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Concert Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Diana Krall and Elvis Costello Soundcheck – Montreal International Jazz Festival

Previous to Diana Krall’s free show at the 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival, the audience was treated to a surprise. The husband and wife – treated those in attendance with an impromptu sound-check.  Lucky for those who happened to be taking up the sun. Enjoy!   Stay tuned for all my reviews and some great photos!   The Violent Femmes are appearing tonight at Metropolis. … Continue reading Diana Krall and Elvis Costello Soundcheck – Montreal International Jazz Festival

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Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).

Paul Deslauriers is one smart cookie … Nothing like jumping on an opportunity to pay homage to a childhood idol and hooking up with an old friend at the same time. As part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival – Paul is taking the stage with his band and with longtime guitar buddy Steve Hill. Not together – apart … On la  Scene Lotto Quebec … Continue reading Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).

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Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

As the talented Ranee Lee sings in her latest album …’What’s Going On’? Perfect words for what is upcoming on Rick Keene Music Scene along with a few new tracks from some Canadian groups. In the case of Go Van Gogh – hear one of their classic songs as a per-cursor to their June 26th Jazz Festival appearance at Club Soda and my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

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Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Rock

2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Texarillo – Hometown Boys Done Good!

Black Satin Blues is the name of Texarillo‘s first album. It won’t’ be their last. Talent does not disappear that quickly … Please listen as Dwane Dixon explains his excitement for what has been a short but successful jaunt into the Canadian Blues scene. Dwane …?   Visit Dwane and Texarillo Here!   Visit Jazz Festival Here!   Visit Strangers in the Night 10     … Continue reading 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Texarillo – Hometown Boys Done Good!

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Blues, Jazz, Rock

Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!

Angel Forrest has been singing around Montreal and abroad for many years. Days and nights spent on the road – honing a voice which balances between Jazz, Blues and almost anything else … She has just recently released an album which, surprisingly – is her first Blues one with all original material in English.  It has been a long time coming and for once – … Continue reading Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!

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Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Natalie Renee; Just Like Everyone Else …

Ontario-born Natalie Renee is one smart girl … “I am in school right now for  Occupational Physiotherapy.” Explains Natalie from her home near Niagra Falls. ” I am doing the music on the side because it is a safe bet to have a back up plan. My plan is to continue to go to school and do music on the side and whichever one flourishes … Continue reading Natalie Renee; Just Like Everyone Else …

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Rock, Uncategorized

One Road or Une Rue …?

In a Quebec market which is bogged down in radio politics, One Road, after almost an entire year of charting and obtaining radio airplay everywhere in Canada – still cannot get their ‘Southern Rock‘ sound on the radio in Quebec ( k103.7fm excluded). “To say that our sound is ‘too country’ for a rock station and then play Lynyrd Skynyrd and even Mumford and Sons – … Continue reading One Road or Une Rue …?

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Jazz

Connie Crothers; A Hidden Legend

Underground Piano Legend Connie Crothers continues her creative tear with Live At the Freight; a Thrilling Duo Encounter With Tenor Saxophonist Jessica Jones The history of jazz is replete with visionary improvisers possessing wholly original sounds who have gone largely unsung by the music’s mainstream chroniclers. Pianist Connie Crothers, a brilliant player championed by jazz giants such as Lennie Tristano, Max Roach and Jemeel Moondoc, … Continue reading Connie Crothers; A Hidden Legend

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Concert Review, Rock, Uncategorized

Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …

Franco De Crescentis got the idea to write his play by watching YouTube videos of conspiracy theories. He was careful however as many are recorded by fundamentalists whose visions are slightly ‘skewed’ … The play in question; ‘Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame’ is a fantastic look into the bad side of the music business. Corporate radio may want to stay away. Gazing into … Continue reading Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …

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