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Memorial Arena left a capital legacy

Despite a shaky start and a history of missteps, the Barn on Blanshard had plenty of good times - See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/memorial-arena-left-a-capital-legacy-1.9377#sthash.DfPdmRdo.dpuf

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.

Collector starts own label to help preserve rare recordings

Jason Flower’s fantastical journey in music has taken him to some faraway places. Poland, India, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland. All the while, Flower kept tabs on music being produced at home and abroad, which resulted in the creation of Suprem

1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution

Greatest Resource in Earth

Illustrator Val Lawton is interviewed by Calgary Public Library regarding her illustration career and the impact of the library

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

BLACK MOUNTAIN CD Review

BLACK MOUNTAIN In The Future Jagjaguwar When I hear Stephen McBean’s slowly-picked A-minor guitar intro for “Stormy High,” I’m almost tricked into thinking it’s a cover of “Hell’s Bells,” but then the swing-time Black...

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.

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

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.

Blues monster: The mammoth sound of Shane Murphy

Catching up with Montreal blues and roots rocker ahead of acoustic performance November 7 at The Cove Inn

Soprano’s Bar shuts down but don’t count out karaoke

Soprano’s Bar, Victoria’s only live karaoke joint and notorious dive bar, has closed its doors for good, going out with a bang on New Year’s Eve. A message posted on the bar’s Facebook page on Dec. 31 served as the official annou...

Jazz Group Performs

BLACK MOUNTAIN: In the Future In the Now

“Fucking Amazing,” says drummer Joshua Wells about Black Mountain’s current North American tour. “This is the best tour I’ve ever been on. It’s been unbelievable at times! We’ve played a few places we’ve never been before…...