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Andrew Waters Johnson sings Crow James

2012-02-03T22:52:00.000-08:00

Andrew Waters Johnson currently in Victoria BC is a young blues and soul singer with tons of talent, he knows the blues like he has old bones or something.

Cécile live - Swamp Music Players, roots rock Canada

2012-02-02T18:30:00.000-08:00

The gonzo music collective that is SMP launches Cécile live, with several different members of the collective then the recorded version...what the heck !

A special nod in this fan video to Emily Montague the go go dancer from Fright Night

2012-02-01T15:00:00.000-08:00

Have to say this videos Sumo Cyco are pretty good, has that "filmy" ,"low budget" B-movie Roger Coreman/ Charles Band aesthetic. Making the most out of locations, angles and milkiing Severs good looks and quirky style for all its worth.Not a BC band but Skye Sweetnam now known as Sever is making a few waves with her new band with its slick marketing and good choice of tour partners.

Rocky Mountain Rebel Music

2012-01-19T00:48:00.000-08:00

Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, British Columbia Ska-Reggae....got to admire how they tour and have really gotten the name out there !!

Swamp Music Players presents PIGEON PARK

2012-01-18T00:35:00.000-08:00

Swamp Music Players presents PIGEON PARK, Swamp Music Players presents Coquitlam's finest blues and reggae infused rock'n'roll band PIGEON PARK!I'ts a special night of blues,reggae, swamp pop and good ole British Columbian rock'n'roll. Including a special blues jam with members of Pigeon Park and the gonzo music collective that is the Swamp Music Players !Show starts 8:00pm, Doors 7:30, tickets at the door $7.00

Momentum,Alexander Ferguson and Hilary Beckett

2012-01-18T00:29:00.000-08:00

Momentum one of Victoria BC's best RnB cover bands to get you dancin , Alexander Ferguson and Hilary Beckett have been getting lots of attention recently playing some of the best bars and pubs in the South Island.

2012-01-18T00:24:00.000-08:00

An unreleased version of the "Cécile" song by Swamp Music Players. A roots rock and alternative country song, an extended version of a dark romantic song from Texas. A fun video made from clips from "Revenge of the Creature" the sequel to the "Creature from the Black Lagoon". Swamp Music Players are a music collective from Vancouver Island.

Shipwreck Capital posts its new EP for download

2011-12-25T17:36:00.000-08:00

One of the most reclusive bands in British Columbia and like the mighty Panda difficult to breed in captivity...Shipwreck Capital has come forth with a new EP!KeVan RobitailleAaron BatesJustin DagenaisAllister HoweLearn less about them at their fan blog that is ambivalent about them, Shipwreck Capital fan site? .....actually this other fan site is much less ambivalant and downright unbiased http://www.squidoo.com/shipwreck-capital-a-fanpageActually to learn more about Shipwreck Capital its best to check out the music on Bandcamp http://shipwreckcapital.bandcamp.com

Artwork by Leyla Mitchell

2011-10-23T23:47:00.000-07:00

SMP- Swamp Music Players, Canadian swamp blues and swamp pop band is on facebook and needs some more fans! A shout out to the blues and swamp music fans of British Columbia. SMP has been playing several musical events in Victoria including the Swamp Music events, Connexion Rural and MTWD ! Help then get a few more fans !

SMP Prisoner's Song cover, swamp pop, canadian band victoria

2011-10-20T05:32:00.000-07:00

Cécile- "Dead On Drewvival" by Swamp Music Players

2011-10-12T22:59:00.001-07:00

Cécile- "Dead On Drewvival" by Swamp Music Players by Don Keaton

2011-10-12T01:59:00.000-07:00

This may be down the coast all the way in Cali but a shout out to Sisely Treasure and her fans ! Lyrics for "THAT YOU LIKE" by Sisely Treasure

