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 ‘ …
A record collection contains many gems. The Dave Clarke Five, the Kinks, the Monkees, the Who, the Stones and the Beatles. Six groups which make up a good contigent of the British Invasion. Now – if it were possible to sit and listen to all these bands plus a few more in one night – LIVE, would a music fan sit at home? Of course … Continue reading The Hi – Fins; Everyone’s Cup of Tea
Are the Rolling Stones a bunch of guys who live in your blood? Or – are they a bunch of hooligans that penned many great songs yet would never attend brunch at your parents’ place …? The response to the above; extremely important to an insight of the documentary – Crossfire Hurricane. A diehard fan knows the stories. A passing fan will be surprised by … Continue reading Crossfire Hurricane ; A Review of the Rolling Stones Documentary
‘The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit .’ ~Johann Sebastian Bach ”If I’m going to hell – I am going there playing piano …’ ~Jerry Lee Lewis ‘Hell is full of musical amateurs …’ ~George Bernard Shaw ‘We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on it’s way … Continue reading Music Quotes and Stop Crooks from Selling Stolen Guitars …!
Once upon a time … There was a girl living in Oregon. Eugene,Oregon to be precise. It was a town filled with hippies. A real – peace and love kind of town. This young lady adored music. She played piano growing up for her Dad. A man who loved the Beatles and at the same time, was very proud of her daughter’s singing and keyboard … Continue reading The Darling DeMaes.
It seems nowadays – everyone does a duet together … From Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett to Carlos Santana and Rob ( whatever happened to him?) Thomas. Yes – the unlikeliest of pairs unite. Was it Michael Jackson who started the trend when he hooked up with ex- Beatle Paul McCartney to sing ‘ Say, Say , Say‘? Or – maybe it was Stevie Wonder … Continue reading Top Ten Duets You Will Never See
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 …
Rick Keene Music Scene 