Apr. 1, 2023

Featuring: Macka B, Caleb Hart, Jônelle



We are so excited to kick off spring and the Road to Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival as we welcome back to the west coast a true titan of reggae music, MACKA B & THE ROOTS RAGGA BAND, for a very special run of shows. One of the most legendary toasters in reggae music for nearly four decades, Macka B has used his incredibly unique voice and powerful music to to push dancehall music back to Rastafarian consciousness, while tending to other branches of the reggae tree like dub, roots reggae and lovers rock. Macka B possesses one of the richest voices in reggae music, balancing gentleness and ferocity in every performance. His vast, expansive catalogue of records stands as a testament to his massive lyrical prowess, displaying a remarkable ability to move between serious and more lighthearted subject matter in a way few other artists can. His ongoing “Medical Mondays” series on YouTube, promoting health and wellness, has brought him to a whole new audience outside the reggae world. With a stage presence to match his legendary output, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band always put on a special show that all music lovers, not just reggae heads, are sure to enjoy. Joining Macka B for this run of shows is one of the west coasts shining stars of reggae, CALEB HART, who will be bringing his friends to back him and his very special guest, reggae songstress, Jônelle. One of the coolest, most dynamic voices on the coast, Trinidad & Tobago native Hart can shift between gorgeously smooth lover's reggae to grimy dancehall vocals seemingly in the blink of an eye. A keen, sharp songwriter, Caleb Hart sings songs of love, struggle, joy and pain – in short, Caleb Hart is a captial-R Reggae soldier. It doesn't take long to see why Hart quickly became such a revered, in-demand musical voice on the west coast. He and his band will be joined by singer, songwriter, producer Jônelle for a very special collaborative performance, highlighting the incredible strengths of both artists and showing how strong Canadian reggae is. Come join us as we celebrate the immense power of reggae music with these very special shows! $26.50 - $29.95 MACKA B Recognized as one of Britain's most legendary and influential influential dancehall toasters, Macka B has used his music to push dancehall back towards Rastafarian political consciousness, while bringing elements from other branches of the reggae tree like roots, dub and lovers rock. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Macka B has built a career on his insanely unique delivery and stage presence, and a voice unlike few others on this planet. Macka's voice is rich, emotive and able to dow... http://livevictoria.com/mackab CALEB HART Led by Trinidad & Tobago native Caleb Hart, The Royal Youths are a Vancouver Island reggae powerhouse. A tight, immaculate sounding band, Hart and the band have been gaining incredible momentum in just a short time, not-so-slowly taking Western Canada by storm. The love of reggae music on display during their performances is nothing short of magical and completely mesmerizing. It's impossible not to be drawn in by the sweet riddims of the and Hart's incredible, elastic voice that can jump from r... http://livevictoria.com/artist/727868/view JôNELLE Jônelle is a singer, songwrite and producer from Flower City, ON. She started music at an early age. The singer started singing at about 6 years old and a few years later she started playing the trumpet. Jônelle because a professional musician in 2019 and has never felt more that this is her calling - to share her voice through music. Jônelle has an original style, sourcing her inspiration from reggae, afrobeat, hip-hop, R&B and jazz, to only name a few. The talented singer is expressive and... http://livevictoria.com/artist/848068/view

Mar. 31, 2023

Featuring: Macka B, Caleb Hart, Jônelle



We are so excited to kick off spring and the Road to Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival as we welcome back to the west coast a true titan of reggae music, MACKA B & THE ROOTS RAGGA BAND, for a very special run of shows. One of the most legendary toasters in reggae music for nearly four decades, Macka B has used his incredibly unique voice and powerful music to to push dancehall music back to Rastafarian consciousness, while tending to other branches of the reggae tree like dub, roots reggae and lovers rock. Macka B possesses one of the richest voices in reggae music, balancing gentleness and ferocity in every performance. His vast, expansive catalogue of records stands as a testament to his massive lyrical prowess, displaying a remarkable ability to move between serious and more lighthearted subject matter in a way few other artists can. His ongoing “Medical Mondays” series on YouTube, promoting health and wellness, has brought him to a whole new audience outside the reggae world. With a stage presence to match his legendary output, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band always put on a special show that all music lovers, not just reggae heads, are sure to enjoy. Joining Macka B for this run of shows is one of the west coasts shining stars of reggae, CALEB HART, who will be bringing his friends to back him and his very special guest, reggae songstress, Jônelle. One of the coolest, most dynamic voices on the coast, Trinidad & Tobago native Hart can shift between gorgeously smooth lover's reggae to grimy dancehall vocals seemingly in the blink of an eye. A keen, sharp songwriter, Caleb Hart sings songs of love, struggle, joy and pain – in short, Caleb Hart is a captial-R Reggae soldier. It doesn't take long to see why Hart quickly became such a revered, in-demand musical voice on the west coast. He and his band will be joined by singer, songwriter, producer Jônelle for a very special collaborative performance, highlighting the incredible strengths of both artists and showing how strong Canadian reggae is. Come join us as we celebrate the immense power of reggae music with these very special shows! $26.50 - $32.50 MACKA B Recognized as one of Britain's most legendary and influential influential dancehall toasters, Macka B has used his music to push dancehall back towards Rastafarian political consciousness, while bringing elements from other branches of the reggae tree like roots, dub and lovers rock. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Macka B has built a career on his insanely unique delivery and stage presence, and a voice unlike few others on this planet. Macka's voice is rich, emotive and able to dow... http://livevictoria.com/mackab CALEB HART Led by Trinidad & Tobago native Caleb Hart, The Royal Youths are a Vancouver Island reggae powerhouse. A tight, immaculate sounding band, Hart and the band have been gaining incredible momentum in just a short time, not-so-slowly taking Western Canada by storm. The love of reggae music on display during their performances is nothing short of magical and completely mesmerizing. It's impossible not to be drawn in by the sweet riddims of the and Hart's incredible, elastic voice that can jump from r... http://livevictoria.com/artist/727868/view JôNELLE Jônelle is a singer, songwrite and producer from Flower City, ON. She started music at an early age. The singer started singing at about 6 years old and a few years later she started playing the trumpet. Jônelle because a professional musician in 2019 and has never felt more that this is her calling - to share her voice through music. Jônelle has an original style, sourcing her inspiration from reggae, afrobeat, hip-hop, R&B and jazz, to only name a few. The talented singer is expressive and... http://livevictoria.com/artist/848068/view

