Jerry Mercer heard Ray Charles’ song ‘What I’d Say’ on the radio. His life was never the same … Starting with Trevor Payne and the Triangle, Mashmakhan and eventually April Wine – Mercer’s career has taken him on trips with Janis Joplin, Roy Buchanan, The Band and many, many others … At the young age of seventy-four, four years following his ‘retirement’ – Jerry continues … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As the Years Go By; Part One
Since Buddy Guy was number one on my list of Top Ten Interviews of 2013 – here is the interview I conducted with Mr. Guy fresh off his appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors last year. A track by Guy’s prodigy – Quinn Sullivan, can also be heard … Enjoy the voice of a Blues legend … I know I did! Continue reading Live Audio Buddy Guy and Rick Keene
I have been blessed … Combined with a little bit of elbow grease and in the pathway of many talented artists who make their way into Montreal – I was fortunate to have many insightful conversations this past year. Far too many to put a list together as the best. Each one of my talks – informative about music, the music business or the character … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene- 2013 Top Ten Interviews
Alma Faye Brooks – our ‘Miss Brooks’ … An era or two ago, in a decade filled with decadence and immoral behavior, Alma stuck to her moral grounds. Not only did she have one of the biggest Disco hits of the day – she also performed in ‘Hair’. Receiving two Juno nominations in the process, Alma Faye is a survivor and continues singing for the … Continue reading Alma Faye Brooks – Reborn with a Re-Issue and a New Song!
The final segment in my interview with Jim Henman … Jim speaks of his son, the music business and what advice he would give to a youngster starting out in music. A gentleman, a musician and someone to take notice of. Jim Henman … Visit Jim’s Site here …! Continue reading Jim Henman; Co-Founder of April Wine Part Three
Mr. Henman – and that IS MR. Henman, recently toured for the first time in a long time … Along the way, he played with his cousin David and hooked up with Myles Goodwyn for a listen to Myles’ soon-to-be-released C.D. It has been a long journey for Jim, a musical man whose knowledge and love of ‘old school music’ – just may make the … Continue reading Jim Henman; Co- Founder of April Wine Part Two
Jim Henman is very happy with the way his life turned out … Considering some people would have regrets for leaving a rock band that would go on to become one of Canada’s largest, Mr. Henman went on to a very productive life with nothing but feelings of pride for his old mate; Myles Goodwyn. A life that is more productive than ever. Musically and … Continue reading Jim Henman – Co-Founder of April Wine. Part One
Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Brad Mehldau solo, The Chieftains & Ry Cooder, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Stacey Kent, Marcus Miller, Mike Stern and Bill Evans Band Featuring Tom Kennedy and Steve Smith, Kenny Garrett Quintet, Buika, Newport Jazz Festival Now 60 with Randy Brecker, Anat Cohen, Larry Grenadier, Karrin Allyson, Mark Whitfield, Clarence Penn and Peter Martin, L’orchestre d’hommes-orchestres and the 6th edition of the Battle of … Continue reading Jazz Festival Additions for 2014
Dec. 4 – MARGARET ATWOOD: in conversation with Sheila Heti to celebrate Atwood’s latest novel Maddaddam. Hosted by Librairie Drawn & Quarterly and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. Discounts on books at event. 7:30pm. $10 in advance & at the door. Call 514-279-2224 or visit www.drawnandquarterly.com Dec. 10 – FREE FILM EVENT: Everyone’s holiday fave – Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Free popcorn for kids 12 years and under. 7:30pm. Video Dec. 11 – SPEED DATING & WINE TASTING: … Continue reading December Events at The Rialto Theater
The West Island is rich right …? No problems in this Utopian society. No sir …! No crime, no gangs, no drugs, no weapons, no domestic violence and certainly no hungry families. For years – real estate developers and public officials hid these regular life problems from everyone. Thankfully, as the world evolves and things are more and more being placed on the top shelf … Continue reading Peter Angrove and Ross Griffiths; Feeding the Needy at Christmas with Bands for Baskets
Micheal Kaeshammer knows where he came from … Because of this – his latest album is a tribute to someone whose influence is a cornerstone to Kaeshammer’s foundation. A concrete reason for Micheal’s love of the New Orleans‘ sound. Listen below as Micheal explains his love, his roots, his new album, his joy in performing and what the future holds for this thirty-six year old … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer; Honoring his Roots