Aaron Bates Shipwreck Capital, Kevan Robitaille

2011-10-10T23:56:00.001-07:00

Aaron Bates Shipwreck Capital, Kevan Robitaille Justin Dagenais Shipwreck Capital Allister Howe

Swamp Blues, Delta Blues and Swamp Pop

2011-09-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

The Swamp Music Players of Vancouver Island, a mysterious musical collective that is trying to bring back Swamp Pop and Swamp Blues in British Columbia Canada.
Bootleg copies of Manish Boy, King Bee and Prisoner Song finding their way around the internet

Find more artists like Swamp Music Players at Myspace Music

Find more Swamp Music Players songs at Myspace Music

Cécile by Swamp Music Players

2011-09-27T14:01:00.000-07:00

The Swamp Music Players of British Columbia Canada have released their first original track "Cécile" a thunderous cacophony of keyboard driven "Roots Rock". Music by "Deja-Drew" a classically trained musician from Victoria BC that has given his life to Psi-Jazz but also has generously attempted to resurrect the "Swamp Rock" and "Roots Rock" sound. Deja-Drew is attempting to make this a brave new century.

"Cécile" is performed by the infamous "Screechin' Cletus" known for his outlandish performances both on and off stage at Logan's Pub in Victoria. Backing vocals are performed by local MC and visual artist "Jon Dude Dowdall" who struggled back to earth and struggled to be contained enough for the studio environment.

A dark "Roots Rock" song inspired by a song in a nightmare by local promoter "Don Jon". The night before recording there were no lyrics for the song only failed drafts . Don Jon had a dream of a song and wrote the lyrics down in the middle of the night. Surprisingly it was well received by the musical collective. It became the outline in which Screechin Cletus and Jon Dude embellished with improvisational lyrics live in studio. Last moment musical assassins jazz drummer "Earl jr Jackson Black" and professional bassist "Fanboat Captain" were last minute replacements that created the firm foundation behind "Cécile". Keyboard savant "Skids 180" steals the show with his inspired performance and Deja-Drew leads the charge with his acoustic guitar. Available for free download&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://swampmusicplayers.bandcamp.com/track/c-cile"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Cécile by Swamp Music Players&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;released 26 September 2011Music by Deja-Drew, Lyrics by Don Jon, Screechin' Cletus and Jon Dude, vocals Screechin' Cletus, backing vocals Jon Dude, keys Skids 180, guitar Deja-Drew, bass Fanboat Captain, drums Earl jr Jackson Black, Sound by Colin Piazza

Swamp Music IV Logan's, house band SMP !

2011-09-20T14:24:00.000-07:00

Sept 15th 2011 saw "Swamp Music IV" an event series put on by the Swamp Music Players and Crushwb Promotions as a fundraiser for the African non-profit "Ascoderu".
The "Swamp Music Players" are a Blues, Swamp Pop, Southern Rock and RnB collective from Vancouver Island and the house band for the "Swamp Music" shows. The event series has become a rallying point for all sorts of Southern music groups such as Blues,Roots,Folk Rock, Old Country, Southern Rock and Hill Billy Dance music ! So "Swamp Music" truly is a night of music inspired by the south.
I will be posting about the various acts that played but first here are some videos of SMP (Swamp Music Players) who are trying to bring back the Swamp Pop sound into the lexicon. SMP is made up of a few professional musicians and even more semi-professionals and a few novices with a passion for Blues, Swamp Pop, RnB and Folk Rock. They are of all ages and walks of life and this rotational group haphazardly makes its way through the Victoria music scene. Its a thing man....

2011-09-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

Swamp Music IV is tonight (Thursday 15th 2011) at Logan's Pub ! Doors at 7:30 and show at 8pm

Swampmusic IV ! A night of music inspired by the south ! A fundraiser for the African non-profit Ascoderu bringing vital communications to isolated communities.

Logan's Pub, 8pm start, doors at 7:30pm
$10.00

"The Revival" Is headlining and bringing that hit you in the gut old timey toe-tapping Hilly Billy dance music.