Mar. 30, 2023

Featuring: Macka B, Caleb Hart, Jônelle



We are so excited to kick off spring and the Road to Victoria's 24th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival as we welcome back to the west coast a true titan of reggae music, MACKA B & THE ROOTS RAGGA BAND, for a very special run of shows. One of the most legendary toasters in reggae music for nearly four decades, Macka B has used his incredibly unique voice and powerful music to to push dancehall music back to Rastafarian consciousness, while tending to other branches of the reggae tree like dub, roots reggae and lovers rock. Macka B possesses one of the richest voices in reggae music, balancing gentleness and ferocity in every performance. His vast, expansive catalogue of records stands as a testament to his massive lyrical prowess, displaying a remarkable ability to move between serious and more lighthearted subject matter in a way few other artists can. His ongoing “Medical Mondays” series on YouTube, promoting health and wellness, has brought him to a whole new audience outside the reggae world. With a stage presence to match his legendary output, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band always put on a special show that all music lovers, not just reggae heads, are sure to enjoy. Joining Macka B for this run of shows is one of the west coasts shining stars of reggae, CALEB HART, who will be bringing his friends to back him and his very special guest, reggae songstress, Jônelle. One of the coolest, most dynamic voices on the coast, Trinidad & Tobago native Hart can shift between gorgeously smooth lover's reggae to grimy dancehall vocals seemingly in the blink of an eye. A keen, sharp songwriter, Caleb Hart sings songs of love, struggle, joy and pain – in short, Caleb Hart is a captial-R Reggae soldier. It doesn't take long to see why Hart quickly became such a revered, in-demand musical voice on the west coast. He and his band will be joined by singer, songwriter, producer Jônelle for a very special collaborative performance, highlighting the incredible strengths of both artists and showing how strong Canadian reggae is. Come join us as we celebrate the immense power of reggae music with these very special shows! $29.50 - $35 MACKA B Recognized as one of Britain's most legendary and influential influential dancehall toasters, Macka B has used his music to push dancehall back towards Rastafarian political consciousness, while bringing elements from other branches of the reggae tree like roots, dub and lovers rock. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Macka B has built a career on his insanely unique delivery and stage presence, and a voice unlike few others on this planet. Macka's voice is rich, emotive and able to dow... http://livevictoria.com/mackab CALEB HART Led by Trinidad & Tobago native Caleb Hart, The Royal Youths are a Vancouver Island reggae powerhouse. A tight, immaculate sounding band, Hart and the band have been gaining incredible momentum in just a short time, not-so-slowly taking Western Canada by storm. The love of reggae music on display during their performances is nothing short of magical and completely mesmerizing. It's impossible not to be drawn in by the sweet riddims of the and Hart's incredible, elastic voice that can jump from r... http://livevictoria.com/artist/727868/view JôNELLE Jônelle is a singer, songwrite and producer from Flower City, ON. She started music at an early age. The singer started singing at about 6 years old and a few years later she started playing the trumpet. Jônelle because a professional musician in 2019 and has never felt more that this is her calling - to share her voice through music. Jônelle has an original style, sourcing her inspiration from reggae, afrobeat, hip-hop, R&B and jazz, to only name a few. The talented singer is expressive and... http://livevictoria.com/artist/848068/view

Feb. 24, 2023

Featuring: Slynk, MonkeyDragon, Ruze Records , Okapi Sound



Is there a better way to rock a Friday night than with a good dose of FUNK? If you said “yes” then you are wrong, because no, there is not a better way to rock a Friday. Well, except for maybe some capital 'F' Funk mixed with some deep bass world beat and a slice of incredible, independent hip-hop. For Night 2 of Garden City Grooves, we turn to one of the funkiest humans on this or any other coast, SLYNK. A master of good times and ever gooder grooves, Slynk's sets have become the stuff of funky legend – just ask his legions of enthusiastic fans across the country. Pulling from 80s disco, 90s party hip-hop, breaks, Ghetto Funk, drum 'n' bass and everything in between, Slynk delivers the goods with a relentless sense of fun, unending charm and seriously big skills behind the decks. His yearly sets at Shambhala's legendary Fractal Forest have become an annual pilgrimages for funk-lovers from all over. Come see what Slynk has tucked away in his treasure box of musical delights as he takes Garden City Grooves on a funky journey through the sonic cosmos! Joining Slynk for night 2 of Garden City Grooves is one of the coolest, most unique acts on the west coast, MONKEYDRAGON. MonkeyDragon is the new project from west coast legends Adham Shaikh and Buckman Coe. Featuring the luscious brass of our old friend Harvey Paris and towering trombones of Andy Cakes, MonkeyDragon fuses deep bass lines, world beat sounds and heavy dub with an unbridled sense of fun and sonic curiosity. Few live acts are able to bring people together in the name of Groove than MonkeyDragon. Also on the bill for this Friday night are Victoria's finest purveyors of quality hip-hop, RUZE RECORDS. MCs Brainiac and O P Yeti are two deftest rhymers our city has to offer, keenly observing the world around them while simultaneously digging deep into their own psyches and firing off their findings on the mic with passion matched only by their talent. With their boy Gravy Beats holding down the decks, anything Ruze Records has their name on is guaranteed quality hip-hop. We're also very excited to have our old OKAPI SOUND holding down the decks to start the night and keep the festivities rolling between sets. With an incredibly deep musical knowledge and impeccable taste, you know your ears are in good hands when Okapi Sound is on the 1s and 2s. Note: At this time, White Eagle Hall is not wheelchair accessible. $22.50 - $29.95 SLYNK Starting his career in an underground New York inspired café in his original hometown of Brisbane, Australia, to his first International appearance at Shambhala's Fractal Forest, in 2009, continues to refine his skills, experimenting and educating himself and his fans with mash up productions of classic hip hop,ingrained with rare and funky, rhythmically savvy grooves.With the overwhelming support and love from the world’s most respected funky breaks producers behind him,Slynk's reputation ha... http://livevictoria.com/artist/847391/view MONKEYDRAGON Biography About MonkeyDragon The brand new collaboration of Adham Shaikh and Buckman Coe. It's a live-electronic horn-fuelled space odyssey through spaghetti western landscapes blending Funk, Cumbia, Dub and Psychedelia. Sounds fun right ?! After working together on “Malama Ka’ Aina” and “Gathering Storm” Buckman and Adham began expanding their ideas of what collaborations could sound like. This side -project quickly became a portal for both to explore new things and new techniqu... http://livevictoria.com/artist/847556/view RUZE RECORDS One of the hottest hip-hop collectives on the Canadian west coast, few groups are doing more to keep the art of capital-r RAPPING alive. O P Yeti, Brainiac, OZ and Gravy Beats are true students of the game – their love of real hip-hop radiating every time they take a stage or release music. Their live shows have quickly become the stuff of legend – sermons in the Church of Rap. With beats that slide and ooze down the ear canals and deft rhymes that dig deep into the human condition, Ruze Re... http://livevictoria.com/artist/847593/view OKAPI SOUND http://livevictoria.com/artist/847691/view

