Music

5X Block Party headliner Babbulicious in the video for his song “Gaddi Red Challenger,” with Surrey-focused lyrics on the screen. (Photo: Youtube.com)

Surrey now a global home of ‘modern-day South Asian music, one with a more urban sound’

5X Fest Block Party showcases artists who’ve gone on to the global stage

 

The new “Real Love” movie stars, from left, Ajiona Alexus, Princess Davis and Kenya Jordan. (Submitted photo)

Mary J. Blige’s music-inspired movies star Surrey-raised actor Princess Davis

Lifetime platform to show ‘Real Love’ and ‘Strength of a Woman’ starting June 10

 

Gloss La Orquesta performs at the 2022 Surrey Fusion Festival at Holland Park in Surrey last July 23. (File photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey Music Strategy aims to amplify city’s music industry, but challenges exist

The number of current music venues and spaces ‘is insufficient for industry demands,’ report says

 

Surrey residents Larissa Dawn (left, as Elsa) and Saxony Eccleston (Maria) star in “The Sound of Music,” staged at Langley’s Theatre in the Country from May 31 to June 17. (Submitted photo: Shan Pauls)

Surrey actors are key to ‘The Sound of Music’ playing Langley stage starting May 31

‘We got along so well and bonded over horror movies and rock music, and now we’re friends’

Surrey residents Larissa Dawn (left, as Elsa) and Saxony Eccleston (Maria) star in “The Sound of Music,” staged at Langley’s Theatre in the Country from May 31 to June 17. (Submitted photo: Shan Pauls)
A British production of “Menopause the Musical 2,” as seen in video posted to G Live’s Youtube channel. (Youtube.com)

‘Menopause the Musical’ sequel to hit Surrey stage with more songs about ‘the change’

Fall show date at Bell for the musical comedy, but first it’s dance season at the Sullivan stage

A British production of “Menopause the Musical 2,” as seen in video posted to G Live’s Youtube channel. (Youtube.com)
The band Brandall performs at Whalley Legion’s new lounge on Friday, May 5, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)

‘Quite an upgrade’: New Whalley Legion lounge opens with live music 3 days a week

No stage or fancy lights, but the multi-use venue is spacious

The band Brandall performs at Whalley Legion’s new lounge on Friday, May 5, 2023. (Photo: Tom Zillich)
April is International Guitar Month. How much do you know about guitars and guitarists? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about guitars and guitarists?

April is International Guitar Month

April is International Guitar Month. How much do you know about guitars and guitarists? (Black Press file photo)
FILE - Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte from the documentary film "Sing Your Song," poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, file)

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Groundbreaking actor and singer became an activist, humanitarian

FILE - Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte from the documentary film "Sing Your Song," poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, file)
A new song called “Heart On My Sleeve” has gained large attention online, but it’s using the work of Drake and The Weeknd without their consent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision - Jonathan Short

A new Drake x The Weeknd song just dropped – but it’s an AI fake

Copyright law around generative AI remains murky

A new song called “Heart On My Sleeve” has gained large attention online, but it’s using the work of Drake and The Weeknd without their consent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision - Jonathan Short
The band Jackson Hollow includes, from left, Eric Reed (guitar/banjo), Tianna Lefebvre (vocals, mandolin), Mike Sanyshyn (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) and Charlie Frie (bass, vocals). (Submitted photo)

Jackson Hollow goes beyond bluegrass with fresh new ‘Roses’ album from the Surrey-based band

Cloverdale couple co-founded the quartet in 2015 and just released a debut album of 10 songs

The band Jackson Hollow includes, from left, Eric Reed (guitar/banjo), Tianna Lefebvre (vocals, mandolin), Mike Sanyshyn (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) and Charlie Frie (bass, vocals). (Submitted photo)
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UBC honours Surrey’s Edmundson with degree for setting ‘standard of excellence’ with choirs

She is ‘so grateful to have this career that combines beauty, art, and community’