"Dylan Stone" is Roots music and Alt-Country and if you say he isn't a poet you can kiss our grits !

"Blake Andison and the Solution" bring vocal driven folk rock with blues swagger, with the amazing vocalist Hilary Beckett, they are our solution.

"Swamp Music Players" a gonzo troupe of pros,semi pros, flop house heroes crash the stage with Swamp-pop, Swamp-rock, Folk Rock and some RnB.

"Rog" A founding father of the Swamp and holding homecourt advantage at Logan's Pub. The grand-statesman of Folk Rock will be in his wheelhouse.

"The Other Pumpkin" with Skids-180 and Yummi, performance art or Folk-Pop you tell me !

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2011-09-10T00:28:00.000-07:00

Lammergeiernet internet online seller Victoria Canada, Online Biz Info and Events: Custom Guitar Amps by Island Studio Solutions Offe...: Custom guitar amps, very retro, but work ! I've seen them in use, very Macgyver and Macgruber Custom Guitar Amps by Island Studio Solutions...

"that you like" by Sisely Treasure

2011-08-30T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ok this one is a little beyond BC this time and all the way down the coast to Cali, its Sisely Treasure and she has a new electro pop EP out and a nice music video thats all kinds of trippy. I'm glad her video features her dancing as she is just as an amazing dancer as she is a singer and entertainer.
WTG Sis and keep up the great work !
"Sisely Treasure's Mafia"

Be sure to visit her site ! http://siselytreasure.com/

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Swampmusic IV, Night of Southern Music ! Fundraiser for Ascoderu !

2011-08-30T00:53:00.000-07:00

The Swamp Music Players will be playing "Swamp Music IV" at Logan's Pub on Sept 15th at 8pm. (doors at 7:30pm).

The "Swamp Music" event series is a growing phenomenon of local talent be it great professional acts like there will be on September like "The Revival" , "Dylan Stone Band", "Blake Andison and the Solution" or "ROG" but also gonzo stage crashers like "Swamp Music Players" or the performance artists "The Other Pumpkin". It makes for a great show as all types converge for a night of Blues, Roots, Folk Rock and Swamp Pop. It should be a great evening for music in Victoria !

Hilary Beckett's Blog, Hilary Beckett Info a Canadian vocalist

2011-08-24T01:52:00.000-07:00

Hilary Beckett an amazingly talented singer and musician from Vancouver island has a new blog up http://www.hilarybeckett.info

With videos, photos and soon posts from Hilary Beckett

Hilary Beckett, Market Square summer 2011

http://www.hilarybeckett.info

Leon Torres Havana Mambo, has a new blog !

2011-08-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

Now you can follow or contact Leon Torres of Havana Mambo Live !

http://leontorreshavanamambo.blogspot.com

http://leontorreshavanamambo.blogspot.com

Is this Love? A Bob Marley Cover song, performed by Hilary Beckett

2011-08-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

"Blake Andison and the Solution" with Canadian singer Hilary Becket t on lead vocals perform an emotional and soul soothing cover of Bob Marley's "Is This Love". "Blake Andison and the Solution" are a local indie folk rock group from British Columbia. Blake Andison is an amazing singer songwriter and Hilary Beckett is an excellent vocalist and musician. Currently this video has over 100 hits on youtube in just a couple days. Lets hope they get some notice as so many local Victoria bands do not get the attention they deserve !

Photos of Blake Andison and the Solution

2011-08-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

Photos of Blake Andison and the Solution from a Market Square concert in Victoria BC Canada. Blake Andison is an excellent and talented singer songwriter and the Solution is made up of the Beckett sisters Katherine and Hilary. Formidable high musical IQ's, Blake Andison and the Solution are a new force in the Victoria folk rock scene!

