Tommy Castro was born in San Jose, California. Perfect for a music fan because he was a hop, skip and jump away from the San Francisco Bay area. A melting pot for not just the Blues, every other genre possible. Please listen as Tommy explains his past, his love for music and his new album with The Painkillers. A Bluesy outfit complete with a … Continue reading Need a Painkiller to Kill the Blues? Call Tommy Castro …
It’s a new week … That means a couple of more interviews and some more songs. Wake the hamsters and call the sheep! Please listen to what is coming up this week on … Rick Keene Music Scene Check out archives and hear many more interviews – including Buddy Guy, Mitch Ryder, Lee Rocker and so much more! The Best of Last Week … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene ?
Play 4 Keeps are a Montreal-based band who are deep in a funk. That is a good thing … Much has been said (too much), of the music from past generations being better than today. Now – with a band such as Play 4 Keeps, it is nice to see a new (er) generation being influenced by a new (er) generation. The Red Hot Chili … Continue reading Play 4 Keeps; Playing for Keeps – Funk Wise!
Music never sleeps … Aside from the big name events taking place such as Osheaga, the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Tremblant Blues Festival – there are concerts, cd launches and Festivals taking place everywhere … Such as … CD Launches August 25 – Willows (By Geneviève Toupin) – release date (Roads) August 26 – Willows – Launch Glass Bottle September 9 – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Going On?
Jill Barber is hard to pin down … Is she Jazz? Pop? A little of both? Judge for yourself with some songs off her latest album; Fool’s Gold. A melting pot with a sound purposely copied via The Dap Kings – Amy Winehouse’s backing group. It is no surprise Jill sounds a little like Winehouse. Please listen as Jill discusses the above topics moments before … Continue reading Jill Barber; Up Close …
Fate has it … Or – ‘Leeward Fate’ has it, sometimes things happen for a reason. Such is the case for a trio of musicians who are now based in North Carolina. A menage-a-musicians who, fate has it – met in Leeward. The math is there yet math and grids are far removed from the way their latest album was recorded. Digital bah – humbug … Continue reading Leeward Fate; No Ordinary Band …
Oshawa native Jeff Gunn is on a mission … A while ago – he learned there was more to guitar playing than meets the eye …er … ears … His goal? To instruct players on how to take their skills and take them to the next level. Not only that … Jeff? Visit Jeff Here! Continue reading Guitar Player Alert! Jeff is ‘Gunn’ – ing for You!
Montrealer Hilary Jane has been singing in and around Montreal her entire life. Practically … Now, following a series of events, life-altering events – she has decided to write and record her first full length album. It is a throwback to a different time and Hilary somehow makes it fresh again … Please listen to this woman’s story and get ready to have your feet … Continue reading Hilary Jane; The Right Thing at ‘The Right Time’
Martin Goyette has a voice. An inner message which channels the Blues’ legends of the past. Too much? Too corny? Have a listen and decide with your ears … Martin? Martin is singing on Aug.9th at Festiblues Check out all the info on Martin right here! Continue reading Martin Goyette; ‘Sweet Warm Jelly’
On July 16th – head on to the St. James Church on rue Ste. Catherine in downtown Montreal. Noon is the witching hour … Norman is starting what he hopes will be a new trend. Accumulating Jazz artists to play and raise money for the poor in Montreal. Check it out – won’t ya? On Vacation! Be back soon … … Continue reading Norman Marshall Villeneuve – July 16th
How many people do you know that worked with George Clooney, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion and Oliver Jones? Not to mention – Dr. Trevor Payne and The Montreal Jubilation Choir. Michelle Sweeney has all the ingredients of being a Diva. Nothing can be further from the truth given the negative condemnations normally associated with the term. Please listen as Michelle speaks about singing and … Continue reading Michelle Sweeney; Down-to-Earth Diva?
It goes without saying, this is one of the finest festivals I’ve ever played! Thank you Montreal for building an institution.” Ben Harper on Instagram. At least one Harper showed. Stephen Harper – our resident Prime Minister did not appear at The Jazz festival nor was his pride evident in Canada’s and the world’s biggest festival. Well – at least God appeared happy. The tunes … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three
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