Said The Whale :: Unamerican (Live in Zone Control) TheZoneDotFM 2019-01-31 | Before opening for Mother Mother at the Royal Theatre, Said The Whale came in for a wonderful chat with Jon Williams (that video's coming soon!) and a live performance of Unamerican. =)- - -See all our videos at http://www.TheZone.fm/vault/Shot by webmeister Bud. Edited by Lauren Duggan.
Its All About Love :: Phillips benefit brew for Dylan Willows & Ocumel Canada TheZoneDotFM 2024-09-03 | It's time to raise a glass to Dylan Willows. Or a can.The Phillips' Benefit Brew is called "It's All About Love," and it commemorates Dylan Willows' decades of love and gratitude for Victoria and its vibrant music scene.It's available now, for a limited time, with proceeds to Ocumel Canada, an initiative of Save Your Skin Foundation, advancing treatment options and building a supportive community for those diagnosed with ocular melanoma (OM), also known as Uveal Melanoma.Dylan said it best: it's all about love. Show him your love by supporting local artists, or with a Phillips Benefit Brew.Much love, Big D. You are a legend. 💗💗💗
Join The Zone at the Victoria Pride Festival! TheZoneDotFM 2024-06-27 | Join The Zone (and Passion & Performance Studio) and our fancy hats at the Pride Parade, July 7!The Victoria Pride Festival creates opportunities for visibility, collaboration, ongoing conversations, and celebration as we work towards equity for all people of diverse gender and sexual identities.July 1–7, Pride events range from the Memorial Drag Ball Game (July 1) to the Big Gay Dog Walk (July 3), and finishes strong with the Pride Parade — featuring The Zone float and Passion & Performance Studio — leading to the Festival in the Park (July 7)!
Max Kerman chats with Pol & Jenny - the Big Feelings game TheZoneDotFM 2024-06-06 | Upon release of the new Arkells single Big Feelings, front man Max Kerman chats with Pol & Jenny to explore all the big feelings he has for a list of various items.
Ranger Rem talks up Foundry Victorias The Music Room Fundraiser TheZoneDotFM 2024-06-03 | Foundry Victoria present The Music Room - A Concert for Youth Mental Health on Saturday, June 8th!Ranger Rem got to chat with local music teacher, Chris Leeson, who's helping put this all together.
Pol & Jennys Guided Meditation for Victoria TheZoneDotFM 2024-05-15 | Lil' Jon has inspired us with his terrific guided meditation. So we did one just for Victoria.
A Chat with Ryan from Mother Mother TheZoneDotFM 2024-05-01 | Jason and Emily got a chance to chat with Ryan Guldemond from Mother Mother as they just announced an arena tour with a stop here in Victoria Feb 18th, 2025. We chatted about growing from small venues to arenas, his song writing process and how music just makes the world a better place.
The Last Dinner Party chat with Pol & Jenny TheZoneDotFM 2024-03-22 | Abigail Morris and Georgia Davies of The Last Dinner Party join Jenny West & Pol Plastino from the Zone @ 91-3 Victoria ahead of their show in Vancouver on April 10th. They chat at first in a very unhinged, Blair Witch style about their experience at the Brits, meeting Florence Welch, performing in musicals, the Biggest B*tch Award and more!
Nicky Mackenzie in Zone Control :: Grown TheZoneDotFM 2024-03-01 | On her last day as our February Band of the Month, the lovely Nicky Mackenzie dropped by Zone Control to chat with Jason & Emily and play a coupla songs, including an upcoming (and beautiful) song called Grown!
Nicky Mackenzie in Zone Control :: Comfortable TheZoneDotFM 2024-03-01 | On her last day as our February Band of the Month, the lovely Nicky Mackenzie dropped by Zone Control to chat with Jason & Emily and play a coupla songs, including her BotM single Comfortable!
Adrian from Black Pumas chat with Pol & Jenny TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-28 | Adrian Quesada, the guitarist and producer half of psychedelic soul band Black Pumas chat with Pol & Jenny about their sophomore album, dissecting his own music, being part of a two-person team, holding a trove of unused material and the legendary Prince.
K-os on working with Drake, connections to Victoria and more TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-23 | Canadian Artist, K-os joins Pol Plastino and Jenny West to chat about playing his first ever show in Victoria with Nelly Furtado, working with Drake and his new song "Invulnerable". PLUS, wait 'til the end for K-os trolling Pol and Jenny...
