ABBA and musicals – not exactly synonymous with one another. Two of the Swedish group’s members ( along with Tim Rice) wrote a soundtrack which is beyond fabulous. Please listen below as Producer Noelle Hannibal discusses this Saturday’s show. Hear some of the great tunes involved as well. Buy Tickets Here! In The Wings Production Continue reading Chess – The Musical ; Bringing a Piece of ABBA to Montreal
A racially charged mass murder or a displacement of entire races from their homelands. Sometimes banishing families forever or cornering them into small communities. Either way – humanity on display at it’s worst. Genocide Please listen below as Armenian descendant Lousnak explains an event on April 22nd to raise attention to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Find Out About the … Continue reading 100 Anniversary of The Armenian Genocide; A Conversation with Lousnak
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below in Part Two as David speaks on many things. Stay tuned for part three. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below as David speaks of his last two projects. Stay tuned for part two. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’
At one point in time – Randy Bachman was one half of a songwriting tandem which outsold The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Not bad for a boy / man from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Guess Who – Randy’s former ‘super – group’; responsible for many musical memories which are etched firmly into the subconscious of the 1960’s and early 70’s music lover. Randy … Continue reading Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!
Joe Bonamassa is the real deal. Carrying the legacy of the Blues to a higher level – all the while keeping his feet planted firmly in ‘Muddy Waters’. And … Howlin’ Wolf Listen below to hear some tracks off Joe’s homage to the pair of fabled Bluesmen. Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks? Can it get any better? Yes – He’s in Montreal the … Continue reading Joe Bonamassa – Live at Red Rocks ! Now – Montreal!
Dave the Bartender is a busy guy … Then – he goes to work as a bartender. Not only does he see and hear everything, Dave the Bartender knows everything he sees and hears. A lethal combination of knowledge and / or hearsay. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender – Easter Bunny Streaking?
When it comes to adding Blues and Rock together – there are very few bands who have pulled it off and lasted … The Rolling Stones are the true survivors. Always keeping to their Blues roots while staying trendy over the years. The Alec Mcelcheran Trio capture the Blues in the true vain of The Stones while adding other elements to keep it fresh. Just like … Continue reading The Alec Mcelcheran Trio – Bluesy Rock n Roll At It’s Best! Part Two
When it comes to adding Blues and Rock together – there are very few bands who have pulled it off and lasted … The Rolling Stones are the true survivors. Always keeping to their Blues roots while staying trendy over the years. The Alec Mcelcheran Trio capture the Blues in the true vain of The Stones while adding other elements to keep it fresh. Just like … Continue reading The Alec Mcelcheran Trio – Bluesy Rock n Roll At It’s Best!
It’s always fun to listen to music. It’s even funner to listen to bits of music and try to guess the artist and song title. It’s even funner if you can win a prize! Listen below – guess the ten songs and send them to rickkeene2@gmail.com If you are right, you are eligible to win tickets to see a show. What show? That answer will … Continue reading Guess that Tune – Win a Prize!
Jeff Healey was one of a kind … There were many guitarists better than him. He was better than many guitarists. The one thing that set Jeff apart was something many do not have. Courage. Courage to obtain goals. One thing which made Jeff the man whose legacy will remain forever. Because of courage. Please listen below as Cristie Healey – Jeff’s widow, talks … Continue reading Cristie Healey; Remembering Jeff …
Photographer James St Laurent is doing his part. On March 2nd 2008, Canada and the world lost a great human being. Jeff Healey passed away on that date and the universe lost a piece of it’s orchestra. Jeff’s legacy lives on. His music, his family and now a couple of prints taken by James St Laurent – providing the tools necessary to ensure a better … Continue reading Celebrate Jeff Healey’s Birthday; Buy a Limited Edition Print and Give to Daisy’s Eye Cancer Fund – Part One
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