Some people are born to bake cakes. For others – mechanics may be their thing. Steve Hill of Trois Rivieres, is meant to play guitar … At Club Soda on Saturday night, in a concert dubbed ‘A Return to Montreal‘ – Hill proved once more why he is considered to be one of the best blues guitarists in North America. How about one of the … Continue reading Steve Hill; King of the Mountain
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
‘The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit .’ ~Johann Sebastian Bach ”If I’m going to hell – I am going there playing piano …’ ~Jerry Lee Lewis ‘Hell is full of musical amateurs …’ ~George Bernard Shaw ‘We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on it’s way … Continue reading Music Quotes and Stop Crooks from Selling Stolen Guitars …!
To finish second is pretty good … To arrive number two out of 1,400 is more than pretty good – it’s outstanding! Meet the band White Mariah. A group of young men who are in the middle of recording their first full length cd. A disc which will arrive in the New Year … The song, which won them a claim to second prize ( … Continue reading The Runner Up is …
Sass Jordan has been on her own since she was fourteen. If her fifteen year old daughter tries the same thing – God help her … ” The world is a different place than the 1970’s.” Says Sass. ” I moved out, wanted to be a singer and I never thought about asking my parents if they agreed on my decision. We all had our … Continue reading Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part Two
‘Modus Operandi’ … The mission or a song? Both for The Ben Racine Band on their debut album; One of a Kind. ‘Modus Operandi’ is the third track on an album which has just been released through Iguane Records in Montreal. As with every other track on the disc – the standout is Racine’s voice. Not seeing who you are listening to may come as … Continue reading Ben ‘Racine’ – Roots Music is ‘One of a Kind’
Are stories your thing …? If so – a Zachary Richard concert is the place to be. Historically, musically and most importantly; emotionally. Last night at L’Astral, as part of the Jazz All Year Long series, M. Richard of New Yorek, Louisiana – utilized numerous skills to pulverize a sold out crowd into submission. A happy submission … ‘Le Fou ‘ is Richard’s 20th studio … Continue reading Zachary Richard ; Zydeco comes Home
The above photo was sent to me by Mr. Wayne Cullen. Wayne – along with Ritchie Henman ( the original drummer in April Wine), were the two drummers in The Dudes, one of the best bands to play in Montreal in the 1970’s. The group included David Henman and Brian Greenway of past and future April Wine fame respectively. Wayne is pictured above in his … Continue reading Old ( er ) Musicians Never Die – They Play with their Sons …
Remember the band – The Pinups? A Montreal group which did the nightclub circuit in the late seventies – early eighties? Clubs such as the Maples, the Moustache and the Pioneer evolving into the band members’ second homes. In that band was a female bass player who went on to become a Juno award winner and a multi- platinum selling artist. Her name is Sass Jordan … Continue reading Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part One
Suddenly – it was 1988. Just like that, Colin James transported a mostly middle-aged audience to the days when mortgages were something their parents understood … It was as effortless for the current British Columbian native as his guitar playing. Times may have changed yet James remains the same – physically and musically. ” It’s great to be back in Montreal!” Shouted James a quarter … Continue reading Colin James in Concert
Right off the bat – any preconceived ideas about Jackson X wanting to knock Justin Bieber off his perch as Canada’s and the world’s number one young male singer are unwarranted. ” I love what he does and I have a lot of respect for him.” Says Jackson X from his home in Oshawa. ” I think it is cool how he teaches young kids … Continue reading Jackson with a Capital X
Once upon a time … There was a girl living in Oregon. Eugene,Oregon to be precise. It was a town filled with hippies. A real – peace and love kind of town. This young lady adored music. She played piano growing up for her Dad. A man who loved the Beatles and at the same time, was very proud of her daughter’s singing and keyboard … Continue reading The Darling DeMaes.
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