Elvis Aaron Presley The man who started cool. The man who started sexy. The man who started all the above in the mainstream of modern music. In a country where racism pushed the talented bluesmen to the rear of the music stage. People such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Robert Johnson. All – disallowed their rightful places on stage and in their bank accounts. … Continue reading Elvis …
Is it me or does Kenny Dupree sound like Tom Jones …? On the first track of his disc-‘ Going with the Flow’ he does. On the second song he does as well. Maybe it is Tom Jo … um, never mind … Kenny Dupree, the oldest of a family of two brothers and a sister – is his own man. Originally of Park Extension, … Continue reading Me, You and Dupree
Toronto – born Robert Atyeo has a pencil. In the photo on the cover of his newest CD, it is not clear whether or not the pencil in the boy’s hand has an eraser. If it does, erasing is not required on this gem of a disc … ‘I Have a Pencil’ is Atyeo’s first new recording in fifteen years. The singer/ songwriter/ guitarist took … Continue reading Can’t Erase Robert Atyeo …
Hi. Combined with my hockey site; Rick Keene’s Le Forum de Montreal – I have written more words than Paul McCartney on a good morning. I require a small break in order to provide decent writings to you – my audience. Thank you for your support and I will be back in a few days … Rick Continue reading Back soon …
DIVERS/CITÉ 2012 – 20th spectacular edition Montreal, July 17, 2012 – The 20th anniversary edition of Divers/Cité sets the summer ablaze with incomparable sights and sounds from July 30 to August 5. A bold move to Montreal’s Old Port and an incredible programming are sure to secure Divers/Cité’s position as one of North America’s best free outdoor events. Divers/Cité is much more than a dance … Continue reading Divers / Cite’ 2012 – 20th Edition
Nick Cave starts things off wearing a black suit. A funeral is the first thing that comes to mind. That is the time when people gather to contribute praise upon an individual or entity. In this case – Leonard Cohen is far from dead and the folks are gathered to pay tribute to an extraordinary poet, novelist and songwriter. “No regrets, no occasion for self … Continue reading Leonard Cohen; He is the Man!
It’s a long way from Mersey to Montreal. It’s even a longer journey from the home of the Beatles to Nashville; music – wise. Don’t tell Lee Mellor all this – he won’t believe you … The England – born singer / songwriter arrived in Canada at the ripe age of five. Bowmanville,Ontario was the new adress for the Mellors. This introduction to the space … Continue reading Lee Mellor; The Country comes Begging to Town …
It was at the height of his popularity. I was a roadie for a summer. My cousin’s group; Sleight of Hand, put me through the rigors of Rock n Roll. The girls and drugs completed my basic training. Sleight of Hand was the opening act for Jeff Healey in Lindsay,Ont . It was exciting for everyone in the band. The Canadian blues-based guitarist was a … Continue reading Jeff Healey meets Rick Keene
The Stones – the Rolling Stones, turned fifty years of age last week. Without Chess records and the founder; Marshall Chess – the Stones would never have hit the scene. Heck – without Muddy Waters, the first ‘star’ of Chess, BrIan Jones’ group would never have had a name … The year? 1952. The place … ? Chicago, Illinois. Muddy Waters was the city’s newest … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … I Hope Muddy doesn’t see!
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