Blake Andison and the Solution at Market Square, videos

2011-08-10T00:25:00.000-07:00

Videos from the live music show at Market Square in Victoria BC by Blake Andison and the Solution. It was a medium sized but very warm crowd for Blake Andison as he launched his new band. A great show of Canadian folk rock with the powerful singing of Hilary and Katherine Beckett who are some of the best vocalists on Vancouver Island !

Blake Andison and the Solution at Market Square

2011-08-04T15:14:00.000-07:00

Blake Andison and the Solution at Market Square
August 6th · 13:00 - 16:00
Market Square
560 Johnson st.
Victoria, BC

Part of Atomique Production's Courtyard Sessions series. Two FREE 45 minute sets at 1:00 and 3:00. Alternating sets with Lindsay Bryan.

MUSIC NIGHT with the SWAMP MUSIC PLAYERS

2011-07-16T13:51:00.000-07:00

MUSIC NIGHT with the SWAMP MUSIC PLAYERS
With Special Guests "Shipwreck Capital"

Wild Fennel Food & Wine
17 July · 18:00 - 21:00

A fun and entertaining performance by Swamp Music Players."A mysterious bunch of gonzo characters with a love for Southern rock , Voodoo Blues and Country music."
Artists "Déjà-Drew, Lil Swamp Mama, Amos Christian,Charger and guest star $wamp-thing !

Special Guests "Shipwreck Capital" the mysterious Victoria based alt-rock band influenced by southern rock.

As well as a special Cajun inspired buffet meal prepared by CHEF STEVE

Wild Fennel Food & Wine, Mayne Island, B.C.
574 fernhill road
Mayne, BC

Swampmusic Players
http://swampmusic.info/
Shipwreck Capital
www.myspace.com/shipwreckcapital

Swamp Music Players cover "Country Strong" song

2011-07-16T11:35:00.000-07:00

Swamp pop and blues collective that is "Swamp Music Players" is not shy to also be one of the most random Country bands in Victoria BC. Without a gram of irony performing the lovely country tune "Country Strong" a song popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie of the same name. The angelic "Bootz Mgucz" delivers the cover song with such emotion that its gained attention on youtube!

Jazz From....Off-World Colonies

2011-07-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Kariba Surprise and Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew are far out man as they entertain you with Jazz Fusion, Nu-Jazz and Lounge Jazz.

Fort Street Cafe has great food and licensed with some of best selection of top local ales.

Geoff Mason's Kariba Surprise is one of the best Jazz bands in town and Déjà-Drew has formed a special operations jazz fusion hit squad with special guests Katherine Beckett, Ritt Rangler and the ringer Michael O'Leary.

They will entertain you with the same standards they performed as C-beams glittered by the Tannhäuser Gate.

$7 at the door ,

Jazz From....Off-World Colonies

Blake Andison fan made Music video !

2011-07-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

A fun "TV" music video of local Vancouver Island musician Blake Andison !

Blake Andison fan music video folk rock BC Canada by crushwb

Paul Haggis Primitivesax Boiler Room

2011-07-05T13:53:00.000-07:00

Mr Paul Haggis presents "Primitivesax Boiler Room" a surreal music video of the steam noir variety.
Mr Paul Haggis is a brilliant artist from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada.

Country Strong cover by SMP, Connexion Rural

2011-07-03T03:39:00.000-07:00

Swamp Music Players.
Boots Mgucz, vocals
Charger, banjo
Lil Swamp Mama, guitar
Deja-Drew, keys
Amos Christian, bass
Grid, drums

Manish Boy cover by SMP at Connexion Rural

2011-07-03T03:35:00.000-07:00

A cover of "Manish Boy " performed at Connexion Rural by the Swamp Music Players.
Grid, vocals
Deja-Drew, keys
Lil Swamp Mama, drums
Amos Christian, bass
Charger, guitar

An SMP cover of "Warren Storm's Prisoner Song"

