Dâm-Funk speaks ‘from the gut’ July 13, 2015July 13, 2015 Blake Morneau Editor's note: Parts of this interview have been edited for clarity. Think of all the times you've asked someone what their favourite kind of music is. How many of those...
Agalloch brings eclectic energy to Victoria June 19 July 2, 2015June 30, 2015 Michael Luis Although a cellist may seem like a peculiar choice for a metal bill, the evening’s opening duties were given to the L.A.-based Alison Chesley, who goes by the stage name...
Events: July 2–August 5 July 2, 2015July 6, 2015 Myles Sauer ART Jock Macdonald: Evolving Form I wouldn’t consider myself the artsy type, but I know what I like. And I like what I’ve seen of Jock Macdonald. He’s considered a pioneer of...
A funny, insightful interview with Brian Regan July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 Adam Hayman Brian Regan will be coming to Victoria for what should be called his “historical records” tour. Although Regan is not the kind of guy to claim such a title, he...
Q&A with David Krystal; ‘Lyrically and musically, you have to be honest’ July 2, 2015June 30, 2015 Emmett Robinson Smith England-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter David Krystal achieved much of his early success writing jingles for commercials. Now, he is exclusively dedicated to writing serious music. His song “Say You Love Me”...
Downtown Mischief busts beyond their influences June 30, 2015 Alexis Koome Victoria is well known for its historic architecture and beautiful landscapes, but also for its thriving and flourishing art scene. Murals cover blank walls, statues decorate open lawns, gardens are...
Isobel Trigger locked and loaded June 4, 2015June 3, 2015 Blake Morneau Dressed like a band ready to glam-rock the hell out of anyone within ear shot (special shout-out to guitarist to Brett Faulkner on his amazing ‘80s spandex exercise/headband combo), the
Royal BC Museum achieves excellence with Living Languages June 4, 2015June 4, 2015 Lauren Chancellor Almost a year after its addition to the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Our Living Languages: First Peoples Voices in British Columbia has won the Excellence in Exhibition award from the...
Royal BC Museum hosts food festival June 4, 2015June 3, 2015 Kristine Stephenson Burgers, jambalaya, pulled pork and tacos have come to roost in the Royal BC Museum’s rear courtyard until October for the Victoria Food Truck Festival. With six different food trucks...
Events: June June 4, 2015June 3, 2015 Myles Sauer ART Buddhist Arts of Asia at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria If your understanding of Buddhism doesn’t go much further than the popular image of a smiling man with a belly,...
