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Jon and Roy at Sugar Nightclub

Zoubi Arros heads up Zoubi And The Sea, which balances folk, funk, jazz, and pop, along with a healthy dose of sexy during their incredible cover of Queens of the Stone Age’s Make It Wit Chu. Posted: Dec 14, 2018

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Author: Webmeister Bud

Published by: Rocktographers

In this Article Artist(s) Zoubi Arros, Jon and Roy, The Wild Romantics

Still Blue CD Review

Bill Johnson contributes eight originals to his Still Blue, each one a fine example of a contemporary blues song, not merely a retread of a familiar 12 bar theme, and each sung in his evocative voice. The variety of approaches, from the sne... Posted: Jan 8, 2015

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Author: Tom Hyslop

Published by: Blues Revue Magazine June/July 2011

In this Article Artist(s) Bill Johnson

Victoria`s Filming Boom Benefits Locals

Times Colonist interviews Kirsten Van Ritzen about her acting roles in television movies filmed in Victoria in 2015. Posted: Oct 4, 2016

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Published by: The Victoria Times Colonist

Author: Michael Reid

In this Article Artist(s) Kirsten Van Ritzen

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 Posted: Dec 5, 2014

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Published by: Vancouver Weekly

Author: Ricardo Khayatte

In this Article Artist(s) Jon and Roy

The Zone's Band Of The Month

Hush Hush Noise - Band Of The Month Posted: Feb 8, 2018

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Author: The Zone 91.3

Published by: The Zone 91.3

In this Article Artist(s) Hush Hush Noise Resource(s): The Zone 91.3

Neil Young's Harvest Moon given new life in B.C. jazz star's latest album

Victoria's Maureen Washington lays it all on the line in her new album, which remembers her husband Posted: Nov 4, 2018

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Author: Jon Hernandez

Published by: CBC News

In this Article Artist(s) Maureen Washington Resource(s): CBC'S Hot Air

Victoria Jazz Orchestra Honours Heart of Music Scene

Known as the heart of Vancouver's vibrant jazz scene, saxophonist and pianist Ross Taggart let a national legacy of impressive musical contributions, along with an unmatched sense of humour. On Sunday, April 15 the Victoria Jazz Orchestra and special gue Posted: Nov 6, 2018

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Author: Gulf Islands Driftwood

Published by: Driftwood Publishing Ltd.

In this Article Artist(s) The Victoria Jazz Orchestra

Interview with Dope Soda

Interview with Dope Soda was done in June, 2012 by D'Arcy Briggs Ska Fest: When and where do you guys meet? When did you decide to form the band? Dope Soda: Well Dope Soda was a project I have been wanting to do for a v... Posted: Oct 31, 2012

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Author: D'Arcy Briggs

In this Article Artist(s) Dope Soda, D'Arcy Briggs

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... Posted: Jan 8, 2015

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Author: John Valenteyn

Published by: Toronto Blues Society : Maple Blues News

In this Article Artist(s) Bill Johnson

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