2011-07-03T03:27:00.000-07:00

A cover of "Warren Storm's Prisoner Song" performed at Connexion Rural by the Swamp Music Players.
Lil Swamp Mama, vocals
Boots Mgucz, vocals
Amos Christian, bass
Deja-Drew, keys
Grid, drums
Charger, guitar

Kariba Surprise, Live at Hermann's Jazz Jam

2011-06-29T11:36:00.000-07:00

Kariba Surprise always a class act with gentleman Geoff Mason on drums, Live at Hermann's Jazz Jam

www.myspace.com/karibasurpriseband

http://twitter.com/KaribaSurprise

http://www.youtube.com/user/karibasurpriseband

Rocky Mountain Rebel Music

2011-06-29T10:51:00.000-07:00

My favorite video from ``Rocky Mountain Rebel Music`` I remain allergic to SKA, something that developed in the 90`s but this chill reggae is intoxicating.....

http://www.myspace.com/rockymountainrebelmusic

www.Blakeandison.com

2011-06-28T22:49:00.000-07:00

www.blakeandison.com is now www.blakeandison.ca

Blake Andison

Connexion Rural, a fundraiser for the African Ascoderu non-profit

2011-06-15T17:46:00.000-07:00

Connexion Rural, a fundraiser for the African Ascoderu non-profit organization.

A night of rural infused blues,country and neo-folk with
the Swamp Music Players
Folk duo "Grid Charger"
neo/urban-folk artist "Cassie..."
and Blake Andison !

July 2nd 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Merlin's Sun Home Theatre,1983 Fairfield Road
, tickets at the door only, $10,
#250-598-7488

Shipwreck Capital, Victoria BC alternative rock band with a southern rock edge

2011-05-23T19:42:00.000-07:00

Everyone's a Thief

My favorite song by the secretive hermits that make up "Shipwreck Capital" one of Victoria's best alternative/southern rock bands.

A fan edited video.

"Cassie...", Cassandra Fenske, singer song writer in British Columbia

2011-05-17T13:59:00.000-07:00

"Cassie...:" also known as Cassandra Fenske is a truly amazing singer/songwriter from the mainland that has staked a claim on Vancouver Island. Cassandra performed to a full house at the Solstice Cafe in Victoria BC Canada. A neo-folk artists with plenty of range performing orignal songs, urban folk, neo-folk and even experimenting with country and commercial tunes? Why? Probably because she can !

"Cassie..." was one of the stars of the neo-folk show "Mountain Tops and Water Drops"

Greg Wolfe and Jon Dowdall at Mountain Tops and Water Drops

2011-05-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

From the deep alcoves of the Victoria underground music scene is the intrepid Mr Greg Wolfe. There were plenty of musicians at "Mountain Tops and Water Drops" but Greg Wolfe was the arch artists artist. Joined by Jon Dude also known as Jon Dowdall the MC for that nights Neo-Folk show; they made a lasting impression on everyone.

Grid Charger perform at "Mountain Tops and Water Drops"

2011-05-09T23:49:00.000-07:00

Folk duo "Grid Charger" performs at the neo-folk show "Mountain Tops and Water Drops". Grid and Charger deliver modern folk tunes and while not shy about their bible college background they are also not shy to tackle dark and challenging topics. Built on the solid foundation of Grids vocal style and writing and the lurking power of Charger. Defying expectations of what folk should be...

Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew Mountain Tops and Water Drops

2011-05-09T11:33:00.000-07:00

Mountain Tops and Water Drops was an unexpected hit cafe show in Victoria BC in April 30th 2011. One of the top acts was the superb Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew.

Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew has an eclectic style of jazz fusion, neo-folk and folk-step. Déjà-Drew is one of the top artists in the Fernwood community

Born on the Bayou cover, Swamp Music Players,

2011-05-02T10:32:00.000-07:00

A gonzo version of Born on the Bayou by the Swamp Music Players, a local collective of pros, amateurs and musical personalities that perform for charity or to support local artists!
SMP crashed the Solstice Cafe to perform at the Neo-Folk show Mountain Tops and Water Drops. Jon Dude (Jon Dowdall) has the crowd electrified as they rocked out to some ole CCR.