Feb. 23, 2023

Featuring: Balkan Bump, Jonnie 5 Brass Band, Kia Kadiri, Ranger, Mt. Doyle



We're getting Garden City Grooves 2023 kicked off the only way we know how – by delivering a true smorgasbord of diverse grooves to the people! Festival headliner BALKAN BUMP is set to make their first-ever headline performance in Victoria for this huge opening night show. For the last few years, Oakland's Balkan Bump – the latest project from trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid – has been making waves up and down the west coast, establishing Balkan Bump as one of the most exciting and inventive live acts going today. Combining live instrumentation with deep electronic grooves and smouldering bass, Balkan Bump melds the worlds of live and electronic music in a way that few can. Backed by support from legendary producer Gramatik when the project first hit the scene, Balkan Bump took that momentum and hasn't slowed since. It's been more than three years since the last time Balkan Bump took the stage in Victoria and now, touring as a trio, their headline performance at this years Garden City Grooves promises to be a can't-miss show for music lovers and dancers of all stripes! Also taking the stage for our opening night are our longtime friends JONNIE 5 BRASS BAND, who will be joined by one of our favourite west coast MCs, KIA KADIRI. With deep musical knowledge, a big rhythmic sound and an unyielding amount of musical chops to keep the whole thing going, Jonnie 5 Brass Band gets the dance floor moving every time they take a stage. As their forces combine with Kia Kadiri's deft, thoughtful rhymes, Jonnie 5 Brass Band is fixing to lay something more than memorable on Garden City Groovers this year. Getting things warmed up in the smoothest way imaginable is Victoria's quickly upcoming soft rock/soul outfit RANGER. A Ranger show is sure to fill up your heart and soul with their smooth, uncluttered melodies and thoughtful, textural instrumentation. Kicking things off and keep the dance floor spicy between bands is one of our favs and a local legend in his own right, the mighty MT. DOYLE. One of deepest wells of musical knowledge and the skills to mix seemingly anything, there aren't many more reliable party rockers in these parts than Mt. Doyle. Ain't no one better to help us kick off what's going to be our biggest year to date! Note: At this time, White Eagle Hall is not wheelchair accessible. $22.50 - $29.95 BALKAN BUMP Balkan Bump is the newest project from trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid. Balkan Bump debuted with the single “Aymo” alongside superstar collaborators Gramatik and Talib Kweli. Gramatik quickly championed the new project; unveiling Balkan Bump's live show on his Re:Coil Tour and releasing Balkan Bump’s debut EP on his Lowtemp label imprint in 2018. Balkan Bump then blossomed to international audiences, performing at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lightning In A Bottle and ... http://livevictoria.com/artist/847385/view JONNIE 5 BRASS BAND The Jonnie 5 Brass Band brings together 5 of the finest and funkiest wind players from Victoria's thriving scene of horn-heavy dance bands, drawing members from local favourite musical acts the New Groovement and Bucan Bucan. The Jonnie 5 stir up a tasty jambalaya of New Orleans-inspired Jazz, Funk, Rhythm & Blues and Soul that will satisfy all your cravings for musical input and make you feel alive! The Jonnie 5 Brass Band features Jonnie Bridgman on tenor and baritone sax, Julia Knight and Dav... http://livevictoria.com/jonnie5brassband KIA KADIRI Hip-Hop and Rap improvistational specialist M.C. Kia is a popular Guest with bands like Naked Ear, Solid 7, Rainshadow, and the Stir Fry Crew. http://livevictoria.com/kiakadiri RANGER RANGER is an independent Soft Rock/Soul band featuring front man Shane Ranger on lead vocals and guitar. Bahamas and The Dip inspired, Ranger offers smooth uncluttered melodies, and thoughtful, textural instrumentation. Addressing themes such as love and forgiveness, Ranger delivers emotional resonance and love-sick sincerity. One of the most evocative, interesting and chill acts to come out of Vancouver Island in a long time, a Ranger show is always guaranteed to bring something soothing for yo... http://livevictoria.com/artist/847388/view MT. DOYLE Mt. Doyle is a product of his environment… The outstanding electronic music scene of Vancouver Island. Originally a purveyor of fine Drum n Bass, Doyle has expanded his horizons to include Funk, House, Hip-Hop and Bass, all with his soulful west coast flavor. Over the years Mt. Doyle has played lounges, clubs and festivals all over B. C. including The Commodore Ballroom and The Tall Tree Festival 6 years in a row. In that time he’s shared the stage with international heavyweights Aphrodite, ... http://livevictoria.com/mtdoyle

