As usual … A lot going on in Montreal. Music-wise and … well, let’s not go there. Montreal En Lumiere gets underway this week and Maroon 5 are hitting The Bell Center for a couple of shows ( hopefully not on the same evening the Montreal Canadiens are playing or else Pacioretty could have moves like Mick Jagger). Please, have a listen below to hear … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What is Going On ?
Stuart McLean will be missed … He will be missed by his family, his coworkers and his Vinyl Cafe family. Sorely and immensely. He will also be missed by the world of the curious and the fans of human nature. Seldom does a storyteller come around who can tug at the heartstrings without utilizing propaganda. Without using self promotional words to advance a career. Although … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; A Tribute to Stuart McLean
We know ’em – we love ’em … Classic Rock tunes have a special place in our hearts. Some conjure images of a first kiss, others – that first sip of beer. Memories created with a special soundtrack to the soul. The foundation for a lifelong affair with music. Regular folk ain’t the only ones who adore the tunes of yesteryear. Musicians of all genres … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Sunny Tunes for Sunny Daze
Growing up with older brothers who love music helps. Having parents that love music is a bonus. A younger brother with different tastes? What could possibly go wrong? Nothing … Jordan Gosselin is a multi-instrumentalist who has grown up with influences from every genre. Every generation that music matters. He is now taking these experiences and incorporating them into his own music. Please – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Binary’s Music Turning Heads – Two at a Time …
Jazz is a four letter word … Once upon a time, it was the coolest thing happening. All the cats were hip to be square long before Huey Lewis got news of it … In a very long legacy, one which has laid the framework for music as we know it today, Jazz has evolved through many art forms. It was the original melting pot. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; All That Jazzy Stuff …
Face it . Everyone at one time or another let’s their hair down and Rocks out ! Cranking up tunes and letting all your inhibitions flow out of the body is refreshing. Psychologically uplifting. A freeing experience allowing the rest of the day to proceed a little easier … Have a listen below to some great NEW tunes as well as … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘If I Still Had Hair – I’d Swing It Around !’
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium and waved it for millions to … Continue reading Former Montreal Expos and Drummer Warren Cromartie Talks Montreal Baseball Project and Jammin’ with RUSH ! Part Two.
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium and waved it for millions to … Continue reading Former Montreal Expos and Drummer Warren Cromartie Talks Baseball, Raines and RUSH ! Part One.
It’s all about the Bass … Music was in the household with Brandi Disterheft and in her genetic pool. Her Mom – a pianist. Her Aunt – a vocalist. A career in music seemed her destiny. Starting with something her father thought would be funny and interesting, that ‘joke’ has turned out to be a gift to Canadians and the world. A present wrapped … Continue reading Brandi Disterheft – ‘Painting’ Upright Bass on a Blue Canvas
There are starving people living in the West Island. It is easy to ignore life’s problems when everything is great in yours ! One day – Bands for Baskets may be something you are thankful for as life tosses a curve ball across your empty dinner plate. Suddenly – a food basket will be the best gift you will ever receive! Please listen below to some … Continue reading Bands for Baskets – Feeding the Needy in the West Island for Eleven Years!
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from some of Montreal’s crème of the crop professional musicians. Rock … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Final Showcase, Studio Tracks and A Wrap Up with CEO Gary Johnston. Part Two
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from some of Montreal’s crème of the crop professional musicians. Rock … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Final Showcase, Studio Tracks and A Wrap Up with CEO Gary Johnston. Part One.
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