Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ānā roll in Victoria ā despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
Jerry Bryant celebration concert with the Island Big Band
A story on west coast Canadian blues guitar man, West Coast Comerford. Comerford has played in many blues bands out of Victoria, including the Rockin' Devils, All Them Blues Band and Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band. The piece was published on Digita
United Way fundraising at the Empress Hotel in 1978
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved
Remembering the Summer of Love
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
Retired music teacher played in 1970s rock band Troyka
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Deb Rhymer has worn numerous hats over the years, from Bette Midler impersonator to daycare operator. But the one that fits her best is blues booster.
Rhymer, a Victoria native, spends almost all her waking hours dedicated to blues, eith...
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