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Consisting of no less than seven hirsute dudes, Memphis country-punkers Lucero made a rare appearance in Victoria to the delight of a modest crowd at Club 9one9 on Wednesday, April 4. Yes, punk fans, they did their Jawbreaker cover; more on that soon. Charelston, SC duo Shovels & Rope opened the show with their own […]

They’ve often taken a backseat, literally, to lead singers and guitarists, but if Zoro has any say in it drummers will finally get the credit they deserve. Currently on a drum clinic tour, the drummer known for his work in Lenny Kravitz’s band, among many others, and proclaimed “minister of groove” is hoping to inspire […]

When Leonard Cohen climbed to the stage of Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on the night of Thursday, March 7, a packed arena of fans stood as one and wrapped him in a roar. Cohen opened with “Dance Me to the End of Love” and sealed his connection with us by dropping to his knees while he […]

How do you know the reason someone is pretty? Perhaps a few things pop into your head; perhaps nothing does. The play Reasons to be Pretty handles a sensitive and controversial topic. The advantages of beauty are the issue; obviously, the heated discussion is ongoing. At the beginning of Reasons to be Pretty, the audience […]

Love in all its wonderful, terrible, and complex forums is presented in Shakespeare In Love, a play using scenes from Shakespeare’s various works, showing both the light and dark sides of being in love. Directors Ian Case, Kate Rubin and Karen Lee Pickett guide an engaging cast though the historic Craigdarroch Castle in this unique performance. […]

A common misconception, at least among the older generations, is that hip-hop is angry and hard, even negative. Oakland hip-hop crew Zion I proved on their recent stop in Victoria that this is simply not the case. In fact, their smooth performance in front of a generous Wednesday night crowd at Club 9one9 was all […]

Speaking in Tongues begins with a seductive dance between two couples on stage; Jane is married to Pete, Sonja to Leon. Jane and Sonja unknowingly swap husbands and engage in a one-night stand. As each couple’s infidelities unfolds, the on-stage chemistry becomes overwhelmingly powerful, just enough to make a girl blush. Even though you want […]

A time before YouTube. A time before the internet. A time even before television. This is the stage upon which This is Twisted Theatre presents their unique performances: live readings of classic radio plays. On February 1 and 2 the troupe performed The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, the second installation of Douglas […]