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
Once upon in a lifetime, a young prodigy enters people’s lives and they brush him or her off … Years later – they recognize the person on stage, accepting an award or two and exclaim;” Hey …I used to know that dude (ette). Ya right – go and get your teeth Grandpa ( ma) – it is time for bed! Franco De Crescentis may turn … Continue reading ‘The Devil’ Made Alex Cross Do It!
Akilah Newton and Jonathan Emile are doing their part to make the world a better place … Akilah ( the organizer) and Jonathan ( the performer) are travelling many places to spread the word about peace and love. They are doing it through music and other elements which may catch the ignorant eyes in the audience. The best thing? They are educating the young and … Continue reading Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically
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
Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace talks about his influences. Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Part Three
In the second part of my interview with Mr. Wallace, we discuss many things including the importance a country like Cuba gives to music. Wallace has worked with everyone from Ray Charles to Whitney Houston. He is an educator as well as a trombonist and has been nominated for six Grammys. Wayne …? Continue reading Grammy Nominee Wayne Wallace – PartTwo
Wayne Wallace has been around. That is an understatement. A trombonist who has played with every legend possible in the music business. Hear his tales in part one of my interview. A very insightful look into the life of a soon-to-be legend himself. Cheer for him on Sunday the 26th of January as he goes for a Grammy award for best Latin Jazz album. Good … Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Grammy Award Nominee
In this ongoing saga which is known as the Jerry Mercer story – the drummer discusses the differences between the days of yesteryear and today when it comes to ‘the life of a musician’ in Montreal. He also talks about some of his memorable moments including opening up for Steppenwolf at the Montreal Forum … Please enjoy the interview and come back for more. Thank … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four
Where would we be without music? Even the Monkees give pleasure to thousands globally through real and imagined tunes. Here now are the Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful! 10. All the Blues and Country artists who set the foundation for popular music today. Rock, R and B, Soul, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop – practically all genres owe gratitude to the men and women … Continue reading Top Ten Musical Reasons to be Thankful
Friday night at Cabaret Mille End – Pat Travers brought his high caliber guitar chops to Montreal. It was the first time in almost twenty years the songwriter of ‘Crash and Burn’ flicked his pick to a Montreal audience. One can only wonder why it took so long …? Travers – a transplanted Canadian. An Ottawa – raised son who has been living in Orlando, … Continue reading Concert Review; Pat Travers
One road usually goes two ways … East – West or North – South. For the duo, One Road … North is the direction they’re headed following their debut album. For Tracy and Mike, two men fulfilling a vacant prophecy from the days of their youth, the opening song just doesn’t complete the void – the tune overflows into music heaven … ‘Ride On’ does … Continue reading One Road; On the Path to Stardom
Not sure what happened last night … Air Supply played before an almost sold out crowd at Metropolis and it wasn’t pretty. Sure, some of the mostly forty ( + ) year old women in attendance were pretty. Sure some of the mostly twenty (+) year old barmaids were pretty – heck, even one bouncer was kinda cute .. Following that – pure ugliness; musically. … Continue reading Air Supply; Making ‘Money’ Out of Nothing at All …
Rick Keene Music Scene 