Imagine …! Three albums into a new career and your band is nominated for six Maple Blues Awards. Amazing stuff for a trio out of Ottawa, Canada. Imagine winning five awards out of the six nominations. Incredible and just plain mind-altering. For Monkey Junk – an imagination is not needed. The six nominations and five wins are very much reality for the boys who carry … Continue reading Steve Marriner; Monkeys Don’t Talk Junk!
Blues guitarist extraordinaire Steve Hill, finally finished his Solo Recordings Volume Two. The disc took two years to make. It was worth the wait! Please listen below as Steve talks about the new album, the old (er) album and the state of the Blues in Quebec. Steve is currently on tour with Matt Anderson and Kim Churchill. Check out Steve’s site for all the info. … Continue reading Steve Hill’s Second Volume; Almost perfect …
The Paul DesLauriers Band released an new album yesterday ( day of the interview). A self-titled effort which was done with pure love … Thursday – the 20th of March, sees an official launch at Bistro a Jo Jo on St. Laurent blvd. in Montreal. If you enjoy Rock n Roll, Blues and a talented trio of musicians … pack your bags and head on … Continue reading Paul DesLauriers; ‘ Music Chooses You …’
Jordan Officer has got the blues.That’s a good thing! Following a career that has seen him be the producer, arranger and guitar player within the Suzie Arioli Band – Jordan has returned to his first love; The Blues … Off he went to New York City where – in two days, he recorded what may be the best Blues album to come from a Montrealer … Continue reading Jordan Officer; Free For a While …
Sarah Hope Slean (born 21 June 1977 in Pickering, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet, visual artist and occasional actress. She has released eleven albums to date (including EPs and live albums). She has been on television. Saturday night – she will be again. After all, Everybody is on T.V. – right? Please listen below as Sarah explains the meaning behind the above-mentioned song title as well as her upcoming television appearance. She … Continue reading Sarah Slean is On T.V.
Kim Churchill’s new album is being released on April 1st. No joke … This ‘Aussie’ loves Montreal, Neil Young and attempting to make people happy with his songs. He is young, a wandering spirit and filled with curiosity of his travels. His songs ain’t too bad either. Kim …? Please Visit Kim’s Site Here! Continue reading Kim Churchill; From a Land Down Under …
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 …
‘We’re gonna party like it’s 1999 …’ Prince may have been referring to a monumental decision on the part of two musical parties. Gowan and Styx. It was in that very same year – the two powerhouses combined to form a lethal unit. One of Canada’s most successful solo artists filling a void within a group who lost one of their members. Dennis DeYoung out … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons Why I – Lawrence Gowan, Joined Styx!
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