#200 July 9, 2008

Our 200th audio sample has now been posted to the website and it seemed only fitting that we go back to the beginning and pay tribute to the band who were the first to play rock & roll in Victoria .. The Pharaohs. Our thanks to Ron Attfield who supplied us with this rare recording from 1960.

Todays audio addition #200 The Pharaohs (Walk Don't Run) 1960

Although todays picture taken at the Holyrood House shows drummer Terry Budd, the recording features Barry Casson on drums.

"HIGHLANDS SUMMERTIME BLUES BASH"

Don't miss this event at the Pike House Homestead in the Highlands at 1589 Millstream Rd. on Sat Nite July the 12th
Studio Bassist and Film Music Composer Ken Williams with musical friends....
Derek Walsh on harmonica and vocals. Former front man for BluesX5 and Moxie
Karel Roessingh on keyboards. Karel is one of Victoria's most famous keyboard players and composers with many albums to his credit.
Roy Rhymer on guitar. Roy has performed with Morning Star, Cook St ,Gene Grooms and Zipper.
Gary Sawin on drums. Gary has played drums with Ann Murray and Lenny Breau.

Other special guests yet to be announced A fun night of blues and R&B with the accent on improvisation. Doors are open at 7:00 and there's only 2 sets sets between 7:30 and 10:30. It's a coffee house format (so no Booze) and the setting is concert like and children are welcome.

DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATRE

For one night only, Saturday, August 16, 2008 there will be an outdoor theatre set up at South Shawnigan Lake called the "Lake Oasis Drive In". That's right folks, jump in your car, drive up the Malahat to the South Shawnigan turnoff and follow the signs to enjoy an afternoon and evening that includes a show & shine, live music, concession by the Beacon Drive In and three movies with authentic commercials in between (nothing like dancing ice crean bars and a hot dog jumping into the bun!). The audio will be transmitted through your am/fm radio so no speaker boxes will be hanging off your window. Mark it on your calendar and step back in time with us for an experience you can't get anywhere else on Vancouver Island this summer.

For more info, listen to the announcement on CFAX in our audio section or e mail us at:

[email protected]