Nov. 10, 2022

Featuring: JFB, Apex Breaks , Guru



We know we said the Victoria Ska & Reggae Society was taking a bit a rest, but we couldn’t resist doing one last play for 2022. It’s on a Thursday but the next day is a holiday so you’ll have time to rest and reflect. Thursday, November 10th Victoria Ska & Reggae Society in affiliation with Garden City Grooves is proud to welcome back UK turntable wizard and bass master JFB to Victoria after nearly four years away to rock our ears and get our bodies moving. One of the most renowned and beloved turntablists on the planet, JFB has traversed the globe dazzling crowds and leaving a trail of sweaty dancers wherever he touches the decks. So unparalleled are his abilities that 2021 saw him win #1 no less than three times at the DMC World DJ Championships where he won World Champion, World Beat Juggling Champion and World DJ Team Champions – BREXecutioners (with DJ Angelo). His sets have become the stuff of legend, earning him regular spots at some of the biggest electronic music festivals in the world – most notably for us on the west coast, the legendary Fractal Forest at Shambhala. When JFB is behind the decks you can be guaranteed you're going to get an endless array of sonic twists and turns, relentless genre-hopping delivered by two of the most skilled hands in the game. Come find out (or relearn) why JFB is considered to be one of the mightiest party rockers in the game today. Also coming out on this night is the mighty maestros of mischief, the juggernauts of jungle funk, APEX BREAKS. Every time that Apex Breaks takes to the stage, their legend grows exponentially. Their show at Hermann's Upstairs on the opening night of this summers Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest was one of the most talked about performances this year and set the tone for an unforgettable weekend. You're highly unlikely to a see a funner, more unpredictable, more engaging band on the west coast right now. Apex Breaks lays down heavy funk with hits of hip-hop, soul, rock, dub and a big slopping plate of psychedelia. Made of some of Victoria's best musicians from a variety of beloved projects, when Apex Breaks is on the stage they radiate joy and fun as they indulge the audience in their shared love of music and the bonds of musical community. We are also very excited to welcome reggae and bass expert GURU to our stage for the first time. With more than two decades of experience, playing an endless array of genres, Guru is equally at home in the worlds of reggae/rocksteady and high octane drum n' bass. His vast knowledge of music and immense talents behind the decks has found him taking the stage of some of the most notable festivals in western Canada – Shambhala, Wicked Woods and FozzyFest. Come join us for this one of a kind party. $22.50 - $29.95 JFB JFB is an international award-winning UK based DJ/Turntablist. His unparalleled technical ability on the turntables has brought him to the forefront of turntablism. UK Brighton’s very own JFB, has won the UK DMC Championships in 2007, 2011, 2015 and has taken home 3 titles in 2021 DMC’s as - World Champion, World Beat Juggling Champion, and World DJ Team Champions with DJ Angelo, also Red Bull Thre3style European Wildcard Champion in 2016! JFB has performed at UK’s Glastonbury Hell Stag... http://livevictoria.com/jfb APEX BREAKS

Oct. 1, 2022

Featuring: Burnt, Mo Moshiri, Nostic, Grossbuster, Skyla J & Oz (Greenlaw) (Greenlaw)



Sometimes you just have to get together with a group of old homies and throw down on a Saturday night! Victoria Ska & Reggae Society is stoked to welcome back our dear friends BURNT. who will be coming back to Victoria from California for the first time since 2019 when they melted some faces during our Halloween Spooktacular! One of the most consistently interesting and engaging bands on the West Coast, BURNT has kept a special place in the hearts of our Ska & Reggae massive for more than 15 years – leaving their mark with both their fantastic records and their amazingly elastic, versatile live performances. You never know where you’re going to end up when BURNT is on stage as they wind their way through bright snappy reggae, deep smoky dub, slow burning hip-hop and discombobulating psychedelia, all played with an abundance of passion and talent. Taking the stage before BURNT are a trio of our dear friends and comrades – MCs MO MOSHIRI and NOSTIC who will be supported on the decks by the mighty GROSSBUSTER. One of the west coast’s most thoughtful, passionate MCs and Sweatshop Union alumnus, Mo Moshiri has been an important staple of our local hip-hop community for over a decade. His knowledge of and deep love for hip-hop culture permeates everything he does and every time he touches the mic his passion is more than palpable – evident on his most recent single “Eye Deal,” a collaboration with and tribute to our dearly departed friend Orilla. The single is a towering triumph in honour of the legend that is Orilla, created with help from the man who will be supporting him on the decks for this show, Grossbuster. They’ll be sharing the stage with the one of the most effervescent MCs our city has ever seen, the elastic and immensely talented Nostic. At its core, hip-hop is about community and you can be sure these three friends are going to come together to create something special for this party. Kicking things off for this show will be our friends SKYLA J & OZ, formerly known as Greenlaw, who will be joining us for the first time since they played a gorgeous set at Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest where they played before local legend Mat the Alien and Barry Ashworth of the Dub Pistols. The powerful duo plays an uniquely organic live electronic music that combines elements of hip-hop, soul, house and reggae. Skyla J & Oz keeps the crowd on its toes as they take the dancefloor on a journey. Come join us for the one of the coolest, most engaging and diverse nights of music Victoria has seen in quite some time! Tickets available on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10am on ticketweb.ca! $16.50 - $22 BURNT California-based reggae-rock group BURNT came together in 2002, initially based around Coachella Valley, relocating to San Diego in 2005, and eventually settling in San Francisco. The group's sound combined reggae, dub, ska, soul, hip-hop, punk, and acoustic rock, and featured environmentally and politically conscious lyrics, as well as songs about partying and relaxation. The group maintained a strictly do-it-yourself approach to recording and releasing music and booking shows, playing anywhere... http://livevictoria.com/burnt MO MOSHIRI Mo Moshiri is an MC, songwriter, and producer. He is perhaps best known as one of the founders of the legendary west coast hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. Together they recorded several albums, performed hundreds of shows, earned Juno nods and WCMA wins, and helped pave the path for the new generation of artists making waves on the coast and beyond. After a healthy hiatus, Mo is back from deep space and feeling rejuvenated. He wants to talk to YOU about everything! Or maybe just vibe. A def... http://livevictoria.com/artist/830928/view NOSTIC Nostic was raised in both Canada and Peru; he is a diversely talented artist sharing his gifts as a multilingual rapper, singer, beatboxer, and producer, playing many traditional instruments. Nicki Pepper J, from Victoria, BC, is a professional dancer, Instructor, DJ, and Producer, embodying the movement of many dance styles combing Shuffling, Footwork, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Belly Dancing & Salsa in freestyle. Nostic has performed at various festivals through BC and California including Shambhal... http://livevictoria.com/nostic GROSSBUSTER After years of performing with touring bands, a solo project involving a midi controller and chopped up samples resulted in Grossbuster. He quickly joined the internet based beat collective Pragmatic Theory (UK) and played his first show in May 2013. In less than a year, Grossbuster has opened for Redman, Bun B, Jpod, Freestylers, Sweatshop Union, Stylust Beats, Ghettosocks, Marten Horger, Pigeon Hole, The Gaff, and many more in 2014, along with several BC festivals . 2015 will see this pad push... http://livevictoria.com/grossbuster SKYLA J & OZ (GREENLAW) Formerly known as Greenlaw, Skyla J and Oz are a live electronic duo that combine elements of Hip Hop, House, Soul and Reggae. With a musical message that aims to open the heart and uplift the spirit. http://livevictoria.com/artist/842776/view

Aug. 22, 2021

Live from the Swamp

Featuring: The Capital Collective , Kirk Diamond, Jory Kinjo & the Relays (JK), Russian Tim & Pavel Bures



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Aug. 21, 2021

LIVE FROM THE SWAMP!

