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
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
Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three
Down the line – there were some great artists out of Canada who paved the way .. Rock n Roll was carried out in many ways and sadly, many of these great bands have been forgotten. Not anymore … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show – Part One
In the conclusion of my four part interview – Wayne and I discuss the importance of music in schools, the effect of the new generation when it comes to digital technology and his other project. Salsa De La Bahia is a compilation of some of the great latin Jazz plyers to come out of the San Francisco Bay area. Have a listen – won’t ya? … Continue reading Wayne Wallace Part Four
Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace talks about his influences. Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Part Three
Wayne Wallace has been around. That is an understatement. A trombonist who has played with every legend possible in the music business. Hear his tales in part one of my interview. A very insightful look into the life of a soon-to-be legend himself. Cheer for him on Sunday the 26th of January as he goes for a Grammy award for best Latin Jazz album. Good … Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Grammy Award Nominee
Country music is alive and well in Montreal … According to the genre’s rising star in this province – ‘Lil Andy would not like to play anywhere else – for long … Listen as Andy explains many things including his latest CD, his influences and how he surprised his Mom! Andy …? Continue reading ‘Lil Andy – Up Close and Personal
Sometimes … things are meant to be. That appears the case with two talented young ladies currently residing in Toronto. A pair of souls joined at the songwriting hip. A duo destined for stardom along the lines of any great Folk tandem or person. Please listen as Andrea and Cindy explain everything needed to know of their alter-ego; Scarlett Jane. Enjoy … Please visit Scarlett … Continue reading Scarlett Jane – A ‘Stranger’ In Our Midst …
Sheldon Kagan has been around … From his humble beginnings in a bachelor apartment at the age of fifteen to introducing Jazz legend Miles Davis on stage – Mr. Kagan has a few stories to tell. Please listen to his tales of playing cards at his home with Artie Shaw and how he feels about Miles Davis – all these years later … A true … Continue reading Sheldon Kagan; Memories of a Concert Promoter
In this final segment of my interview with Mr. Mercer – the drummer discusses working with Trevor Payne in this summer’s upcoming version of Porgy and Bess. He also speaks of his legacy, his integrity and what he has learned over the years about life. Oh ya – he will also tell you his favorite April Wine songs! Thanks to Jerry for taking the time … Continue reading Jerry Mercer- AsThe Years Go By; Part Six
Rick Keene Music Scene 