Hey boy, take a look at me Let me dirty up your mind I’ll strip away your hard veneer And see what I can find – Queer lyrics Shirley Manson must be happy … After her band’s show last night at Metropolis, it was raining. Shirley is ‘ only happy when it rains …’ Shirley doesn’t seem very happy otherwise. For her fans – that … Continue reading Garbage is Anything But Garbage; Concert Review
Life imitates art … On Thursday night at The Metropolis it did! The Zombies, the band which were part of the British Invasion, arrived in Montreal for the first time since 1965. Known for their pre – progrock sounds and somewhat haunting jazzy psychedelic melodies, seemingly brought some sort of Voodoo with them … At 7:30pm – the concert venue lost power. The Zombies indeed … Continue reading Night of The Zombies!
Considering three of The Zombies‘ biggest hits have been permanently embedded in Rock n Roll history, more than a few people considered Argent‘s choice to go ahead with his new band in 1969, a bit bizarre … “Really – after all that had happened, I think as a group, we were all a bit tired.” Explains Argent of the ‘Zombie’s thinking. ” The business of … Continue reading Rod Argent and The Zombies. Rock History – Part Two
“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
Outside on Saturday night in downtown Montreal it was cold. Inside at Club Soda on blvd. St.Laurent – it was hot! Don’t blame it on Rio – blame it on the band who were playing high energy rock n roll …It was a homecoming for the Montreal-based band after a successful tour in Europe. Lead singer Jonas was pumped from the beginning as he and … Continue reading Jonas and the MASSIVE ATTRACTION – BACK in the HOUSE!
‘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’
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