Diana Krall was in town to play a free show at the Jazz Festival last night. An estimated crowd of 150,00 took in the event. Here are parts of her press conference from Saturday. Enjoy …! Continue reading Diana Krall Press Conference – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014
Volume three cannot be far off … Following two very successful solo albums; Steve Hill of Trois Rivieres, Quebec is living a life of renewed interest and respect. Respect is what this guy deserves … Not too many musicians take the hard way out. Undertaking a solo project is one thing – taking the stage as a one man band is another entirely. Playing guitar, … Continue reading Steve Hill; Hendrix, Guitar Tuning and Volume Three?
Jeff Gunn has opened for Peter Gabriel, written the score for a movie starring Reese Witherspoon and has composed many books for guitar players. Saturday June 21st at Steve’ s Music downtown – he will be teaching what he knows. A workshop for all levels and players of different genres. A for sure -stopover for the Hendrix-wannabe. Make sure you bring your guitar! Jeff? … Continue reading Jeff Gunn at Steve’s Music; June 21st for A Guitar Workshop
The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show, the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities
How often can one witness nine talented women playing and singing the Blues? Hopefully – this is the start of something great … and more often! Please listen as Josee Brault explains what is happening on Saturday night at Smoke Meat Petes. Josee? * One Love is from Ranee Lee’s new album. Continue reading Nine Women Singing the Blues …
In part two of my interview with Susie Arioli – we discuss labels within music and in life. She also touches on her new album along with her show at the 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival. July 4th – Scene TD. Two shows – 8pm and 10pm . Be there or be carre … Susie? Visit Susie and the Jazz Festival Right Here! … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 Preview; Susie Arioli – Part Deux
It was a voice she never knew she had. Far more talented than imagined. Susie Arioli took that voice and traveled far. For the most part – Jordan Officer accompanied her on a musical voyage filled with wonder, excitement and satisfaction. Whether it be playing at Place des Arts or on stage in Paris, France – Susie is having a blast as a working, travelling … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli
The Stones … Along with The Beatles, the most successful Rock n Roll band in history. The meat to The Beatles’ potatoes. Reality versus The Beatles’ dreams of love and peace. In reality, The Rolling Stones are The Greatest Rock n Roll band in history. They are also the most successful Country Band, posses one of the biggest selling‘ ‘dance’ songs of all time and can lay claim … Continue reading The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …
In part two of my interview with the great Ranee Lee – the singer, songwriter, actress, producer and teacher talks about her latest album; ‘What’s Going On’. It is the first time she has worked with strings on an album. She has been changed by this experience. Changed for the better. Please listen to Ranee. Her students do. Her husband does. Her kids do. Her … Continue reading Ranee … ‘What’s Going On’? Part Two
Brooklyn- born Ranee Lee is a student. What makes her unique, is she teaches what she learns. Then – she sings about it. Full circle for a lady who was inspired by Dinah Washington. Please listen as this actor, producer, writer, songwriter and singer ( not to mention a wife, Mother and Grandmother), speaks about life, music, her new album and an upcoming show at … Continue reading Ranee … ‘What’s Going on?’
Jordan Officer has come full circle … He started his musical life with a love for the Blues. Following a very successful career working with Jazz crooner Susie Arioli; the guitarist has decided to start anew. A return to his roots. Please listen as Jordan talks about his upcoming Jazz Festival shows as well as his feelings about the Blues. He is a little more … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer
Indoor program of the 35th edition 35 candlesŠ and a thousand musical fireworks! Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Infolettre Spectra subscriber startstomorrow! (subscription is free at infolettrespectra.ca) Montréal, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – And yes, sparks will fly during the indoor program of this 35th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! Sparks will light up our eyes and our … Continue reading Indoor Program – Montreal Jazzfest 2014
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