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
Niels Petersen
Originally from Denmark, Niels Petersen has been a performing musician, producer and song-writer since his move to Canada. He has shared the stage with such artists as Joan Armatrading, Tina Turner, Burton Cummings, Sir Cliff Richard, Trish Yearwood and Paul Rogers, amongst others.
A prolific composer, Niels has over 100 songs and compositions in his catalogue, and has written music for CBC Radio Network shows, television documentaries and short films, including a New York Freddie award winning film documentary, and a Bravo Channel Network art expose of noted Canadian artist Jeremie Giles.
A prolific composer, Niels has over 100 songs and compositions in his catalogue, and has written music for CBC Radio Network shows, television documentaries and short films, including a New York Freddie award winning film documentary, and a Bravo Channel Network art expose of noted Canadian artist Jeremie Giles.
