The year was 1971 … Up until that point, concert films were all done in the same fashion. Lot of cameras and as many shots as possible from every different angle imaginable. Adrian Maben came along and changed everything. Just like Pink Floyd did … “Overhead the albatross hangs motionless up on the air And deep beneath the rolling waves In labyrinths of coral caves … Continue reading Adrian Maben; Directing Pink Floyd
Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three
Down the line – there were some great artists out of Canada who paved the way .. Rock n Roll was carried out in many ways and sadly, many of these great bands have been forgotten. Not anymore … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show – Part One
Sheldon Kagan has been around … From his humble beginnings in a bachelor apartment at the age of fifteen to introducing Jazz legend Miles Davis on stage – Mr. Kagan has a few stories to tell. Please listen to his tales of playing cards at his home with Artie Shaw and how he feels about Miles Davis – all these years later … A true … Continue reading Sheldon Kagan; Memories of a Concert Promoter
Continuing my conversation with one of the greatest guitar players ever – Frank Marino discusses Stevie Wonder, art and the malaise of the corporate world … Continue reading Frank Marino – Part Two
By Bianca Marques Daniel Gildenlöw’s (lead singer/guitarist) voice filled the room and the audience fell silent. His oral presence – strong yet soothing. Ensuring every member of the audience stood entranced … Ladies and Gentlemen – Pain of Salvation were in the house! The band took the stage at Cabaret Miles End Wednesday night with Gildenlöw’s powerful voice pairing perfectly with the melodic undertones of … Continue reading No Pain – No Gain. A Salvation …
By Bianca Marques Hamilton-based band Monster Truck opened for Billy Talent last week at the Bell Center. Four hairy beasts that make up the band appeared on stage. Within seconds of starting to play – these guys were nothing short of amazing! After the show, the merch table was the place to be. The band’s EP – a must have ! The four song disc … Continue reading Bianca’s Monster Truck Review; Short and Sweet
Suddenly – it was 1988. Just like that, Colin James transported a mostly middle-aged audience to the days when mortgages were something their parents understood … It was as effortless for the current British Columbian native as his guitar playing. Times may have changed yet James remains the same – physically and musically. ” It’s great to be back in Montreal!” Shouted James a quarter … Continue reading Colin James in Concert
Rick Keene Music Scene 