Sam Roberts Interview with Emily TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-23 | Got a chance to chat with Sam before their sold out show at the Capital Ballroom about alter egos, getting back on the road, his very cute dog Milo and fringe outfits
Jasmin from Mother Mother on Grief Chapter and more TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-16 | I got a chance to chat with Jasmin from Mother Mother the day after they released their latest album, 'Grief Chapter' and they start their European tour today! We broke down the process for this album, what Jasmin is grateful for and the special magic that is songwriting
The Strumbellas chat with Pol TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-09 | To celebrate the release of their new album Part Time Believer, Jimmy and Jon from the Strumbellas join Pol on the Zone Zoom to talk about the new music, the sold out show at Capital Ballroom and reflect on the years since their breakout success with Spirits.
City and Colour and Nathaniel Rateliff- A Pre-Tour Chat TheZoneDotFM 2024-02-02 | Dallas Green of City and Colour and Nathaniel from Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats chatted with Emily about getting back on the road, group chats, where to go in Victoria for fun and their idea music venue
The Zones 14th annual Toy Drive-Thru! TheZoneDotFM 2023-12-08 | Beautiful Zoners, you stepped up BIG TIME this year! 🥳🎉With TWO TRUCKS full of an estimated $55,000 in toys, $6,928 in cash donations and $6,875 in gift cards, Christmas (and beyond) is going to be so, so amazing for many local families.Huge thanks goes out to our friends at Peninsula Co-op, You Move Me, Sunbelt Rentals, Fernwood Coffee Company, Mayfair Shopping Centre, Rand Automotive, LayedOut Car Club, the Greater Victoria BMX Association, the Camosun College Chargers, Claremont Secondary, and all of the wonderful businesses, groups, and indiviuals who came through strong for 2023.But the biggest thanks is split between YOU, the best listening audience in the world, and Dylan Willows, who got this amazing snowball rolling in 2010. We love ya, D. Stay strong.— The Zone Fam
MONOWHALES at Mesa Familiar with DJ Boitano TheZoneDotFM 2023-08-18 | Enjoying some deliciousness during The Zone’s Year of the Taco, Sally, Jordan, and Zach of MONOWHALES broke b̶r̶e̶a̶d̶ tortillas with DJ Boitano at Mesa Familiar to talk about their new single Hear Me Out, touring during a pandemic, and their favourite Ontario eating spots.
🔥 The Zones Hot Sauce Challenge 🔥 TheZoneDotFM 2023-06-23 | Vince from Island Chef Pepper Co brought three levels of fire to our volunteer (?) taste testers: Caleb from the writing department (heat aficionado), and Promo Director Susan (heat not-aficionado). 🔥🔥🔥
Jenny West is Training to Compete in the 2023 West Coast Wonder Women+ Fight Card TheZoneDotFM 2023-05-15 | The Afternoon Zone's Jenny West is competing in this year's West Coast Wonder Women+ fight card and we're so dang proud of her!!The event takes place at the Sooke Community Hall from May 19 - 21, 2023!Details at WestCoastWonderWomen.net
The Beaches- Jordan Miller and Jenny West- New Music Post Break-up TheZoneDotFM 2023-05-12 | Jordan Miller of The Beaches joins Jenny over zoom while enjoying a day off in the sun and snow in Colorado. Jordan opens up about their new single Blame Brett and what it is like writing after going through an emotionally draining event. Special guest appearance at the end! 😺
PSA: How to Eat a Taco TheZoneDotFM 2023-05-02 | Happy Taco Tuesday, and happy Year of the Taco from The Zone @ 91-3! 🌮Dylan & Jason of The Morning Zone demonstrate how to eat a taco . . . both correctly and incorrectly. 🤨
PSA: How to Eat a Taco TheZoneDotFM 2023-05-02 | Happy Taco Tuesday, and happy Year of the Taco from The Zone @ 91-3! 🌮Dylan & Jason of The Morning Zone demonstrate how to eat a taco . . . both correctly and incorrectly. 🤨
A conversation with GRANDSON TheZoneDotFM 2023-04-21 | I had the honour of chatting with multi-platinum artist, grandson. We talked about his new music and album, life, his exposure to music and his upcoming five-month tour that will bring him to the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, BC.
Coldplay chat with Kirsten TheZoneDotFM 2023-01-26 | Kirsten chats with Will & Guy of Coldplay ahead of their Music of the Spheres Tour. 🪐💫✨We talked about how they wrote the album with touring in mind (see: bangers!), the innovative sustainability initiatives they have and how they plan to cut their tour emissions by 50%, and, of course; what surprises they have in store for fans at the show!Their ONLY Canadian date is in Vancouver at BC Place September 22, 2023.Tickets on sale January 26, at 10am via Ticketmaster.
