Originally published by Julia, November 2010 on http://oceanisland.wordpress.com
A smattering of local talent I suggest you see play live if you can while you’re in Victora. Check out: www.livevictoria.com for concert listings!
Bučan Bučan
All the way from deepest darkest Bučanistan, Victoria’s No1 Gypsy Marching Band. They’re Loud and Amazing and Pretend to Be from The Eastern Bloc and Wear Fake Moustaches and what more could you ask for?
http://bucanbucan.com http://www.myspace.com/bucanbucan
Lonesome Valley Singers
Apocalyptic roots country? Weirder than a hail storm on a sunny day.
http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Lonesome-Valley-Singers
Bells and Cannons
Relatively new to the Victoria music scene Bells and Cannon’s are quickly becoming my new favourite band. Devon Grieve’s arresting voice will give you hairections.
http://www.myspace.com/bellsandcannons
Meatdraw
I unabashedly love Meatdraw. I sometimes call them the Victoria’s Very Own, Better Dressed, Odder Modest Mouse but never to their faces. If they’re playing while you’re in town, Go! I’ll probably be there.
http://www.myspace.com/meatdrawrock
Carolyn Mark
The original party girl. Hilarious Country Pop. That’s a genre I just made up. But it is all hers and you are definitely laughing with her not at her.
