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A most beloved pianist and a consummate musician, Linda Lee Thomas is known for her remarkable performances of the entire chamber and orchestral music repertoire. She currently holds the position of Principal Pianist for both the Vancouver Symphony and the CBC Vancouver Orchestra. For 17 years (1975-92) she was Artistic Director and prima performer of…
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Joani Taylor has been synonymous with the BC Music Industry since its inception. She grew up on the stages of Vancouver nightclubs. Singer, Jazz vocalist, lyricist, producer, teacher and mentor, she has released seven albums and performed internationally for stage, recording, film, radio and television. Joani has shared the spotlight with artists including Bryan Adams,…
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Born in 1940 in Washington DC, Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers were a soul band based in Vancouver. Briefly signed to Motown Records in the late 1960s, they had one top 30 hit single “Does Your Mama Know About Me.” As a producer and solo artist, Taylor contributed to several other soul recordings, both inside and outside of Motown. Taylor…
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Known professionally by her first name alone (like her sister, Juliette), Suzanne had a very successful radio career in the late 40s, the 50’s and 60’s. She is best remembered as the female star of the popular radio show, Nabob Harmony House, which was broadcast live across Canada from the stage of the Orpheum every…
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Vancouver’s “Spirit of the West” are still putting out as much energy as they did when they first began in 1983.  Known and beloved by generations of fans, they have travelled extensively throughout the US, UK, most of Europe and of course numerous tours coast to coast in Canada. Considered the “Granddaddies of Canadian Celtic…
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