Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

What’s shakin’? What’s happening? What’s going on? As usual – a lot of stuff is going on in and around Montreal. Carlos Santana is bringing his guitars and Michael Kaeshammer is bringing his piano. Just two of the many things going on this week.   Please listen below for other events as well as some great tunes ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! … Continue reading Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!

The Record Breakers; The Kids are Allright !

Some may call them a novelty act. Others may dismiss these teenagers as ‘cute.’   If The Record Breakers’ first EP is any indication, the band will be around a long time~ Please listen below as Hayden, Bella, Devan and Julian talk about their album and look for their keyboard player Michael. Guys? What’s up?   Visit The Record Breakers Here !       … Continue reading The Record Breakers; The Kids are Allright !

Matt Anderson is … an ‘Honest Man’.

Matt Anderson has shared the stage with some pretty big names. B.B. King, Randy Bachman – to name a couple. Please listen below as Matt talks about his new album; Honest Man. A collection of tunes ripe with Blues, Folk, Country and Rock. In other words; real music.   Matt? What’s up?     Check out Matt Here !     Continue reading Matt Anderson is … an ‘Honest Man’.

Laila Biali – From Sting to Bowie and Lisa Fischer; A House of Many Rooms

Laila Biali is not a household name. She should be. This talented singer and songwriter has rubbed microphones with the likes of Sting and more recently with Lisa Fischer ( Rolling Stones, 20 Feet to Stardom). Please listen below as Laila speaks of her new album ‘ House of many Rooms’ (feat.Lisa Fischer), her upcoming show in Montreal on February 28th and her THOUGHTS on … Continue reading Laila Biali – From Sting to Bowie and Lisa Fischer; A House of Many Rooms

Montreal En Lumiere; February 18th – March 5th

Food and music ! Can it get any better ? The 17th Edition of Montreal En Lumiere gets underway this week and aside from culinary delights and bright lights – it is an opportunity for some music stars to shine ! Please listen below to the shows which are part of Montreal En Lumiere as well as other concerts in and around Montreal. Thanks for … Continue reading Montreal En Lumiere; February 18th – March 5th

It’s Valentine’s Day ! Give Some Love to The Paul Deslauriers Band Just Like Memphis Did !

The Paul Deslauriers Band made Quebec proud.  The band finished second at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. No small feat considering the amount of bands involved from all around the globe.   Please listen below as Paul Deslauriers speaks of their adventure starting from winning the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which took place at Bistro a Jo Jo.    Paul ?   … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day ! Give Some Love to The Paul Deslauriers Band Just Like Memphis Did !

What Do Jesse Jack, Abandoned Animals and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Have in Common? Have a Listen – Won’t Ya?

Montreal’s Jesse Jack had an eye-opening experience as he travelled to Nashville to work on his new album. Jesse gained knowledge which many musicians never do. Equipped with the new found smarts and some great original tunes, Jesse Jack will display his experience on Feb.6th at The Firm ( see link below) to help Gerdy’s Rescue and Adoption Fundraiser.  Noelle Hannibal, one of Montreal’s best … Continue reading What Do Jesse Jack, Abandoned Animals and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Have in Common? Have a Listen – Won’t Ya?

Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer

A lot coming … Montreal and Spring. Like two doves in a cage. Filled with song as the sun brightens the future. Music and Montreal. Made for each other.   Listen below to some tunes and find out what’s coming. Click on The House of Jazz logo, Evenko logo and Montreal Jazz Festival logo to buy tickets!   Thanks for listening !       … Continue reading Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer

Rick Keene Music Scene – Angel Forrest, Carol Welsman, Diana Ross, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Lisa Fischer, Susie Arioli

Women rule … So many talented women from Montreal, Canada and the World make their way singin’ up a storm wherever they go. Thanks to pioneers such as Diana Ross and Lisa Fischer, these ladies are able to parlay their talents back to us.   Please listen below to a few of these talented voices and discover who are singing in Montreal and where in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Angel Forrest, Carol Welsman, Diana Ross, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Lisa Fischer, Susie Arioli