Are you going to have a great big turkey on Christmas day? Maybe the little rug-rats will be spoiled rotten by Santa Claus. Everyone will sit around, drink eggnog and be more merry than a dog with a red ribbon tied to it’s bone … For many, this is not reality. They are people who wish Xmas would go away faster than a P.K Subban … Continue reading Christmas Songs in November? Relax – It’s for a Good Cause!
Did Michael Buble ever do a cover of Bon Jovi? Rush? Deep Purple? Well, Jordan Marchand of Dorval has done Bon Jovi on his first EP and as a former front-man in a heavy metal band; he most certainly did Rush, Purple and maybe even Metallica … Jordan, along with several local musicians, will be launching this crooner’s career on Nov. 22nd at Club Lambi … Continue reading Jordan Marchand; The Next Michael Buble’?
It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’
Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
Quebec city born Guy Belanger knows a little something about The Blues. Now – he knows a little bit more. From his humble beginnings with guys like Bob Walsh up until a recent brush with greatness in Chicago, Guy has been schooled. Now – it’s his turn to teach … Guy? Visitez Guy Ici! Continue reading Guy Belanger; His ‘Turn’ at The Blues …
A lot coming up … Especially with Blues shows in Montreal. Have a listen to some tunes, some upcoming shows and some information – you may not know. Thanks for listening! Buy Tickets Here for Downchild / Powder Blues Band Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene; Special Blues Edition
The man sees every type of person born under a bad sign … He has cleaned up under every type of condition imaginable. He is the unpaid psychiatrist of the world. The listener. The guru of gossip. He is also the man who has listened to every song played on every jukebox this side of Foreigner. He is Dave the Bartender … Email any … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Six
For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands. Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues
Most people at the age of fifteen – haven’t a clue what they want to do when they ‘grow up’. Most people with the exception of Bella Galasso … In a very short time ( with a little help from some friends ), Bella is quickly making a name for herself in the Montreal music scene. Writing songs appears effortless and she is far removed … Continue reading Lookout Taylor Swift – Bella is Coming!
On Saturday night in Montreal, one of the first cold nights this side of Summer, three bands demonstrated with purpose – Rock n Roll is alive and well … Please listen to a sample of what you may have missed … Click on Sixties Invasion To Buy Tickets! Continue reading The Cranes, The Lazys and The Trews; Throwback Rock n Roll!
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