Sometimes, it is – all about The Blues. Barb Diab and her Smoked Meat Trio ( a condensed version of the full band) are fairly new to the ‘Blues’ scene yet have already made an impact. Whether securing regular spots at The House of Jazz downtown and Laval, or – various other entertainment venues in Montreal and abroad, Diab and her ‘Bluesmen’ are earning their … Continue reading Barb Diab and The Smoked Meat Trio; Smokey Kind of Blues …
It’s nice to discover stuff you thought you knew … That is the case with the DVD; Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin’ Down a Dream (2007) Everyone knows the hits. ‘Breakdown’, ‘Here Comes my Girl’, ‘Refugee’, ‘Freefallin’. etc etc … Tom Petty ( in case addition is not your strongpoint) has more hits and has been around longer than any band since the mid-seventies except for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Music DVD Pick of The Week ‘
How often does an artist come to town who auditioned for Paul McCartney and George Harrison? If your answer is never – grab a beer and go to the head of the Bell Center. One of many tales the sixty-eight year old legend regurgitated last night in Montreal. Once upon a time, Taylor was signed as the first artist to the Beatles’ label Apple … Continue reading James Taylor – Montreal Review
When people think of Canada – they think hockey. In reality, Canadian music has just a long and interesting legacy. How many times have you listened to a great song and were stunned to discover the artist was Canadian! The Stampeders, Chilliwack, A Foot in Cold Water – just a few bands that you have heard the tunes but did not know they went to … Continue reading Robert Stefan was ‘ Made in Canada!’
Victory comes in many forms … For Mr. Bolly, that form is karma. A weird chain of events which is taking the song ‘Victory’ and transporting it to all sorts of places. All – for the good of mankind. Please listen below as Mr. Bolly explains the song, the feelings and the results of hard work. Hard work with very interesting results. Mr. … Continue reading Mr. Bolly ‘s Victory ! Local Hip Hop Artist Helps Out Duffy’s Come2gether for West Island Palliative Care Residence
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 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
What’s going on ? As usual – quite a bit. You got Jazz, you got Blues, you got Rock n’ Roll and everything in between. That is the beauty of the Montreal Music Scene … Have a listen below to some great tunes and a few of the artists coming to Montreal very shortly. Continue reading In the words of Marvin Gaye … What’s Going on ?
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 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 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!
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!
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