Zucchero is a first in many things. The first Rock Star to play The Kremlin, the first European Bluesman to sell millions of albums in Europe and specifically – Italy. The first Bluesman outside of North America to be invited to play with Clapton, Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Himself – along with best pal Pavarotti, created Pavarotti and Friends. A collaboration between Opera, … Continue reading Zucchero; His Own Friend …
Breen LeBoeuf was born in Ontario and ended up one of the first Francophone people to play a concert at the famed Montreal Forum. Pas mal … eh? In these days of language issues in the Province – LeBoeuf is a prime example of what music can do. Eliminate all cultures and make people smile. Blues and Rock n Roll can do that … Listen … Continue reading Breen LeBoeuf; A Union Card for Life …
It’s gonna be crazy … Seven guys carousing their away across the province for a month! Singing, dancing and carrying on in both official languages. All the while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Can you say party? Please listen to Jonathan explain everything and then watch these crazy guys in action . Club Soda , March 8th – be there or be really square! Jonathan …? Continue reading Bodhaktan’s Month Long St.Patrick Day’s Bash!
Blue Rodeo are coming to Montreal on March the 2nd to Place des Arts. For Jim Cuddy – it’s natural. This is the final show on a tour that has seen his son opening up and Juno nominations for Blue Rodeo and his eldest child; Devin. A fulfilling year to say the least … Please listen as Jim explains his songs, his thinking about songwriting and … Continue reading Jim Cuddy – Back to Nature …
Devin Cuddy is the son of Jim Cuddy. Same last name, same love of music. That is where the connection stops. Sorta … Devin Cuddy is on his own. Being the elder son in the Cuddy family, his independence is not new in the family scheme of things. “All older sons are fiercely independent …” Says Jim Cuddy; father of both Devin and Blue Rodeo. … Continue reading Devin Cuddy – His Own man …
For England – born Molly Thomason, her third album is a charm. With a love of Joan Jett propelling her through Toronto ( her adopted home), Molly’s star is on the rise. Citing two of Canada’s sweethearts as influences, it is easy to hear why Molly uses the ‘teenage angst’ in her favor. Columbus Field is the name of the album. Columbus Field is the place … Continue reading Molly Thomason; Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby!
Take Springsteen, add a sprinkle of Cat Stevens and what do you get? Exactly … Good music. Music from the heart. Music from the soul. That is what the band The Rising Few bring to the mix. Add a producer who has worked with Keith Richards, David Grohl and David Bowie ( to name a few), this group of guys led by Cairo- born Karim – … Continue reading The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!
Blues guitarist Joe Louis Walker has been around more than most. Rooming with legend Mike Bloomfield or hanging around with Jimi Hendrix and Ron Wood, let us say; Joe knows the Blues. Hornet’s Nest is his latest labor of love and it will be released on the 25th of February. A fun-filled addition to his vast catalog. A blend of Blues, Gospel and …? Joe? … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record
La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll
Noelle Hannibal is no stranger to fundraising … Given her outgoing nature, it is natural for her to be able to approach people with ease. Asking for donations for a good cause? A no-brainer for this native Californian girl. It is about helping people and asking others to do the right thing. Listen as Noelle explains the very poignant reasons why she is co-producing a … Continue reading Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause
The year was 1971 … Up until that point, concert films were all done in the same fashion. Lot of cameras and as many shots as possible from every different angle imaginable. Adrian Maben came along and changed everything. Just like Pink Floyd did … “Overhead the albatross hangs motionless up on the air And deep beneath the rolling waves In labyrinths of coral caves … Continue reading Adrian Maben; Directing Pink Floyd
Tom Gimbel, the multi – instrumentalist for the band Foreigner – is no stranger to music. Listen below as he speaks of his early influences, his love of playing the drums, rhythm guitar and saxophone. He also speaks of touring with Aerosmith, INXS and how he hooked up with the Mick Jones through a ‘personality’ test …? Hope you enjoy. A great guy and a … Continue reading A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner
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