Tag: JUNO Award

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Molly Johnson Launches A Much Needed Black History Website

History comes in many forms. Molly Johnson herself – is Canadian music history. Molly is a pioneer. Musical theater, Theater, Disco, Funk, Rock / Pop and Jazz. Molly has not only done it all, she has excelled in all. In 2019, Johnson has been nominated for a Juno Award in the Best Adult Contemporary Category. She has already won a Juno for Jazz Recording and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Molly Johnson Launches A Much Needed Black History Website

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Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Jazz, Review

Rick Keene Music Scene – Molly Johnson Talks Juno Nomination and A Much Needed Black History Website

History comes in many forms. Molly Johnson herself – is Canadian music history. Molly is a pioneer. Musical theater, Theater, Disco, Funk, Rock / Pop and Jazz. Molly has not only done it all, she has excelled in all. In 2019, Johnson has been nominated for a Juno Award in the Best Adult Contemporary Category. She has already won a Juno for Jazz Recording and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Molly Johnson Talks Juno Nomination and A Much Needed Black History Website

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The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

They say, practice makes perfect. If that is the case, then no-one is perfect because even guys like April Wine’s guitarist Brian Greenway keep practicing …. Greenway is the first ‘Rock Star’ coach to participate in The League of Rock Montreal’s first rehearsal which took place this past Wednesday at Studio Musico Practik in Verdun. An initial meeting of the instruments ( and minds) …   … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

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Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

Mathew and Jill Barber are brother and sister.  Both – possessing very solid solo careers on their own but face it, family is family … All these years later, the pair of siblings have finally recorded an album together and it is a feel good story. ‘The Family Album’ combines folk music with sentimental values – the album is an open door to heartwarming lyrics … Continue reading Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

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Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

Justin Rutledge – at one point, wanted to be a writer. A Juno Award down the road, things have not gone Justin’s way. Or – have they?  Please listen below to hear some new tunes from Justin’s album East and hear his thoughts on bar-tending? Justin? What’s up? Visit Justin Here !   Visit The League of Rock Here!  Visit Evenko Here !     Visit The … Continue reading Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

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Christine Jensen – It’s All About the Sax …( Sorta )

Christine Jensen has a new album out. Habitat will be released on October 1st in stores near you. This release will be followed by a live show on October 3rd at Lion D’Or as part of the Off Festival. Christine’s latest ‘opus’ is a labor of love … ” Every time I do a large ensemble thing like this, it’s not a short event.” Explains … Continue reading Christine Jensen – It’s All About the Sax …( Sorta )

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Emelie – Claire Barlow; The Juno, the Duck, the Mouse and ‘Bunny’

For Emelie – Claire Barlow, the fifth time is a charm. Following four previous Juno nominations, Barlow finally won a 2013 award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. The album is called ‘Seule ce  Soir’ . A disc which was recorded in 2012 and was initially intended as a compilation of all her French songs she has done over the years. ‘Most of my … Continue reading Emelie – Claire Barlow; The Juno, the Duck, the Mouse and ‘Bunny’

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David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth

Juno Award winner David Usher is  releasing his eighth studio solo album; ‘Songs From The Last Day On Earth’. The album will be released on October 2nd through MapleMusic Recordings. Rice Paper / Partir Ailleur, is the first.single to be released and is currently circulating on radio. A video for the song was shot by award winning Quebec short film director Arnaud Brisebois. According to … Continue reading David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth

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