Serena Ryder, hot off the heels of a MMVA for ‘Rock/ Alternative Video of the Year for her new song; ‘Stompa‘- considers the success of her new album; ‘Harmony’, somewhat home -based. “The entire album was recorded in L.A.”‘ Says Ryder.’”After almost ridding myself of sixty songs which were penned for the sessions, I decided to simplify everything. ‘Stompa’ took just three hours to record … Continue reading Serena Ryder – Feels Like Home
Franco De Crescentis got the idea to write his play by watching YouTube videos of conspiracy theories. He was careful however as many are recorded by fundamentalists whose visions are slightly ‘skewed’ … The play in question; ‘Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame’ is a fantastic look into the bad side of the music business. Corporate radio may want to stay away. Gazing into … Continue reading Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …
Would you sell your soul for fame? Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll! A talentless loser’s drive to be famous leads him to naively making a deal with the devil for his soul. Follow Alex’s journey during his rise to fame until he learns the truth from a conspiracy theorist who exposes the hidden satanic agenda behind the music industry. Medulla Oblongata Productions is happy … Continue reading Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame
Following an excursion into a land filled with sequined – styled jackets, false eyelashes and fake boobs – a discovery that the soundtrack of the 70’s has indeed passed on to the great dance floor in the sky took place. Yes – Mesdames and Messieurs, Disco Music is dead for real this time! How does one know? How do you judge the disappearance of Bell-bottoms,’ … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Disco is Finally Dead
The Rolling Stones are arriving in Montreal for their ’50 and Counting Tour’ amid all sorts of controversy … What else is new? The World’s Oldest and Greatest Rock n Roll band have made a career out of making people uneasy, ‘out of their heads’ or just plain upset. Whether it is urinating on a gas station wall in the sixties, erecting a giant billboard … Continue reading Would You Let Your Daughter Marry a Rolling Stone?
Kristina Maria has just finished headlining Pride Winnipeg. The city’s Gay and Lesbian Festival. It was the first time she was part of both the festival and Manitoba’s hospitality. “It was such a great time being part of the atmosphere. I got to do seven of my songs and the entire thing was great. The audience and I were feeding off one another and it … Continue reading Kristina Maria – Up Close
It is no coincidence Holly Cole‘s new CD is titled ‘ Night’ … ‘I am a night owl, I stay up very, very late every night …” Says Cole. ” I find it very quiet. I mean the only phone calls I get are from drunk friends. It is very mysterious and for a creative person – it is ideal. It is open at night … Continue reading Holly Cole; The ‘Night’ Started Young …
Everyone remembers the T-Shirts … The name; The Stranglers – scribbled across fabric as if a child was instructed to create merchandising. Fitting wasn’t it … ? That is exactly how Punk Rock was personified upon it’s debut in the early to mid – seventies. Punk Rockers such as The Ramones, The Dictators and The Stranglers – a bunch of late teen, early twenties people … Continue reading The Stranglers – A Time Trap but a Good One …
Kristina Maria may not come from a Francophone family consisting of three thousand brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and a dog named Charlemagne … That does not mean the Ottawa born singer does not have high connections to Celine Dion. Number one; the girl cutely and absolutely adored Celine from the time she (Maria) was young (er). Two; her manager, with the full blessings of her … Continue reading Celine Dion; Part Deux
Seriously … When is the last time you heard the Flintstones theme played out with drums alone? For that matter, has anyone ever performed the iconic song with percussion alone? Vinny Appice, drummer for John Lennon, Derringer, Black Sabbath and Dio, along with his older brother Carmine (Vaniila Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne), ventured into the land of Bedrock last night as the … Continue reading Drum Wars; The Beat Goes On …
Jazz All-Year Round welcomes Bonnie Raitt, -M-, Joe Louis Walker, Quartango, Jean-Michel Pilc in a duo with Kenny Werner, Michael Kaeshammer, Jorge Drexler and Rokia Traoré Montreal, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 — The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is happy to announce a first slate of concerts in the Jazz All-Year Round series presented by TD—a series renowned for its eclectic panorama of styles. You’ll find jazz on the marquee, of course, … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt Coming to Montreal – Jazz All Year Long Series
They say the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Could it be possible the fastest way to a Francophone’s heart is through song? If so – songstress Jill Barber is a maverick of sorts. Singing as part of the Jazz All Year Long series – Barber held court at The Metropolis Thursday night and had the Francophone patrons eating out of … Continue reading Jill Barber (Tres Smart ) Concert Review
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