,
LADIES OF SONG…Kelly Hafner: If It’s Love, Beverly Church Hogan: Can’t Get Out of This Mood, Vanessa Rubin: The Dream Is You-Sings Tadd Dameron, Angela Verbugge: The Night We Couldn’t Say Good Night
Here are some ladies that not only sing, but compose and arrange as well. Angela Verbrugge gives singers like Lorraine Feather a run for their money with her witty lyrics on her originals that area mixed with some clever covers.
Angela Verbrugge: The Night We Couldn’t Say Goodnight (Gut String) A review of the debut album from the Canadian vocalist
Angela Verbrugge: The Night We Couldn’t Say Goodnight (Gut String) A review of the debut album from the Canadian vocalist
(Album Review) Angela Verbrugge: The Night We Couldn’t Say Good Night
"This is a stunning debut album for Angela Verbrugge. Simply stunning!", Toronto Music Report writer Raul da Gama raves.
Linda McRae – ‘Dimming of the Day’
Linda McRae has a special place in our hearts here at Roots Music Canada, and not just because she’s such a great person. Notwithstanding her busy schedule of touring, recording and teaching songwriting workshops, she also was one of the very first peop
A passing of the torch for Victoria's rock music history archives
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved
Starlight Pops presents "What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Join Starlight Pops Choir for their spring concert featuring the music of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Jackson 5, Otis Redding, The Pointer Sisters and more. Also featuring the Starlight Pops Combo.
ArtSea 2019 Spring Studio Tour
Like multiplying spring bulbs, the number of artists taking part in ArtSea’s Spring Studio tour has almost doubled over last year’s tour. Thirty artists will open their studio doors to the public on June 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Greatest Resource in Earth
Illustrator Val Lawton is interviewed by Calgary Public Library regarding her illustration career and the impact of the library
Absolute Underground #85 - XXX-MAS Issue!
Oceanside85 has a new Darksynth album out Absolution and in here to spread the synth gospel to the masses
Saanich elementary students draw attention to local ecosystem with art
Grade 4/5 students attending McKenzie Elementary produce poems and pictures for Swan Creek bridge
Jon and Roy at Sugar Nightclub
Zoubi Arros heads up Zoubi And The Sea, which balances folk, funk, jazz, and pop, along with a healthy dose of sexy during their incredible cover of Queens of the Stone Age’s Make It Wit Chu.
Passion of R&B highlights next Willows free Concert
Passion of R&B
highlights next Willows
free concert
Brandy Moore and the Nightcaps perform
Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Willows Beach
Park
CHRISTINE VAN REEUWYK / Aug. 2, 2018 10:30
a.m. / ENTERTAINMENT / LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
Brandy...
Joey Chaos and The Ghosts Release Single
Joey Chaos and The Ghosts have released their new single, “Fear.” The first in a series of recordings to be released in the coming months, the song is gritty and compelling. A mixture of 90s rock n’ roll and 80s new wave, their brand ...
Victoria Jazz Orchestra Honours Heart of Music Scene
Known as the heart of Vancouver's vibrant jazz scene, saxophonist and pianist Ross Taggart let a national legacy of impressive musical contributions, along with an unmatched sense of humour. On Sunday, April 15 the Victoria Jazz Orchestra and special gue
Neil Young's Harvest Moon given new life in B.C. jazz star's latest album
Victoria's Maureen Washington lays it all on the line in her new album, which remembers her husband
Do Tell - YAM Magazine
I was recently interviewed for the "Do Tell" section of YAM Magazine (Sept/October, Style Issue). For editing purposes, the full interview was cut short, the link provided is the full interview.
Celebrating the Music of Vic Horvath
Victoria singer-songwriter Vic Horvath hailed from Calgary but settled in BC’s oceanside capital (a move they discuss in the song “Shiney Shotgun”). After a couple of years of performing, touring and popping out the odd single, they finally released
ENGLISH MOTETS
ENGLISH MOTETS
The Gesualdo Six / Owain Park · Hyperion CDA68256
The Gesualdo Six hardly need a review of this their debut CD: within days of its release around Easter it was top of the iTunes classical chart. The CD is a collection of E...
Video keeps levidrome front of mind
Video by Lola Parks keeps levidrome front of mind. Victoria boy's word continues to gain momentum online. Lucky Budd, father of Levi Budd, campaigns to get "levidrome" in the dictionary.
VIctoria Musicians Stage Tribute to Gord Downie
Victoria musicians stage tribute to Gord Downie. Proceeds benefit Cool Aid Society and BC Cancer Agency. Interview with Lola Parks. Show organized by James Kasper of Mighty Speck Records.
LAUNCH PAD THEATRE CO'S 2017 - 2018 SEASON
Launch Pad is pleased to introduce our 2017 - 2018 "A Kingdom for a Stage" Season
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
How I unearthed a long-lost Toronto prog rock album
Martin Springett's The Gardening Club is cosmic Canadiana at its best, and his story is a CanCon prog rock version of the Searching For Sugar Man saga
Best Of 2016
Best of 2016: The Garage received a lot of blues CDs this year and all of them were above standard, but ultimately had to be judged for other reasons of personality, believability, skill and versatility, etc. Take a bow Michael Kaeshammer a...
