Following a tutelage under the watchful ears of people such as Jeff Healey and Colin James – Blues-man Adam Karch is right at home with his new album – Blueprints. Ironic because within the album are covers originally penned by the men whose blueprints set the stage for what Adam and many others have done since the early sixties. Carry on the tradition of the … Continue reading Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’
Wow …! In two short years – Kahnawake Rock band ‘In the Doghouse’; have conquered feats which many bands do not achieve in a lifetime! Two short summers ago, the band opened up for Foreigner at Maddie’s Place in Kahnawake. Then – if that were not enough; another opening slot for Quiet Riot at the same venue. Many may think the connection is obvious and … Continue reading ‘In the Doghouse’ – For once; A Good Thing!
Rick Blue and George Bowser have been entertaining Montrealers, Quebecers and Canadians for three decades. They were the pre-cursor for guys like Sugar Sammy. In fact – it was Bowser and Blue who gave a younger Sammy permission to open up for one of their shows. The rest is history. Except for Bowser and Blue who remain – cutting edge. Rick …? Please … Continue reading Rick Blue; Keepin’ It Light …
Everyday we are bombarded by ‘Classic Rock’ … A good thing, a bad thing …? Depends on your point of view and whether or not your favorite radio station mis-uses the privilege. Please listen as I give a take on some of your favorite tunes. May the good Lord shine a light on you … Continue reading Rick Keene’s ‘Classic Rock’
In the conclusion of my talk with Taurey Butler – the talented pianist discusses what made Oscar Peterson so good. He also praises Oliver Jones and explains the difference between the two men … Enjoy some music, some talk and … some funny moments as Polka leads into ‘dangerous’ territory. Taurey …? Visit Taurey and The House of Jazz Here! Continue reading Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style; Part Two
Taurey Butler is a funny guy … He just happens to be one of the best piano players in Montreal and North America. No wonder. He discovered a bond with Oscar Peterson the very first time he listened to one of Peterson’s CDs. A feeling which changed his life. A feeling which is currently changing many people’s lives who have had the pleasure of seeing Taurey Butler … Continue reading Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style …Part one
Montreal’s The Cranes are on their way … Where? The fabled Osheaga Festival if they have it their way. The Tragically Hip, Zeppelin, Sabbath – influenced boys just need a little love from the hometown crowd. They are The Habs of music … Please listen as lead singer Rich Leduc explains everything needed to know about The Cranes. After that – listen yourself. It does … Continue reading The Cranes … Osheaga – Here we Come!
On May 9th at Club Soda – Kim Mitchell is bringing history to the stage. Long before many Canadian artists were introducing a certain ‘sense of ‘Canadian – isms’ to the world; Mitchell had already been there – done that! Wearing thrift store clothes and injecting humor through music -one of Mitchell’s fortes. No wonder The Barenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson was such a fan … … Continue reading Kim Mitchell – Hangin’ Out; Part Two
Kim Mitchell will always be known for two songs; ‘Patio Lanterns’ and ‘Go For A Soda’ … A pair of tunes forever immortalized into the Canadian psyche. Unless of course – you are a real music fan. If music is something which envelops your very soul – then Kim Mitchell is more than two songs. Mitchell was the leader in Max Webster – a band … Continue reading Kim Mitchell – Hangin’ Out; Part one
Indoor program of the 35th edition 35 candlesŠ and a thousand musical fireworks! Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Infolettre Spectra subscriber startstomorrow! (subscription is free at infolettrespectra.ca) Montréal, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – And yes, sparks will fly during the indoor program of this 35th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! Sparks will light up our eyes and our … Continue reading Indoor Program – Montreal Jazzfest 2014
Wednesday is the night to be downtown … Why? That is the evening ‘Snooksta and the Gangstas’ take to the stage at The House of Jazz. They provide rhythm, Blues and Jazz. Combined with a battery section of two old friends, a young and upcoming saxophone player and a beautiful pianist – the band leaves no one empty. Especially the house which George Durst built. … Continue reading You Can Call Me Ray … You Can Call Me Jay – Or you Can Call Me ‘Snooksta’; Part Two
Leslie ‘Snooksta’ Alston is a schooled drummer. Not a classroom aficionado but a sidewalk one … On the ‘streets’, paying attention to other musicians is what makes the former ‘Snooky’ great. Playing with Freddie James or singing and drumming on a cruise ship – Leslie is an act worth writing home to … Leslie …? Visit ‘Snooksta’ Right here! Continue reading You Can Call Me Ray …You Can Call Me Jay – Or You Can Call Me ‘Snooksta’
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