A lot coming … Please listen below to what’s coming and two new tracks! The Hi Fins are not appearing. Apologies for the error. Continue reading Strangers in the Night, Nuits D’Afrique and Two Young Up and Coming Guitarists
Colonel Tom Parker made a lot of money off Elvis Presley. Tom Parker of Toronto, aka Colonel Tom – has the same name as the famous promoter / Elvis career killer. That’s where the comparison stops … Tom Parker is a Country / Folk singer who plays Guitar and Mandolin. Unlike Elvis or Colonel Tom Parker – Tom ( of Toronto) writes his own tunes. … Continue reading Colonel Tom Parker Has Not Left the Building! ‘Pour’ Him an ‘American’ Shot !
James Cotton requires no introduction… Introduced to the music of Sonny Boy Williamson at the age of nine – seventy-eight years later; there’s no looking back. Cotton has played with everyone who is anyone in the history of The Blues. B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton … The history pages are not big enough to contain a list .. … Continue reading A Talk with a Blues Legend; Mr. James Cotton. Part One and Two.
The Jazz Festival is getting underway very soon … This year’s Festival is dedicated to B. B King. Click on the images below to hear interviews with some of the artists performing outdoors this year. To see a full list of the Outdoor and Indoor Programs Click Here!</span> Stay Tuned for a Lot of Great Interviews ! Thanks for Listening ! … Continue reading The 2015 Montreal International Jazz Festival – Outdoor Shows and Interviews
Herb Alpert was one of the most successful men in the history of music … Then – along with partner Jerry Moss, Herb Alpert created one of the most industrious and fruitful record companies in the history of the music business. A & M Records was designed to house artists in an environment which catered to their individual creativity. Herb Alpert believes to this day … Continue reading Herb Alpert; Staying ‘In the Mood’ After All These Years. Part One, Two and Three
The Jazz Festival is coming real soon ! One of the highlights will be the first presentation of The B. B. King Award. Legendary Bluesman James Cotton will receive the award and stay tuned for my interview with James on June the 2nd. Please listen below to a preview of some of the shows, where to buy tickets and some musical samples. Also – hear … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview and What’s Happening in Montreal !
It’s been a while since Steve Rowe’s older brother inspired him to play guitar. Forty – five years – give or take a lick … Listen below as Steve speaks about his new CD, his album launch and many other subjects relating to his long and storied Blues’ career. Steve? Visit Steve Here! Continue reading Steve Rowe Lets His Guitar Do the Talkin’ ….
Sisters can do weird things … Sometimes, good things may happen. Such is the case with The BlueBell Sisters. A trio of ladies (with a brother tossed into the mix) singing songs that people love. The entire act is a romp into the past with ties to Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis. Add some infectious energy during live shows and voila ! Priceless … Continue reading The BlueBell Sisters – Old School Music Done Right!
When the words ‘ All in the Family ‘ are bandied about – usually, it is a general term. Not in Natalie Macmaster and Donnell Leahy’s case. Along with six children who tour and ‘ learn ‘ with Mom and Dad, theirs truly is ‘ a family affair’ … Please listen below as Donnell explains the new album with his wife ( their first) and how having the … Continue reading Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Are ‘ The One (s) …’
Dave the Bartender is not always at his post … Sometimes – he can be found two blocks away sleeping in an alley. That’s neither here nor there… Invisible sometimes but never void of musical knowledge – Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions with his usual flare … Dave? The Bartender? May 16th at Le Pionnier! Rockin’ for Chloe! Donate Here! … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; What is The Best Hockey Song Ever and Various Other Lies and Innuendo ...
Remember the name Devon Coyote … A trio from Kelowna B.C. Three guys who will knock your socks off in every way possible. Name a genre and chances are somewhere within their music – that sound will come out. In the midst of a three month tour – Devon Coyote are a force to be taken seriously in the Canadian Music Scene. Devon? What’s up? … Continue reading Howlin’ with the Best Young Rock n Roll Band in Canada!
The Ben Racine Band are playing at the Tremblant Blues Festival this summer. They earned it. ‘A Grand New Brew’ is their latest and second offering in CD form. Capturing the sound of Chicago and New Orleans’ Blues combined with a little Funkiness – the disc is a planned love affair between guitar and horns. Please listen below as Ben Racine explains the lethal … Continue reading Ben Racine – Playin’ the Blues ‘Cause He Loves It!
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