When people think of Canada – they think hockey. In reality, Canadian music has just a long and interesting legacy. How many times have you listened to a great song and were stunned to discover the artist was Canadian! The Stampeders, Chilliwack, A Foot in Cold Water – just a few bands that you have heard the tunes but did not know they went to … Continue reading Robert Stefan was ‘ Made in Canada!’
Victory comes in many forms … For Mr. Bolly, that form is karma. A weird chain of events which is taking the song ‘Victory’ and transporting it to all sorts of places. All – for the good of mankind. Please listen below as Mr. Bolly explains the song, the feelings and the results of hard work. Hard work with very interesting results. Mr. … Continue reading Mr. Bolly ‘s Victory ! Local Hip Hop Artist Helps Out Duffy’s Come2gether for West Island Palliative Care Residence
It took all of three minutes for George Thorogood and his Destroyers to pull Montreal out of the winter doldrums … Just when you thought Rock n Roll was dead, along comes ‘Lonesome George’ to levitate dormant goosebumps into the stratosphere. Hair-raising kind of stuff which makes the omni-present argument that ‘music ain’t what it used to be ‘ seem righteous and justified. The tune … Continue reading ‘Lonesome’ George Thorogood Does Not ‘Drink Alone’! Montreal Concert Review
Alain Simard and André Ménard, co-founders of L’Équipe Spectra, will be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during the next Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala in the Toronto Sheraton Centre. Co-founders of L’Équipe Spectra—and, of course, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal—Alain Simard and André Ménard have strongly influenced the cultural life of the country over almost four decades and have contributed to developing … Continue reading Alain Simard and Andre Menard To Be Honoured by Canadian Music & Broadcast Indsustry
THE ANDERSON-PONTY BAND Jean-Luc Ponty and Jon Anderson Thursday, May 26th 8 pm @ Theatre St.-Denis Buy Tickets Here ! Jean – Luc Ponty is an innovator … Credited as one of the first musicians to implement the violin within Jazz music, Ponty has not stopped there. A musical thirst has carried the seventy-one year old native of France through a long, creative and … Continue reading Jean-Luc Ponty; Coltrane to Zappa to Jon Anderson.
Noah Preminger is not your average run-of-the-mill saxophone player … A native of Connecticut, currently dividing his time between Boston and New York – Noah has released a very interesting album. ‘Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground’ brings the listener on a history lesson which revolves around Mississippi. In music language, Mississippi means the Delta Blues and the Delta Blues are the backbone of most … Continue reading Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …
Gabriela Martina yodelled as a young girl in Switzerland. That is where the similarities between her and Maria Von Trapp ends. Gabriela’s story is real … Please listen below to my interview with Gabriela ! Visit Gabriela Here ! Continue reading Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.
Jean -Michel Blais is a newcomer. Sort of … Jean – Michel Blais started playing the organ at a young age which – in turn, led to the piano. Even though, a love-hate relationship developed for a while between Jean – Michel and music, it is now part of his life in a big way. It may even get bigger … Please listen … Continue reading Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …
Lorraine Desmarais is an accomplished Jazz pianist. Lorraine has received the 2002 Oscar Peterson Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival and is a member of The Order of Canada. Lorraine has released eight solo albums and one big band album. Make that two with her latest release. Please listen below as Lorraine speaks of her new album and what it was like … Continue reading Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !
Andria Simone speaks her mind. A breath of fresh air to go along with her golden voice. Please listen below as Andria speaks on the state of the music business, some of her influences and what to expect on April 9th at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. Listen to a few tunes from her new album Evolve as well. Andria? Visit Andria … Continue reading Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival
Michael Kaeshammer is known as a premiere showman. It did not start out that way … Please listen below as Michael speaks of his first solo recording ‘The Pianist’ and the reasons behind it. Also – Discover some thoughtful insights into the music business and the mind of one of the best pianists in Canada! Michael? Visit Michael Here ! Buy … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !
As usual, a lot coming in Montreal. Please listen below to some of these things and stay tuned for more great tunes and interviews on Rick Keene Music Scene Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening ?
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