Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
The man sees every type of person born under a bad sign … He has cleaned up under every type of condition imaginable. He is the unpaid psychiatrist of the world. The listener. The guru of gossip. He is also the man who has listened to every song played on every jukebox this side of Foreigner. He is Dave the Bartender … Email any … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Six
For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands. Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues
Most people at the age of fifteen – haven’t a clue what they want to do when they ‘grow up’. Most people with the exception of Bella Galasso … In a very short time ( with a little help from some friends ), Bella is quickly making a name for herself in the Montreal music scene. Writing songs appears effortless and she is far removed … Continue reading Lookout Taylor Swift – Bella is Coming!
The Lazys came and went … Don’t worry, as Arnold Schwarzenegger will attest; ‘They’ll be back ..” Straight from ‘Down Under’ – the boys are and will be a force to be reckoned with. Starting with ubiquitous energy and ending with no holds barred Rock n Roll – nothing should stop the guys from taking the music world by storm. Nothing except … the … Continue reading The Lazys; Top Ten Best Ways to Trash a Hotel Room
As Barney from the hit show ‘How I met Your Mother’ once said; Legend … wait for it … ary! Eric Burdon possesses one of the true voices in not only Rock n Roll history – music history as well. A man who believed in himself, his convictions and passed those messages on through unmatched live and studio appearances. Ranked 57 on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top … Continue reading Rick Keene Speaks to Eric Burdon …
The man who knows everything. The man who serves everything. The man known simply as … Dave the Bartender! Remember – Dont Drink and Drive! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender … Episode Four
Winning two Juno Awards in such a short time is nothing to sneeze at … Kiran Ahluwalia is not resting on her laurels however. Forever incorporating new sounds – please listen as Kiran talks about her new album, her sounds and what’s happening in the near future … Kiran? Visit Kiran Right here! Tune in to K103.7fm today at 6:15pm for a chance … Continue reading Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music
Former Montreal Expos player Warren ‘Cro’ Cromartie – not unlike Martin Luther King Jr; has a dream … To bring baseball back to the city that gave him an opportunity to earn a living playing the game he loves. Music is his second passion. Warren? Visit The Montreal Baseball Project Here! Buy Your Tickets for the Gala Here! Continue reading Warren Cromartie – The Universal Dream
The Wilderness of Manitoba seems an odd title for a band of musicians. Then again – in this day and age, everything appears weirder than fiction … Artwork is inspirational after all. Say what? Please listen as Amanda Balsys, the relative newcomer in the band – speaks of all things related to the forest … er …wilderness … Amanda? Visit The Wilderness of Manitoba … Continue reading Amanda Balsys; Walking Through the Wilderness with Alex Lifeson?
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