Featuring: Def3, Caleb Hart & The Royal Youths, Phonosonics, Ollie Happyness



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Jul. 4, 2021

Live from the Crooked Gates (Day 2)

Featuring: The Della Kit fka Erica Dee, The New Groovement, Blackberry Wood, Blackwood Kings



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Live from the Crooked Gates Day 2 will feature a mixture of soul/R&B, reggae, rag time and hip hop with bands from Victoria and Vancouver. We are pleased to welcome back The Della Kit (formerly known as Erica Dee) after her performance at Victoria's 20th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival. A 15 year veteran of BC's music scene Dee Landsberg has been a thriving musician, advocate for youth, producer of the infamous Shambhala Music Festival. For this stream Dee is excited to bring her band to represent her soul/R&B sound the best way she knows how. The New Groovement is our soul/R&B funk big band that has been bringing Victoria and region groove in all sorts of flavours for over 10 years. They have been part of our musical family for many years. Their last appearance with us was on Garden City Grooves Festival in 2019. We are excited to welcome them back. Blackberry Wood brings not just amazing ragtime music but also colour and personality to their sets. They have played at festivals throughout Canada and Europe including being a regular guest at Glastonbury. When you watch them don't expect them to stay in one place ;) Blackwood Kings have been our ska/reggae souljahs for the past decade playing on the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival several times throughout their history and other memorable shows opening for international acts such as The Black Seeds, Gondwana and Macka B. They will be bringing ska and reggae to our music mix of wonder at the Crooked Gates. THE DELLA KIT FKA ERICA DEE http://livevictoria.com/artist/819960/view THE NEW GROOVEMENT For the last decade The New Groovement has been the funk, hip-hop party machine of Victoria, BC. Featuring a full horn section, congas, timbales, guitar, bass and drums - they'll get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. With current frontman and emcee Shane Blaq bringing lyricism and a soulful swagger, they are committed to 10 more years of funk. To quote Ed the Sock, “this band should be bigger than it is, not like in roster but in popularity.” The New Groovement has made their... http://livevictoria.com/victoriadreamteam BLACKBERRY WOOD Alt-Country, Gypsy Circus http://livevictoria.com/blackberrywood BLACKWOOD KINGS Now five years into their lifespan, Blackwood Kings has proven to be one of the more unique bands to pop up in the Victoria BC scene. In spirit and ethos, they’re a punk band, but while contemporaries may lean towards buzz-saw-distorted guitars and shouted vocals, Blackwood Kings favour the reverb-laden upstrokes of ska and dub, producing a politically and emotionally charged brand of reggae fusion that is uniquely their own. And while the foundation of Blackwood Kings sound is comprised of th... http://livevictoria.com/blackwoodkings

Jul. 3, 2021

Live from the Crooked Gates!

Featuring: Five Alarm Funk, Jonnie 5 Brass Band, Kia Kadiri, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Reflectionz



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The coming of summer brings warmer, longer days and an opportunity to present new music from more beautiful outdoor locations on Vancouver Island. In the spirit of celebrating what would have been Victoria's 22nd Annual Ska & Reggae Festival, we're excited to bring you a premiere live stream experience from our Island oasis

Nov. 29, 2020

Garden City Grooves VII -Day 2

Featuring: Jonnie 5 Brass Band, Kia Kadiri, Nostic & Nicki, Sexweather



Let groove music flow and the good times continue with the seventh Garden City Grooves Festival! This year we will be celebrating groove music in all its flavours through live streamed performances from Studio Robazzo in Victoria. The final evening of Garden City Grooves VII will bring us some New Orleans style brass, funk, blues, soul and hip hop. Best of all Sunday's line up are musicians that all originate from Victoria! The music will be both conscious and entertaining. Notably, this performance will be the first time that hip hop/soul/R&B legend Kia Kadiri collaborates with Jonnie 5 Brass Band. JONNIE 5 BRASS BAND The Jonnie 5 Brass Band brings together 5 of the finest and funkiest wind players from Victoria's thriving scene of horn-heavy dance bands, drawing members from local favourite musical acts the New Groovement and Bucan Bucan. The Jonnie 5 stir up a tasty jambalaya of New Orleans-inspired Jazz, Funk, Rhythm & Blues and Soul that will satisfy all your cravings for musical input and make you feel alive! The Jonnie 5 Brass Band features Jonnie Bridgman on tenor and baritone sax, Julia Knight and Dav... http://livevictoria.com/jonnie5brassband KIA KADIRI Hip-Hop and Rap improvistational specialist M.C. Kia is a popular Guest with bands like Naked Ear, Solid 7, Rainshadow, and the Stir Fry Crew. http://livevictoria.com/kiakadiri NOSTIC & NICKI Nostic & Nicki’s live performance is a mixture of Hip-Hop, House, Latin & World Music combined with groundbreaking rhythms, conscious lyrics, and unique freestyle dancing, based in Victoria BC. The set often features live instruments including: harmonica, drumming, pan flute and other ancient Andean instruments and live looping, mixing original music. Nostic was raised in both Canada and Peru; he is a diversely talented artist sharing his gifts as a multilingual rapper, singer, beatboxer, ... http://livevictoria.com/nosticnicki SEXWEATHER Sexweather is a high-octane jukebox of original songs. Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia, the power trio shares the role of lead vocalist and songwriter between each member, producing a sound ranging from blues to indie, soul to hip hop and everything in between. http://livevictoria.com/sexweather

