Elvis Costellp played on Sunday at La Maison Symphonique de Montreal on Sunday. Here are parts of the press conference from Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Elvis Costello Press Conference – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014
Diana Krall was in town to play a free show at the Jazz Festival last night. An estimated crowd of 150,00 took in the event. Here are parts of her press conference from Saturday. Enjoy …! Continue reading Diana Krall Press Conference – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014
Elvis Costello press conference: http://youtu.be/4p1WVIinpmY Elvis is playing at 7pm at La Festival Maison Symphonique. Continue reading Watch “Elvis Costello press conference” on YouTube
The evening started strangely … Daniel Lanois, the famed producer of most notably U2 fame – arrived on stage dressed as a beachcomber. That – in itself; not strange at all. What followed was a little unsettling for most at Place des Arts. Film makers smiled yet aside from their collective orgasmic sighs – the venue was, as a whole; unnerved. The first … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews; Daniel Lanois and Emmylou Harris
Volume three cannot be far off … Following two very successful solo albums; Steve Hill of Trois Rivieres, Quebec is living a life of renewed interest and respect. Respect is what this guy deserves … Not too many musicians take the hard way out. Undertaking a solo project is one thing – taking the stage as a one man band is another entirely. Playing guitar, … Continue reading Steve Hill; Hendrix, Guitar Tuning and Volume Three?
Paul Deslauriers is one smart cookie … Nothing like jumping on an opportunity to pay homage to a childhood idol and hooking up with an old friend at the same time. As part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival – Paul is taking the stage with his band and with longtime guitar buddy Steve Hill. Not together – apart … On la Scene Lotto Quebec … Continue reading Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).
What are you doing this week? Mending the piece of fence where the cattle escaped through? Cooking up a pot of grits to feed the outlaws who are coming to town to soak up the Jazz Festival? Whatever it is – fear not … Visit Rick Keene Music Scene all week to hear some great interviews along with some great tunes. The Jazz festival is … Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene?
Jeff Gunn has opened for Peter Gabriel, written the score for a movie starring Reese Witherspoon and has composed many books for guitar players. Saturday June 21st at Steve’ s Music downtown – he will be teaching what he knows. A workshop for all levels and players of different genres. A for sure -stopover for the Hendrix-wannabe. Make sure you bring your guitar! Jeff? … Continue reading Jeff Gunn at Steve’s Music; June 21st for A Guitar Workshop
Rick and the Keens – Peanuts 1961 45rpm: http://youtu.be/9mg-VEas_ug Continue reading Watch “Rick and the Keens – Peanuts 1961 45rpm” on YouTube
Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. Rumor has it – the landlady took away all his Gogh Van Go songs and he was awfully depressed. Who wouldn’t be? Following a seventeen year hiatus ( complete with a parenting diploma), the alt -Pop duo are back. They have also brought along the original members to play on June 26th at Club Soda in Montreal. How … Continue reading Van Gogh Can’t Listen to Gogh Van Go – It’s a Shame …!
Rick Michel is coming to Montreal … A treat for fans of the old school entertainment world. Rick started his career as a comedian and quickly established himself as one of the great impersonators. Among the greats Rick has learned and worked with – Rich Little and Don Rickles. Quite the career and quite the Sinatra homage he is travelling around with. Complete with Sinatra’s … Continue reading Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!
The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show, the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities
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