Sometimes, people miss the point. This is exactly what is happening with Montreal’s English radio stations and the band One Road. Aside from k103.7fm, lead singer and co – writer Tracy’s band does not get the recognition they deserve or warrant. If passion, talent and artistry bordering on a cross between country, blues and rock does not get you noticed in your hometown – the … Continue reading One Road; Impeccable …
Peter Murray is not a household name in Canada. Yet … The native Australian is just starting to make waves in North America after selling close to two million records in the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. An astonishing number of discs. Astonishing he has not been heard around these parts. Astonishing ( for the ladies ) he has not been seen in these parts. … Continue reading Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip
Melissa Bel is an up and coming artist who loves playing in Quebec! A Toronto native, the young ‘starlet’ has musical roots based in musical soul. She will be performing at The Rialto Theater on Nov. 23rd. Her night will contain all original music with maybe one cover thrown in … Which one and who is her favorite performer of all time? No – it … Continue reading Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …
Remember the days when a Rock n Roll show was a Rock n Roll show? In Montreal, ‘back in the day’, the anticipation could be felt hours before the show in Atwater Park. A green-space dotted with empty beer bottles, tossed – away ‘clips’ of joints and concert goers in various stages of sobriety.The only thing ‘straight’? The white line dividing East and West bound … Continue reading Styx; Making It Look Easy …
Imagine laying by the ocean on a warm summer day. The mist – soothing the aches caused by the immense heat of the sun … Think of a child appearing with a toothless grin amid the staunchest boors at a dinner party from Hell. Place the pair of scenarios together like two wine glasses connecting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s eve. This … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud
Growing up next to a firing range – may make it easier for someone to mature as a person who shoots guns … Well, the same can be said for a bunch of guys who grew up across from one of the greatest musical towns in the world. Say hello to the Walkervilles … The Walkervilles are openng up for the Tedeschi-Trucks band on Monday … Continue reading Who the Fudge are The Walkervilles?
Toronto‘s Amanda Martinez is coming for a visit … Something the singer admits does not happen often. Funny – since Montreal is one of her favorite cities to sing in. Hot off the heals of an album release – Amanda is donating her voice to the third edition of Montreal Mundial. She will be performing on November 21 as part of a Woman of the World … Continue reading Amanda Martinez – A New ‘Dawn’
The kids … er … adults … are all right. Sorta … The authors of the huge hit; MMMbop – are grown up ( fathers in their own right) and have elevated their game (and height) to a different level. What level? Is anyones guess. For the large contingent of females in attendance who are in the same age bracket or a little younger than … Continue reading Hanson; REAL or Imagined?
Angel Forrest has been singing around Montreal and abroad for many years. Days and nights spent on the road – honing a voice which balances between Jazz, Blues and almost anything else … She has just recently released an album which, surprisingly – is her first Blues one with all original material in English. It has been a long time coming and for once – … Continue reading Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!
Former Montrealer Gino Vannelli came home on the weekend. Too bad is was not for good … Performing two sold – out shows at The Rialto was a shame. A man with a voice like his, should be atop Mont Royal – a town cryer if you will. Letting locals and tourists alike know; he is one of ours. Gino started his musical career as … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Gino Vannelli Rocked!
‘Everybody’s talkin’ about the long run …’ Words – or rather, lyrics, could never ring so true. The Eagles landed at The Bell Center last night following a ‘long run’ of hits. Timeless tunes which just never seem to leave people’s hearts and on Tuesday morning at water coolers around the city – everyone will be ‘talkin’ about that long run .. From the moment … Continue reading The Eagles plus Joe Walsh; A Montreal Love – In!
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