Friday night at Cabaret Mille End – Pat Travers brought his high caliber guitar chops to Montreal. It was the first time in almost twenty years the songwriter of ‘Crash and Burn’ flicked his pick to a Montreal audience. One can only wonder why it took so long …? Travers – a transplanted Canadian. An Ottawa – raised son who has been living in Orlando, … Continue reading Concert Review; Pat Travers
‘Brighter than Gold’ – the first single from The Cat Empire‘s new album; Steal the Night, has exceeded expectations – according to trumpeter and vocalist Harry Angus. The song, along with the entire disc, is a throwback to the group’s roots. “The last few albums we made, we were following a very live ascetic.” Explains Harry. “Probably, the last three or four records we made … Continue reading The Cat Empire; Full Circle
By Bianca Marques Hamilton-based band Monster Truck opened for Billy Talent last week at the Bell Center. Four hairy beasts that make up the band appeared on stage. Within seconds of starting to play – these guys were nothing short of amazing! After the show, the merch table was the place to be. The band’s EP – a must have ! The four song disc … Continue reading Bianca’s Monster Truck Review; Short and Sweet
Style: Progressive Rock/Neoprogressive rock Release Date: September 17, 2012 Label: Ear Music Marillion is a classic progressive rock band from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. The band is Steve Rothery (guitar), Pete Trewavas (bass), Ian F. Mosley (drums), Mark Kelly (keyboards) and Steve Hogarth (vocals). Sounds That Can’t Be Made is the bands 17th studio album. If you’ve never heard of Marillion, they have over 14million albums sold … Continue reading Sounds That Can’t be Made; A Marillion Masterpiece?
There are a three things one should not do on acid … The first – drive a moped around the skeleton of a skating rink – with or without ice. The second most inane thing possible? Listen to ‘ Several Small Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict’ by Pink Floyd. The third? Listen to the inaugural … Continue reading Druckfarben – Old School Prog Rock
Once upon a time … There were a whole bunch of musical groups who saturated the airwaves with harmony. The Byrds, The Zombies, The Beatles and The Beach Boys to name but few … Once upon a time – music was all about the sweet harmonies. The coming together of voices in an unique blend of scales. Falsetto praised Baritone and Baritone supported Falsetto. A … Continue reading Et Tu Ready for Et Tu Bruce’
It has been a long time since Jim Henman recruited Myles Goodwyn to play in a band which became known as April Wine … All these years later, Mr. Henman – a pioneer in Canadian music, has a new album and it is a return to his roots. All the music he loved growing up – returns to haunt the musician along with his many … Continue reading Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …
A funny thing happened on the way to success for Montreal born Dwane Rechil. He hit the blues … again! “It’s funny …” Says the forty – seven-year old singer, songwriter and guitar master. ” For years playing in my heavy rock band Top Johnny, I was always waiting for success to come. I was always on edge, never quite content with what I was … Continue reading Texarillo; The Blues Come Full Circle
Ontario – born singer, song-writer and poet Chloe Charles is related to Julian Lennon. Her Father, John Charles, married Cynthia Lennon ( Julian’s Mom) when Chloe was fifteen years of age. Julian – who was good friends with Chloe’s Dad, introduced his Mom to the elder Charles. Chloe was pleasantly surprised when the couple announced their marriage plans. A ceremony which took place in Toronto. … Continue reading A Conversation with Chloe Charles …
What would happen if you took The Sheepdogs and The Black Keys and combined them with Jack White? Pretty amazing music n’est pas? Well – a band by the name of The Damn Truth would also arise from the musical ashes in the form of a high – flying bird. The fowl’s name …? A CD called ‘ Dear in the Headlights’. A CD which … Continue reading Like a ‘Dear in the Headlights’ – The Damn Truth!
The decade of non-decadence. The ten year span which melted all genres of music into one simple genre, Seemingly. An era which crafted one hit wonders by the dozen. People singing soft, people dancing and people carrying about to the much maligned sound of the synthesizer. The attempted killer of the guitar … for the most part! The Pychedelic Furs – Pretty in Pink 1983 … Continue reading The 80’s – WTF? Part Two
As we stride through the recesses of our music memory banks, it is relatively easy to place songs and artists into distinctive categories. The 1950’s – a decade ushered in with Jazz, Big Bands and the birth of Rock n Roll. The 60’s? A spawning pool for the Brits to grab American Blues and introduce it back to the Americans. A movement which invented modern-day … Continue reading The 80’s … WTF?
Rick Keene Music Scene 