Month: April 2015

Blues, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz

An Evening with Deep Blue; The Most Complete Band in Montreal!

Johnny Beaudine & DEEP BLUE One of the most exciting nights on the Montreal jazz and blues scene can be found whenever Johnny Beaudine & Deep Blue take the stage with their smoking menu of Chicago style jazz, blues and soul fusion with touches of New Orleans funk. A veteran of some of the most famous and infamous south-side Chicago blues clubs,the young Beaudine was tutored by masters … Continue reading An Evening with Deep Blue; The Most Complete Band in Montreal!

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Dr. Jarrett Lobley: Housecalls on His Motorcycle and 100% of Album Sales to Charity – Music for The Right Reasons

Not everyday someone comes along who cares … It’s also rare when that person is in a position to do something about it. When that person continues to do more and more for humanity – that’s when the word ‘ martyr ‘ comes into play. Is Dr. Jarrett Lobley a martyr? He is well on his way … Please listen below as Jarrett explains his … Continue reading Dr. Jarrett Lobley: Housecalls on His Motorcycle and 100% of Album Sales to Charity – Music for The Right Reasons

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‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!

Visit JamesStLaurentPhotography Here ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday night! The 78 year old Blues legend made that clear from the get-go with his opening song; ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues’. There is no greater torch bearer for the Blues than Mr. Buddy Guy and he is not shy to point that out.    Currently on tour with his protege; Quinn Sullivan and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!

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Bob Walsh – ‘After the Storm’ ; First Album Following Triple Bypass Surgery

Bob Walsh has been around. The Bluesman has played with everyone in the Quebec Blues scene at one point in time. Nanette Workman, Guy Belanger … the list goes on. Please listen below as Bob talks abut the new disc, his recent health issues (including the replacement of his aorta) and his love of music. Bob?     Visit Bob Here!     Continue reading Bob Walsh – ‘After the Storm’ ; First Album Following Triple Bypass Surgery

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Chess – The Musical ; Bringing a Piece of ABBA to Montreal

ABBA and musicals – not exactly synonymous with  one another. Two of the Swedish group’s members ( along with Tim Rice) wrote a soundtrack which is beyond fabulous. Please listen below as Producer Noelle Hannibal discusses this Saturday’s show. Hear some of the great tunes involved as well. Buy Tickets Here! In The Wings Production   Continue reading Chess – The Musical ; Bringing a Piece of ABBA to Montreal

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Randy Bachman: Master Guitarist Delivers Classic Rock and Power

By JOHN AUSTEN Special to Rick Keene Music Scene Three names invariably come up in discussions about which Canadian rock group deserves the label ‘Best of All Time’. There are legitimate arguments to be made for the Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Rush – with a few pretenders sprinkled in for good measure. It’s no accident that Randy Bachman is a founder and major player … Continue reading Randy Bachman: Master Guitarist Delivers Classic Rock and Power

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100 Anniversary of The Armenian Genocide; A Conversation with Lousnak

A racially charged mass murder or a displacement of entire races from their homelands. Sometimes banishing families forever or cornering them into small communities. Either way – humanity on display at it’s worst. Genocide     Please listen below as Armenian descendant Lousnak explains an event on April 22nd to raise attention to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.   Find Out About the … Continue reading 100 Anniversary of The Armenian Genocide; A Conversation with Lousnak

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David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two

David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine.   Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below in Part Two as David speaks on many things. Stay tuned for part three.                         Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two

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David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’

David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below as David speaks of his last two projects. Stay tuned for part two.                     Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’

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Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

At one point in time – Randy Bachman was one half of a songwriting tandem which outsold The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Not bad for a boy / man from Winnipeg, Manitoba.   The Guess Who – Randy’s former ‘super – group’; responsible for many musical memories which are etched firmly into the subconscious of the 1960’s and early 70’s music lover.     Randy … Continue reading Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

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