$18,425.80 raised for The Zones Toy Drive-Thru! TheZoneDotFM 2022-12-09 | $18,425.80 in cash and gift cards, as well as a gigantic TRUCK FULL OF TOYS, proves once again that Zoners are the absolute cream of the listening crop. =)Thank you, SO MUCH, for your generosity once again, as you're gonna make it a magical Christmas for kids and families in Victoria and beyond through The Christmas Giving Network.
Kit Katastrophe with Pol & Jenny TheZoneDotFM 2022-10-27 | We bought three Kit Kat haunted house building kits and set our announcers free with a task a 4 year-old could complete. The results...well.
Kit Katastrophe with Dylan & Jason TheZoneDotFM 2022-10-27 | We bought three Kit Kat haunted house building kits and set our announcers free with a task a 4 year-old could complete. The results...well.
Kit Katastrophe with Kirsten & Bryan TheZoneDotFM 2022-10-27 | We bought three Kit Kat haunted house building kits and set our announcers free with a task a 4 year-old could complete. The results...well.
The Zones Rifflandia 2022 TheZoneDotFM 2022-09-29 | It's been a long time, but it was nice to be back and show you Rifflandia through the eyes (lenses?) of The Zone. =) #SeptemberForeverVideo shot and directed by webmeister Bud. Edited by Lauren Duggan & webmeister Bud. Music: Ruby Waters - Supernatural.
Dylan & Jenny take the Tortilla Challenge TheZoneDotFM 2022-08-03 | Jenny West is filling in for Jason Lamb for a couple of weeks, so what better opportunity for she and Dylan to smack each other upside their heads with tortillas.
Japan Fest is back! TheZoneDotFM 2022-07-06 | Japan Fest — a free mini summer festival from the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society — will take place on July 23, 2022 at the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre from 3:00–5:00 pm.Enjoy cultural entertainment, a special snack menu, and enter for draw prizes.vncs.ca/japan-fest
Metric chats with Pol TheZoneDotFM 2022-04-27 | Metric will be debuting a new song Friday!! Ahead of its release I got to chat with Emily and Jimmy from the band all about it as well as the band’s place in the world of music AND there’s a very special guest appearance from a furry four-legged cutie angel. - Pol
WIN THIS GUITAR at the Victoria Guitar Show from Vigilant Guitars, Victoria BC TheZoneDotFM 2022-04-11 | The Victoria Guitar Show takes place Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00a–5:00p at the Victoria Conference Centre, and this gorgeous Zone-customized guitar from Vigilant Guitars will be up for grabs as a prize which one lucky Zoner will win!
SPRIGATITO! The best Pokémon from Scarlet + Violet - The Zones Geek out Podcast TheZoneDotFM 2022-03-04 | Forget your duck with a cool hat and your piece of toast fire whatever-it-is.New grass-type Pokémon Sprigatito is where it's at!
MONOWHALES chat with Pol & Jenny TheZoneDotFM 2022-02-08 | Pol & Jenny from the Afternoon Zone talk to Sally of MONOWHALES all about their new song CTRL^^^, evolving sounds & influences and her hidden toe talent.
The New York Times has bought Wordle - The Zones Geek out Podcast TheZoneDotFM 2022-02-02 | The latest episode of The Zone @ 91-3's Geek-out Podcast is out today!In it, we discuss a topic near and dear to their little clockwork hearts: the purchase of Wordle by the New York Times.Topics also include word clouds, the human psyche, and . . . sea shanties.If you're subscribed, check your podcatcher soon for the latest episode. If you're not, everything you need may be found here:https://www.TheZone.fm/geekoutpod
Dine Around and Stay in Town ends soon! TheZoneDotFM 2022-02-01 | We join Misty Olsen and Chef Teg at the Six Mile Pub + Eatery to remind you that we're in the last week for Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria.Don't forget to visit tourismvictoria.com/eat-drink/dine-around/dine-around-contest-2022 to enter for $500 in Dine Around gift certificates from participating restaurants!
Dine Around and Stay in Town 2022 - Moxies Victoria TheZoneDotFM 2022-01-28 | We sat down with Peter De Bruyn (Chair of the BCRFA Victoria branch) and Kylee Christiansen (Front of House Manager at Moxies Victoria) to chat about all the great dinner deals for Dine Around & Stay in Town!
