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SIRIUSXM CANADA PRESENTS $41,230 TO YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE WORLD THANKS TO ITS SUMMER TOUR

The Young Musicians of the World team would like to heartily thank everyone involved at SiriusXM for their extraordinary generosity. This major donation, by allowing us to increase the number of YMW music classes, will significantly contribute to the development of more than 400 youth in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke and Kitcisakik (Abitibi-Temiscamingue)” concludes Blaise Fortier, Cofounder of Young Musicians of the World. An organization … Continue reading SIRIUSXM CANADA PRESENTS $41,230 TO YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE WORLD THANKS TO ITS SUMMER TOUR

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Steve Hill; Back Where he Started

When Steve Hill was a lad, he discovered the blues much the same way many people do. Through the music and words of others… “Everytime I would hear guys like Jimmy Page talk about music, they would always be talking about people like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Robert Johnson. This is how I learned the blues, by listening to my heroes’ heroes.” For Steve … Continue reading Steve Hill; Back Where he Started

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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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Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

It seems nowadays – everyone does a duet together … From Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett to Carlos Santana and Rob ( whatever happened to him?) Thomas. Yes – the unlikeliest of pairs unite. Was it Michael Jackson who started the trend when he hooked up with ex- Beatle Paul McCartney to sing ‘ Say, Say , Say‘? Or – maybe it was Stevie Wonder … Continue reading Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

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All the Young Dudes; Part Five

According to Wayne Cullen –  being a member of the Dudes was a very heady  experience to be involved with … “I was the youngest in the group (Brian Greenway a year or two older, I think). One thing after another added to the giddiness we eluded. The amount of press we received, The Phonograph Record article that Gary Sperrazza wrote that producer Mark Spector … Continue reading All the Young Dudes; Part Five

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All the Young Dudes; Part Four

Wayne Cullen – one of the drummers in the 70’s band; ‘The Dudes’ – continues the saga of the demise of a band. A fate which should never have happened … Cullen’s band – Bacchus, reached it’s demise around the same time Wayne’s favourite group, The Wackers, played their final gig. Cullen approached Bacchus’ booking agent (who also booked the Wackers) and asked for Bob Segarini’s … Continue reading All the Young Dudes; Part Four

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Ritchie Henman; The Beginning and End of the Dudes

Before disbanding in the fall of ’73, AW took the summer off for everyone to clear their heads. The band had toured almost non-stop since fall ’70. ” I went camping and fishing with Claire ( my wife) for a few weeks and when I got back I was contacted by a band from California called “The Wackers“. They were living and working out of … Continue reading Ritchie Henman; The Beginning and End of the Dudes

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Divers / Cite’ 2012 – 20th Edition

DIVERS/CITÉ 2012 – 20th spectacular edition Montreal, July 17, 2012 – The 20th anniversary edition of Divers/Cité sets the summer ablaze with incomparable sights and sounds from July 30 to August 5. A bold move to Montreal’s Old Port and an incredible programming are sure to secure Divers/Cité’s position as one of North America’s best free outdoor events. Divers/Cité is much more than a dance … Continue reading Divers / Cite’ 2012 – 20th Edition

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Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

If Angels could sing like Carolyn Fe; they would … This may seem like a cliche, it is and it is not. Depends whether or not you have listened to the c.d. Original Sin. The same – titled first track commences with crickets as the bass line. An acoustic guitar soon joins the chorus. Sitting on a porch with an apple in hand maybe? Just … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review

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Top Ten Reasons why Van Halen are Tired

An enigma. Not an Enema Although both are a pain in the ass … This is what Van Halen have become. A bunch of rock stars who cannot seem to play together for any period of time. The band – a term loosely used to describe the foursome – recently cancelled thirty shows due to ‘fatigue’. What could possibly have caused these men to be … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons why Van Halen are Tired

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