Friday night at Cabaret Mille End – Pat Travers brought his high caliber guitar chops to Montreal. It was the first time in almost twenty years the songwriter of ‘Crash and Burn’ flicked his pick to a Montreal audience. One can only wonder why it took so long …? Travers – a transplanted Canadian. An Ottawa – raised son who has been living in Orlando, … Continue reading Concert Review; Pat Travers
When Wanda Jackson was a young lady, she did not realize her name would forever be associated with the beginning of Rock n Roll. Now – as an older lady, she did not realize that men and women, young enough to be her Grandchildren, would hold her in such high esteem. Men like Jack White … ” I guess I am like the Betty White … Continue reading Wanda Jackson; A Legend Pure and Simple. Part Two
Elvis … Gladys and Vernon Presley‘s son had many monikers. Movie star, Elvis ‘the Pelvis’ and ‘The King of Rock n Roll’ – to name but three very important ones. ‘Wanda Jackson‘s boyfriend’ was also a name Elvis toted for a while. Few know it – everyone is impressed when it is discovered… For Wanda Lavonne Jackson of Maud, Oklahoma – it was a special … Continue reading Wanda Jackson – A Legend; Pure and Simple. Part One
Serena Ryder, hot off the heels of a MMVA for ‘Rock/ Alternative Video of the Year for her new song; ‘Stompa‘- considers the success of her new album; ‘Harmony’, somewhat home -based. “The entire album was recorded in L.A.”‘ Says Ryder.’”After almost ridding myself of sixty songs which were penned for the sessions, I decided to simplify everything. ‘Stompa’ took just three hours to record … Continue reading Serena Ryder – Feels Like Home
Franco De Crescentis got the idea to write his play by watching YouTube videos of conspiracy theories. He was careful however as many are recorded by fundamentalists whose visions are slightly ‘skewed’ … The play in question; ‘Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame’ is a fantastic look into the bad side of the music business. Corporate radio may want to stay away. Gazing into … Continue reading Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …
Would you sell your soul for fame? Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll! A talentless loser’s drive to be famous leads him to naively making a deal with the devil for his soul. Follow Alex’s journey during his rise to fame until he learns the truth from a conspiracy theorist who exposes the hidden satanic agenda behind the music industry. Medulla Oblongata Productions is happy … Continue reading Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame
Following an excursion into a land filled with sequined – styled jackets, false eyelashes and fake boobs – a discovery that the soundtrack of the 70’s has indeed passed on to the great dance floor in the sky took place. Yes – Mesdames and Messieurs, Disco Music is dead for real this time! How does one know? How do you judge the disappearance of Bell-bottoms,’ … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Disco is Finally Dead
Toronto – born, Ottawa – raised Pat Travers – considers himself fortunate to grow up in an era which provided so many men for him to idolize. Clapton, Hendrix, Santana, Page – so many rock Gods. So much time to learn. “I was really lucky to get started at a time when guitars ruled the airwaves. They were all original sounding players and you could … Continue reading Pat Travers – Boom Boom; On Come the Lights !
The Rolling Stones – fittingly, arrived on stage at the Bell Center last evening, practically fifty minutes late. Fifty and Counting …? As with every tour or show since 1989, they arrive in each city under a cloud of various predictions or guesses. Unlike their ‘solo’ contemporaries ( for reasons best left to the overweight, non – active, jaded and ‘I am stuck in a … Continue reading The Stones – As Usual; An Event …
The Rolling Stones are arriving in Montreal for their ’50 and Counting Tour’ amid all sorts of controversy … What else is new? The World’s Oldest and Greatest Rock n Roll band have made a career out of making people uneasy, ‘out of their heads’ or just plain upset. Whether it is urinating on a gas station wall in the sixties, erecting a giant billboard … Continue reading Would You Let Your Daughter Marry a Rolling Stone?
Kristina Maria has just finished headlining Pride Winnipeg. The city’s Gay and Lesbian Festival. It was the first time she was part of both the festival and Manitoba’s hospitality. “It was such a great time being part of the atmosphere. I got to do seven of my songs and the entire thing was great. The audience and I were feeding off one another and it … Continue reading Kristina Maria – Up Close
It is no coincidence Holly Cole‘s new CD is titled ‘ Night’ … ‘I am a night owl, I stay up very, very late every night …” Says Cole. ” I find it very quiet. I mean the only phone calls I get are from drunk friends. It is very mysterious and for a creative person – it is ideal. It is open at night … Continue reading Holly Cole; The ‘Night’ Started Young …
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