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 Rock Voodoo

with Tim Heller & Friends

According to Hollywood...

Tim Heller is a prolific songwriter and a very talented guitar player.  Incredibly knowledgeable about virtually anything music, Tim prides himself in perfection and pays attention to details.   

During the 2010 Games after the gig with Wreck Beach Live, Tim and group of 4 others, including myself, set out to entertain ourselves in the streets. Tim opened his guitar case and started playing licks...someone walked by and threw $5 in the open case. This must be how busking began.  While we entertained ourselves, we made $42 in 30 minutes and had so much fun with the passing audience.  Thank you for donating the funds to WBC!

  A bit about Tim...

Tim has played his original songs at Wreck Beach for many years.  He has often joined in with vocals and guitar for the Rekkerz as well.  Rock Voodoo has a modern rock flavor with a 60's-70's vibe about it.

A real music history buff, Tim specializes in Rock and Roll plus anything musical from Elvis, Nirvana and Beatles to Hendrix.

Working both in the music and film industry for many years, he really loves to express his creative side by blending his two passions, music and film.

Tim can be found on Wreck Beach most summers and takes as much time  off as he can to be there.  On a typical summer day, you will find him on the beach, guitar in hand, playing with many of his fellow jammers or band members.

Watch for Rock Voodoos new upcoming video release soon to be gracing these pages.

J

Accomplishments...

Also see the new website www.RockVoodoo.com

Former Bands...

  • Noisemakers ~ Childhood band
  • Underground
  • The Strangers
  • Mojo Filter

Live onstage Events...Vancouver, BC

  • May 8 + 15th, 2010 "Walk on the Wild Side" LIVE performance gig at Spanish Banks
  • MADE IN VANCOUVER FESTIVAL ~ Yaletown Feb. 13-27th during 2010 Games Feb. 24th with a day of "WRECK BEACH LIVE" and Tim Heller's Rock Voodoo
  • Heritage Hall ~ WBPS Christmas Party 2009 and 2010
  • Fairview ~ Jamming for Justin Benefit 2009
  • Anza Club ~ Rock Voodoo June 2008
  • Myles & Beans ~ Rock Voodoo
  • Darby's ~ 4th Avenue
  • Slu Doo Event ~ Island on Fraser River Party
  • The Riverboat ~ Fraser River Party

Live onstage Events...International

  • Gringo Daves ~ Mayan Riviera

Music & Video Links...

Music Links...

Music Video Links...

  • "Sunset Boulevard" currently in production...

Film Industry Accomplishments...

www.IMDB.com  Camera and Lighting....Tim Heller

Principle Band Members...

  • Tim Heller ~ Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar
  • Rex Rekker ~ Bass Guitar, 2nd Guitar
  • Brother G ~ Bass Guitar,  Vocals
  • Jamie Strachan ~ Drums

Supporting Band Member Acknowledgments...

  • David Innes ~ Bass Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard
  • on "Never Leave it too Late" Album
  • Jet Black ~ Bass Guitar
  • Ron Van Raamsdonk ~ Guitar
  • Paul Wainwright ~Saxophone
  • Geoff Stephen ~ Guitar
  • C. David Willis ~ Blues Harp
  • Mike Phillips ~ Drums on "Never Leave it too Late" Album
  • Lorne Campbell ~ Drums on "Never Leave it too Late Album"

Biography...

Tim Heller grew up in Victoria and then moved to Vancouver to pursue music. His first childhood band was Noisemakers and  his very first "real" band was Underground. 

Tim began working in the film industry as a lighting technician.  Tim also picked up some minor acting roles beginning with General Hospital and is very proud at having worked in over 30 feature films.  He was privileged to work with the likes of Robin Williams, Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, and even his favorites Ringo Starr and Jack Nicholson. During this time Tim gained the experience of lighting for rock videos, and one of these videos went to Number One on Much Music. 

Tim's successful film work enabled him to purchase recording gear, allowing him to learn the art of recording.  In the process of this endeavor, he was robbed of most of the equipment which temporarily set Tim back.  Once the gear was replaced, the "Never Leave it Too Late" CD was eventually produced, formerly under the name of Mojo Filter.   As it seemed there were many bands using that name, it was changed to Rock Voodoo and re-released.

Currently producing a video for the song Sunset Blvd, this endeavor found its roots while Tim was in Los Angeles, shooting scenes along Sunset Boulevard, completing the principal photography in Vancouver on 35 mm film. Tim is now in the midst of developing, filming and editing the video.

Tim Heller singer, songwriter started this Vancouver based band in 2008.  An alternative rock, funk, blues band, their first gig was June 2008 at the Anza Club.  He is the lead singer, guitar player and songwriter of over 100 original Rock Voodoo tunes of all styles of Rock.  Much of the new material is especially centered on vocals and harmonies.

Recording and Producing  the album, Never Leave it too Late, among other projects, Tim is a master of many hats. Playing benefits such as Jammin' for Justin  (for autistic stem cell therapy), the Cancer Institute and the Wreck Beach Christmas Party Fundraiser, Rock Voodoo was also one of the featured bands playing at the Made in Vancouver Festival during the 2010 Games in Vancouver BC. 

Bio written by Hollywood

 

 

Above photo is my  "Hendrix" Fender Strat...It's a right handed upside down guitar to give you the look and feel that Jimi Hendrix had ( he was a lefty).  Fender did this only once and I believe they only made 2000 or 3000 of them. I ran down to Tom Lee as fast as I could on Boxing Day and got this on a blow out special for next to nothing.

The guitar is a take off of Jimi's "Woodstock" guitar. I love these 1969 style maple necks, it fits in my hand just right. The down side of this guitar is you can't go up the neck as high as you should be able to, because the horns are reversed.  There is also an engraving of Jimi on the back of the guitar. 

And yes, I absolutely love guitars and would have a huge collection if I could!

Cheers...Tim Heller

 
  • Lyrics for Sunset Boulevard off "Never Leave it Too Late" album
  

Rock Voodoo will play your next event...

  • Specializing in LIVE, ORIGINAL MUSIC and all styles of RocK to shake up your next party or dance!
  • Available for...
  • Live entertainment at your bar or restaurant
  • Private parties or casual events
  • Booking inquiries...
  • Contact Tim Heller
  • Some thumbnail photos are not working at present...so sorry, we are working on this issue.
   
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This co-creative endeavor is a massive project, so we welcome all your ideas, photos, videos, musical expressions, artistic endeavors, healing arts, love letters, stories, newsletter contributions and anything fun that is Wreck Beach related worth sharing. As the collection of your contributions comes together, we will sift, sort and blend it into an ever-evolving expression of inspiration for everyone.  Within each page on the links above, you will see an index filled with ideas of how it may be developed.  Some of these hold  lofty goals and include long term plans, as our attitude is, "Hold the Vision Clear and See Who and What Shows Up."  So as we gain momentum to facilitate the process with your generous donations, physically, financially, spiritually and creatively, this loving community project will come together.  If you feel motivated to participate by co-creating any of the areas noted on the site, by all means let us know, as there is lot's to do and we are happy to give credit as long as we have final edit! 

We so look forward to your support in whatever way that looks, as YOU are one of the many special pieces that makes Wreck Beach Community what it is.  So don't be shy, start brainstorming and send in your ideas as soon as possible.  We welcome your contributions. 

With much Love...Hollywood.