Victoria's SMP (Swamp Music Players) is a collective of local artists be they professionals , amateurs or local musical personalities brought together with a love of Blues, Country, Southern Rock, Folk and Cajun music. The Swamp Music Players bring that working class AM radio aesthetic out of that Ford pickup without a tailgate and throws it on the stage with some gonzo cowpunk brass and unsettling lack of irony.

Shipwreck Capital, Victoria BC alternative rock band Sprawlapolooza 2011

2011-05-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

A rare "Shipwreck Capital" sighting with an announced appearance at the 2011 Sprawlapolooza festival. Shipwreck Capital is Victoria's hermit of bands, oddly enough they play with little notice or promotion and just seem to show up at events then melt away again. Despite their anti-social tendencies they seem to have a great love of humanity and support social causes. Shipwreck Capital has notably played both Sprawlapolooza (against urban sprawl) as well as Swamp Music events for the African charity Ascoderu. Shipwreck Capital may be musical hermits but they certainly are masters of their craft.

Shipwreck Capital

May 13 at Merlin's Sun Theatre

2011-04-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

May 13 at Merlin's Sun Theatre

Friday May 13 at Merlin's Sun Theatre. We will be playing all the music from our latest cd Midnight Café. This is a great home theatre venue - only 52 seats, great sound & visibility and the warm hospitality of Tim Gosley.

Event: Paul Wainwright & Thomas Kinzel with Mike O'Leary

Date: Friday May 13, 2011

Venue: Merlins Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Road 250-598-7488

Tickets: Available at the door only $15, $10 student

More Info: click here

* Please respect the neighbourhood with respect to traffic. Carpool where possible!

SMP Sessions, Swamp Music Players community

2011-04-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

The Swamp Music Players of Vancouver Island is a rotational group of local artists that perform as "SMP" at small venues and the "Swamp Music" shows. With several dozen total members they have launched a series of studio sessions which have been an exciting crossroads of professionals, amateurs and underground musical characters. It has become "a thing" ;)

www.swampmusic.info

Morpheus Random goes viral? Dolphins and Kittens?

2011-04-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

Recently a video of Dolphins and Kittens with a soundtrack by Victoria electronic artist "Morpheus Random" has been getting lots of hits on youtube. Morpheus Random is an underground sensation lurking somewhere in downtown Victoria BC.

001 SMP Sessions Epilogue by Cassie...

2011-04-07T03:54:00.001-07:00

The Swamp Music Players of Victoria BC have been conducting a series of musical sessions. In an epilouge to a long night of music our lil swamp momma "Cassie..." ended the night with her original song "Fast Lane" about the downtown east side of Vancouver, a song of social commentary. We really appreciated ending the night on such a poignant chord.

Everyone's a Thief by Shipwreck Capital

2011-04-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

"Everyone's a Thief" by "Shipwreck Capital" is the latest track from one of Victoria BC's best and most reclusive Southern rock bands. Training like Prussian foot soldiers daily and shows often last moment and under the radar "Shipwreck Capital" is destined to be one of those overnight successes that came out of nowhere...if nowhere happened to be a puddle of sweat,tears and blood.

If you doubt me check out the latest track "Everyone's a Thief"

Tobes James Mukai aka ToBeS, "That's Life"

2011-03-28T14:52:00.000-07:00

Tobes James Mukai aka ToBeS is a surprisingly excellent rapper getting attention in the lower mainland of BC. You would not expect such mad flow from such an unassuming Canuck but ToBeS must have tigers blood. "That's Life" is a true story that may illustrate the metal of the man falling five stories in a construction accident, smashing his cranium and surviving to tell the tale.99 times out of 100 that's a trip without a return ticket but ToBeS has bounced back to hopefully one day fill stadiums.

