Lee Rocker is quite aware from whence he came … Commencing at the age of seventeen into the crazy world of Rock n Roll with his band; The Stray Cats – Lee never strayed far from his roots. Now – over thirty years since The Stray Cats re -introduced Rockabilly into the mainstream, Rocker continues his love of what once was …simply …Rock n Roll … Lee? … Continue reading Lee Rocker; Like Talkin’ to a Stray Cat !
Montreal – the city that doesn’t sleep … Fleetwood Mac, just one of many shows coming to Montreal in the next couple of months. All genres and all sorts of levels of success. The future is now and the past is in the future. Please listen to some great tunes, some event listings and hear some ( truthful?) gags about musicians … Talk soon … … Continue reading Musician Jokes and What’s Happening in Montreal
It’s come down to this … Following much dissection, a number one interview has been discovered. Amid hundreds of hours of audio tape ( most of which is on the floor), a favorite interview has been unearthed. A favorite is far removed from the best. There is no best as all interviews are equally exciting and interesting … Without further ado – the number one … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Number One Canadian Interview of 2014
In Canada, we have a saying … He shoots, he scores … ! Aside from that – we have beavers and lots of ( Justin Bieber aside ) – great music. In 2014, I was fortunate enough to speak to very many of the men, women and teenagers who sing from this great country of Canada. Please listen below as the countdown to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux
Dave the Bartender – like everyone else, took some time off during the holidays to be with family … It is not his fault, his family are behind bars! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; New Years Edition
Don Felder just finished a tour with Styx and Foreigner. For the former member of The Eagles – that means a small pause then right back on the road doing what he loves. Playing guitar. It has been a long and winding road for Felder, beginning with playing in a band with Stephen Stills and ending up many years later as the co – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One International Interview of 2014
It’s that time of year once again. A time to say, a time to reminisce, an occasion to place memories into a pocket called time. Concerts, just like shooting stars – come and go … Some remain bright for years while others die within minutes of their creation. Some linger for a fleeting moment – others force gazers to look away or write a ‘bad … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Concerts of 2014 – Part One and Two
Dave the Bartender – like everyone, almost everyone; takes some time at the holidays. Moments to unwind and reflect on his past year. Before he sets off on an island excursion or a pilgrimage to his pillow, Dave the Bartender is taking away time from his customers in Toronto to answer some musical questions. Please listen to one of the most intriguing conversations this side … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Christmas Special
David Myles made his way into the city of Montreal on Saturday night. Given the ‘snowy fact’ the New Brunswick – born Juno Award winner is on tour promoting a Christmas album; ‘a Miracle on 34 …er … Ste. Catherine Street seemed to take place. Myles is not your average looking music star. Given the horn rimmed glasses, tuxedo and polite neighbor – … Continue reading David Myles Concert Review; Montreal Dec. 13th 2014
Joe Louis Walker just recently returned from a tour which brought him to Australia. He hooked up with some fellows who were schooled in the Blues. Mick, Keith, Charlie – along with Joe’s pal Ronnie Wood, love talkin’ about the Blues. Joe loves talking about the Blues also so a match made in heaven; a gross understatement … Please listen as Joe discusses many topics … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Full Interview
David Myles does not appear as your average Pop star. Then again – neither did Tiny Tim. CDs cannot be judged by their covers. Myles – every bit the accountant in appearance, is on the verge of a career which may place him in the same breath as Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot and other iconic Canadian singer / songwriters. His new found popularity all started with a Rap … Continue reading David Myles; ‘It’s Christmas – Every Day of the Year …’
Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones. Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014
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