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Each Guitar Reuben Forsland Makes Tells a Story
Smithsonian magazine interview with Reuben Forsland, guitar builder
Paintings by Richard Roblin, Cowichan Public Art Gallery, May 1-Oct 10, 2026.
The exhibition presents over 30 artworks by Roblin, who passed away in 2022 at age 82. In the curatorial notes, Jock Hildebrand describes Roblin’s seven-decade practice as “a disciplined and deeply personal inquiry into colour, form and the nature of
Controlling Digital Mixers Remotely with Mixing Station
A guide to basic setup and operation of Mixing Station, a
SONIC FOREST STUDIOSSOUND IN SECLUSION
In a secluded, woodland area on Vancouver Island, production engineer Todd Hooge established his own personal space for mixing and mastering in perfect solitude. Founded in 2005, Sonic Forest Studios specializes in mixing and mastering in immersive Dolby
Sonic Forest Studio Puts RME 12Mic-D to the Test
Todd Hooge, owner/operator of Sonic Forest Studios, isn’t sparing in his praise for RME’s new 12Mic-D: “I love it,” he says bluntly.
If a Tree Falls at Sonic Forest, Can It Be Heard in Atmos?
Todd Hooge, owner of Sonic Forest Studios in British Columbia, is all-in on Dolby Atmos, having based his new facility around the format.
What sort of license and insurance do I need for driving large vans in BC?
The Victoria Ska and Reggae Society rents passenger and cargo vans for events, tours, festivals, and community use. One of the most common questions we get is: “Do I need a Class 4 licence to rent or drive one of your vans?”
Concert Packing List
This guide outlines the tools, supplies, and processes we rely on when planning Ska and Reggae Society events. It serves as a practical reference for our team and for other organizations.
Jimmy Cliff- Acting vs Music
Jimmy Cliff sits on a couch at the back of a massive touring bus, exhausted. The Victoria Curling Club has just been turned into sacred ground, as Jimmy Cliff and his One-ness Band made a rare stop in Victoria, the first in six years since ...
Port Alberni Rock 'n' Roll History
Port Alberni Rock ‘n’ Roll – a history In the mid 1950s a musical revolution swept the world…Rock ‘n’ Roll. Born out of Rockabilly, Swing, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Country Music and other influences, Rock ‘n’ Roll music was ...
Laurie Mackie and Laura Strybosch at Studio 553
The large-scale artworks of Laurie Mackie and Laura Strybosch illuminate Studio 553 in historic Chinatown.

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