Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long And wouldn’t it be nice to live together In the kind of world where we belong When Mike Love helped write the words for ‘Wouldn’t It be Nice’, the opening track on The Beach Boys’ 1966 album ‘Pet Sounds‘ – you have to wonder if almost fifty years later, … Continue reading The Beach Boys; Summer Fun!
How can you not like a guy who wants to burn down a Walmart …? This is the legacy and mindset which Steve Earle – composer of ‘Copperhead Road‘ and ‘ Guitar Town‘, carried into Montreal last night at The Virgin Corona Theater. An arsenal of soul-defining songs? Not the only baggage which arrived on stage in the form of a fifty-eight year old Texan. … Continue reading Steve Earle; The Voice of Reason …
The Beach Boys are in Montreal Aug.10th at Maddie’s Place in Kanawake, Qc. as part of their never-ending 50th Anniversary tour. This stop is one of two in Quebec as the band continues on to Rouyn Noranda on Sunday the 11th of August. This incarnation of the band – will be performing a two hour plus set containing a lot of their best loved songs. … Continue reading The Beach Boys; What to Expect …
Yes boys and girls – brace yourselves … On Aug.10th at Maddie’ Place, on the South Shore of Montreal and almost in the heart of Kanawake, the boys of summer will be arriving! What’s that you say? Baseball is coming back to our fair city? Isn’t Tim Raines a little overweight for that type of thing? No – silly rabbits … Tricks are for hookers! … Continue reading Top Ten Signs The Beach Boys Are Coming!
If a person passes away, a famous person such as an actor or musician – their death is considered a tragedy. A loss which sends ripples across the global seas at breath – taking speeds through the countless media outlets positioned to do – just that. Everyday, thousands perish by way of disease, accidents,criminal behavior, war or plain old age. Everyday people whose lives may have been … Continue reading Death in Music; Two Very Different Levels …
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion does not have an average audience. Funny thing. Jon Spencer likes it that way … ” A lot of arsonists and people with assault charges …” Explains Jon. “Nothing serious though, no murderers or anything like that. Well – maybe not … ” Jon’s band have been around for twenty years. Long enough for the band to be comfortable with … Continue reading Jon Spencer; A Blues Explosion …
Surf Sun & Fun! “Under the Big Top” Rain or shine we are covered. Opening: The Jersey Kid (Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) Plus … Antique Car Show! Doors open at 5.00pm Free shuttle buses to and from Angrignon Metro, McKibbin’s Irish Pub Pointe-Claire & Vaudreuil starting at 5.00pm -7.00pm and a return after show. VIP first 5 rows includes … Continue reading The Beach Boys at Maddie’s Place – Aug.10th
The Blues Babes Guest House has a few more shows coming up this summer – all of them are at THE BEAN THERE CAFE – at the traffic lights in South River. We are always excited to bring great folks to town, but numbers are down for our shows and this is a concern when it comes to launching a new festival. Summer time is … Continue reading A Musical Trip to Ottawa …
On vacation – be back soon …. Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more great interviews and coverage. Continue reading Jazz Festival Photos and Back Soon …
In a way – the 2013 Festival, with it’s humbled beginnings on rue St. Denis back in 1979 , belonged to the ladies. For different reasons and sounds … Holly Cole, Emelie-Claire Barlowe, Tia Fuller, Sharon Jones, Youn Sun Nah, Madelaine Peyroux, Martha Wainright, Christine Tassan and her Imposters, Alexandra Streliski, Sarah Slean, Julie Lamontagne, Christine Jensen, Sienna Dahlen, Elizabeth Shepherd, Serena Ryder and Marian … Continue reading The 34th Annual Montreal International Jazz Festival – Part Two
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone … – Bill Withers The above lyrics could not be more suited when a summation of the 34th Annual Montreal International Jazz Festival is complete. Musically and weather – wise … Mother Nature appeared to be somewhat undecided with her decision to join the festivities. For many tourists and locals – a moot point. The sights and sounds of … Continue reading The 34th Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival – Part One
The Virgins For a while – it all seemed dicey … The Virgins. an American band who just happened to open up for Iggy and The Stooges ( once upon a time ) – seemed destined to not draw any attention late Sunday night. A half hour before the show, a crowd of less than capacity did not fill Club Soda. As the band took … Continue reading The Virgins Concert Review; Too Much Attitude!
Rick Keene Music Scene 