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Lennon’s Stepsister? A Canadian and Talented …

Kicking off the new year with a bang seems like the only appropriate thing to do after closing 2012 with such wild success. Having just returned from her European tour with a dizzying number of interviews and features (incl. Rolling Stone, Die Zeit), Chloe Charles is perfectly poised for her home turf celebration of “Break The Balance” at Toronto hub, The Revival, Feb 13th. A mere two … Continue reading Lennon’s Stepsister? A Canadian and Talented …

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Andrea England; Hope and Other Sins – Album Review

Andrea England  has just released her second album. Seven years after her first and fourteen years following a car accident which almost killed her … The story is a Hollywood one. England was delivering her first ep to a record store in Ottawa. The accident brought her career to a full stop and she carried on with a fresh outlook. Andrea determined to turn her … Continue reading Andrea England; Hope and Other Sins – Album Review

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Ten Great Blues Artists – 2012

The Blues … the Blues .. the Blues … The foundation, along with Jazz, of music as we know it today. Popular music that is. There are many who carry the Blues tradition throughout North America and the world. Elmore James , Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters  would be proud of the following artists on this list. Here are ten great Blues … Continue reading Ten Great Blues Artists – 2012

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Sultans of Swing …er .. String; Make No Mistake

‘And Harry doesn’t mind if he doesn’t make the scene He’s got a daytime job he’s doing alright He can play honky tonk just like anything Saving it up for Friday night With the Sultans with the Sultans of Swing‘ Harry is actually Chris. Chris has a few daytime gigs – not just one. Chris does not play honky tonk with his violin and on … Continue reading Sultans of Swing …er .. String; Make No Mistake

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One Road; On the Path to Stardom

One road usually goes two ways … East – West or North – South. For the duo, One Road … North is the direction they’re headed following their debut album. For Tracy and Mike, two men fulfilling a vacant prophecy from the days of their youth, the opening song just doesn’t complete the void – the tune overflows into music heaven … ‘Ride On’ does … Continue reading One Road; On the Path to Stardom

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Thrill Me Up; Dawn Tyler Watson and Paul Deslauriers both Nominated for A Maple Blues Award!

Last year, there was a duel at L’Astral Theater on Ste. Catherine St. East. A venue on the cusp of downtown Montreal. In the right corner, wearing a brown top and jeans – Dawn Tyler Watson. A woman who posesses the voice of an angel. Vocal chords blessed from deep within … On the left, bearded and loaded with guitar fingers talented beyond comprehension – … Continue reading Thrill Me Up; Dawn Tyler Watson and Paul Deslauriers both Nominated for A Maple Blues Award!

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Cd Review – Colin James; Fifteen

Colin James is … Colin James. Older, maybe a bit wiser. He remains – a great blues guitarist. He remains – Canada’s great blues guitarist. His latest album is a pleasure to listen to. There are some discs ( face it – most discs) which contain great tracks along with annoying ones thrown Into the mix. Not James’ latest title; Fifteen. The entire project is … Continue reading Cd Review – Colin James; Fifteen

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Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station.  Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I –  will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

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Brie Neilson – A Happy Song at the ‘Picture Show’

‘Sweet hot chocolate and one hand in my pocket …’ These are some of the lyrics included in Brie Nielson’s ‘ Happy Song’, a tune which is a small part of a bigger ‘ Picture  Show’. An album which will be officially launched on October 4 at Sala Rossa – 4848 blvd St. Laurent in Montreal. Alannis Morisette had one hand in her pocket while … Continue reading Brie Neilson – A Happy Song at the ‘Picture Show’

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Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

If Angels could sing like Carolyn Fe; they would … This may seem like a cliche, it is and it is not. Depends whether or not you have listened to the c.d. Original Sin. The same – titled first track commences with crickets as the bass line. An acoustic guitar soon joins the chorus. Sitting on a porch with an apple in hand maybe? Just … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

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The Mother Jones Band! Greatest R and B Band in Montreal …!

Father and Son; Album Review They say to play the blues well, one must go through hard times. Tommy Falls and his son Derek, live with the memory of someone dear who lived and died through very hard times. Is it any wonder their inaugural album is so good …? Father and Son could be considered a throwback to a different time. An era that … Continue reading The Mother Jones Band! Greatest R and B Band in Montreal …!

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