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Elevated Music owners Bill and Jen Haggerty hold up some records that will be for sale at their store in Cloverdale on the upcoming Record Store Day (April 22). Elevated is also hosting its second annual Easter egg hunt April 8. Eggs will be stashed along 176th with raffle tickets and other goodies inside. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Cloverdale’s Elevated Music hosting second annual Easter egg hunt

Store also preparing for upcoming Record Store Day sales event on April 22

Elevated Music owners Bill and Jen Haggerty hold up some records that will be for sale at their store in Cloverdale on the upcoming Record Store Day (April 22). Elevated is also hosting its second annual Easter egg hunt April 8. Eggs will be stashed along 176th with raffle tickets and other goodies inside. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, left, and guitarist John Frusciante at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Photo: twitter.com/ChiliPeppers)

CONCERT REVIEW: Flea shines as Red Hot Chili Peppers kick off stadium tour in Vancouver

BC Place Stadium will be a venue for several more concerts this year

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, left, and guitarist John Frusciante at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Photo: twitter.com/ChiliPeppers)
Two scenes from “Pretty Women: The Musical” and four costumes worn by Adam Pascal and Jessie Davidson in the Broadway Across Canada production. (Photo: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)

‘Pretty Woman’ musical on Vancouver stage with original score by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance

Short run for the show starting Wednesday

Two scenes from “Pretty Women: The Musical” and four costumes worn by Adam Pascal and Jessie Davidson in the Broadway Across Canada production. (Photo: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)
South Surrey-based singer/pianist/composer and arranger Bosskiu, also known as Semiahmoo Secondary student Vivian Li, will soon release a new album on Spotify. (Alex Browne photo)

Budding South Surrey pop artist has determination to succeed

‘Bosskiu’ is alter-ego for multi-talented Semiahmoo Secondary student Vivian Li

South Surrey-based singer/pianist/composer and arranger Bosskiu, also known as Semiahmoo Secondary student Vivian Li, will soon release a new album on Spotify. (Alex Browne photo)
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‘I’m worried about the other kids’: Girl testifies against piano teacher in Kelowna sex assault case

Neil Nein-Nein Wong is charged with the sexual assault of a child

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
More than 40 categories will be handed out at the Juno Opening Night Awards ceremony which takes place at the Edmonton Convention Centre, co-hosted by “Run the Burbs” star Andrew Phung and CBC Music’s Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe. Avril Lavigne performs on stage at the JUNO Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arthur Mola-Invision-AP

The Weeknd wins big at pre-telecast Junos, Arkells take 6th group of the year award

Headline awards show airs live on Monday

More than 40 categories will be handed out at the Juno Opening Night Awards ceremony which takes place at the Edmonton Convention Centre, co-hosted by “Run the Burbs” star Andrew Phung and CBC Music’s Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe. Avril Lavigne performs on stage at the JUNO Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arthur Mola-Invision-AP
Teen Daze, a.k.a. Jamison Isaak, in his home studio in Chilliwack on Feb. 6, 2023. Teen Daze won a Juno Award on Saturday for Electronic Album of the Year, for his release, Interior. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack artist, Horsefly duo among B.C. winners at opening night of the Juno Awards

The 2023 Juno Awards officially kicked off Saturday night in Edmonton, Alta.…

Teen Daze, a.k.a. Jamison Isaak, in his home studio in Chilliwack on Feb. 6, 2023. Teen Daze won a Juno Award on Saturday for Electronic Album of the Year, for his release, Interior. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, left, and James Hetfield perform in 2019. (File photo: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Surrey theatre’s listening party for new Metallica album in ‘pummeling surround sound’

Ticketholders will hear band’s new album the day before release

Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, left, and James Hetfield perform in 2019. (File photo: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
White Rock singer and songwriter Richard – also known as Richard Tichelman – said he’s working very hard to make his new album, a mixture of new recording and some older songs, feel ‘congruent’. (Contributed photo).

Like his music, White Rock singer-songwriter is a ‘work in progress’

Richard Tichelman’s new single, ‘Red Lights,’ is lead-in for full album

White Rock singer and songwriter Richard – also known as Richard Tichelman – said he’s working very hard to make his new album, a mixture of new recording and some older songs, feel ‘congruent’. (Contributed photo).