Brendan Mayer

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Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues ready to take Sidney by storm

One of bands biggest hits written on back of a pizza box

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)
Devin Bushey created a website called Record Shop, which generates personalized Spotify playlists with the top songs from artists playing in your area. (Courtesy Devin Bushey)

Victoria software developer creates tool to get music fans out to concerts

Devin Bushey combined his passion for music and software development to create Record Shop

Devin Bushey created a website called Record Shop, which generates personalized Spotify playlists with the top songs from artists playing in your area. (Courtesy Devin Bushey)
Adem Tepedelen has co-authored a grunge memoir with Steve Turner, guitarist for Seattle band Mudhoney. (Courtesy of Dave Skilling)

Victoria writer part of grunge memoir with legendary Mudhoney guitarist

The book features a foreword by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard

Adem Tepedelen has co-authored a grunge memoir with Steve Turner, guitarist for Seattle band Mudhoney. (Courtesy of Dave Skilling)
PIGS vocalist and guitarist Josh Szczepanowski and vocalist and tambourinist Charlene Szczepanowski, aka Anneda, get married on April 21 during their show at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy John Carlow of Finding Charlotte Photography)

PIGS surprise Royal Theatre audience with band members’ wedding during hometown show

A great gig for PIGS at the Royal Theatre

PIGS vocalist and guitarist Josh Szczepanowski and vocalist and tambourinist Charlene Szczepanowski, aka Anneda, get married on April 21 during their show at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy John Carlow of Finding Charlotte Photography)
July Talk’s co-lead singers Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay perform at the Royal Theatre on March 28. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

Show review: July Talk brings high-energy spectacle to Royal Theatre

July Talk kicked off their Remember Never Before Tour in style

July Talk’s co-lead singers Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay perform at the Royal Theatre on March 28. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
Victoria singer-songwriter and promoter Caroline Spence has died after a difficult battle with cancer. (Courtesy Adam Basterfield)

‘A shining light’: Victoria singer-songwriter Caroline Spence dies at 53

Caroline Spence took her last breath Tuesday after a battle with cancer

Victoria singer-songwriter and promoter Caroline Spence has died after a difficult battle with cancer. (Courtesy Adam Basterfield)
Brett Emmons, the Glorious Sons lead singer, performs at Laketown Shakedown on July 2, 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘A huge opportunity’: Sooke band Shale thrilled to play Laketown Shakedown

Shale is performing at the festival at Laketown Ranch on July 2

Brett Emmons, the Glorious Sons lead singer, performs at Laketown Shakedown on July 2, 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Allan Rayman performs at the Capital Ballroom on March 16. Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

Show review: Allan Rayman dazzles at Capital Ballroom

Allan Rayman played back-to-back captivating sold-out shows in Victoria

(Allan Rayman performs at the Capital Ballroom on March 16. Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
Carmanah performs at the Capital Ballroom on Feb. 16. (Black Press Media file photo)

Beloved Victoria band Carmanah calls it quits

Carmanah’s final show will be on May 20 at the McPherson Playhouse

Carmanah performs at the Capital Ballroom on Feb. 16. (Black Press Media file photo)
Andy Shauf performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 10, 2023. (Glen Butcher/Black Press Media Staff)

Show review: Andy Shauf brings bittersweet songs and stories to Victoria

Andy Shauf’s show at the Royal Theatre a soft and breathtaking listening experience

Andy Shauf performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 10, 2023. (Glen Butcher/Black Press Media Staff)
Jason Isbell performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 6, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

U.S. woman brings ashes to Victoria to see Jason Isbell play on anniversary of partner’s death

Jason Isbell proves music can heal

Jason Isbell performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 6, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
Joel Chudleigh, Strathcona Hotel and Sticky Wicket’s sales and catering manager outside the property on January 24, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

From shoeshine boy to management, Victoria man shares memories of 52 years with the Strath

Joel Chudleigh started working at the Strathcona Hotel as a shoeshine boy in 1970

Joel Chudleigh, Strathcona Hotel and Sticky Wicket’s sales and catering manager outside the property on January 24, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Ruby Waters performs at the Capital Ballroom on Nov. 26. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Victoria welcomes Ruby Waters with open arms for sold-out show

All proceeds from hat sales at the concert were donated to the Victoria Cool Aid Society

Ruby Waters performs at the Capital Ballroom on Nov. 26. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)