It’s all about ‘old school’ Rock n Roll … According to The Mandevilles’ singer; Serena Pryne – that is what she would like her band to be known as … Fresh on the heels of the album; Windows and Stones – Serena discusses that disc, her influences and where she would love to travel to sing. Serena? Visit The Mandevilles Right here! … Continue reading Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !
Ontario-born Megan Bonnell speaks of her debut album with love. ‘Hunt and Chase’ was her introduction to having her songs produced with precision. Please listen as she talks about that process as well as songwriting and a trip – ‘down the rabbit hole ‘ ? Megan …? Visit Megan Right Here! Continue reading Megan Bonnell – One Chance for a First Impression …
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 …
Black Satin Blues is the name of Texarillo‘s first album. It won’t’ be their last. Talent does not disappear that quickly … Please listen as Dwane Dixon explains his excitement for what has been a short but successful jaunt into the Canadian Blues scene. Dwane …? Visit Dwane and Texarillo Here! Visit Jazz Festival Here! Visit Strangers in the Night 10 … Continue reading 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Texarillo – Hometown Boys Done Good!
Angel has come a long way. Literally and figuratively. This Dorval, Qc. lady – born with the voice of a non-angel, has learned many things in her life. Finally – she gets it. The accolades do as well. Female artist of the year in 2014 at The Maple Blues Awards may not be a Grammy yet for Angel; it may as well be. A Blues-bred … Continue reading ‘Angel’ in our Hearts …
In this segment of my interview with Jerry Mercer – the drummer discusses opening up for the Rolling Stones, hearing Janis Joplin sing from the heart and thoughts on April Wine’s late great bass player; Jimmy Clench. He also talks about the downside of being a performer and the loneliness that sometimes comes with it … Please enjoy this latest installment. Very insightful and poignant … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Five
Jerry Mercer heard Ray Charles’ song ‘What I’d Say’ on the radio. His life was never the same … Starting with Trevor Payne and the Triangle, Mashmakhan and eventually April Wine – Mercer’s career has taken him on trips with Janis Joplin, Roy Buchanan, The Band and many, many others … At the young age of seventy-four, four years following his ‘retirement’ – Jerry continues … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As the Years Go By; Part One
At L’Astral last evening, Terez Montcalm came home and the predominant Francophone crowd – welcomed her with open ‘bras’. Why would they not …? Montcalm, in her somewhat short, six album career, has recorded mostly in French. Her sole English album? Voodoo, released in 2006. Terez is presently touring with her new album; I Know I’ll Be Allright. It is a mixture of jazzed – … Continue reading Terez Montcalm; Voice of a Ragged Angel
Grace Potter is not Janis Joplin. Grace Potter is not Sass Jordan. Thursday night at The Virgin Mobile Corona Theater in Montreal, Grace Potter was Grace Potter … Potter and her band of Nocturnals, arrived in Montreal promoting their new album; The Lion The Beast The Beat. The same – titled first track of the night, introduced a Montreal audience to the band with all … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review
Grace Potter visited Daryl Hall‘s place and was very nocturnal about it … You see – Mr. Hall, of Hall and Oates fame, conducts an on-line broadcast from his home. Potter, joining the likes of other guests from previous episodes such as Joe Walsh (Life’s Been Good) and Cee -Lo Green ( F*ck You) to sing along with Hall and his band-mates. It is easy … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals; Stay Awake for This Show!
What would happen if you took The Sheepdogs and The Black Keys and combined them with Jack White? Pretty amazing music n’est pas? Well – a band by the name of The Damn Truth would also arise from the musical ashes in the form of a high – flying bird. The fowl’s name …? A CD called ‘ Dear in the Headlights’. A CD which … Continue reading Like a ‘Dear in the Headlights’ – The Damn Truth!
Starting yesterday – I began to count off my top ten interviews in the past year. I continue with the next two … So far … 10. Lee Mellor 9. Jason Rockman 8. Susie Arioli I spoke to Susie over the phone the night before her performance at Place des Arts. Having never spoken to her or listened to her music regularly – I had … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012
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