Fifty years is a long time … Hard to believe on September 7th, I will be reaching a half century on this planet ( 47 years if you count the times I was in a different world as a teenager). Please help me celebrate and at the same time – raise money for Sax player Johnny Beaudine. Johnny lost his belongings in a fire and … Continue reading Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up
Gino Vannelli has been here before. The native Montrealer recently returned to his birth city for a pair of great shows at The Rialto Theatre. Just four short days after those performances – Gino recorded a DVD and CD of a show in L.A. Please listen below as Gino speaks about that show including a duet with a very unlikely suspect. Is there a new … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home ...
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Fedchock began his career in 1980 as a jazz trombonist with the legendary Woody Herman Orchestra, serving as featured soloist, musical director and chief arranger for Herman’s last two Grammy nominated albums. Herman said of Fedchock, “He’s my right hand man. Everything I ask of John he accomplishes, and I ask a lot. He’s a major talent.” Fedchock has also … Continue reading From Woody Herman to “John Fedchock’s New York Big Band
Jamiah Rogers loves his family of fans. He also loves his family. His real family. Combined with two cousins in the band along with his manager / songwriting partner / Father – the group Jamiah On Fire are a real ‘family affair’. Please listen below as Jamiah and his Father talk about all things – on fire! Jamiah? Tony? Visit Jamiah on Fire … Continue reading Trois Rivieres Blues Festival; Jamiah on Fire!
Michelle Malone is one of … those girls. Talented but not a household name. Well, not in Montreal anyways. She has worked with the Indigo Girls and Rolling Stones’ keyboardist Chuck Leavell. In between, she has grown to love and admire almost everyone associated with all genres of music. Please listen below as Michelle explains many things including her new album and relates her tale … Continue reading Michelle … Ma Belle …! Part One and Two
Dave the Bartender remains a mystery. Unearthed and unscathed. Just like his tips … Please listen below as Dave, the Bartender, attempts to answer musical questions sent in by the listeners. Dave? A rum and coke please … Dundees Aug. 20th – Becky Fiset Cote Sept. 4th – Rick Keene 50th Bday Bash! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Six Months in a Leaky Boat?
A lot coming musically to Montreal … As usual. From AC/ DC to Edgar Winter, the Province of Quebec is alive with the sounds of music! Have a listen below to who is coming to Montreal and surrounding areas in the next couple of months. Thanks for listening! Visit Blues Bourbon and BBQ Here! Dundees Aug. 20th – Becky Fiset Cote Sept. … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal!
Diversity is … the spice of life. Arriving in Montreal via a time capsule of a unique musical background, enables Ria a perspective both unique and heartfelt. A love of Etta James and Rock n Roll places this ex Torontarian in a place as magical as music itself. Please listen below as Ria explains all that. Plus – listen yourself to some outstanding tunes from … Continue reading Ria Reece – From Etta James and Beyond …
Barbara Diab knows what she is singing about … A pure student of The Blues and a respect for the genre which appears natural for her. Natural and pure. Please listen below as Barbara discusses everything including the name of her band. Smoke Meat anyone? Barbara? What’s up? Visit Barbara Here! Visit Blues Bourbon and BBQ Here! Dundees Aug. 20th – … Continue reading Blues and Barbara Diab; A Love Affair …
It is not everyday someone completes their first full length album. Recording it in the Mojave Desert at the Joshua Tree? In the words of Robert DeNiro; ” Forget about it …” Kensico, a native of France who is currently residing in Montreal, has done all the above. The finished product is named ‘White Sage’. A collection of personal messages placed elegantly and hauntingly into song. … Continue reading Kensico and The Joshua Tree; Just the Beginning …
Blues guitarist extraordinaire Steve Hill, finally finished his Solo Recordings Volume Two. The disc took two years to make. It was worth the wait! Please listen below as Steve talks about the new album, the old (er) album and the state of the Blues in Quebec. Steve is currently on tour with Matt Anderson and Kim Churchill. Check out Steve’s site for all the info. … Continue reading Steve Hill’s Second Volume; Almost perfect …
Jordan Officer has got the blues.That’s a good thing! Following a career that has seen him be the producer, arranger and guitar player within the Suzie Arioli Band – Jordan has returned to his first love; The Blues … Off he went to New York City where – in two days, he recorded what may be the best Blues album to come from a Montrealer … Continue reading Jordan Officer; Free For a While …
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