Dine Around and Stay in Town is back! TheZoneDotFM 2022-01-24 | From January 20–February 6, participating hotels such as the Hotel Grand Pacific are offering special Stay in Town rates, which'll be a great capper to the over 40 local restaurants offering set three-course meals between $20–$60.For details on how to plan your staycation, visit www.TheZone.fm/events
The Zones Toy Drive Thru 2021 was . . . WOW! =) TheZoneDotFM 2021-12-11 | With an estimated $30,000 in toys, $7,470 in gift cards, and $8,199 in cash, YOU, my good Zoner, have helped to make things both merry and bright for underprivileged families in Greater Victoria this Christmas!You FILLED that Peninsula Co-op truck for the Christmas Giving Network, and we can't thank you enough.Additional thanks to Sunbelt Rentals, Fernwood Coffee Company, Global Tents, Dodd's Furniture and Mattress, and the Camosun College Chargers for helping us make it all happen! =)
Monsters Haunted House University Frights ☠ TheZoneDotFM 2021-10-26 | The Zone @ 91-3 is proud to support Monsters Haunted House University Frights (at the former University Heights Theatre), so we sent webmeister Bud, Quintin, and Tessa into the depths of heck to see if they survived.DID THEY SURVIVE?Bud edits most of our videos, so . . . maybe? 🎃For more info about Monsters Haunted House University Frights — open daily 6:30–11:00p until Hallowe'en — visit eventbrite.ca/e/monsters-haunted-house-tickets-165448371533
Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace chats with Pol TheZoneDotFM 2021-07-15 | Our Lady Peace have come roaring back with a very cool new sound on a song called Stop Making Stupid People Famous featuring Pussy Riot. Raine tells Pol how the song came together and reflects on the last 20 years of evolution as a band.
Win $1,000 by Sharing Your Stupid Party Trick with The Zone @ 91-3 TheZoneDotFM 2021-07-12 | To enter:1) Take a video of yourself performing your stupid party trick.(Be safely stupid. And please, shoot your video in landscape)2) Upload it to YouTube.(Make it public or unlisted, not private. We’ll share the good ones)3) Send us the link when you fill out the entry form at:https://www.TheZone.fm/stupid/
Ryan Guldemond of Mother Mother chats with Pol TheZoneDotFM 2021-07-02 | Fresh from their performance on the Late Late Show, Ryan from Mother Mother was gracious to join me for a real nice Zoom to chat about the band's tiktok explosion and making the new album Inside during pandemic. Big thanks to vid wiz DJ Boitano for putting the video together for me. Please enjoy!! - Pol
Sean Watson Graham - Your Life is a Story (Acoustic) TheZoneDotFM 2021-04-18 | Sean Watson Graham performs his single "Your Life is a Story" for Zoners.
The Zone supports Downtown-delivers TheZoneDotFM 2021-04-01 | With the latest dinning restrictions on indoor eating, Downtown-Delivers has extended their free restaurant delivery using the Tutti App until April 19th.Simply Download the Tutti App and find the participating restaurant of your choice.The Downtown Victoria Business Association will then cover the delivery fee within 20 km (straight line distance).Note: For meal deliveries, orders further than 20km away (straight line distance) and orders under $5 are still charged a delivery fee. When using the app, you will see a delivery fee listed until the delivery address is confirmed to be within 20km and the order total is above $5; then the delivery fee will no longer be applied. More details visit www.DowntownVictoria.ca/downtown-delivers/
MONOWHALES - All or Nothing (Acoustic) TheZoneDotFM 2020-11-25 | MONOWHALES are back with another special performance for Zoners, this time of All or Nothing! 💗
Pol & Jenny light up Merridale with Yule Fuel TheZoneDotFM 2020-11-20 | Yule Fuel is back at participating private liquor stores on Vancouver Island to warm your heart and benefit The Zone's TLC Fund for Kids, and Pol & Jenny from The Afternoon Zone went up to have a taste and flip the big switch on Merridale Cidery & Distillery's Christmas light display!
Buds COVID-19 Halloween! TheZoneDotFM 2020-10-30 | How well does the work-from-home life of 2020 mix with Hallowe'en office scares? 🎃
Dylan & Jason :: Stay safe with your Bubble Buddies TheZoneDotFM 2020-08-21 | Stay safe in your bubbles with your bubble buddies by trying these bubbly activities, courtesy of Dylan & Jason in The Morning Zone.
