Red and Madame Dishrags are bios of Vancouver’s Red Robinson, the most famous radio disc jockey in B.C. history, and the Dishrags, a key but little-known female punk group from Victoria.
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,
Lance Gooderham
Ian Gibson
David Harris
Doug Cunliffe
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.
Hush Hush Noise - Band Of The Month
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved
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...
Retired music teacher played in 1970s rock band Troyka
Remembering the Summer of Love
Jerry Bryant celebration concert with the Island Big Band
The origins and story of the band 'Shama'