Wasn't That A Party June 17, 2006

It's Hall of Famer Wayne Budd in todays picture on the front steps of Victoria's first rock & roll rehearsal house on Torquay Drive in Saanich. It was the Budd family home where The Pharaohs rehearsed in the livingroom and Wayne with buddies like Brian Newcombe and others played in the basement.The story goes that a young David Foster would drop by to watch some of the sessions and would eventually sit in on the occasional song.

Todays audio addition: House Party 1960 with host Bob Howie interviewing The Pharaohs

The long awaited Pharaohs compilation DVD is available after months of editing and tweaking the content. Here's what's in it, the documentary outlining the history of the band in the members own words. A 17 minute 8mm home movie from 1964 including live performances and more. Documentary outakes with a segment from Bob Aylward of Club 6, restored audio including 3 never before released original songs, live performances at the Crystal Gardens, Felice's, the original Fleet Club and CHEK TV's House Party from 1960. Just the restored audio itself is worth the price. Over 2 hours of precious memories you can't get anywhere else for only $19.99. Order yours through www.lazarus-productions.com or by calling 250-380-1854