Category: Jazz
Jim Henman; Co- Founder of April Wine Part Two
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 – Co-Founder of April Wine. Part One
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
A Triple Threat to End Suffering in the Phillipines
A whole bunch of Blues in a whole bunch of bars … That is the setting this Sunday, December 8th. Five bucks will get you in to hear the likes of Jerry Mercer of April Wine fame along with Breen Leboeuf- formerly of Offenbach. What a deal! Especially considering the money spent goes to help the poor unfortunate folks in the Phillipines … Listen below … Continue reading A Triple Threat to End Suffering in the Phillipines
Jazz Festival Additions for 2014
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
December Events at The Rialto Theater
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
Peter Angrove and Ross Griffiths; Feeding the Needy at Christmas with Bands for Baskets
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
Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful
Where would we be without music? Even the Monkees give pleasure to thousands globally through real and imagined tunes. Here now are the Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful! 10. All the Blues and Country artists who set the foundation for popular music today. Rock, R and B, Soul, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop – practically all genres owe gratitude to the men and women … Continue reading Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful
Who the Fudge are The Walkervilles?
Growing up next to a firing range – may make it easier for someone to mature as a person who shoots guns … Well, the same can be said for a bunch of guys who grew up across from one of the greatest musical towns in the world. Say hello to the Walkervilles … The Walkervilles are openng up for the Tedeschi-Trucks band on Monday … Continue reading Who the Fudge are The Walkervilles?
Amanda Martinez – A New ‘Dawn’
Toronto‘s Amanda Martinez is coming for a visit … Something the singer admits does not happen often. Funny – since Montreal is one of her favorite cities to sing in. Hot off the heals of an album release – Amanda is donating her voice to the third edition of Montreal Mundial. She will be performing on November 21 as part of a Woman of the World … Continue reading Amanda Martinez – A New ‘Dawn’
Hanson; REAL or Imagined?
The kids … er … adults … are all right. Sorta … The authors of the huge hit; MMMbop – are grown up ( fathers in their own right) and have elevated their game (and height) to a different level. What level? Is anyones guess. For the large contingent of females in attendance who are in the same age bracket or a little younger than … Continue reading Hanson; REAL or Imagined?
Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!
Angel Forrest has been singing around Montreal and abroad for many years. Days and nights spent on the road – honing a voice which balances between Jazz, Blues and almost anything else … She has just recently released an album which, surprisingly – is her first Blues one with all original material in English. It has been a long time coming and for once – … Continue reading Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!
Rick Keene Music Scene 