“I think it’s great they lasted this long – after all they never stopped did they?” With these words, Rod Argent, co-founder of The Zombies – one of the bands considered part of The British Invasion, displays his affection for a group which lasted ‘slightly’ longer than his own … “I remember seeing the Stones when they first came out with the song ‘Come On‘ … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part One
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
Jazz legend John Scofield is leaving his home and the ‘warmer’ climate of New York State. He is bringing his trio to Quebec as part of the Jazz All Year Round series. A veteran of many Montreal International Jazz Festivals, this will be the first time the guitarist sees other parts of the Province. ‘Sco’ – as he is known, is very excited … “I … Continue reading John Scofield
Tchukon is a five-man band of immense talent: Slim Williams, Harold Fisher, Kat Dyson, Eric Roberts and Ingrid Stitt who joined the band in 1983. In 1985 the band won CBC’s Rock Wars and then went on to do the opening show of Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon. Over the years, Tchukon has dazzled fans of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues, and delighted … Continue reading Long Before American Idol – Tchukon!
The Rolling Stones‘ mobile recording studio, an iconic piece of rock and roll history, is being dusted off, revamped and restored for a future music venue in Calgary. According to the Calgary Sun, the restoration project will see the mobile studio — which dates back to 1968 — brought back to working order. The studio was purchased by the National Music Centre in 2000 but … Continue reading A Piece of History Saved! Again …!
Grace Potter visited Daryl Hall‘s place and was very nocturnal about it … You see – Mr. Hall, of Hall and Oates fame, conducts an on-line broadcast from his home. Potter, joining the likes of other guests from previous episodes such as Joe Walsh (Life’s Been Good) and Cee -Lo Green ( F*ck You) to sing along with Hall and his band-mates. It is easy … Continue reading Grace Potter and The Nocturnals; Stay Awake for This Show!
Music is what makes movies. Some would argue it is the other way around. Without words and actors to act out the words, there would be no place to inject the sounds of musical artists and their compositions. A painting requires a canvas. Film and music have a long relationship. The most memorable images embedded on film have been equally matched by unforgettable soundtracks. Alfred … Continue reading The Greatest Soundtrack Ever ?
Ontario – born singer, song-writer and poet Chloe Charles is related to Julian Lennon. Her Father, John Charles, married Cynthia Lennon ( Julian’s Mom) when Chloe was fifteen years of age. Julian – who was good friends with Chloe’s Dad, introduced his Mom to the elder Charles. Chloe was pleasantly surprised when the couple announced their marriage plans. A ceremony which took place in Toronto. … Continue reading A Conversation with Chloe Charles …
Corey Diabo and Jonas Tomalty of Jonas and the Massive Attraction will be playing an acoustic concert at Draft Picks Sports Bistro in Kahnawake. The show will take place on Thursday, January 31 at 8 p.m. and is presented by VIP Poker. Tickets are $45 each and are available are on sale now at Draft Picks, which is located on Route 138 next to VIP … Continue reading Up Close and Intimate with Jonas and Corey …
Kicking off the new year with a bang seems like the only appropriate thing to do after closing 2012 with such wild success. Having just returned from her European tour with a dizzying number of interviews and features (incl. Rolling Stone, Die Zeit), Chloe Charles is perfectly poised for her home turf celebration of “Break The Balance” at Toronto hub, The Revival, Feb 13th. A mere two … Continue reading Lennon’s Stepsister? A Canadian and Talented …
The adopted Montrealer follows in the footsteps of Ariane Moffatt and Pascale Picard in the creation of the soundtrack for this popular TV series created by Fabienne Larouche and broadcast on Radio-Canada. As of Wednesday, January 23, 2013, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the universe of TRAUMA with music by Martha Wainwright by watching the first episode of the fourth season. Her interpretation … Continue reading Martha Wainright Sings Offenbach
Rick Keene Music Scene 