Thursday night at Robin des Bois on St.Laurent blvd – Martha Wainwright met the press. Or did the press meet her …? Wainwright, daughter of the legendary Kate McGarrigle and sister of Rufus, performed five of the ten songs which she has added to the soundtrack of the French television show Trauma. Five tunes carefully chosen from Wainwright’s heart. Five songs and ten in total … Continue reading Martha Wainwright; In her Own Words
Glen Matlock, along with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Johnny Rotten – were and remain; the original Sex Pistols. A band credited with the birth of Punk Rock in it’s current form. ” There was not a lot going on in the mid – seventies that was exciting.” Says Matlock. ” We wanted to stir things up and make people believe that they could change … Continue reading Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock
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
Mike and Tracy of the band One Road, are two guys who will not quit. Why should they …? They waited seventeen years to put out their dream album. It is a fantastic album backed with great videos. It’s not easy for the two – considering their music is caught in between. In between what? Right in the middle of genres … Their music is … Continue reading One Road Keeps on Riding …
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
“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
Bass player Rishi Dhir listened to The Who a lot as a kid. Rishi Dhir listened to pre- Quadrophenia a lot as a kid – to be exact. This fact shines like a light bulb through a canvas tent in the wilderness of music. “The Who are respected in many ways and at the same time – not respected enough.” Says Dhir – a married … Continue reading Elephant Stone by Elephant Stone
Jazz legend John Scofield is leaving his home and the ‘warmer’ climate of New York State. He is bringing his trio to Quebec as part of the Jazz All Year Round series. A veteran of many Montreal International Jazz Festivals, this will be the first time the guitarist sees other parts of the Province. ‘Sco’ – as he is known, is very excited … “I … Continue reading John Scofield
Tchukon is a five-man band of immense talent: Slim Williams, Harold Fisher, Kat Dyson, Eric Roberts and Ingrid Stitt who joined the band in 1983. In 1985 the band won CBC’s Rock Wars and then went on to do the opening show of Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon. Over the years, Tchukon has dazzled fans of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues, and delighted … Continue reading Long Before American Idol – Tchukon!
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!
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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