Bands & Projects
Here are some of the more consistent projects that I’m involved with. Check Insta for less frequent projects.
I’m also available for hire or guitar, bass, & vocals.
Grapefruit is Impossible
Grapefruit is Impossible is a six-piece band from Victoria, BC playing a fusion of original hip-hop and jazz music with
technical instrumentation and uncontrollable enthusiasm. The band’s goal is to have as much fun as possible, and to
create an open, unique live show that is impossible to resist. With fantastical songs from their debut record “Citrus
Paradisi”, like “Grandma’s House” and “Strategically Shaved Bears”, G.I.I. will happily show you how exciting and
accessible their zesty jazzy-hip-hop music truly is.
Lucas Bell: vocals
Alexa Verstraten: vocals
Kyle Lowther: bass
Greg Baan Meiklejohn: drums
Dakota Hoeppner: keys
Wes Carroll: guitar/vocals.
Windcruiser
Windcruiser is a pop cover band with a set-list that combines a wide range of top 40 including Motown, K-os, David Bowie, Chris Stapleton, Rick James, Amy Winehouse, Nirvana and many more. This power-trio features exciting vocal harmonies, upbeat grooves, virtuosic solos, and the occasional ballad. They mostly perform at pubs, clubs, and private parties in Victoria BC.
Band:
Steven Taddei:bass/vocals
Greg Baan-Meiklejohn: drums/vocals
Wes Carroll: guitar/vocals
Catch our bi-weekly show at Bard and Banker on Wednesdays.
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PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd | as Roger Waters
Formed in 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia, PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd honour Pink Floyd’s music like no other tribute. They have spent over a decade meticulously recreating the live sound and concert experience of seventies-era Pink Floyd and have perfected their craft in front of sold out audiences throughout Canada. The last few years have seen PIGS emerge as the #1 national touring Pink Floyd tribute in Canada playing to over 100,000 fans, with every show featuring their meticulous attention to the details of the live Floyd experience that their many fans have come to know and love. PIGS recreate the live experience of the seventies with authentic gear, accurate parts, and voices so close to the original it’s hard to tell them apart.
Using authentic instruments and equipment, the band recreates the sound and live concert experience of Pink Floyd in their heyday. Pink Floyd’s live shows were always a huge part of their appeal—and PIGS have been working to keep that experience alive for generations to come. PIGS have the voices, the mannerisms, the authentic gear, the correct players, lights, lasers, visuals, and sound. PIGS are as close as fans will get to experiencing the live sound and experience of 70s Floyd shows.
PIGS shows truly are a labour of love. Over a dozen different guitars and basses are used each night, songs are carefully performed combining aspects of both studio and original live versions, and the correct equipment is used when possible down to the proper cables and guitar strings. Set-lists are developed to highlight both the biggest hits and the most interesting rarities; PIGS are driven to keep their shows fresh, dynamic, authentic, and exciting for their fans.
One of Canada’s premiere visual artists, VJ Photon (Erik Nortman) has been working with PIGS since 2009, collaborating with the band to closely imitate and subtly update the classic look from the seventies with state of the art visuals and lasers.
PIGS’ Fearless Tour brings fans an incredible night with almost 3 full hours of flawlessly played music, authentic sound, and state of the art lasers and visuals: it’s as close to the legendary Pink Floyd concert experience as possible. Come see why PIGS is considered one of the finest Pink Floyd tributes anywhere.
Gabs and Wes
Gabs and Wes are a dynamic musical duo who share a passion for sweet harmonies, jazzy rhythms, and delicious duets. Their style feels like a laid back Sunday or a warm bath, and their melodic chemistry is undeniable. Gabs brings an effervescence to the stage; her Colombian roots can be felt in her rhythmic finesse. Wes brings an imaginative musical fluency which he honed while completing a Masters in Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto in 2021. Their stories overlapped through years of band leading and performing in the Victoria music scene. With sultry vocals and tasty guitar licks, they are sure to wow any crowd and warm the hearts of their audiences.
Catch us at Darcy’s Downtown. Available for booking. Insta
WG Duo
The WG Duo is a couple of talented musicians from Victoria BC Canada. They’ve been performing as a duo since 2021.
They combine their different backgrounds(one jazz, one R&B) to make a unique listening experience. They both perform with different acts around Victoria, including The Pickups, Downtown Mischief, and Wes Carroll Confabulation, but they come together to form a powerful sonic duo.
Both have attended post secondary with their music, including a Jazz Degree, and a Berklee College Of Music student. Their trade mark is soaring vocals and haunting harmonies. Musically they feature a diverse repertoire, including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Amy Whinehouse, and many more.
They’re sure to make you laugh, sing along, and feel and the feelings. When at a WG Duo, expect the unexpected, and always expect you’ll have a good time.
www.geebaan.com - check out Greg’s website!
Greg Baan-Meiklejohn:
drums/vocals
Wes Carroll:
7 string guitar/vocals
Wes Carroll Trio
The Wes Carroll Trio blends jazz, pop covers,and funk ranging from K-os, and the Beatles to bossa nova and Wes Montgomery. This ensemble plays both private functions and ticketed concerts picking a set list to suit the occasion.
Recent Notable Gigs:
March 8, 2023: Superior Jazz Series. At the Church of Truth. 111 Superior St, James Bay, Victoria, BC.
February 23: Mary's Bleue Moon. 7-9pm.
September 3, 2022: Empress.
July 23, 2020: Hermann's Jazz Club.
July 5, 2020: 39 Days of July Festival. Duncan, BC. 5pm.
June 22, 2020: opening for Hiromi. Victoria Jazz Festival.cancelled (covid 19).