Joseph Blake

Joseph Blake: 10 amazing CDs to explore in our COVID-19 isolation

Joseph Blake: 10 amazing CDs to explore in our COVID-19 isolation

Longtime music writer shares his favourite records from his vast collection

Joseph Blake: 10 amazing CDs to explore in our COVID-19 isolation
Pacific Baroque Festival highlights a new direction in early classical music

Pacific Baroque Festival highlights a new direction in early classical music

Festival focus on the Galant style will feature lesser-known pieces from the 1700s

Pacific Baroque Festival highlights a new direction in early classical music
The City of Light beckons in new musical stage show

The City of Light beckons in new musical stage show

Paris! The Show brings the music of Piaf and Aznavour to the Royal Theatre stage on March 17

The City of Light beckons in new musical stage show
Renowned German ensemble to play Four Seasons in its entirety

Renowned German ensemble to play Four Seasons in its entirety

Concerto Köln making baroque history in Victoria on Feb. 22 at Alix Goolden Hall

Renowned German ensemble to play Four Seasons in its entirety
Pacific Opera Victoria’s next production, Flight, is based on the true story of a refugee who lived in an airport for 18 years. Photo courtesy Pacific Opera Victoria

Next Pacific Opera production tells a refugee’s airport tale

Flight is spicy and complex, with a scintillating score by Jonathan Dove

Pacific Opera Victoria’s next production, Flight, is based on the true story of a refugee who lived in an airport for 18 years. Photo courtesy Pacific Opera Victoria
The Music of Cream touring band more than a tribute act

The Music of Cream touring band more than a tribute act

Ginger Baker’s son Kofi, Clapton’s nephew Will joined by rock stalwarts for 50th anniversary tour

The Music of Cream touring band more than a tribute act
Jim Cuddy, Anne Lindsay and Colin Cripps tour in trio format to promote the Jim Cuddy Band’s newest album Countrywide Soul. They’re in Victoria on Jan. 11 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photo by Heather Pollock

Jim Cuddy Band members turn trio for next Victoria show

Jan. 11 stop at the McPherson Playhouse part of the Countrywide Soul tour

Jim Cuddy, Anne Lindsay and Colin Cripps tour in trio format to promote the Jim Cuddy Band’s newest album Countrywide Soul. They’re in Victoria on Jan. 11 at the McPherson Playhouse. Photo by Heather Pollock
The Strumbellas grow their award-winning sound organically

The Strumbellas grow their award-winning sound organically

Juno-winning band makes a rare West Coast appearance at the Royal Theatre for Jan. 9 concert

The Strumbellas grow their award-winning sound organically