Talk about friends in high places … The Dalai Lama? Mother Teresa? Leonard Cohen …? Three highly influential and spiritual people NEeMA has rubbed shoulders with in her relatively short life. Jealous yet …? Please listen as NEeMA explains how she met Mr. Cohen and what type of individual he really is. Then, this Egyptian / Lebanese beauty enlightens us on her live album due … Continue reading NEeMA; Leaving the Light On …
9th edition of the Free Blues Camp The Blues Camp presented by TDlaunches a new website for its 9th edition! And here’s the perfect reason to head there right away: it’s time for all young Québec musicians aged 13-17 to register for auditions for the chance to participate in our renownedfree once-in-a-lifetime week-long musical project! The day camp,presented as part of the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal, once again welcomes about fifty teens who will have the opportunity to revel in and refine their … Continue reading 9th Edition of The Blues Camp
Blues guitarist extraordinaire Steve Hill, finally finished his Solo Recordings Volume Two. The disc took two years to make. It was worth the wait! Please listen below as Steve talks about the new album, the old (er) album and the state of the Blues in Quebec. Steve is currently on tour with Matt Anderson and Kim Churchill. Check out Steve’s site for all the info. … Continue reading Steve Hill’s Second Volume; Almost perfect …
Jordan Officer has got the blues.That’s a good thing! Following a career that has seen him be the producer, arranger and guitar player within the Suzie Arioli Band – Jordan has returned to his first love; The Blues … Off he went to New York City where – in two days, he recorded what may be the best Blues album to come from a Montrealer … Continue reading Jordan Officer; Free For a While …
Sarah Hope Slean (born 21 June 1977 in Pickering, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet, visual artist and occasional actress. She has released eleven albums to date (including EPs and live albums). She has been on television. Saturday night – she will be again. After all, Everybody is on T.V. – right? Please listen below as Sarah explains the meaning behind the above-mentioned song title as well as her upcoming television appearance. She … Continue reading Sarah Slean is On T.V.
Devin Cuddy is the son of Jim Cuddy. Same last name, same love of music. That is where the connection stops. Sorta … Devin Cuddy is on his own. Being the elder son in the Cuddy family, his independence is not new in the family scheme of things. “All older sons are fiercely independent …” Says Jim Cuddy; father of both Devin and Blue Rodeo. … Continue reading Devin Cuddy – His Own man …
‘We’re gonna party like it’s 1999 …’ Prince may have been referring to a monumental decision on the part of two musical parties. Gowan and Styx. It was in that very same year – the two powerhouses combined to form a lethal unit. One of Canada’s most successful solo artists filling a void within a group who lost one of their members. Dennis DeYoung out … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons Why I – Lawrence Gowan, Joined Styx!
For England – born Molly Thomason, her third album is a charm. With a love of Joan Jett propelling her through Toronto ( her adopted home), Molly’s star is on the rise. Citing two of Canada’s sweethearts as influences, it is easy to hear why Molly uses the ‘teenage angst’ in her favor. Columbus Field is the name of the album. Columbus Field is the place … Continue reading Molly Thomason; Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby!
Platinum selling Bossa Nova greats – Bet. E and Stef are back! Good for the listener, better for them … Listen as Bet. E and Stef explain their absence and what it has done for them as people and artists. A win – win situation combined with re-issues on a new album. A record which should introduce them to an entire audience. Outside of Canada. … Continue reading Bet. E and Stef; Back and Lovin’ It!
Take Springsteen, add a sprinkle of Cat Stevens and what do you get? Exactly … Good music. Music from the heart. Music from the soul. That is what the band The Rising Few bring to the mix. Add a producer who has worked with Keith Richards, David Grohl and David Bowie ( to name a few), this group of guys led by Cairo- born Karim – … Continue reading The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!
La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll
Noelle Hannibal is no stranger to fundraising … Given her outgoing nature, it is natural for her to be able to approach people with ease. Asking for donations for a good cause? A no-brainer for this native Californian girl. It is about helping people and asking others to do the right thing. Listen as Noelle explains the very poignant reasons why she is co-producing a … Continue reading Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause
Rick Keene Music Scene 