Tag: British Invasion

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The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

They say, practice makes perfect. If that is the case, then no-one is perfect because even guys like April Wine’s guitarist Brian Greenway keep practicing …. Greenway is the first ‘Rock Star’ coach to participate in The League of Rock Montreal’s first rehearsal which took place this past Wednesday at Studio Musico Practik in Verdun. An initial meeting of the instruments ( and minds) …   … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

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Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Review, Uncategorized

Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

Mathew and Jill Barber are brother and sister.  Both – possessing very solid solo careers on their own but face it, family is family … All these years later, the pair of siblings have finally recorded an album together and it is a feel good story. ‘The Family Album’ combines folk music with sentimental values – the album is an open door to heartwarming lyrics … Continue reading Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

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Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

Justin Rutledge – at one point, wanted to be a writer. A Juno Award down the road, things have not gone Justin’s way. Or – have they?  Please listen below to hear some new tunes from Justin’s album East and hear his thoughts on bar-tending? Justin? What’s up? Visit Justin Here !   Visit The League of Rock Here!  Visit Evenko Here !     Visit The … Continue reading Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

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What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

As usual – a lot happening in Montreal ! The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge got underway last night and The League of Rock started  it’s first Chapter in Montreal ! There are a lot of shows coming – the Jazz All Year Round Series and Evenko are busy as usual and a bevy of local acts are playing everywhere ! Montreal is a great … Continue reading What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

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Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

Following a tutelage under the watchful ears of people such as Jeff Healey and Colin James – Blues-man Adam Karch is right at home with his new album – Blueprints. Ironic because within the album are covers originally penned by the men whose blueprints set the stage for what Adam and many others have done since the early sixties. Carry on the tradition of the … Continue reading Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

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Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part One

“I  think it’s great they lasted this long – after all they never stopped did they?” With these words, Rod Argent,  co-founder of The Zombies – one of the bands considered  part of  The British Invasion, displays his affection for a group which lasted ‘slightly’ longer than his own … “I remember seeing the Stones when they first came out with the song ‘Come On‘ … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part One

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Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

The 80’s … WTF?

As we stride through the recesses of our music memory banks, it is relatively easy to place songs and artists into distinctive categories. The 1950’s – a decade ushered in with Jazz, Big Bands and the birth of Rock n Roll. The 60’s? A spawning pool for the Brits to grab American Blues and introduce it back to the Americans. A movement which invented modern-day … Continue reading The 80’s … WTF?

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Concert Review, Rock

The Hi – Fins; Everyone’s Cup of Tea

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

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