Although Country music is not in very high demand in Quebec – especially ‘real’ Country music, singer and songwriter Bobby Dove is the one person who could change all that … Blessed with vocals as sweet as Apple Pie – Bobby is determned to make a mark for herself in Montreal and the rest of Canada. Please listen as Miss Dove explains her album, her … Continue reading Bobby Dove; Montreal’s Biggest Country Asset
A whole bunch of Blues in a whole bunch of bars … That is the setting this Sunday, December 8th. Five bucks will get you in to hear the likes of Jerry Mercer of April Wine fame along with Breen Leboeuf- formerly of Offenbach. What a deal! Especially considering the money spent goes to help the poor unfortunate folks in the Phillipines … Listen below … Continue reading A Triple Threat to End Suffering in the Phillipines
Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Brad Mehldau solo, The Chieftains & Ry Cooder, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Stacey Kent, Marcus Miller, Mike Stern and Bill Evans Band Featuring Tom Kennedy and Steve Smith, Kenny Garrett Quintet, Buika, Newport Jazz Festival Now 60 with Randy Brecker, Anat Cohen, Larry Grenadier, Karrin Allyson, Mark Whitfield, Clarence Penn and Peter Martin, L’orchestre d’hommes-orchestres and the 6th edition of the Battle of … Continue reading Jazz Festival Additions for 2014
Dec. 4 – MARGARET ATWOOD: in conversation with Sheila Heti to celebrate Atwood’s latest novel Maddaddam. Hosted by Librairie Drawn & Quarterly and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. Discounts on books at event. 7:30pm. $10 in advance & at the door. Call 514-279-2224 or visit www.drawnandquarterly.com Dec. 10 – FREE FILM EVENT: Everyone’s holiday fave – Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Free popcorn for kids 12 years and under. 7:30pm. Video Dec. 11 – SPEED DATING & WINE TASTING: … Continue reading December Events at The Rialto Theater
We know him as St. Nick … The bearer of gifts and the man responsible for devouring millions of cookies and gallons of hot chocolate in one single evening. We know he is married and hangs out with Elves – but really, what else do we really know about the man in the big red suit? What is his favourite sports team? His favourite Charlies’ … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Santa Claus is a Rock n Roll Fan!
The West Island is rich right …? No problems in this Utopian society. No sir …! No crime, no gangs, no drugs, no weapons, no domestic violence and certainly no hungry families. For years – real estate developers and public officials hid these regular life problems from everyone. Thankfully, as the world evolves and things are more and more being placed on the top shelf … Continue reading Peter Angrove and Ross Griffiths; Feeding the Needy at Christmas with Bands for Baskets
Where would we be without music? Even the Monkees give pleasure to thousands globally through real and imagined tunes. Here now are the Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful! 10. All the Blues and Country artists who set the foundation for popular music today. Rock, R and B, Soul, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop – practically all genres owe gratitude to the men and women … Continue reading Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful
Sometimes, people miss the point. This is exactly what is happening with Montreal’s English radio stations and the band One Road. Aside from k103.7fm, lead singer and co – writer Tracy’s band does not get the recognition they deserve or warrant. If passion, talent and artistry bordering on a cross between country, blues and rock does not get you noticed in your hometown – the … Continue reading One Road; Impeccable …
Peter Murray is not a household name in Canada. Yet … The native Australian is just starting to make waves in North America after selling close to two million records in the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. An astonishing number of discs. Astonishing he has not been heard around these parts. Astonishing ( for the ladies ) he has not been seen in these parts. … Continue reading Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip
Melissa Bel is an up and coming artist who loves playing in Quebec! A Toronto native, the young ‘starlet’ has musical roots based in musical soul. She will be performing at The Rialto Theater on Nov. 23rd. Her night will contain all original music with maybe one cover thrown in … Which one and who is her favorite performer of all time? No – it … Continue reading Melissa Bel – A Voice To Be Reckoned with …
Remember the days when a Rock n Roll show was a Rock n Roll show? In Montreal, ‘back in the day’, the anticipation could be felt hours before the show in Atwater Park. A green-space dotted with empty beer bottles, tossed – away ‘clips’ of joints and concert goers in various stages of sobriety.The only thing ‘straight’? The white line dividing East and West bound … Continue reading Styx; Making It Look Easy …
Imagine laying by the ocean on a warm summer day. The mist – soothing the aches caused by the immense heat of the sun … Think of a child appearing with a toothless grin amid the staunchest boors at a dinner party from Hell. Place the pair of scenarios together like two wine glasses connecting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s eve. This … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud
Rick Keene Music Scene 