News & Events

From the Desk of Vince Ditrich  Since the announcement that John Mann has Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease I have been asked hundreds of times, “What can I do to help?” For the first time since John began trudging down this … Read More

From The Desk of Vince Ditrich: As the busy season of 2015 approaches I am stopping the presses and taking a look around, so I can make a proper report.  The main project Spirit has on the go right now … Read More

We are into the month of March, and here on the west coast of Canada life is sprouting from our gardens in many glorious colours. Our Eastern bandmates are yet in the thick of deep cold and snow, and are … Read More

You just never know what fate will deal you. Spirit of the West, now 31 years young, has been faced a quiet but profound challenge. It has taken us some time to reach the acceptance necessary to be able to … Read More

What a fantastic time we had last weekend at the Commodore Ballroom. Spirits send thanks to awards presenters Jan Quiring (Bulembu), Doug Nelson (BC Cancer Foundation) and Elka Yarlowe (Access to Music Foundation) for their presentation to our very own … Read More