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Tom Northcott (born in Vancouver, August 29, 1943) is a Canadian folk-rock singer with hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was nominated as best male vocalist for a Juno Award in 1971. Later he co-founded Mushroom Studios in Vancouver and produced records. He once stood for public office, unsuccessfully, for the Social Credit…
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Michael began his career as an architect, graduating with honours from Manchester University. He emigrated to Toronto, as a Campus Planner for such organizations as Ryerson Polytechnic and the Ontario College of Art. Noon then joined Ontario’s Ministry of Culture and Recreation, where he served as Executive Director of its Culture Division. Michael became General…
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A professional musical director, music arranger, pianist, director, and artistic director of musical theatre, Lloyd Nicholson was associated with Studio 58 for more than three decades musical directing The Boy Friend, Guys and Dolls, Pal Joey, Trelawney of the Wells, Cabaret, Hair, and She Loves Me. He also musical directed for the Playhouse Theatre Company where his credits include…
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Guitar and vocal performer at age 10 The Children’s Hour, Bill Rea’s Roundup, Ranger’s Cabin CKNW New Westminster beginning in 1944; accomplished steel guitarist playing on TV and radio with Jack Jenson and the Rhythm Pals 1950s; assistant record librarian/control room/sportscast operator/all-night DJ and later commercial sales CKNW 1945-64; general sales manager CJOR Vancouver 1965;…
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Founder of Vancouver’s only lunchtime theatre at City Stage, Ray Michal was a tireless worker for the theatre community. He brought new plays and great energy to downtown office workers and provided an intimate venue for actors to work. He spent years developing a new space which would be more accessible during the evening. A…
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