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 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!
Former Montrealer Gino Vannelli came home on the weekend. Too bad is was not for good … Performing two sold – out shows at The Rialto was a shame. A man with a voice like his, should be atop Mont Royal – a town cryer if you will. Letting locals and tourists alike know; he is one of ours. Gino started his musical career as … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Gino Vannelli Rocked!
Micheal Kaeshammer knows where he came from … Because of this – his latest album is a tribute to someone whose influence is a cornerstone to Kaeshammer’s foundation. A concrete reason for Micheal’s love of the New Orleans‘ sound. Listen below as Micheal explains his love, his roots, his new album, his joy in performing and what the future holds for this thirty-six year old … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer; Honoring his Roots
Thanksgiving. A day to be thankful … A twenty-four hour period in which we rejoice for all that we have. Family, love and friends. Three primary reasons aside from good health which enable us to smile as we plunge through the many injustices called life. Sadly – there is one creature whose fate is not as fortunate. A feathery-friend caught rightly or wrongly on the bad … Continue reading Top Ten Thanksgiving Songs ( or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bird!)
They say good things come in threes. With Mundial Montreal – true as true as true can be … From November 19th – 22nd, the Festival will be featuring artists as ecclectic as a white egg on Easter Sunday. As an added bonus, this year’s edition will also showcase Aboriginal artists from across Canada. Eekwol, Samian,Shauit,George Leach, Leela Gilday and A Tribe Called Red – a … Continue reading Mundial Montreal;Third Time’s a Charm!
Rumba is a musical show put together by Cubamanos – a 12-musician band with four dancers; all professionals belonging to the famously rigorous Cuban Music Institute. The artists are based in Manzanillo, Cuba, cradle of Cuban Music where traditional “son” was born. Manzanillo has a 100,000 population with its highest building reaching three storeys. The city hosts some of Cuban most prolific artists. Despite humble living conditions, they bear one … Continue reading Cubamanos
Christine Jensen has a new album out. Habitat will be released on October 1st in stores near you. This release will be followed by a live show on October 3rd at Lion D’Or as part of the Off Festival. Christine’s latest ‘opus’ is a labor of love … ” Every time I do a large ensemble thing like this, it’s not a short event.” Explains … Continue reading Christine Jensen – It’s All About the Sax …( Sorta )
Joe Louis Walker could have easily ended up like several of his friends … Dead. Passed on to that musical graveyard in the sky. A place which houses so many of not only his contemporaries – some of his closest pals. Jimi Hendrix and Mike Bloomfield to name but two. Musicians who – according to Joe, were tempted by the excesses of the music business … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One
YUK YUK’S CABARET OPENS Oct. 3, 4 & 5 – YUK YUK’S CABARET: Renowned Canadian comic, Dave (Kids in the Hall) Foley headlines the inaugural week of Montreal’s newest stand-up comedy club. English shows Thursday through Saturday (2 on Sat.) with an all-French line-up every Sunday. $25. Doors open at 7pm; show time 8pm. Saturday shows at 8 & 10:30pm.514-770-7773 or http://www.ticketpro.ca MUSIC Oct. 5 … Continue reading The Rialto Theater – Upcoming Events
Ontario-born Natalie Renee is one smart girl … “I am in school right now for Occupational Physiotherapy.” Explains Natalie from her home near Niagra Falls. ” I am doing the music on the side because it is a safe bet to have a back up plan. My plan is to continue to go to school and do music on the side and whichever one flourishes … Continue reading Natalie Renee; Just Like Everyone Else …
Hier soir – a la Maison du Jazz, there were two pianos … Not one, not three – two. A pair of grand pianos taking center stage in the house that George Durst built. All week long, an event titled Piano Cameleons is taking place. An event hosted by John Roney and Matt Herskowitz which will offer a fresh take on old favorites. Special guests scheduled … Continue reading Top Ten Oddest Things Overheard at The House of Jazz
Rick Keene Music Scene 