A staple in VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 ska music scene has died.
Orrie Tetoga Falesau, also known as Orilla, passed away on March 31, 2019. Orilla was half of the local band, Grossbuster, and also performed with Tuff Jelly.
His cause of death is unconfirmed.
For Dane Roberts, artistic and executive director of Victoria B.C. Ska and Reggae Society, the loss is a personal blow.
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Roberts met Orilla in 2011, and since then watched his musical ablities take off.
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Roberts said that aside from his musical talent, Orilla was also passionate about cooking, and worked at local hot spots like Red Fish Blue Fish.
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On April 1, Red Fish Blue Fish also announced on Facebook that Orrie had died, and that the restaurant would remain closed until April 3.
Grossbuster was scheduled to perform at the Capital Ballroom on April 12, opening for the Righteous Rainbows.
Roberts said that Orilla wasnB次元官网网址檛 scheduled to play at the upcoming Ska Fest, but was likely to make a reunion appearance with his friend Nathan Cummings of One Drop.
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