Fifth Estate February 20, 2010

In 1985 this CBC program aired a profile of David Foster called The Chartmaker. Fresh off the "Tears Are Not Enough" project and "St.Emo's Fire" soundtrack, this is a great synopsis of David's career up to that point. In part one of the three parts posted on youtube, about 6 minutes in, you can see David (13) playing in his parents living room with a group of young musicians. David had them playing Mancini tunes from the "Peter Gunn" TV Show album that was just released! Those musicians were Barry Gray on drums, Wayne Budd on guitar and Brian Newcombe (15) on bass. Our thanks to Brian for forwarding this to us. The year ... how about 1963!

Today's Facebook update: The Fifth Estate 1985 Parts 1, 2 & 3 David Foster The Chartmaker

R&B Fest

It's that time of year again when Sharon Wadsworth and John Fisher produce the R & B Fest, this Saturday February 27 at Hermann's on View St. Tickets are available by e mailing [email protected]. Proceeds go towards the "NEED CRISIS AND INFORMATION LINE" and it's a small venue that always sells out so get your tickets now!

PARTY TIME

It's been a while since we've had a good old fashioned social event so "Lightning" Len Siemens and Ernie Neiderer have secured the Prince Edward Legion (Langford Legion) Auditorium for a Victoria Music Hall of Fame fundraiser and dance on Saturday April 24, 2010. Both Lightning Express and Cruel Shoes Rock "N" Blues Band will perform with some "special guests" sitting in throughout the evening. Ticket are $15. each or 2 for $20. and will be available Friday February 26th. Mark that date in your calendar and check back to find out how to get your tickets, it'll be a blast.

JUNO AWARDS

The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) and Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) have initiated a review of an opportunity to host a future JUNO Awards celebration in the Capital Region. Your ideas and comments will help shape the final recommendations. Click on the link below for more info and/or to get your opinion heard.
Victoria Music Awards

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GEORGE BENSON

The 26th TD Victoria International Jazzfest opens with 10 time Grammy Award winner George Benson at the Royal Theatre Friday June 25, 2010. Tickets are now on sale at all McPherson Box Office locations.