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Stampede Queen in Cowichan News Leader

April 30, 2013

Stampede queen targets the culture of small town B.C.   Photo By David Cooper Zachary Stevenson steps away from his recent stint as Chemainus Theatre’s Buddy Holly to star in Never Shoot a Stampede Queen By Ashley Degraaf – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial An actor with roots in a small community taking his first run at a [...]

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Buddy “Raves On” in Chemainus

March 10, 2013

Thank you to all of Vancouver Island’s fans of rock & roll who continue to pack the Chemainus Festival Theatre and enjoy the Buddy Holly Story.  The town is buzzin’ with the rockin’ and rollin’ sounds of the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and the great Buddy Holly.     JUST ANNOUNCED: my lastest project, a [...]

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The Hometown Crowd!

January 25, 2013

Happy New Year! In just one short month from now I’m proud to promote that I’ll be, once gain, reprising my role as Buddy Holly for the eighth time.  Yes, my friends, it’s BUDDY VIII.  This time I’ll be performing a run of the show as close to my hometown of Parksville as I ever [...]

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Have a “Holly” Jolly Christmas!

December 9, 2012

Yes, I’m a sucker for a good pun.  Every year, I get a christmas card from Buddy Holly Int.  Wishing me Happy “Holly-days”.  Very punny, very cheesy, and yet I love it. I’m currently on tour, once again, with the Legends of Rock n’ Roll.  It is really a good time.  We each include a [...]

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Introducing… Little Buddy.

August 21, 2012

Do you remember “My Buddy” from the 80s? Well, not to be outdone by the Microcaster I received last week, the genius Heather Turnbull, one of our magnificent crew members, hand crafted a one-of-a-kind, limited edition, “Little Buddy”! Yes, once unveiled, demand has soared for these buddies.  Alas, there are no plans for overseas production… [...]

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Buddy’s final Week!

August 21, 2012

Well, it’s the final week of the Buddy Holly Story here in Vancouver and it has sure been another marvelous run!  Last week, Rick Thorne, Licensing Manager from London, UK, came and raved (on) about the production. He even presented me with a mini, Buddy Holly replica guitar! The Microcaster!  Thanks Rick!  

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Buddy Holly is alive and well at the Stanley Theatre

August 1, 2012

Eight shows a week (and a quick trip to see the Jays in Seattle) have kept me very busy as of late.  I figured, at very least, I could share a couple interviews I did recently.  Hope to see you at the Stanley! Here is an appearance on Vancouver’s Urban Rush: From the Courier, July [...]

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The Rewind Button: Sunrise

June 2, 2012

Ah, Elvis.  Probably the best known pop artist in history that only needs a first name.  Sure, Madonna is big.  Sting.   Prince.  And the artist formerly known as Prince.  But Elvis.  He meant so much to so many.  Had so many looks and distinctive periods in his career.  Perfect to create a series of [...]

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53 years ago today…

February 3, 2012

Today is another busy day in the studio working on the new Human Statues album. It’s sounding really good. As I have a moment sit as Jeff records an acoustic track, I realize today is the anniversary of Buddy Holly’s untimely passing. I already posted this article last March but in light of today being [...]

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Thank you to all who purchased “Smashed Hits”

January 16, 2012

Thank you to all who bought a copy of my disc “Smashed Hits” last year which includes covers of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Hank Williams. I was able to sell enough to make a $2000 donation to MSF (Doctors Without Borders) this year. I’ll be selling copies again this Spring when I take [...]

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