Gig Time #210, (Edwin Starr, War)
Edwin Starr (born Charles Edwin Hatcher, 1942–2003) was an American soul and R&B singer best known for his powerful, gritty voice and energetic performances. He started in the 1950s with…
Viper Propane
I used to work here, in this building that burnt down. This was where old propane bottles were documented, stamped, filled, new decals & stacked up for shipping out. Looks…
Gig Time #209, (Shirley Bassey, History Repeating)
Dame Shirley Bassey is the legendary Welsh singer famous for her powerful voice and James Bond themes (“Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” “Moonraker”). On this track she is credited as “Miss…
Inside a pot shop?
I asked them if I could take pictures and they said YES! Apparently it’s been here at it’s location in Chemainus for 5 years! I thought I knew all the…
Gig Time #208, (Arc Angels, Sent by Angels)
Arc Angels (often just called the Arc Angels) is a blues-rock band formed in Austin, Texas, in the early 1990s shortly after Stevie Ray Vaughan’s death. The name comes from…
Gig Time #207, (Sam McClain, If It Wasn’t For The Blues)
Mighty Sam McClain (1943–2015) was an American soul-blues singer known for his powerful, emotional voice in the Southern soul tradition. Born Samuel McClain in Monroe, Louisiana, he started singing gospel…
Courtenay, BC
I lived here when I was a kid. It looked a lot different back in the 70’s. The garage is new, it use to be an open carport. There is…
Gig Time #206, (Jimmy Dean, Big Bad John)
Jimmy Dean (1928–2010) was an American country singer, television host, actor, and later the founder of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand. He first gained notice as a TV personality in…
Fuckers!
Gas price is killing us! This is in Chemainus, BC. Right on the main highway & Henry Rd. at the Coop Station. Canadian Dollars per Liter. That’s 250 km driving…
Gig Time #205, (The Small Faces, Itchycoo Park)
The Small Faces were one of the great British rock bands of the 1960s. Formed in London in 1965, they started out rooted in R&B, soul and the mod scene,…
Gig Time #204, (Bill Withers, Aint No Sunshine)
Bill Withers (1938–2020) was an American soul/R&B singer-songwriter known for his warm, authentic voice and grounded songwriting that blended soul, folk, gospel, and funk influences. Born William Harrison Withers Jr.…
Gig Time #203, (Ides of March, Vehicle)
The Ides of March is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1964. They achieved massive success with their 1970 hit single “Vehicle,” which became the fastest-selling single…
Gig Time #202, (Tommy Castro, Whole Lotta Soul)
Tommy Castro (born April 15, 1955, in San Jose, California) is an American blues, R&B, soul, and rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader known for his passionate, fiery guitar playing,…
Gig Time #201, (The Hollies, Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress)
The Hollies are a British rock/pop band formed in Manchester in 1962 by childhood friends Allan Clarke (lead vocals) and Graham Nash (vocals/guitar). They became one of the most successful…
Price Watch – Fast Food
Fast food is getting pricey these days. Just go home and make something to eat. Just a quick stop for a snack can break the budget! Eat before you go…
Gig Time #200, (Freddie King, Palace of The King)
“Palace of the King”(sometimes referred to with “Living in the…” in the title or lyrics) is a blues/rock track by Freddie King (often billed as Freddy King early in his…
Gig Time #199, (Pretenders, Brass in Pocket)
The Pretenders “Brass in Pocket” Their breakthrough hit from the debut album. Released late 1979, it went to No. 1 in the UK (first new chart-topper of the 1980s) and…
Gig Time #198, (Albert Collins, Honey Hush)
Albert Collins (1932–1993) was a Texas blues guitarist and singer, nicknamed “The Iceman” and “Master of the Telecaster.” He was known for his sharp, icy tone, aggressive fingerstyle playing, unusual…