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Eighteen Year Old Keith Richards’ Letter to his Aunt

In April of 1962, 18-year-old Keith Richards wrote the following enthusiastic letter to his aunt, “Patty,” and described, amongst other things, an encounter some months previous that would ultimately change his life — the moment he met Mick Jagger for the first time since being childhood friends. Three months after the letter was written, “The Rollin’ Stones” played their first gig at the Marquee Club … Continue reading Eighteen Year Old Keith Richards’ Letter to his Aunt

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Jimi Hendrix; Courtesy of Ron Davis

[Toronto ON]   Ron Davis is all about injecting fun into his jazz, hoping to celebrate its glory days when his favorite genre was the unchallenged ‘pop’ music of its time. And since you can never have too much fun, Davis’ new offering, Blue Modules, with a veritable musical feast — a sumptuous sonic spread with each of its 3 courses served over 3 nights at … Continue reading Jimi Hendrix; Courtesy of Ron Davis

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Ten Great Blues Artists – 2012

The Blues … the Blues .. the Blues … The foundation, along with Jazz, of music as we know it today. Popular music that is. There are many who carry the Blues tradition throughout North America and the world. Elmore James , Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters  would be proud of the following artists on this list. Here are ten great Blues … Continue reading Ten Great Blues Artists – 2012

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For the Holidays, Amnesty International Presents: Artists For Amnesty

Get free music from these amazing artists and help spread the message of human rights and justice. Available now: METRIC • NELLY FURTADO • PIERRE LAPOINTE • ARIANE MOFFATT • ADAM COHEN • SARAH SLEAN • ROYAL WOOD • ROCH VOISINE • MISSTRESS BARBARA • EMMANUEL JAL • DUMAS • DYLAN MURRAY • FEFE DOBSON • GRIMES • DANE HARTSELL • MELISSA AUF DER MAUR … Continue reading For the Holidays, Amnesty International Presents: Artists For Amnesty

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A Reason to go to Toronto …!

TWO OF CANADA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED WORLD MUSIC ACTS MELT AWAY THE JANUARY FREEZE IN A SIZZLIN’ DOUBLE BILL!! JUNO nominees & 2x Canadian Folk Music Award Winners SULTANS OF STRING PLUS! JUNO & Canadian Folk Music Award Winner DOMINIC MANCUSO! THE MARKHAM THEATRE  – JAN 18, 8PM   WHERE:            Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham WHEN:              Fri Jan 18, 8:00-10:00pm TIX/INFO:          $49 / $54 905-305-7469   305_show@markham.ca … Continue reading A Reason to go to Toronto …!

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Top Ten Interviews of 2012

Next up on my list – two people who helped enormously in putting Canada on the map musically … 4. Sass Jordan I spoke with Sass, not once – twice for a couple of hours each time. She is warm, sweet, funny and tough. A trooper who helped pave the wave for Canadian rockers in the States … https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-one/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-two/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-three/ 3. Frank Marino Frank … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012

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Reggae in December – Auresia Style

Auresia believes that anyone who comes to her show tonight – will be dancing away the winter blues … The beautiful singer of Ukrainian origin has just released her first ep ‘So In Love With You‘ and she plans on introducing it tonight at  Bobards – 4328 Saint Laurent Boulevard. Doors open at 9pm. “I will be on stage with a seven piece band. There will … Continue reading Reggae in December – Auresia Style

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