Canada’s annual celebration of the country’s best music, the Polaris Prize, has released it’s shortlist for 2014. Canada’s music press adjudicate the eligible albums without regard to genre or sales, making it one of the truest celebration of Canada’s music scene. Past winners; Godspeed You! Black Emporer, Feist, Arcade Fire, Karkwa, F*cked Up, Caribou, Patrick…
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Kobo Town gets Harrison Festival dancing
Kobo Town – Harrison Festival of the Arts – July 12, 2014 On the opening day of the Harrison Festival of the Arts, the nightly “Evenings In The Hall” concerts series got underway with a lively performance by Toronto based, Kobo Town. Lead by Trinidadian-Canadian Drew Gonsalves (pictured left), the band plays a blend of…
Harrison Festival Of The Arts Kicks-Off
A summer heatwave isn’t the only thing heating up Harrison Hot Springs this week, the 36th Annual Harrison Festival Of The Arts is now underway. Bringing hundreds of visitors to the village to watch world class local and international talent, the “best little fest in the west’ lives up to its title. Friday night, the…
The Jessica Stuart Few – Big In Japan
True to the old adage, “they’re big in Japan”, The Jessica Stuart Few are coming back to Canada after garnering a top tour and top 40 single in Japan. Renowned for their use of the traditional 13 stringed Japanese Koto, The Jessica Stuart Few are riding high from their Japanese experience and a nomination for…
Picks of the Week – July 9, 2014
It’s nearly the middle of July, the peak of summer is upon us. My Picks of the Week include food, music, festivals, theatre and more. Richmond: Get out and explore the dining options around Richmond with Tasting Plates – Central Richmond edition tonight. Game Show: The Price is Right Live continues through this weekend at…
Music at The Urban Tea Merchant
Experience the “Taste of Music” this July at The Urban Tea Merchant. After a long work week, what’s nicer with a cup of iced tea, or a tea-infused cocktail than the soothing sound of music? Take in their new summer line-up of tea service – food, cocktails and new blends while in the peaceful Alberni…
Rock The Shores 2014 rocks Victoria this July
The 2014 edition of Rock The Shores promises to indeed rock the West shores of Greater Victoria this July 11-13. The now three day festival, takes over the fields at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre which will be filled with revellers ready to rock to a mix of old and new acts. The line-up…