“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
Grace Potter is not Janis Joplin. Grace Potter is not Sass Jordan. Thursday night at The Virgin Mobile Corona Theater in Montreal, Grace Potter was Grace Potter … Potter and her band of Nocturnals, arrived in Montreal promoting their new album; The Lion The Beast The Beat. The same – titled first track of the night, introduced a Montreal audience to the band with all … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review
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 ‘ …
The Rolling Stones‘ mobile recording studio, an iconic piece of rock and roll history, is being dusted off, revamped and restored for a future music venue in Calgary. According to the Calgary Sun, the restoration project will see the mobile studio — which dates back to 1968 — brought back to working order. The studio was purchased by the National Music Centre in 2000 but … Continue reading A Piece of History Saved! Again …!
Grace Potter visited Daryl Hall‘s place and was very nocturnal about it … You see – Mr. Hall, of Hall and Oates fame, conducts an on-line broadcast from his home. Potter, joining the likes of other guests from previous episodes such as Joe Walsh (Life’s Been Good) and Cee -Lo Green ( F*ck You) to sing along with Hall and his band-mates. It is easy … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals; Stay Awake for This Show!
Music is what makes movies. Some would argue it is the other way around. Without words and actors to act out the words, there would be no place to inject the sounds of musical artists and their compositions. A painting requires a canvas. Film and music have a long relationship. The most memorable images embedded on film have been equally matched by unforgettable soundtracks. Alfred … Continue reading The Greatest Soundtrack Ever ?
Rick Keene Music Scene 