In my opinion ToBeS has a chill style that reminds me of Huey Morgan from the "Fun Lovin' Criminals" and if I listen hard enough I can imagine alternative hip hop backed by strings and soul singers. That however may be career suicide at least in the Lower-mainland where his electro-pop beats seem to appeal to his demographic. Well hiphop artists that make it have to retire to Amsterdam one day and branch out so lets cross our fingers for that path. If you still prefer your rap dissin punks on the blacktop ToBeS delivers for you and them some and be rest assured "That's Life" is indeed 100% real.

Dayinthelife band,The Thrill, Fort Street Cafe live music

2011-03-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

Fort Street Cafe can have some great shows, here is some footage from Fort Street Cafe included in this fan made music video. "The Thrill" from the Dayinthelife band based in Victoria BC.

Mountain Tops and Water Drops, April 30th Solstice, Neo Folk

2011-03-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

On April 30th 2011, 7pm at the Solstice Cafe on 529 Pandora Ave, there is a Neo-Folk show inspired by a speech by Edward James Olmos! Mountain Tops & Water Drops !

Special guest "Blake Andison"
Master of Ceremonies Jon Dowdall
An appearance by the "Swamp Music Players" and the return of "Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew".
A dynamic and diverse line up of Greg Wolfe and singer song writers,"Cassie..." and Rowan Hynds
Look forward to the classic style of "East and West" and folk out with "Grid Charger" !

"Life's a journey that goes round and round and the end is closest to the beginning, so if its change you need... relish the journey"

mountain tops and water drops, April 30th Solstice, Neo Folk

morpheus Random, Pirate butterflies and marmalade (arr, ye rose!

2011-03-02T23:31:00.000-08:00

morpheus Random
Pirate butterflies and marmalade (arr, ye rose!

This track from Avant-garde artist "morpheus Random" is a brilliant of Ween-ish synth-electro-pop delight that would work great at a car show for the launch of new sportier Proton-Satria...it would make a million ringgit!

Latest tracks by morpheus Random

AHAVI (African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island)

2011-02-22T11:24:00.000-08:00

Upcoming family event, The Africa Day Celebration. It is set for Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock St., James Bay, Downtown Victoria. Doors open at 6:00 pm. There will be dinner, live performance, fashion show

Hilary Beckett and Rainshadow

2011-02-13T18:16:00.000-08:00

Hilary Beckett and Rainshadow have been playing "Bart's Live" most Thursday nights !

What Are You Doing?, Blake Andison Original Song

2011-02-08T00:07:00.000-08:00

Another great video of Blake Andison but this time with the Secretary of State of Vancouver Island, the lovely Miss Hilary Beckett joins Blake for a great folky song! A really lovely example of the chill and mellow good tunes that still thrive in the Pacific Northwest where the vibe of the real life still lives on !

Bonus track! Hilary Beckett and Blake Andison candid working on a song together!

Leon Torres and Havana Mambo Live!

2011-02-07T23:35:00.000-08:00

Victoria BC has a new latin pop band brought to you by the El Jefe of percussion....Leon Torres !!! His new band Havana Mambo Live !

Culture Vulture Victoria "Swamp Music 3" Prophets in their hometown

2011-01-31T15:40:00.000-08:00

Culture Vulture Victoria "Swamp Music 3" Prophets in their hometown, the posh webzine Culture Vulture has posted an article about Victoria's "Swamp Music" show. A humble music show put on for charity on Vancouver Island that features Southern Rock, Blues, Old Country, Folk and even Swamp Music.

An interesting article on Hilary Beckett, Rainshadow, Paul Wainwright, Deja Drew and his Deja Crew, Screeching Cletus and the super cool cats of the Swamp Music Players be sure to visit the site and enjoy the read !

