‘We’re gonna party like it’s 1999 …’ Prince may have been referring to a monumental decision on the part of two musical parties. Gowan and Styx. It was in that very same year – the two powerhouses combined to form a lethal unit. One of Canada’s most successful solo artists filling a void within a group who lost one of their members. Dennis DeYoung out … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons Why I – Lawrence Gowan, Joined Styx!
For England – born Molly Thomason, her third album is a charm. With a love of Joan Jett propelling her through Toronto ( her adopted home), Molly’s star is on the rise. Citing two of Canada’s sweethearts as influences, it is easy to hear why Molly uses the ‘teenage angst’ in her favor. Columbus Field is the name of the album. Columbus Field is the place … Continue reading Molly Thomason; Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby!
Take Springsteen, add a sprinkle of Cat Stevens and what do you get? Exactly … Good music. Music from the heart. Music from the soul. That is what the band The Rising Few bring to the mix. Add a producer who has worked with Keith Richards, David Grohl and David Bowie ( to name a few), this group of guys led by Cairo- born Karim – … Continue reading The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!
Blues guitarist Joe Louis Walker has been around more than most. Rooming with legend Mike Bloomfield or hanging around with Jimi Hendrix and Ron Wood, let us say; Joe knows the Blues. Hornet’s Nest is his latest labor of love and it will be released on the 25th of February. A fun-filled addition to his vast catalog. A blend of Blues, Gospel and …? Joe? … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record
La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll
Noelle Hannibal is no stranger to fundraising … Given her outgoing nature, it is natural for her to be able to approach people with ease. Asking for donations for a good cause? A no-brainer for this native Californian girl. It is about helping people and asking others to do the right thing. Listen as Noelle explains the very poignant reasons why she is co-producing a … Continue reading Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause
The year was 1971 … Up until that point, concert films were all done in the same fashion. Lot of cameras and as many shots as possible from every different angle imaginable. Adrian Maben came along and changed everything. Just like Pink Floyd did … “Overhead the albatross hangs motionless up on the air And deep beneath the rolling waves In labyrinths of coral caves … Continue reading Adrian Maben; Directing Pink Floyd
Tom Gimbel, the multi – instrumentalist for the band Foreigner – is no stranger to music. Listen below as he speaks of his early influences, his love of playing the drums, rhythm guitar and saxophone. He also speaks of touring with Aerosmith, INXS and how he hooked up with the Mick Jones through a ‘personality’ test …? Hope you enjoy. A great guy and a … Continue reading A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner
Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three
Akilah Newton and Jonathan Emile are doing their part to make the world a better place … Akilah ( the organizer) and Jonathan ( the performer) are travelling many places to spread the word about peace and love. They are doing it through music and other elements which may catch the ignorant eyes in the audience. The best thing? They are educating the young and … Continue reading Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically
Down the line – there were some great artists out of Canada who paved the way .. Rock n Roll was carried out in many ways and sadly, many of these great bands have been forgotten. Not anymore … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show – Part One
In the conclusion of my four part interview – Wayne and I discuss the importance of music in schools, the effect of the new generation when it comes to digital technology and his other project. Salsa De La Bahia is a compilation of some of the great latin Jazz plyers to come out of the San Francisco Bay area. Have a listen – won’t ya? … Continue reading Wayne Wallace Part Four
Rick Keene Music Scene 