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

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

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

Top Ten Christmas Songs

There are a lot of great Christmas songs. Whatever floats your boat … Here are mine! Merry Christmas ! Father Christmas   The Kinks Run Rudolph Run   Chuck Berry Merry Xmas Baby   Bruce Springsteen Rockin Around the Christmas Tree   Brenda Lee Happy Christmas (War is Over)     John Lennon The Christmas Blues  Bob Dylan Merry Christmas ( I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)  The … Continue reading Top Ten Christmas Songs

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

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 …!