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The League of Rock Montreal – Showcasing One Month of Hard Work !

  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 !

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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 Two.

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Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part One.

 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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Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part Two

 A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in music; Empty … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part Two

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Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part One

    A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part One

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Kanawake’s Star Guitar Player Lends His Talent to The League of Rock Montreal !

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians like Corey Diabo who have made their mark globally through talent and hard work. Diabo, a Kanawake native, stopped by The League of Rock Montreal last week and lent twenty years of knowledge to the musicians who aspire to greatness at The League of Rock Montreal.  Brian Greenway of April Wine fame has lent his talents and … Continue reading Kanawake’s Star Guitar Player Lends His Talent to The League of Rock Montreal !

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Corey Diabo Talks Chuck Berry and His Partner-in-Crime ; Jonas.

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock.  Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo Talks Chuck Berry and His Partner-in-Crime ; Jonas.

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Corey Diabo’s ‘ Massive Attraction ‘ to The League of Rock Montreal ! Part One.

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock.  Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo’s ‘ Massive Attraction ‘ to The League of Rock Montreal ! Part One.

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Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

What is the health of The Blues Scene in Quebec and Montreal? A fair question by passing music fans … Well, in a very small ‘ tip of the iceberg’ sorta way, examples are fast and furious. Last season, in the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge ( an annual event which chooses the best Blues Band and Solo Act to represent Quebec in Memphis), The Paul … Continue reading Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Making America Great Again ! ( Through Music ) 

Ah … America ! The land of the free and the home of the brave … or is it bravado? Love ’em or hate ’em, the Unites States are a lot of fun to watch and learn from. This election brings craziness like it has never been seen before. Some, wish for the days of old, when America was great ! Or – is it … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Making America Great Again ! ( Through Music ) 

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John Lennon’s Life Through Words and Music

John Lennon left a legacy to the world. One filled with hope, love and tragedy.  Daniel Taylor, straight from Liverpool,  is carrying on the words and songs of Lennon. Not a Tribute show, more of an insight into the life of a man whose songs sometimes carry too much of the weight behind a very complex individual. Alongside piano player Stewart D’arrietta, Daniel provides the tales … Continue reading John Lennon’s Life Through Words and Music

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Ricardo Grilli – ‘1954’ and Counting …

 Brazil is not that far away from New York musically. Just ask Ricardo Grilli … Ricardo left his native land to attend Berklee College of Music and has now completed two albums in under four years. Pretty good for a guy who only started playing guitar at the age of twenty ! Please listen below to Ricardo speak of all things Grilli!   Visit Ricardo … Continue reading Ricardo Grilli – ‘1954’ and Counting …

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