Month: October 2012

Rock

Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part One

Remember the band – The Pinups? A Montreal group which did the nightclub circuit in the late seventies – early eighties? Clubs such as the Maples, the Moustache and the Pioneer evolving into the band members’ second homes. In that band was a female bass player who went on to become a Juno award winner and a multi- platinum selling artist. Her name is Sass Jordan … Continue reading Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part One

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Concert Review

Colin James in Concert

Suddenly – it was 1988. Just like that, Colin James transported a mostly middle-aged audience to the days when mortgages were something their parents understood … It was as effortless for the current British Columbian native as his guitar playing. Times may have changed yet James remains the same – physically and musically. ” It’s great to be back in Montreal!” Shouted James a quarter … Continue reading Colin James in Concert

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Brie Nielson and Cecile Doo- Kinogue in Concert

Two ladies – two cd launches … Brie Nielson and her Othermen performed before a packed house at La Salla Rossa in support of Brie’s first full length disc; Picture Show. It was a phenomenal success and afterward – a happy and somewhat overwhelmed Nielson danced the wee hours away with friends and fans. A great night for everyone …! On another evening, in a … Continue reading Brie Nielson and Cecile Doo- Kinogue in Concert

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Cd Review, Rock

Cd Review – Colin James; Fifteen

Colin James is … Colin James. Older, maybe a bit wiser. He remains – a great blues guitarist. He remains – Canada’s great blues guitarist. His latest album is a pleasure to listen to. There are some discs ( face it – most discs) which contain great tracks along with annoying ones thrown Into the mix. Not James’ latest title; Fifteen. The entire project is … Continue reading Cd Review – Colin James; Fifteen

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Martha Wainwright – Come Home to Mama

Martha Wainwright’s latest offering, Come Home To Mama will be released October 16, 2012 through MapleMusic Recordings. Produced with Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, the album is a collection of 10 reflective songs that see Martha taking stock of her life. With Come Home To Mama’s release just around the corner, Martha will be on the road to visit select cities in Canada. Martha will … Continue reading Martha Wainwright – Come Home to Mama

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Janis Joplin – Found Dead Oct.4 1970

On this day in 1970, Janis Joplin was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood. A heroin overdose is suspected. In an interview I conducted with Jerry Mercer, the iconic drummer for the Triangle, Mashmaakan, April Wine and the Buzz Band – Mercer relayed this tale of a sad encounter with Janis Joplin … Mercer and his band at the time – Mashmaakan, were … Continue reading Janis Joplin – Found Dead Oct.4 1970

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Come on to the Kitchen Party!

An Irishman and Polishman walk into a kitchen … Sounds like a joke doesn’t it? Sounds like two people doesn’t it? In this case, the Polishman and the Irishman are the same person and the things that happened in the kitchen are no joke. Freeman Dre of Toronto,Ontario – explains the origins of the name of his group. “I’m born and raised in Toronto, from … Continue reading Come on to the Kitchen Party!

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