Local, Live, and Loud: November 16-29Thursday, November 17 Hilltop Hoods, Sweatshop Union Club90NE9, 8 pm, $22 Vancouver rap veterans Sweatshop Union are in town with the Aussies from Hilltop Hoods. If you’re into politically and socially conscious rap, this show’s for you. Friday, November 18 Jon & Roy, Carmanah Sugar, 9 pm, $20 Both Jon and Roy (yes, seldom found […] Continue Reading |
Documentary filmmaker teaches editing as an artJennifer Abbott isn’t a household name. But, given current world events, it’s time for that to change. The Saltspring Island-based filmmaker—who co-directed and edited the 2003 film The Corporation—is coming to Victoria for The Art of the Edit, a workshop where she’ll be teaching students editing skills and techniques. It’s a job she’s well suited […] Continue Reading |
Wil blew musical load at UpstairsWil w/ CR Avery Thursday, November 3, 2011 Upstairs Cabaret A slam poet, a beat-boxer, a harmonica player, and a keyboardist walk up to a microphone—and they’re all the same guy. It’s CR Avery, a one-man band who’s toured with artists such as Ani DiFranco, Tom Waits, and Sage Francis. His musical talent is as […] Continue Reading |
Jitters looks at anxieties of Canadian actorsJitters is a play that will appeal to theatergoers and thespians alike. The story, written by David French (Salt-Water Moon, 1949) depicts the neurotic anxiousness of opening night and the desperations of working Canadian actors. “I saw this play when it opened,” says director Patrick McDonald. “Ever since then it slips back into my life […] Continue Reading |
New production combines science and artElectronic soundscapes, DNA strands as a visual motif, and inexplicably technical dance moves. It’s no wonder Dance Victoria is thrilled to be bringing Entity to town. Elise Wren, associate producer with Dance Victoria, says she’s excited to welcome the production of British dance company Wayne McGregor/Random Dance on November 4-5. “Wayne McGregor is one of […] Continue Reading |
The Arkells come into their own on new albumIt’s been a long three years since Hamilton indie rockers The Arkells put out their debut album, Jackson Square. In that time, the band logged in a lot of hours touring around Canada, and while they made an impression on fans and critics, winning the Juno Award for new group of the year along the […] Continue Reading |
Arena Rock: Death breathNapalm Death Club 9ONE9 Victoria, BC October 25 Over 27 years ago, in Birmingham, England, Napalm Death were beginning to fuse death metal with hardcore punk. Featuring abrasive vocals, sociopolitical lyrics, down-tuned guitars, and speedy punk drumming, Napalm Death were the grindcore pioneers. Strangely enough, they recently played at Club 90NE9 in Victoria. Local grinders […] Continue Reading |
New exhibit brings photos back off the hard driveAn instructor from Camosun’s visual arts program will be opening his latest art installation downtown at Open Space gallery on November 10. The exhibition, entitled Thirty-Five Thousand Forty,will demonstrate a new way of reading digital photography and exhibit over 35,000 photos displayed on the 14-foot walls of Open Space gallery. The installation is courtesy of […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: November 2, 2011 issueJames Blake Enough Thunder (Universal) 4/5 James Blake’s latest addition to his musical catalogue is this six-song EP, which contains his unique style of eclectic electronic sounds mixed with synthesized genius. What makes Blake so unique is his ability to sweep the listener off their feet and carry them somewhere they could only imagine, and […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: November 2-15Tuesday, November 8 Elliot Brood, One Hundred Dollars Sugar, 8 pm, $20 Touring Days into Years, Ontario-based alt-country/folk outfit Elliot Brood are in Victoria to raise midterm spirits. Plus, the dude plays a banjo, and banjos are dope. Wednesday, November 9 Mickey Avalon, with guests Club90NE9, 9 pm, $20 Don’t make a Jane Fonda reference, […] Continue Reading |
