The History of Westcoast Music

An archive of names and media of contemporary bands, musicians, venues, promoters, artists and technicians, from the 1800's up to and including 1999.

2024 celebrates our 22th year capturing British Columbia & Westcoast music history with our award winning website online since 2003. 

Featured Musician

Diane Pancel

since circa 2003
Diane Pancel is an artist who knows how to connect with her audience. She draws inspiration from her Portuguese background giving her music a strong sense of international soul. Now back in Victoria after being based in Los Angeles for the past 3 years, she is flourishing as a singer, songwriter and performer. Since winning the 2010 Amway IBO talent show (along with the $10,000 first prize), Diane has gone on to work with such artists as David Foster, Nelly Furtado, Leanne Rimes, Matt Dusk, Louise Rose, and the late Linton Garner. Also an accomplished national anthem singer, Diane has performed all across the U.S. at major sporting events for the L.A. Kings, L.A. Galaxy, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, and the US Women’s national Soccer team airing worldwide on NBC Sports. In addition to her career as a performer and recording artist, Diane has an impressive portfolio of commercial vocal work. Her voice has been featured on well over 400 advertisements, and on the CBS TV show “Vegas” as the singing voice of character Yvonne Sanchez. An accomplished vocal coach, Diane gives lessons to select students from around the world, and recently contributed to the book The Ultimate Guide to Singing produced by TC-Helicon.

Awards and nominations: Amway International Talent show $10,000 first prize w...

Latest Bands

Menace-80's
from Vancouver BC
circa 80s
Edam & Gouda
from Victoria BC
circa 1994
Legend-1980's
from Vancouver BC
circa 80s

Latest Musicians

Oscar Lollie
from Chilliwack BC
circa 1924 - circa 2008
Don Descoteau
from Victoria BC
Harris Gilmore
from Victoria BC

Latest Resources

New York Theatre
Venue
since 1913
New Delhi Cabaret
Venue
since 1955
Sooke River Hotel
Venue
since 1935

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