Canada is a hockey kinda place … Pucks, fights and overdressed commentators. A trio of things synonymous with a Country whose symbol is the hard working beaver. Are these things the most famous trio? Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart would beg to differ. Canada is as vast in it’s musical capabilities as it is in it’s land. Something that many people do not … Continue reading Robert Stefan is ‘ Made in Canada’ !
Well – to coin the name of a recent video title, this is it … The League of Rock Montreal, following four weeks of rehearsals, is showcasing the results on November 2nd at McKibbons West Island. The first step towards the bands recording their songs on to CD at a professional studio in Showcase Number One. It has been an interesting journey thus far. … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Showcasing One Month of Hard Work !
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Two.
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part One.
A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in music; Empty … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part Two
A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part One
The League of Rock attracts stars. Local musicians like Corey Diabo who have made their mark globally through talent and hard work. Diabo, a Kanawake native, stopped by The League of Rock Montreal last week and lent twenty years of knowledge to the musicians who aspire to greatness at The League of Rock Montreal. Brian Greenway of April Wine fame has lent his talents and … Continue reading Kanawake’s Star Guitar Player Lends His Talent to The League of Rock Montreal !
The League of Rock attracts stars. Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock. Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo Talks Chuck Berry and His Partner-in-Crime ; Jonas.
The League of Rock attracts stars. Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock. Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo’s ‘ Massive Attraction ‘ to The League of Rock Montreal ! Part One.
Myriam Phiro has one of those voices … A combination of softness, tenderness and brassiness. All blended perfectly to fit with whatever she decides to sing. Following a very successful tour paying homage to her idol Edith Piaf, Myriam released her album ‘Voyages’ in 2015 in America. On September 29th – it is Canada’s turn to hear the tracks live at Upstairs Bar and Grill in … Continue reading Myriam Phiro; Taking Several ‘ Voyages ‘ on Her New Album !
One of the most important record labels in music history is Verve Records. Verve Records has an important connection to Montreal . Please listen below to hear what that connection is as well as some great recordings from Verve Records. Please listen in part two to find out a few of the shows happening in Montreal in the coming weeks and tonight! Thanks for listening ! Talk … Continue reading The Most Important Record Label and The Connection to Montreal plus What the Heck is Happening in and Around Montreal ?
Pianos and Rock n Roll … The two aren’t always associated with one another. They should be. Johnnie Johnston, Chuck Berry’s ‘greatest sideman in Rock n Roll”, an integral part of the building blocks of Rock and Popular music. What does any of this have to do with Michael Kaeshammer and his new album ‘ No Filter”? Did Michael suddenly switch gears and head on … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer Discusses his New Album ‘ No Filter ‘ with Special Guest; Randy Bachman
Rick Keene Music Scene 