Paul Arthur and Raisin’ Cain make their long awaited debut at The House of Jazz Paul Arthur has long been a staple in the montreal Blues scene going back to the days of the Rising Sun. Originally from Boston but raised in Montreal – Paul and his band recently won a contest as best Blues band which saw the group head to New Orleans during … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Messin’ with Paul Arthur and Raisin’ Cain !
Face it – Montreal always has a lot of live music going on … Jazz, Blues, Rock, Reggae … and somewhere, someone – is playing along with spoons. Please listen below to some of these shows, some great tunes and get an idea on how to buy tickets! Whether it be local musicians or visitors from afar – music fans are always smiling in Montreal ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Montreal? What’s the Word on the Street and The Talk on the Turnpike?
There are many reasons why The League of Rock arriving in Montreal is important and none of them have anything to do with Jack Black. In fact – a school of Rock could not be further from the reality of The League of Rock. Two different animals – one musical head ( so to speak). League of Rock is an opportunity for musicians who normally don’t play … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The League of Rock Has Arrived in Montreal and Why This is Important !
If Starsky and Hutch played music, they would appear as Daryl Hall and John Oates circa 2016 … For those who grew up adoring the number one Rock duo of all time (sales) and have not seen them for a while, the show last night at The Bell Center must have been shocking. Daryl Hall is a replica of David Soul merged with The Dude … Continue reading Daryl Hall and John Oates – It’s As If They Never Left ! Montreal Concert Review
Lisa Simone has a hard act to follow … Her Mom was acclaimed singer and activist Nina Simone. This ‘enormous shadow’ does not bother Lisa one bit. Please listen below to my chat with Lisa about her Mom, her experiences and her new album ‘My World’. Hear some great tunes from the album as well ! Lisa ? What’s up? Visit Lisa Here ! … Continue reading Nina Simone’s Daughter Lisa Falls close to the Tree …
Pat Loiselle did his homework … Like most great musicians – Loiselle was schooled in the Blues. The cornerstone of popular music. The blueprints for everything with soul. Please listen below to my chat with Pat about the Blues, his album, his appearance at The West Island Blues Festival and The Rolling Stones ! Pat? What’s Up? Visit Pat Here ! Visit West … Continue reading Pat Loiselle – Talking the Stones and The West Island Blues Festival !
Strangers in the Night 12 is an institution. In it’s 12th year, the charity event has raised over three million dollars. On top of that, it has also attracted some pretty big names in music. April Wine, The Pointer Sisters, KC and The Sunshine Band and Blue Rodeo twice ! This year’s event features Randy Bachman headlining! Bachman is one of the most historic figures in … Continue reading The Theme Song of Strangers in the Night – As Beautiful as It’s Intent !
If attending ‘Return to Grace’ at Place des Arts over the course of the next week or so, close your eyes. Something somewhat common takes place. Steve Michaels sings and sounds just like his alter ego; Elvis Presley. Songs heard a thousand times before pierce memories from far inside brains. Transporting people to the fifties, sixties and the seventies. Elvis, audibly and with eyes closed … Continue reading Return to Grace; Elvis Unfortunately – Has Left the Building ! Montreal Review
Adam Karch is a hard working guitar player. Always learning but quick to pay homage to songwriters … Karch has a new album out and unlike his last disc ‘Blueprints’ – ‘Moving Forward’ contains mostly original songs. With a few precious covers tossed into the mix. You know – to mix it up a bit … Please listen below to my chat with Adam. Find … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; ‘Moving Forward’ with Adam Karch
Paul DesLauriers is a relentless soul … This Cornwall, Ontario – born guitar player is on a mission. To ensure his band plays to their utmost potential, A ‘relentless’ pursuit of all things good within the Blues. Please listen below to my chat with Paul as he explains everything about the album ‘Relentless’ and the mindset within The Paul DesLauriers Band. Paul? What’s Up? … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; The Paul DesLauriers Band are ‘Relentless’!
Oscar Peterson is much loved in these here parts. Montreal being the parts and Peterson the sum. Somewhat strangely – an American guitarist has taken things in his own hands. Paying homage to Peterson through his CD Chasin’ Oscar due in stores on June 17th. Strangely for two reasons. One, Michael Blum is a Jazz guitarist and two – Michael Blum is a Jazz guitarist? … Continue reading Michael Blum – A Jazzy Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Strangers in the Night is one of ‘those’ ideas … A creation to do some good which grows until ‘more space’ is not so much an inquiry, it becomes a necessity. Such is the case with the charity event which is entering it’s 12th year. Past headliners have been … well, why don’t you have a listen below. Larry Day, the founder of Strangers in … Continue reading Strangers in the Night 12 – A Smorgasbord of Music, Food and Randy Bachman !
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