The star of 20 Feet to Stardom was twenty feet away. So – it seemed … The former back-up singer for The Rolling Stones ( just one of many acts Lisa Fischer has enhanced), was at Maison Symphonique in Montreal Saturday night with her band; Grand Baton. What a band it was … In a day and age of auto tune and auto – ‘everything … Continue reading Lisa Fischer Brings a Smile to Montreal
They have come a long way … It is … make or break time. Following a month of rehearsals, The League of Rock Montreal and the four ‘brand spanking new bands’, introduced themselves to the rockin’ world on November 2nd at McKibbons Pointe Claire. It was an opportunity for each member of each band to recognize their place in the world of music. There are no … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Speeding Towards Showcase Number Two on November 16th !
Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority. As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Three. Hear Two New Blues Songs Here!
Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority. As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Two. Parental Guidance Suggested.
Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority. As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part One.
*Welcome to the Grand illusion Come on in and see what’s happening Pay the price, get your tickets for the show The stage is set, the band starts playing Suddenly your heart is pounding Wishing secretly you were a star The lyrics from Styx’s great song ‘Grand Illusion’ – never rang so true as they did on November 2nd at McKibbon’s … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – The First Showcase? A Huge Success !
In Montreal – Cliff Stevens is known as ‘ Slowhand ‘. Something that came as a surprise to Stevens at one point in his musical life. ” I loved Clapton and loved playing his music.” Says Cliff from his ‘home away from home’ Morocco. “Everywhere I played or went, people kept telling me I sounded like Clapton and looked like him too. It took me … Continue reading Cliff Stevens – Explaining Why ” Grass Won’t Grow’ !
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Three.
Well – to coin the name of a recent video title, this is it … The League of Rock Montreal, following four weeks of rehearsals, is showcasing the results on November 2nd at McKibbons West Island. The first step towards the bands recording their songs on to CD at a professional studio in Showcase Number One. It has been an interesting journey thus far. … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Showcasing One Month of Hard Work !
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Two.
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part One.
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