Cold Outside Reveiw
Fans of guitar tone have a lot to learn about Bill Johnson. His fourth album, Cold Outside should be the one that has this Vancouver Island native flying high above the radar, finally. Ripe with an abundance of select tracks, Johnson proves...
EL Have Been a Band for 10 Years
Eric joins Jon Williams on the Afternoon Zone to talk about the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the band.
Welcome to rock 'n roll city
Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ’n’ roll in Victoria — despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
Review: Canadian Guitarist West Coast Comerford happy to play blues
A story on west coast Canadian blues guitar man, West Coast Comerford. Comerford has played in many blues bands out of Victoria, including the Rockin' Devils, All Them Blues Band and Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band. The piece was published on Digita
Haida Raven Art
Enjoy a variety of art by fabulous local artists in all mediums curated for Creatively United. On display April 15 + 16 at Royal Bay Secondary and Saturday, April 23 from 1 – 5 pm at the Royal BC Museum.
Around Town Finding the Fun Side of Sin City
The Times Colonist attended a preview of Sin City the Improvised Serial and spoke with several cast members about the exciting Vegas 1961 setting, and the thrill of performing improvised theatre.
Victoria`s Filming Boom Benefits Locals
Times Colonist interviews Kirsten Van Ritzen about her acting roles in television movies filmed in Victoria in 2015.
Jazz Sextet Continues To Groove
She’s been at it for 35 years, but Toni Blodgett’s love of jazz continues to fuel her band’s unique blend of what she calls “more traditional” music.
What it really means is her group has access to a vast repertoire of jazz tunes and has develo
Deb Rhymer is dedicated to the blues
Deb Rhymer has worn numerous hats over the years, from Bette Midler impersonator to daycare operator. But the one that fits her best is blues booster.
Rhymer, a Victoria native, spends almost all her waking hours dedicated to blues, eith...
Ceramic sculptor Samantha Dickie
The ceramic sculpture of Samantha Dickie conveys both mystery and metaphor. The intriguing textural forms of her multi-component installations invite investigation. What are the structures made from? What do they contain? Why are some surfaces channelled,
New poet laureate hopes to give back to arts community
On Jan. 14, 2015, Thomas was announced as the fourth Youth Poet Laureate of Victoria by the Victoria City Council. In a press release made the following day, the City of Victoria announced that Thomas would assume the responsibility of “[inspiring] and
Local Highlights of Poetry Month Events
Lovers of art and poetry will converge at two creative events in April in celebration of Poetry Month. These ekphrastic events – ekphrastic meaning a conversation between two pieces of art – will take place at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and t
Yvonne Blomer: the City's Poet
Yvonne was interviewed for the Sept/Oct 2015 issue of YAM magazine, where she discussed her role as Victoria’s Poet Laureate.
Summer & The Sinners � Can�t Keep a Good Girl Down
Let me preface this review by saying I’ve known Summer since she was barely out of her teens and coming out to sit in or jam at various venues I was playing at around Victoria BC. I’ve watched her career with great interest and she has ...
Trish Shwart's Factory and Fetishes
This is the Sleep Factory, Trish Shwart’s exhibition at Martin Batchelor Gallery that opened on November 7th, with a persuasive performance by the artist as a marketeer, and continues with a visual smorgasbord of parodies that explore the commodificatio
Send Us Your Climate Song for Paris!
Danton Jay and Heather Lynn's album, Decades After Paris, was the poster project highlighted to invite other artists to send their music to the United Nations.
Testing Metal with Grant Truesdell of Unleash the Archers
On the evening of the band’s record release party at The Red Room, Factory Worker Media met with Unleash the Archers guitarist Grant Truesdell in the building’s old vault to discuss challenges to songwriting, community-building, and navigating the roi
No Liars @ Intrepid Theatre
Review of No Liars first show on June 7th 2015 from Tyson Edler of YYJ Rocktographers
Start Your Weekend Off Right with Everybody Left
A review of Everybody Left's Season One (2009 - 13) compilation album.
SEPULTURA – 30TH Anniversary Tour (w/ Destruction, Arsis & more) Live Review and Photo Gallery
To understand the resurgent popularity of thrash metal among a new generation of fans one need look no further than Brazilian thrash stalwarts Sepultura.
IN SEARCH OF THE SOURCE OF THE TALE: AN INTERVIEW WITH TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN OF NIGHTWISH
“You shouldn’t start telling a story if you don’t have a story to tell.” From his seat in the lunch room of Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre, Tuomas Holopainen leans forward and speaks into the digital audio recorder resting on the coffee table in fr
How to Gather Family Stories
My great grandmother was a school teacher. She raised five children in small town Alberta. When she reached the point of near exhaustion, she would grab a book and a blanket. Then she’d tell her husband she needed a break and she’d disa...
PHOTO GALLERY: WACKEN METAL BATTLE, VANCOUVER – FINAL ROUND
Top-notch performances from all five bands at the Rickshaw Theatre for the final BC round of Wacken Metal Battle 2015 on Friday. The winners of Vancouver’s first four qualifying rounds (Bushwhacker, Unbeheld, Medevil, and Resurgence) performed along wit
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Space race: Performing arts groups face dwindling venue options amid rising costs
It may have weathered the pandemic, but Victoria’s performing arts community is increasingly homeless in a city where property values continue to rise
Author: Mike Devlin
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