Nov. 28, 2020

Garden City Grooves VII - Day 1

Featuring: Kutapira, The Soul Motivators, Los Duendes, 1-UP Funk



Let groove music flow and the good times continue with the seventh Garden City Grooves Festival! This year we will be celebrating groove music in all its flavours through live streamed performances from Studio Robazzo in Victoria. In addition to our live streamed performances we'll have some other special remote performances and pre-recorded programming to show you from our vaults that has never been released! Musically the first day of Garden City Grooves will feature a mixture of Zimbabwean Marimba, Afro-Cuban & West African rhythms, hip hop and soul! We will be featuring two groups from Vancouver (Kutapira and Los Duendes) plus 1up Funk from Victoria and a special remote recording from The Soul Motivators in Toronto. Live streamed performances from Kutapira, Los Duendes and 1up Funk will air from 4:20pm - 8pm. The Soul Motivators remote performance will air around 8pm - 9pm. Note all times are approximate and subject to change. This event is free but we strongly encourage you to participate in the broadcast by sending us messages as it happens. Also share this broadcast to everyone you know before, during and after it happens and subscribe to the Victoria Ska & Reggae Society youtube channel. KUTAPIRA The Vancouver-based five-piece all-percussive ensemble, Kutapira, blend traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms with the melodies of Zimbabwean and West African folk and popular music. Kutapira can often be heard busking on the streets of downtown Vancouver, attracting a crowd with their frenzied high-energy brand of Afro groove. The members Jeremy Bryant, Kai Bouchan, Chris Couto, Sangito Bigelow and Theo Vincent can be seen shuffling around congas, djembes, timbales, Zimbabwean marimbas, and a drum kit... http://livevictoria.com/kutapira THE SOUL MOTIVATORS Finding the right groove means digging deep. With a love of vintage soul and funk, The Soul Motivators have mined their musicality to bring you a fresh revival of a retro sound. Featuring numerous veterans of Toronto’s thriving underground Funk scene, The Soul Motivators are a 9-piece, 3 horn deep funk explosion, with a rough, tough, and soulful flair that motivates people straight to the dance floor. Known for turning out some of the most energetic live funk performances witnessed in the ci... http://livevictoria.com/thesoulmotivators LOS DUENDES Los Duendes is Vancouver’s very own Psych Latin Fusion group! Infectious tropical rhythms intertwined with spicy Latin melodies designed to make people feel uplifted and groove. The term “Psych Cumbia” has found its place in Latin America as a way of referring to various different styles of tropical Latin American music. Los Duendes performs topicalized Andean guitar, Jazz, Cumbia, Salsa and Soulful House giving birth to a whole new danceable musical universe. Tener Duende loosely me... http://livevictoria.com/losduendes 1-UP FUNK 1up Funk, Nerdy Swag Wizards, 2 lyricists, Hook Shot and Bobby Arson. Hooky's on the beats, and Arson's on the cuts. Jazzy, Funky, Synth Heavy Nerdcore, from the West Coast of Canada. http://livevictoria.com/1upfunk

Nov. 6, 2020

Telecast #3

Featuring: FRASE, Blase Blase, The Doughboys ft. BRAINiac, Babyface Brass, Mo Moshiri, Grossbuster



Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System is proud to feature fresh new video presentations from FRASE & FRNZ, Blasé Blasé with special guest Shane Battley, The Dough Boys ft. BRAINiac plus some of our favourite selections from Babyface Brass and Mo Moshiri w/Grossbuster from our last outdoor stream at the Swamp at the end of August 2020. For this broadcast we'll be diving into hip hop, soul, funk and R&B but with some reggae styles in there too. This broadcast is special because we've been sitting on a lot of this material since the late summer so we're excited to finally release it. We also figured we needed something to celebrate in these crazy times as we live through the pandemic this fall and approach the winter. We look forward to seeing you virtually on November 6th! FRASE With authenticity and lyrical finesse, FRASE's voice blends the classic sounds of Soul, Hip-Hop, Dub and pairs it with the modern production styles of House and Bass music. Since the debut EP “Daggers & Shields” in 2015, he has captured the hearts of music lovers around the world with a sound that is analog and soulful, yet pushes to the future with danceable beats. The most electronic act at Kalso Jazz Festival 2017, and one of the most live acts at Shambhala Electronic Music Festival 3... http://livevictoria.com/frase BLASE BLASE http://livevictoria.com/artist/798148/view THE DOUGHBOYS FT. BRAINIAC http://livevictoria.com/artist/798149/view BABYFACE BRASS http://livevictoria.com/babyfacebrass MO MOSHIRI Mo Moshiri is an MC, songwriter, and producer. He is perhaps best known as one of the founders of the legendary west coast hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. Together they recorded several albums, performed hundreds of shows, earned Juno nods and WCMA wins, and helped pave the path for the new generation of artists making waves on the coast and beyond. After a healthy hiatus, Mo is back from deep space and feeling rejuvenated. He wants to talk to YOU about everything! Or maybe just vibe. A def... http://livevictoria.com/artist/830928/view GROSSBUSTER After years of performing with touring bands, a solo project involving a midi controller and chopped up samples resulted in Grossbuster. He quickly joined the internet based beat collective Pragmatic Theory (UK) and played his first show in May 2013. In less than a year, Grossbuster has opened for Redman, Bun B, Jpod, Freestylers, Sweatshop Union, Stylust Beats, Ghettosocks, Marten Horger, Pigeon Hole, The Gaff, and many more in 2014, along with several BC festivals . 2015 will see this pad push... http://livevictoria.com/grossbuster

Sep. 10, 2020

Telecast #2

Featuring: Kingston Rudieska , Steele & the Mob Squad Band, Dug Nugget, Mad Riddim



