Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

At one point in time – Randy Bachman was one half of a songwriting tandem which outsold The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Not bad for a boy / man from Winnipeg, Manitoba.   The Guess Who – Randy’s former ‘super – group’; responsible for many musical memories which are etched firmly into the subconscious of the 1960’s and early 70’s music lover.     Randy … Continue reading Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

Scarlett Jane – A ‘Stranger’ In Our Midst …

Sometimes … things are meant to be. That appears the case with two talented young ladies currently residing in Toronto. A pair of souls joined at the songwriting hip. A duo destined for stardom along the lines of any great Folk tandem or person. Please listen as Andrea and Cindy explain everything needed to know of their alter-ego; Scarlett Jane.  Enjoy … Please visit Scarlett … Continue reading Scarlett Jane – A ‘Stranger’ In Our Midst …

Grace Potter; Sagging a Bit …

Grace Potter and her band of merry Nocturnals appeared at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theater on Thursday night … Or did they? It was the second appearance by the Vermont -based group in seven months at the very same venue. Maybe they should have waited. Or – stayed home. Grace herself – one of the most talented and energetic female singers to come out of … Continue reading Grace Potter; Sagging a Bit …

Death in Music; Two Very Different Levels …

If a person passes away, a famous person such as an actor or musician – their death is considered a tragedy. A loss which sends ripples across the global seas at breath – taking speeds through the countless media outlets positioned to do – just that. Everyday, thousands perish by way of disease, accidents,criminal behavior, war or plain old age. Everyday people whose lives may have been … Continue reading Death in Music; Two Very Different Levels …

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review

Grace Potter is not Janis Joplin. Grace Potter is not Sass Jordan. Thursday night at The Virgin Mobile Corona Theater in Montreal, Grace Potter was Grace Potter … Potter and her band of Nocturnals, arrived in Montreal promoting their new album; The Lion The Beast The Beat. The same – titled first track of the night, introduced a Montreal audience to the band with all … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals – Concert Review

Just Between Jerry Mercer and Me – Part Three

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