There are a three things one should not do on acid … The first – drive a moped around the skeleton of a skating rink – with or without ice. The second most inane thing possible? Listen to ‘ Several Small Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict’ by Pink Floyd. The third? Listen to the inaugural … Continue reading Druckfarben – Old School Prog Rock
Scott Kempner, born in the Bronx, is a lifelong Yankees’ fan and according to the fifty – five year old; ‘Mickey Mantle is God.’ Living in California – does not change that .. “Its part of the genetic make-up when you come from America. Baseball is part of the DNA …” Says Scott. Kempner was the rhythm guitarist for The Dictators, a band formed in … Continue reading Scott Kempner; The Life of a Dictator.
Freddy Mercury is a hard act to follow … Considered by many as the top front man in rock n roll history – his act cannot be duplicated. His theatrical ability, his charisma and his voice – a shooting star snuffed out. Too soon. Sunday evening, Classic Albums Live – a ten year organization hell bent on recreating some of the best songs every laid … Continue reading Queen; Night at The Corona Theater …
Once upon a time … There were a whole bunch of musical groups who saturated the airwaves with harmony. The Byrds, The Zombies, The Beatles and The Beach Boys to name but few … Once upon a time – music was all about the sweet harmonies. The coming together of voices in an unique blend of scales. Falsetto praised Baritone and Baritone supported Falsetto. A … Continue reading Et Tu Ready for Et Tu Bruce’
Thursday night at Robin des Bois on St.Laurent blvd – Martha Wainwright met the press. Or did the press meet her …? Wainwright, daughter of the legendary Kate McGarrigle and sister of Rufus, performed five of the ten songs which she has added to the soundtrack of the French television show Trauma. Five tunes carefully chosen from Wainwright’s heart. Five songs and ten in total … Continue reading Martha Wainwright; In her Own Words
Life imitates art … On Thursday night at The Metropolis it did! The Zombies, the band which were part of the British Invasion, arrived in Montreal for the first time since 1965. Known for their pre – progrock sounds and somewhat haunting jazzy psychedelic melodies, seemingly brought some sort of Voodoo with them … At 7:30pm – the concert venue lost power. The Zombies indeed … Continue reading Night of The Zombies!
Glen Matlock, along with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Johnny Rotten – were and remain; the original Sex Pistols. A band credited with the birth of Punk Rock in it’s current form. ” There was not a lot going on in the mid – seventies that was exciting.” Says Matlock. ” We wanted to stir things up and make people believe that they could change … Continue reading Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock
March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street. Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 2,500 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery … Continue reading March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less
The Cedars Cancer Institute is pleased to announce that celebrated Montreal musician Trevor W. Payne, C.M. will spearhead a new men’s cancer fund in support of the Cedars Best Care for Life Campaign of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “Prostate cancer kills more men every year than any other form of cancer. It will afflict one in eight men in their lifetimes, striking approximately 22,300 men … Continue reading Trevor Payne Raises Money for Cancer
Mike and Tracy of the band One Road, are two guys who will not quit. Why should they …? They waited seventeen years to put out their dream album. It is a fantastic album backed with great videos. It’s not easy for the two – considering their music is caught in between. In between what? Right in the middle of genres … Their music is … Continue reading One Road Keeps on Riding …
Thank you for reading and making my music site a success. Truly appreciated. I am taking a couple of days off from writing, if I do not – my ability to provide anything remotely good will take a serious blow. I have written six days a week for seven months now. I need a break. I will be back real soon. In the meantime, cruise … Continue reading Break.
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