Martha Wainwright’s latest offering, Come Home To Mama will be released October 16, 2012 through MapleMusic Recordings. Produced with Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, the album is a collection of 10 reflective songs that see Martha taking stock of her life. With Come Home To Mama’s release just around the corner, Martha will be on the road to visit select cities in Canada. Martha will … Continue reading Martha Wainwright – Come Home to Mama
Tune in at 5:15 and listen to me and Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host on k103.7fm. We will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I to play and promote a song from a new artist and album. Please contact me if you would like … Continue reading Tune in at 5:15 on K103.7fm
On this day in 1970, Janis Joplin was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood. A heroin overdose is suspected. In an interview I conducted with Jerry Mercer, the iconic drummer for the Triangle, Mashmaakan, April Wine and the Buzz Band – Mercer relayed this tale of a sad encounter with Janis Joplin … Mercer and his band at the time – Mashmaakan, were … Continue reading Janis Joplin – Found Dead Oct.4 1970
An Irishman and Polishman walk into a kitchen … Sounds like a joke doesn’t it? Sounds like two people doesn’t it? In this case, the Polishman and the Irishman are the same person and the things that happened in the kitchen are no joke. Freeman Dre of Toronto,Ontario – explains the origins of the name of his group. “I’m born and raised in Toronto, from … Continue reading Come on to the Kitchen Party!
“I guess I write simple songs …” It is no wonder. Brie Nielson, originally from Vancouver and a current Montrealer – comes from a simple place. “I grew up singing in church, loved musicals, acted and sang in them then started listening to old jazz singers in my teens.” Says Brie as she prepares for her Thursday night album launch at La Salla Rossa.” I … Continue reading A Conversation with Brie Nielson
Benefit concert acoustic in Métropolis in memory of Denis Blanchette Monday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Montreal, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 – Some of the most high-profile names in the grand family of Québécois arts will gather on Monday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Métropolis for a benefit concert organized by L’Équipe Spectra in memory of technician Denis Blanchette, who died tragically on September 4 … Continue reading Benefit Concert for Denis Blanchette
A music fan or someone who spends hours in front of YouTube or American television feeds is well aware by now … Billy Joe Armstrong- the lead singer for the succesfuI band Green Day, turned into an ‘American idiot’ recently. He lost his composure on stage and in turn – deposited his rockin’ fanny into rehab. In the words of the late, great Amy Winehouse … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong’s Meltdown
The beat goes on … Especially for drummer Leslie ‘Snooky’ Alston. Kicking the bass peddle, cracking the snare or shuffling on the high hat- this American – born keeper of all things rythym, feels as if he has something to say … Musically anyways. “I always thought I was a drummer.” Says Snooky. ” Recently, my 86 year old Mother tells me I was a … Continue reading ‘Snooky’ Stuck in Music School
Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station. Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I – will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm
The last thing that comes to mind when a person arrives in the presence of Tracy is softness. Tracy is a biker. Tracy is big. Tracy could send small children running into the arms of their mothers. The kids would tremble yet the Moms just might fall in love … Tracy is a lovable guy who cannot understand the way radio and record companies think. … Continue reading Two Bikers Looking for a Home
The Young Musicians of the World team would like to heartily thank everyone involved at SiriusXM for their extraordinary generosity. This major donation, by allowing us to increase the number of YMW music classes, will significantly contribute to the development of more than 400 youth in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke and Kitcisakik (Abitibi-Temiscamingue)” concludes Blaise Fortier, Cofounder of Young Musicians of the World. An organization … Continue reading SIRIUSXM CANADA PRESENTS $41,230 TO YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE WORLD THANKS TO ITS SUMMER TOUR
Photos courtesy of John Waring Steve Hill Solo Recordings Volume One is available on his website. A can’t miss for fans of the ‘real’ blues … Continue reading Ile Perrot Blues Festival feat. Steve Hill
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