Category: Rock
Friday Jonas and The Massive Attraction and Saturday Night – Keep Moist
Jonas and The Massive Attraction Friday, December 13th – 8 p.m. at Club Soda With special guest MAT JOLY (EX. MOBILE) Chart-topping rockers Jonas & The Massive Attraction return to Montreal with theLIVE OUT LOUD TOUR for a not-to-be-missed hometown performance at Club Sodaon Friday, December 13th at 8 p.m. Jonas & The Massive Attraction’s song Respire, their first ever original French single in Quebec (from their latest album Live Out Loud), was the surprise hit of … Continue reading Friday Jonas and The Massive Attraction and Saturday Night – Keep Moist
Jim Henman; Co-Founder of April Wine Part Three
The final segment in my interview with Jim Henman … Jim speaks of his son, the music business and what advice he would give to a youngster starting out in music. A gentleman, a musician and someone to take notice of. Jim Henman … Visit Jim’s Site here …! Continue reading Jim Henman; Co-Founder of April Wine Part Three
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
Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip
Peter Murray is not a household name in Canada. Yet … The native Australian is just starting to make waves in North America after selling close to two million records in the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. An astonishing number of discs. Astonishing he has not been heard around these parts. Astonishing ( for the ladies ) he has not been seen in these parts. … Continue reading Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip
Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …
Melissa Bel is an up and coming artist who loves playing in Quebec! A Toronto native, the young ‘starlet’ has musical roots based in musical soul. She will be performing at The Rialto Theater on Nov. 23rd. Her night will contain all original music with maybe one cover thrown in … Which one and who is her favorite performer of all time? No – it … Continue reading Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …
Rick Keene Music Scene 