‘Lonesome’ George Thorogood Does Not ‘Drink Alone’! Montreal Concert Review

It took all of three minutes for George Thorogood and his Destroyers to pull Montreal out of the winter doldrums … Just when you thought Rock n Roll was dead, along comes ‘Lonesome George’ to levitate dormant goosebumps into the stratosphere. Hair-raising kind of stuff which makes the omni-present argument that ‘music ain’t what it used to be ‘ seem righteous and justified. The tune … Continue reading ‘Lonesome’ George Thorogood Does Not ‘Drink Alone’! Montreal Concert Review

Alain Simard and Andre Menard To Be Honoured by Canadian Music & Broadcast Indsustry

Alain Simard and André Ménard, co-founders of L’Équipe Spectra, will be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during the next Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala in the Toronto Sheraton Centre. Co-founders of L’Équipe Spectra—and, of course, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal—Alain Simard and André Ménard have strongly influenced the cultural life of the country over almost four decades and have contributed to developing … Continue reading Alain Simard and Andre Menard To Be Honoured by Canadian Music & Broadcast Indsustry

2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Indoor Shows Preview – aka Great Tunes!

The Jazz Festival is fast approaching. This week, the indoor schedule was announced. Some great names will pay Montreal a visit this summer both in music and in soul.   Please listen below to some artists that will be playing as well as where you can go to buy tickets !   Thanks for listening ! Talk soon !   Visit Jazz Festival and Buy … Continue reading 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Indoor Shows Preview – aka Great Tunes!

Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

Lorraine Desmarais is an accomplished Jazz pianist.  Lorraine has received the 2002 Oscar Peterson Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival and is a member of The Order of Canada.   Lorraine has released eight solo albums and one big band album.   Make that two with her latest release. Please listen below as Lorraine speaks of her new album and what it was like … Continue reading Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

Carlos Santana in Montreal – Money Well Spent!

Carlos Santana is a legend … There is no denying ‘ Santana’ will go into the history books under several categories. Trailblazer, guitar player extraordinaire, hippie and humanitarian. Only a few of the labels the sixty-eight year old Mexican has earned with hard work. Montreal ( specifically the Bell Center) received a visit from ‘the legend’ last night and judging from the looks of sheer … Continue reading Carlos Santana in Montreal – Money Well Spent!

Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

What’s shakin’? What’s happening? What’s going on? As usual – a lot of stuff is going on in and around Montreal. Carlos Santana is bringing his guitars and Michael Kaeshammer is bringing his piano. Just two of the many things going on this week.   Please listen below for other events as well as some great tunes ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! … Continue reading Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

Victor Wainright – Fast Becoming Quebec’s New Darling !

Some would say Boogie Woogie piano playing is becoming a lost art. In Canada, Michael Kaeshammer is carrying on the tradition although Michael is not purely Boogie Woogie. This is where Victor Wainwright fits in. Along with his band The Wildroots, Victor is introducing the Boogie Woogie piano to Quebec in an increasingly intense fashion. Saturday evening in Terrebonne at the Theatre du Vieux-Terrebonne ( … Continue reading Victor Wainright – Fast Becoming Quebec’s New Darling !

Juno Award Winner Steve Hill Talks Volumes!

 Steve Hill has come a long way … Starting with his Solo Recordings Volume One out of necessity, Steve’s one-man band mentality has become the talk of the country.    Please listen below as Steve talks about his latest offering Solo Recordings Volume Three, his new-found success and his guitars of choice.   Thanks for listening ! Talk soon !           Continue reading Juno Award Winner Steve Hill Talks Volumes!

Montreal En Lumiere; February 18th – March 5th

Food and music ! Can it get any better ? The 17th Edition of Montreal En Lumiere gets underway this week and aside from culinary delights and bright lights – it is an opportunity for some music stars to shine ! Please listen below to the shows which are part of Montreal En Lumiere as well as other concerts in and around Montreal. Thanks for … Continue reading Montreal En Lumiere; February 18th – March 5th

Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer

A lot coming … Montreal and Spring. Like two doves in a cage. Filled with song as the sun brightens the future. Music and Montreal. Made for each other.   Listen below to some tunes and find out what’s coming. Click on The House of Jazz logo, Evenko logo and Montreal Jazz Festival logo to buy tickets!   Thanks for listening !       … Continue reading Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer