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March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less

March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less Montreal is known for having one of Canada’s harshest and coldest winters, and every year it’s unfortunate that those who are homeless must endure the reality of living on the street. Since its conception, Blankfest Quebec has been raising awareness and clothing (over 2,500 items to date) for Montreal’s homeless and shelter the Old Brewery … Continue reading March 9 – BLANKFEST QUEBEC V – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less

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Concert Review, Rock

Trevor Payne Raises Money for Cancer

The Cedars Cancer Institute is pleased to announce that celebrated Montreal musician Trevor W. Payne, C.M. will spearhead a new men’s cancer fund in support of the Cedars Best Care for Life Campaign of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). “Prostate cancer kills more men every year than any other form of cancer. It will afflict one in eight men in their lifetimes, striking approximately 22,300 men … Continue reading Trevor Payne Raises Money for Cancer

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Break.

Thank you for reading and making my music site a success. Truly appreciated. I am taking a couple of days off from writing, if I do not – my ability to  provide anything remotely good will take a serious blow. I have written six days a week for seven months now. I need a break. I will be back real soon. In the meantime, cruise … Continue reading Break.

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Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Three

Breathe Out, Breathe In is The Zombies new album. Something which Rod Argent is proud of. He and Blunstone, according to Rod – have captured the sound of the Original group in the 1960’s. The spontaneity the band had which produced great songs … ” I have produced a lot of records in my time and have been through the techniques of layering and one … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Three

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Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Two

Considering three of The Zombies‘  biggest hits have been permanently embedded in Rock n Roll history, more than a few people considered Argent‘s choice to go ahead with his new band in 1969, a bit bizarre … “Really – after all that had happened, I think as a group, we were all a bit tired.” Explains Argent of the ‘Zombie’s thinking. ” The business of … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Two

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Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part One

“I  think it’s great they lasted this long – after all they never stopped did they?” With these words, Rod Argent,  co-founder of The Zombies – one of the bands considered  part of  The British Invasion, displays his affection for a group which lasted ‘slightly’ longer than his own … “I remember seeing the Stones when they first came out with the song ‘Come On‘ … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part One

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Concert Review, Rock

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review

Grace Potter is not Janis Joplin. Grace Potter is not Sass Jordan. Thursday night at The Virgin Mobile Corona Theater in Montreal, Grace Potter was Grace Potter … Potter and her band of Nocturnals, arrived in Montreal promoting their new album; The Lion The Beast The Beat. The same – titled first track of the night, introduced a Montreal audience to the band with all … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review

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Local Boy Steve Hill Does Good!

29th International Blues Challenge Winners Crowned The Blues Foundation‘s 29th International Blues Challenge concluded Saturday with an afternoon twin bill at the Orpheum Theatre. The solo/duo winner was Little G Weevil, sponsored by Atlanta Blues Society and second place honors went to the Suitcase Brothers a from the Barcelona Blues Society in Spain. The top prize in the Band competition was awarded to the Selwyn … Continue reading Local Boy Steve Hill Does Good!

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Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …

It has been a long time since Jim Henman recruited Myles Goodwyn to play in a band which became known as April Wine … All these years later, Mr. Henman – a pioneer in Canadian music, has a new album and it is a return to his roots. All the music he loved growing up – returns to haunt the musician along with his many … Continue reading Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …

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