Community hub, gathering place, hangout, whatever you want to call it, Prophouse Café is a creative junction for the eastside. Featuring 1957 Heintzman Grand Piano bought at Woodward’s downtown, which…

Located in downtown Chilliwack BC, Tractorgrease Studio is a creative space that combines the components of a live venue with the equipment and layout of a production studio. The venue…

Tucked in out the way on the edge of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in the historic village of Cumberland is one of BC’s most successful live music venues….

On the surface, it appeared to be your typical Saturday on March 26th, 1927. People were grooving to the chart topper of the day “Sleepy time Gal” by Ben Bernie,…

The Serenity Performing Arts Centre is a unique outdoor venue. It is located on beautiful Birch Island, BC, just north of Clearwater, and less than a two-hour drive north of…

The Packing House Café, in Spences Bridge BC, is a great gig for musicians. It’s perfect for any style that fits under the roots music umbrella, probably best for singer…

From intimate and interactive to “in your face loud” the Wells Hotel is a great venue. I recall CR Avery, standing on a chair connecting with, I’m sure, everyone squeezed…

I’ve played a lot of places. Maybe thousands. Fuck. The thing that makes a good venue can be summed up in one word: Welcome. Some places with not much money…

7:25 p.m. I arrive at Trees and do a quick scan to see who’s there. A couple of regulars are getting settled. A few ESL students – who attend one…

I wasn’t there when Harpo’s opened its doors in Bastion Square in Victoria, BC in 1974. My introduction came in the early 90’s when my band and I performed there…