Ria Reece is new on the scene of music. Professionally – that is. Out All Night is her and her band’s take on Ria’s musical experiences growing up. A little bit of Etta James, a lit bit of this and a whole lotta R and B, Blues and Soul. It is the band’s first album of original material, Judging by the sound of it – … Continue reading Ria Reece is Out All Night ! That’s a Good Thing !
As usual – a lot going on … Please listen below to a few events coming up ! Click on Jazz Festival and Evenko logos to buy tickets to many great shows ! Thanks for listening! Talk soon. Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and Rick Keene Music Scene
Most people have dual citizenships. Keith Richards has dual personalities. In the documentary ‘ Under the Influence ‘ ( available on Netflix) – the lines are blurred with orgasmic pleasure for a true music fan. The general population love Keith Richards. The masses also know very little about the man. They know the myth. They have read the tales of decadent behavior and the seemingly … Continue reading A Review of Keith Richards’ Documentary ‘Under the Influence’
The Kentucky HeadHunters are living proof – Country Music and Blues make up Rock n’ Roll … Starting in 1968 as The Itchy Brothers – the band came oh-so-close to stardom. An untimely death ultimately killed their chances of becoming ‘America’s Greatest Rock n Roll band’ yet, like Rock n Roll itself – they came back with a vengeance … Please listen to Part One and … Continue reading The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …
Colonel Tom Parker made a lot of money off Elvis Presley. Tom Parker of Toronto, aka Colonel Tom – has the same name as the famous promoter / Elvis career killer. That’s where the comparison stops … Tom Parker is a Country / Folk singer who plays Guitar and Mandolin. Unlike Elvis or Colonel Tom Parker – Tom ( of Toronto) writes his own tunes. … Continue reading Colonel Tom Parker Has Not Left the Building! ‘Pour’ Him an ‘American’ Shot !
Wanda Jackson dated Elvis Presley. Not bad eh? Following forays into Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Country and Gospel music – Mrs. Jackson is still going strong into her sixth decade. Her latest endeavor? Working with Jack White and Justin Townes Earle. Please listen as Wanda explains her experiences. All part of music history … Continue reading Wanda Jackson – From Elvis to Jack White
Blue Rodeo are coming to Montreal on March the 2nd to Place des Arts. For Jim Cuddy – it’s natural. This is the final show on a tour that has seen his son opening up and Juno nominations for Blue Rodeo and his eldest child; Devin. A fulfilling year to say the least … Please listen as Jim explains his songs, his thinking about songwriting and … Continue reading Jim Cuddy – Back to Nature …
Devin Cuddy is the son of Jim Cuddy. Same last name, same love of music. That is where the connection stops. Sorta … Devin Cuddy is on his own. Being the elder son in the Cuddy family, his independence is not new in the family scheme of things. “All older sons are fiercely independent …” Says Jim Cuddy; father of both Devin and Blue Rodeo. … Continue reading Devin Cuddy – His Own man …
La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll
Country music is alive and well in Montreal … According to the genre’s rising star in this province – ‘Lil Andy would not like to play anywhere else – for long … Listen as Andy explains many things including his latest CD, his influences and how he surprised his Mom! Andy …? Continue reading ‘Lil Andy – Up Close and Personal
Although Country music is not in very high demand in Quebec – especially ‘real’ Country music, singer and songwriter Bobby Dove is the one person who could change all that … Blessed with vocals as sweet as Apple Pie – Bobby is determned to make a mark for herself in Montreal and the rest of Canada. Please listen as Miss Dove explains her album, her … Continue reading Bobby Dove; Montreal’s Biggest Country Asset
It’s a long way from Mersey to Montreal. It’s even a longer journey from the home of the Beatles to Nashville; music – wise. Don’t tell Lee Mellor all this – he won’t believe you … The England – born singer / songwriter arrived in Canada at the ripe age of five. Bowmanville,Ontario was the new adress for the Mellors. This introduction to the space … Continue reading Lee Mellor; The Country comes Begging to Town …
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