Get ready for Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System's second telecast! This time we'll be bringing you ska and reggae from overseas, Eastern Canada and here on the west coast. Kingston Rudieska will be joining us with a special recording from Seoul, Korea. They played at Victoria's 19th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival in 2018. We are also excited to introduce two new bands to our musical family. The first is Steele & the Hard Core Band. Steele is one of the most talented reggae/r&b singers in Canada. He is originally from Jamaica but resides in Toronto and has done some amazing things. He is now getting more radio play in Jamaica and other parts of the world. Also Dug Nugget is another new band we are excited to present for the first time. They play a unique blend of folk using the stand up bass, banjo and amazing harmonies. They are a foot stompin ball of fun and we know you'll enjoy every minute of their set. Finally our friends Mad Riddim will be featured. No strangers to us Mad Riddim played at our first live stream a couple of months ago at High Ground Creative By Nature. We have chosen a couple of our favourite tracks from that set. This telecast will be broadcast live on our web site www.skafest.ca, Facebook live on the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival/Society page and youtube.com/c/VictoriaSkaReggaeSociety Don't forget to subscribe to our youtube channel and like our Facebook page! Spread the good news! KINGSTON RUDIESKA For over 14 years, Korea's first traditional ska band, Kingston Rudieska has been paying homage to the classic sounds of Jamaica. A powerful example of ska music's truly global appeal, Kingston Rudieska is a 9-piece ska band, featuring a 4-piece horn section and the supple vocals of “Sugar” Lee Seok-yul. Heavily influenced by the legendary Skatalites, their sets are high-energy throwbacks that often feature songs from their musical heroes. Featuring more than a couple members with traditiona... http://livevictoria.com/artist/728037/view STEELE & THE MOB SQUAD BAND The three times JUNO nominated and multiple award winning artist Steele is described as dynamic and sensational, with the versatility and range that defies restriction to any one genre. He is as captivating in his handling of R&B material as he is with soul, reggae, classical, and jazz, but makes no mistake REGGAE is his first love. Born in Lucea Jamaica, Steele’s inspiration comes from his parents who sang on the church choir, his first taste of success came with his recording of Stevie Wonde... http://livevictoria.com/artist/838223/view DUG NUGGET Dug Nugget is a four piece acoustic band that calls Vancouver Island home. Their high energy, ruckus brand of folk music can range from traditional to unconventional. Guitar, stand-up bass, banjo, drums, and some wicked vocal harmonies drive gritty songs that tell tales of hard times, low-lives, and local lore with up-beat rhythms and a sense of humour. With a simple approach – all acoustic, no effects, no self-indulgent solos – their songs are fun, fast, and made to entertain. These a... http://livevictoria.com/dugnugget MAD RIDDIM Mad Riddim is a mash-up making, drum and bass led groove machine, mixing classic dub sensibilities with the attitude of funk and the improvisation of jazz. Formed in Vancouver BC by drummer Richard Brown a.k.a Rb Drums and bassist Matt Reid, Mad Riddim is founded on an intuitive musical connection and a shared vision of pushing the traditional boundaries of a rhythm section. http://livevictoria.com/madriddim

Aug. 30, 2020

Live from the Swamp

Featuring: Downtown Mischief, Babyface Brass



Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System is excited once again to bring you more great performances as we come closer to the end of this summer. This time we'll be bringing you a live stream from the Swamp on the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ here on the Island featuring five acts over two days. Batuque Axe, Buckman Coe, Downtown Mischief, Babyface Brass and Mo Moshiri w/Grossbuster will be our guests of honour. The musical range of this next broadcast will feature Brazilian samba and capoeira, reggae, soul, funk, hip hop and jazz. Also as we presented last time we'll feature live painting as part of our broadcast. On Saturday, August 29th from 3:30pm - 7:30pm (approximately) we will be broadcasting Batuque Axe (Victoria), Buckman Coe (Vancouver) and Mo Shishi w/Grossbuster (Vancouver Island). Live painting will also featured. On Sunday, August 30th from 3:30pm - 6pm we will be streaming Downtown Mischief (Victoria) and Babyface Brass (Vancouver). The streams can be viewed on our web site www.victoriaskafest.ca, facebook, and youtube DOWNTOWN MISCHIEF Local bands, Boots of Mischief and DownTown HoeDown, joined forces and became Downtown Mischief. DTM has gone through numerous lineup changes over the past few years, refining their sound and tightening up their overall act along the way. Fronted by two MCs, a singer, and an explosive horn section, DTM blends elements of jazz, funk, and hip hop, meeting in the middle for an organic experience. Think Beastie Boys freestyling over Tower of Power. Most members are donned with a moniker, which seems... http://livevictoria.com/downtownmischief BABYFACE BRASS http://livevictoria.com/babyfacebrass

Aug. 29, 2020

LIVE STREAM FROM THE SWAMP!

Featuring: Batuque Axe! , Buckman Coe, Mo Moshiri, Grossbuster



Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System is excited once again to bring you more great performances as we come closer to the end of this summer. This time we'll be bringing you a live stream from the Swamp on the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ here on the Island featuring five acts over two days. Batuque Axe, Buckman Coe, Downtown Mischief, Babyface Brass and Mo Moshiri w/Grossbuster will be our guests of honour. The musical range of this next broadcast will feature Brazilian samba and capoeira, reggae, soul, funk, hip hop and jazz. Also as we presented last time we'll feature live painting as part of our broadcast. On Saturday, August 29th from 3:30pm - 7:30pm (approximately) we will be broadcasting Batuque Axe (Victoria), Buckman Coe (Vancouver) and Mo Shishi w/Grossbuster (Vancouver Island). Live painting by Kevan Hayward will also featured. On Sunday, August 30th from 3:30pm - 6pm we will be streaming Downtown Mischief (Victoria) and Babyface Brass (Vancouver). The streams can be viewed on our web site www.skafest.ca, facebook.com/victoria.ska.fest and youtube.com/c/VictoriaSkaReggaeSociety BATUQUE AXE! Axé Capoeira has lit up the stages of Folkfest and the Latin-Caribbean Festival over the years with driving rhythms, beautiful melodies and captivating performances of traditional Brazilian dances and the Afro-Brazilian martial-art, Capoeira. Performances offer a glimpse into the rich cultural world of Brazil with the participation of the group’s most renowned international stars. Here is a chance to get up close to the music, and get down to the beats of Brazil with tunes provided by Batu... http://livevictoria.com/batuqueaxe BUCKMAN COE Buckman Coe is one of the most interesting and captivating artists in Western Canada right now. London born and Edmonton raised, Coe has made his name with crafted, folksy reggae songs about love, life and the path of enlightenment. His journeys have led him to a degree in economics and geography, as well as studying psychology at Naropa University. These studies, combined with his worldwide travels and his life-long love of music has given him a unique prism through which to share his vision wi... http://livevictoria.com/buckmancoe MO MOSHIRI Mo Moshiri is an MC, songwriter, and producer. He is perhaps best known as one of the founders of the legendary west coast hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. Together they recorded several albums, performed hundreds of shows, earned Juno nods and WCMA wins, and helped pave the path for the new generation of artists making waves on the coast and beyond. After a healthy hiatus, Mo is back from deep space and feeling rejuvenated. He wants to talk to YOU about everything! Or maybe just vibe. A def... http://livevictoria.com/artist/830928/view GROSSBUSTER After years of performing with touring bands, a solo project involving a midi controller and chopped up samples resulted in Grossbuster. He quickly joined the internet based beat collective Pragmatic Theory (UK) and played his first show in May 2013. In less than a year, Grossbuster has opened for Redman, Bun B, Jpod, Freestylers, Sweatshop Union, Stylust Beats, Ghettosocks, Marten Horger, Pigeon Hole, The Gaff, and many more in 2014, along with several BC festivals . 2015 will see this pad push... http://livevictoria.com/grossbuster

