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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

Crashing Into Mike and Mihkel

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

New Finny McConnell solo LP "The Dark Streets of Love"

After 30 years, The Mahones founder and front man releases first-ever solo offering.

Press reviews

Bluegrass fans were treated to a lively and fun evening Friday night, Nov. 4, at Char's Landing. Bluegrass Fever tore through an eclectic repertoire, consisting of traditional American tunes like Sweet Sally Brown and Fly Around My Prett...

Obituary: Orbison tribute was career highlight for Victoria's Mike Demers

CD Review for Still Blue

CD Review for Still Blue Mr. Johnson jumped into view as a nominee for Guitarist of the Year in 2006. This Victoria-based bluesman jammed onstage after the Awards Show and left behind a couple of impressive CDs. This new one is even...

The Obsessive Artist

The Mahones' frontman Finny McConnell sheds his shamrock shackles

Exclusive preview on podcast episode 29.

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...

A dying man’s beautiful gesture: concert for Syrian refugees

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.

Roy Vizer from Jon & Roy – Interview

Victoria locals Jon and Roy have released a new album entitled Let It Go, which is a subtle departure from their previous and wildly successful album Homes. I spoke with Roy Vizer (drums/percussion) about the new album, the road, and what life at home in

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 ...