Nick Cave starts things off wearing a black suit. A funeral is the first thing that comes to mind. That is the time when people gather to contribute praise upon an individual or entity. In this case – Leonard Cohen is far from dead and the folks are gathered to pay tribute to an extraordinary poet, novelist and songwriter. “No regrets, no occasion for self … Continue reading Leonard Cohen; He is the Man!
What would you think if you saw a dude in line at Starbucks. His arms are filled with tattoos and he has a shaved head. Assume he is a skinhead – type guy with an attitude? Smile politely and keep a distance due to your ignorance? Many would … How bad would you feel once you discovered the individual was a DJ on CHOM? How … Continue reading Slaves on Dope; ROUND TWO
The saga of April Wine commenced with great songwriting. Something that sets Myles Goodwyn apart from most of his Canadian contemporaries except for The Guess Who, Neil Young and Rush. Early songs such as `You Won`t Dance with Me` and `Bad Side of the Moon` led to bigger hits such as `Roller`, Ì Like to Rock` and `Just Between You and Me`. A legacy of linguistic … Continue reading Just Between Jerry Mercer and Me – Part Three
Le ‘Set – Up ‘ Toting a box of beer up a flight of stairs on a Saturday morning led to an encounter that would shape the rest of my life. Who knew? I was toiling as a waiter in a restaurant named Cajun Blues. The establishment was the ‘outcast ‘among the several bars and restaurants situated in the picturesque town of Ste. Anne … Continue reading Just Between You and Me
Rick Keene Music Scene 