Aug. 14, 2020

Telecast #1

Featuring: The Slackers, THE STEADIES , The Capital Collective



Join us for Victoria Ska & Reggae Broadcast System's first telecast on Friday, August 14th at 7pm PST. We'll have exclusive performances by The Slackers (NY), The Steadies (Saskatchewan) and our favourite choices from The Capital Collective's performance at High Ground Creative by Nature. THE SLACKERS Reigning from Brooklyn NY, The Slackers have been playing their trademark brand ska and rocksteady music since the early ’90s. With a vast collection of albums, The Slackers show no sign of slowing down. They have played over 2000 concerts in 32 different countries. Bandleader Vic Ruggiero calls The Slackers’ sound “jamaican rock n’ roll” with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to The Skatalites. These guys keep it real by combining punk attitude, soulful vocals, and traditional ska ... http://livevictoria.com/theslackers THE STEADIES The band you’ve known as Mobadass is now known as The Steadies! Same great band, same wicked style, but poppa’s got a brand new name. The Steadies take the explosively popular Top 40 sound and mix it with rocksteady and reggae influences, creating what they’ve dubbed, “island rock.” No matter your mood, The Steadies pick you up and carry you to the beach in your mind, the club in your dreams, the place you go to clear your head and dance. It’s a scene where rumbling fault lines ri... http://livevictoria.com/thesteadies THE CAPITAL COLLECTIVE They came together to help Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival commemorate 20 years of building true musical community here on the west coast. Combining players from some of the area's favourite bands, past and present – Dope Soda, Leg-Up Program, Lovecoast, Astrocolor, Jon & Roy, Bananafish Dance Orchestra and more – The Capital Collective joined forces to bask in their collective love for the ska music that originally brought their community together. With 15+ players on stage, you can expect a... http://livevictoria.com/thecapitalcollective

Jul. 5, 2020

High Ground Sessions Day 2

Featuring: The Capital Collective , Ganjo Man, Gisto



WELCOME TO THE VICTORIA SKA REGGAE BROADCAST SYSTEM! When the going gets tough, the tough get BROADCASTING! Today Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival / Society is proud to welcome our Ska & Reggae family worldwide to the Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System (VSRBS). The new Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System will be connecting you with programming that will bring you joy this summer. Over the coming months the VSRBS will be recording and streaming performances, interviews and visual arts from various spaces and places throughout British Columbia and beyond. Much of the coverage will be with our homegrown talent right here in BC but we’ll also have some other exciting guests mixed in there too. On Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th between 3:30pm and 6:15pm (approximately) we will be inviting you to experience our first broadcast taping live from High Ground Creative by Nature on the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ here on the Island. The streams can be viewed on our web site www.victoriaskafest.ca, Facebook, and Instagram. On Saturday, July 4th we will be live streaming Victoria’s Apex Breaks and Vancouver’s Mad Riddim. On Sunday, July 5th we will be streaming The Capital Collective, Ganjo Man (formerly Ganjo Bassman) and Gisto. Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System is excited to bring you these live streams for the first time and we look forward to you joining us. These streamed performances will be recorded and used in a comprehensive program that will include more bands, interviews and visual arts from our family in the coming weeks. Get a behind the scenes look at the first broadcast for the VSRBS and see how we bring all the music and coverage together into a complete program! THE CAPITAL COLLECTIVE They came together to help Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival commemorate 20 years of building true musical community here on the west coast. Combining players from some of the area's favourite bands, past and present – Dope Soda, Leg-Up Program, Lovecoast, Astrocolor, Jon & Roy, Bananafish Dance Orchestra and more – The Capital Collective joined forces to bask in their collective love for the ska music that originally brought their community together. With 15+ players on stage, you can expect a... http://livevictoria.com/thecapitalcollective GANJO MAN http://livevictoria.com/artist/788687/view GISTO http://livevictoria.com/gisto

Jul. 4, 2020

High Ground Sessions Day 1

Featuring: MAD RIDDIM, Apex Breaks



WELCOME TO THE VICTORIA SKA REGGAE BROADCAST SYSTEM! When the going gets tough, the tough get BROADCASTING! Today Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival / Society is proud to welcome our Ska & Reggae family worldwide to the Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System (VSRBS). The new Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System will be connecting you with programming that will bring you joy this summer. Over the coming months the VSRBS will be recording and streaming performances, interviews and visual arts from various spaces and places throughout British Columbia and beyond. Much of the coverage will be with our homegrown talent right here in BC but we’ll also have some other exciting guests mixed in there too. On Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th between 3:30pm and 6:15pm (approximately) we will be inviting you to experience our first broadcast taping live from High Ground Creative by Nature on the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ here on the Island. The streams can be viewed on our web site www.victoriaskafest.ca, Facebook, and Instagram. On Saturday, July 4th we will be live streaming Victoria’s Apex Breaks and Vancouver’s Mad Riddim. On Sunday, July 5th we will be streaming The Capital Collective, Ganjo Man (formerly Ganjo Bassman) and Gisto. Victoria Ska Reggae Broadcast System is excited to bring you these live streams for the first time and we look forward to you joining us. These streamed performances will be recorded and used in a comprehensive program that will include more bands, interviews and visual arts from our family in the coming weeks. Get a behind the scenes look at the first broadcast for the VSRBS and see how we bring all the music and coverage together into a complete program! MAD RIDDIM Mad Riddim is a mash-up making, drum and bass led groove machine, mixing classic dub sensibilities with the attitude of funk and the improvisation of jazz. Formed in Vancouver BC by drummer Richard Brown a.k.a Rb Drums and bassist Matt Reid, Mad Riddim is founded on an intuitive musical connection and a shared vision of pushing the traditional boundaries of a rhythm section. http://livevictoria.com/madriddim APEX BREAKS

Jun. 21, 2019

Sister Nancy Interview

Featuring: Sister Nancy



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SISTER NANCY Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy, real name Ophlin Russell-Myers, (born Ophlin Russell, 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall DJ and singer. She is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a
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