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Rolling Stones Tribute Band Nasty Habits Rock Rick Keene’s 50th !

It is never easy for a band to headline an event which consists of five opening acts. Especially when the audience consists of many who must head home before the babysitter bills climb higher than the price of a used Lamborghini. Nasty Habits, the Rolling Stones Tribute band extraordinaire, pulled off an incredible set to the true Rock n Rollers who stayed the course. Nasty … Continue reading Rolling Stones Tribute Band Nasty Habits Rock Rick Keene’s 50th !

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Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up

Fifty years is a long time … Hard to believe on September 7th, I will be reaching a half century on this planet ( 47 years if you count the times I was in a different world as a teenager). Please help me celebrate and at the same time – raise money for Sax player Johnny Beaudine. Johnny lost his belongings in a fire and … Continue reading Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up

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Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home .​.​.

Gino Vannelli has been here before. The native Montrealer recently returned  to his birth city for a pair of great shows at The Rialto Theatre. Just four short days after those performances – Gino recorded a DVD and CD of a show in L.A. Please listen below as Gino speaks about that show including a duet with a very unlikely suspect. Is there a new … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home .​.​.

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Blues Bourbon and BBQ – Quebec Blues Artists on Fire!

There is nothing better than adding sizzling Blues to sizzling BBQ ribs. That is exactly what will happen on the weekend of Aug. 22nd and 23rd at the Cosmodome in Laval. A parade of Quebec Blues’ artists will hit the stage while the sweet sounds of food being sizzled on a BBQ add the background. Please listen below to what is happening, a few words … Continue reading Blues Bourbon and BBQ – Quebec Blues Artists on Fire!

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Percy Hart; Riding and Playing Music for a Cause

 If Percy Hart ( soon to be known as ‘The JunkYard Villain?) can help the unfortunate out – he will. Guaranteed. Sometimes it takes rough times in order to prioritize life. Sometimes – it takes pain to obtain courage. Please listen below as Percy discusses his music, his hopes and dreams as well as a fundraiser taking place this coming Saturday. Percy? What’s up?   … Continue reading Percy Hart; Riding and Playing Music for a Cause

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Paolo Stante; A Montreal Guitarist Born for The 70’s

  Paolo Stante knows how to play guitar. No argument there.   Songwriting? Check. CD’s? Check. Live gigs? Check. What else could there be? Please listen as Paolo explains everything including  how his first guitar teacher influenced him. Paolo?   Visit Paolo Here!         Continue reading Paolo Stante; A Montreal Guitarist Born for The 70’s

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You Can Call Her ‘ Becky …’

Rebecca Fiset Cote has an amazing voice. That is the easy part.   Songwriting and making her way into a world filled with wannabes is the hard part. Can she accomplish what she wants with her life? To make a career as a singer? Please listen below as ‘Becky’ talks about her dreams, aspirations and a collaboration with a musician which seems to be working … Continue reading You Can Call Her ‘ Becky …’

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Montreal and Canada’s Hidden Songwriter; Rob Lutes

Rob Lutes is ‘one of those guys …’ A guy whose name circulates like a breeze entering a screen door in the green humid pastures of Canada’s vast farmland. Omni – present, appreciated, yet seldom heard over the dales of the County lines. Until now. Please listen below as Rob speaks of his latest project and his beginnings in singing. A five year old pitch … Continue reading Montreal and Canada’s Hidden Songwriter; Rob Lutes

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Justin Saladino; Montreal’s Next Frank Marino?

Justin Saladino is a good student. For that matter, he is also a good teacher.   Please listen below as Justin talks about his influences, his band and what is in store for them in the coming weeks. An EP perhaps?   Justin?   Visit Justin Here! Justin will be at Bistro a Jo Jo on July 30th and Smoke Meat Pete’s on July 31th. … Continue reading Justin Saladino; Montreal’s Next Frank Marino?

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Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Marc  Manseau and Helgi Piccinin need your help. Visit A Purdie Good Life Here The two filmmakers are making a documentary of the World’s Most Recorded Drummer. Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie has recorded with Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Rolling Stones and Miles Davis. That’s just a few … Click here to access their Crowdfunding page and please listen below to the director’s own words.   … Continue reading Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

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Patrick Lehman – ‘For Dad …’

Patrick Lehman’s father passed away before his latest album was completed. Sad – yet a blessing in disguise for the Montreal  born singer and songwriter. Please listen below as Patrick talks about his Dad and the influence he had on his life and his latest album. Patrick? Please help me to continue helping young artists! Click here to find out how. Thank you.     … Continue reading Patrick Lehman – ‘For Dad …’

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