Jonas Tomalty was not the best behaved high school student. Having a Father as a teacher kept things interesting. Having a Father in his own high school made things trickier. Add all this to the fact his Mom was a guidance councilor, well – it’s no wonder Jonas became a Rock n Roll rebel … Please listen below as Jonas explains high school as well … Continue reading Jonas’ Massive November 25th Christmas Party!
Canadians are a friendly bunch. A place where citizens practice apologies rather than hate. Slap-shots in lieu of slander. Snowball fights instead of ignorance. In short – Canadians are kind, helpful and giving. You know … polite. If there is one Canadian who exemplifies what it is to be Canadian, it is The Junkyard Villain. What’s that? Junkyard Villain? Is this a professional wrestler who … Continue reading A Must Listen as Junkyard Villain Rocks The Cause ! Saturday November 19th. Be There or Be Square!
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.
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
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
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 !
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.
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.
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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