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 …
There is nothing better than adding sizzling Blues to sizzling BBQ ribs. That is exactly what will happen on the weekend of Aug. 22nd and 23rd at the Cosmodome in Laval. A parade of Quebec Blues’ artists will hit the stage while the sweet sounds of food being sizzled on a BBQ add the background. Please listen below to what is happening, a few words … Continue reading Blues Bourbon and BBQ – Quebec Blues Artists on Fire!
Paolo Stante knows how to play guitar. No argument there. Songwriting? Check. CD’s? Check. Live gigs? Check. What else could there be? Please listen as Paolo explains everything including how his first guitar teacher influenced him. Paolo? Visit Paolo Here! Continue reading Paolo Stante; A Montreal Guitarist Born for The 70’s
Derek Olive likes to ride his bicycle. Derek also enjoys playing the guitar and writing songs. Perfect! Olive combines the two loves of his life and ( if that weren’t enough) , is also raising awareness and money for Canada’s environmental future. Please listen below as Derek explains everything. Derek? Visit Derek Here! Visit Blue Dot Here! Aug 22nd – Trois Rivieres Blues Festival Continue reading Biking Across Canada for David Suzuki’s Blue Dot Message
Chris Vachon plays guitar for Roomful of Blues … For forty – five years, the band plays in a roomful of Blues fans. Opening up for or backing guys like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. In a Canadian connection, the band is most known as being Colin James’ ‘Little Big Band’. A pretty good resume for a band that does not need … Continue reading Roomful of Blues – From B.B. King to Colin James; The Little Big Band That Could ...
Rebecca Fiset Cote has an amazing voice. That is the easy part. Songwriting and making her way into a world filled with wannabes is the hard part. Can she accomplish what she wants with her life? To make a career as a singer? Please listen below as ‘Becky’ talks about her dreams, aspirations and a collaboration with a musician which seems to be working … Continue reading You Can Call Her ‘ Becky …’
Rob Lutes is ‘one of those guys …’ A guy whose name circulates like a breeze entering a screen door in the green humid pastures of Canada’s vast farmland. Omni – present, appreciated, yet seldom heard over the dales of the County lines. Until now. Please listen below as Rob speaks of his latest project and his beginnings in singing. A five year old pitch … Continue reading Montreal and Canada’s Hidden Songwriter; Rob Lutes
Rick Keene Music Scene 