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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

Jordan Officer has come full circle … He started his musical life with a love for the Blues. Following a very successful career working with Jazz crooner Susie Arioli; the guitarist has decided to start anew. A return to his roots. Please listen as Jordan talks about his upcoming Jazz Festival shows as well as his feelings about the Blues. He is a little more … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

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Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style …Part one

Taurey Butler is a funny guy … He just happens to be one of the best piano players in Montreal and North America. No wonder. He discovered a bond with Oscar Peterson the very first time he listened to one of Peterson’s CDs. A feeling which changed his life. A feeling which is currently changing many people’s lives who have had the pleasure of seeing Taurey Butler … Continue reading Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style …Part one

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The Cranes … Osheaga – Here we Come!

Montreal’s The Cranes are on their way … Where? The fabled Osheaga Festival if they have it their way. The Tragically Hip, Zeppelin, Sabbath – influenced boys just need a little love from the hometown crowd. They are The Habs of music … Please listen as lead singer Rich Leduc explains everything needed to know about The Cranes. After that – listen yourself. It does … Continue reading The Cranes … Osheaga – Here we Come!

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Breen LeBoeuf; A Union Card for Life …

Breen LeBoeuf was born in Ontario and ended up one of the first Francophone people to play a concert at the famed Montreal Forum. Pas mal … eh? In these days of language issues in the Province – LeBoeuf is a prime example of what music can do. Eliminate all cultures and make people smile. Blues and Rock n Roll can do that … Listen … Continue reading Breen LeBoeuf; A Union Card for Life …

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Bodhaktan’s Month Long St.Patrick Day’s Bash!

It’s gonna be crazy … Seven guys carousing their away across the province for a month! Singing, dancing and carrying on in both official languages. All the while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Can you say party? Please listen to Jonathan explain everything and then watch these crazy guys in action . Club Soda , March 8th – be there or be really square! Jonathan …? Continue reading Bodhaktan’s Month Long St.Patrick Day’s Bash!

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Molly Thomason; Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby!

For England – born Molly Thomason, her third album is a charm. With a love of Joan Jett propelling her through Toronto ( her adopted home), Molly’s star is on the rise. Citing two of Canada’s sweethearts as influences, it is easy to hear why Molly uses the ‘teenage angst’ in her favor. Columbus Field is the name of the album. Columbus Field is the place … Continue reading Molly Thomason; Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby!

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks  –  it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

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Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip

Peter Murray is not a household name in Canada. Yet … The native Australian is just starting to make waves in North America after selling close to two million records in the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. An astonishing number of discs. Astonishing he has not been heard around these parts. Astonishing ( for the ladies ) he has not been seen in these parts. … Continue reading Peter Murray – From Down Under; Courtesy of The Tragically Hip

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Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

Imagine laying by the ocean on a warm summer day. The mist – soothing the aches caused by the immense heat of the sun … Think of a child appearing with a toothless grin amid the staunchest boors at a dinner party from Hell. Place the pair of scenarios together like two wine glasses connecting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s eve. This … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

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Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame

Would you sell your soul for fame?  Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll! A talentless loser’s drive to be famous leads him to naively making a deal with the devil for his soul. Follow Alex’s journey during his rise to fame until he learns the truth from a conspiracy theorist who exposes the hidden satanic agenda behind the music industry. Medulla Oblongata Productions is happy … Continue reading Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame

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Terez Montcalm; Voice of a Ragged Angel

At L’Astral last evening, Terez Montcalm came home and the predominant Francophone crowd – welcomed her with open ‘bras’. Why would they not …? Montcalm, in her somewhat short, six album career, has recorded mostly in French. Her sole English album? Voodoo, released in 2006. Terez is presently touring with her new album; I Know I’ll Be Allright. It is a mixture of jazzed – … Continue reading Terez Montcalm; Voice of a Ragged Angel

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