BAPCO Paint December 2, 2008

BAPCO Paint December 2, 2008


The British American Paint Company was located on the site of the Laurel Poin Inn. Some of it's employees, including the head chemist, would play around town at local events and venues during the late 1950's early 1960's. Our thanks to Terry Budd for helping us out big time with some of todays information:

Todays band additions: The Continentals & The BAPCO Paint Band (We're still looking for their real name)

Todays profile update: Ron Tuele & The Monarchs (Our thanks to Ian Follis for submitting the only known photo of this group)

It's been a while folks so it's time for us to release "The Peace" our quarterly newsletter so make sure we've got your current e mail address so you don't miss your copy. Look for it soon.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF THE VICTORIA ROCK & ROLL MUSIC HALL OF FAME

We have extended accepting nominations for this years inductees to be placed on the upcoming Hall Of Fame electronic ballot. If you are in the Hall of Fame and would like to nominate a musician or broadcaster, please e mail us at [email protected] before midnight, December 3rd. This years ballots will be sent out in early December

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