Monday Feb. 21, The Revival, Dayinthelife, Blake Andison

2011-01-27T11:43:00.000-08:00

Monday Feb. 21 Blake Andison will be playing with Victoria band "Dayinthelife", opening for "The Revival" at the Fort st. cafe. It's gonna be a great show!

Blake Andison, new video, song Happiness

2011-01-25T00:21:00.000-08:00

Blake Andison has a new youtube channel and has posted a song called "Happiness"

Blake Andison is a great singer/song writer from Victoria BC from the band Dayinthelife, he has a tremendous amount of material for his solo project. Blake is a serious man, be sure to watch his videos and subscribe!

Swamp Music 3 at Logan's Pub in Victoria BC

2011-01-25T00:15:00.000-08:00

Another great Swamp Music event, Swamp Music 3 at Logan's pub! With great acts like Screechin' Cletus, Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew, Rainshadow, Dayinthelife, Mick Gorman, Shipwreck Capital,Rog.

Hilary Beckett, Canadian singer, musician and vocalist

2011-01-11T11:46:00.000-08:00

A fanpage for Hilary Beckett a Canadian singer and musician from Victoria, BC, Canada.
Hilary Beckett performed with The Midnights at the Victoria Blues Bash. Hilary is a professional musician in local Vancouver Island band "Dayinthelife", "Rainshadow" and "The Midnights". Hilary also performs for local charity and donates her time and amazing musical talents to help her community.

The Midnights, Victoria, Blues, RnB

2011-01-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

I found a really cool video of Victoria's The Midnights with the Canadian vocalist Hilary Beckett the footage is apparently from Victoria 2009 Blues Bash !

Here is a fanpage with more footage of this amazing Canadian female singer

Swamp Music! At Logan's Pub, Southern and classic rock

2011-01-06T12:08:00.000-08:00

The third "Swamp Music" show is coming to Victoria BC, Logan's Pub on January 18th, 6pm to 10pm+, $10 at the door, a benefit for Ascoderu Development society a charity from the Congo and incorporated in Canada. Ascoderu is involved with providing affordable communication in Africa communities, basic communication we take for granted speeds economic development.

Swamp Music is a fun live music event with Southern Rock and music inspired by the south. Often play classic rock, voodoo blues, folk, old country and songs about the south. Its great fun

With music acts like Rainshadow, Dayinthelife, Ritt Rangler, Déjà-Drew & His Déjà-Crew, Mick Gorman, Hoss Lebowski and Hilary Beckett !

The Midnights with Hilary Beckett, Victoria BC Blues Fest 2009

2011-01-02T01:31:00.000-08:00

Remember back to the 2009 Victoria BC Blues Fest? My favorite performance was by Victoria vocalist Hilary Beckett singing "Lady Marmalade". Hilary Beckett is a professional vocalist best known in the local music scene for the bands Dayinthelife and Rainshadow.

Dayinthelife , the return of one of best music groups on Vancouver Island!

2010-12-21T17:46:00.000-08:00

The resolute Katherine Beckett leads the return of "Dayinthelife" to the Vancouver Island Music scene !

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Rainshadow Al's annual Mustardseed benefit

2010-12-14T14:00:00.000-08:00

Rainshadow Al's annual Mustardseed benefit show in Victoria, BC.
8pm at Logan's Pub, Monday December 20
Local musical guru "Rainshadow AL" is holding his annual benefit concert this year at Logan's pub ,it should be a great musical event as always! Admission by donation or non-perishable.

Hilary Beckett, British Columbian Vocalist

2010-12-13T22:01:00.000-08:00

Hilary Beckett, BC Vocalist

Hilary Beckett, British Columbian Vocalist and member of popular Vancouver Island bands Rainshadow and Dayinthelife , one of the great talents in Victoria BC ! Hilary Beckett has become a popular vocalist and musician in the Victoria and Vancouver island music scene.