Not everyone is okay at Christmas … Some folks need love, some – need food. Some folks need both. That is where Bands for Baskets comes in … Dec. 7th at Calistoga Grill 2pm Music for the Needy in the West Island. Be There or Be Square. It’s That Simple. Please listen to a few tracks from some of the bands that will be playing … Continue reading Bands for Baskets – Coming Faster Than Chevy Chase on a Sleigh!
Montrealers love their music … How else can an explanation be given for the generous outpouring of love and money last evening at The Virgin Mobile Corona Theater. The eight annual Rock for Dimes took place. An event which places corporate bands against one another to ultimately decide a winning crown. A gilded topping. A notch in the music belt … However, it is not … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal Raises $40,000 Plus !
As the rain turned to snow amid temperatures ill – suited for anyone living in California, a native Englishman not from New York – took the stage at The Olympia last night. He was a man who grew up amid shrapnel on the streets. His life, the music business, an annoying fan, his ‘Mom’ and the frigid climate in Montreal, Qc – mere sand in … Continue reading Eric Burdon; The Last of the Mohicans
Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? Well – the average Joe on the street, heads to the local bar, sits down and orders a drink. Why not? Bartenders all over the world are prepared to be whoever their clients need them to be. Dave the Bartender is no different. Except … He knows everything about music. Or – so he says … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine
Bored? Not a problem. Just a few things to do in this fine city called Montreal tonight along with a few tunes from the great artists that are playing. Stump Dave the Bartender and win two tickets to see and meet Carl Palmer from Emerson Lake and Palmer fame. Send questions to Rickkeene2 @gmail.com Cool eh? Continue reading Saturday Night in Montreal and Win Tickets to See and Meet Carl Palmer
What’s with these old guys anyways? First, their ‘throwback’ songs set the bar too high for every young musician to reach, then – as if matters were not worse for the next ‘Mick Jagger’ – the old guys’ concerts are as high as the tunes. John Fogerty, he of Woodstock fame – played at The Bell Center last night. The year was 2014 not the … Continue reading John Fogerty Review – Montreal 2014
Rock for Dimes Montreal is entering it’s eight year. By the amount of money raised so far – it would appear to be in it’s 20th incarnation. A lot of money raised in a short time means two things; Montrealers are generous and Montrealers love to Rock n Roll! Rock for Dimes is a charity evening which places ‘cover’ bands in direct competition with one … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!
He knows where you’ve been sleeping, he knows who you’ve been sleeping with … He knows if you are naughty. He knows if you are nice. There is not much he does not know, hear or see. Then – he goes to work behind the bar … He is … Dave the Bartender … Got a Question for Dave the Bartender? Rickkeene2@gmail.com Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eight
Carl Palmer has been around for a while … The sixty-four year old drummer from England, was born into a musical family. Both parents, his Grandfather and his siblings – all playing instruments around the Palmer homestead. Beginning with his first professional gig at the age of sixteen, Carl has brushed shoulders or played with some of the legends in the music world. Heck – … Continue reading The Wisdom of Emerson, Lake and ‘Carl Palmer’ …
Are you going to have a great big turkey on Christmas day? Maybe the little rug-rats will be spoiled rotten by Santa Claus. Everyone will sit around, drink eggnog and be more merry than a dog with a red ribbon tied to it’s bone … For many, this is not reality. They are people who wish Xmas would go away faster than a P.K Subban … Continue reading Christmas Songs in November? Relax – It’s for a Good Cause!
It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
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