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Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Two.

 Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of  great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating  the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Two.

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Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part One.

 Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of  great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating  the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part One.

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Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part Two

 A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in music; Empty … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part Two

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Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part One

    A Blues Saxophone player once told the tale of playing alongside legendary harp player James Cotton in Chicago. On stage, during a tune, the saxophonist leaned over and asked Cotton how he was doing. The band was tight and judging by the reaction of the crowd, the groove was happening. Cotton spoke into his ear two words which altered the Sax player’s life in … Continue reading Guitarist Cameron Mizell – Filling Up The ‘Negative Spaces’. Part One

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Kanawake’s Star Guitar Player Lends His Talent to The League of Rock Montreal !

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians like Corey Diabo who have made their mark globally through talent and hard work. Diabo, a Kanawake native, stopped by The League of Rock Montreal last week and lent twenty years of knowledge to the musicians who aspire to greatness at The League of Rock Montreal.  Brian Greenway of April Wine fame has lent his talents and … Continue reading Kanawake’s Star Guitar Player Lends His Talent to The League of Rock Montreal !

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Corey Diabo Talks Chuck Berry and His Partner-in-Crime ; Jonas.

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock.  Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo Talks Chuck Berry and His Partner-in-Crime ; Jonas.

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Corey Diabo’s ‘ Massive Attraction ‘ to The League of Rock Montreal ! Part One.

The League of Rock attracts stars.  Local musicians who have struck ‘the big time’ in one way or another, lend their skills, experience and know-how to The League of Rock.  Last Wednesday, it was Corey Diabo of Jonas and the Massive Attraction fame who stopped by. The week before – Brian Greenway of April Wine; the flavor of the moment. A real thrill for the … Continue reading Corey Diabo’s ‘ Massive Attraction ‘ to The League of Rock Montreal ! Part One.

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The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

They say, practice makes perfect. If that is the case, then no-one is perfect because even guys like April Wine’s guitarist Brian Greenway keep practicing …. Greenway is the first ‘Rock Star’ coach to participate in The League of Rock Montreal’s first rehearsal which took place this past Wednesday at Studio Musico Practik in Verdun. An initial meeting of the instruments ( and minds) …   … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

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Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

Mathew and Jill Barber are brother and sister.  Both – possessing very solid solo careers on their own but face it, family is family … All these years later, the pair of siblings have finally recorded an album together and it is a feel good story. ‘The Family Album’ combines folk music with sentimental values – the album is an open door to heartwarming lyrics … Continue reading Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

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Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

Justin Rutledge – at one point, wanted to be a writer. A Juno Award down the road, things have not gone Justin’s way. Or – have they?  Please listen below to hear some new tunes from Justin’s album East and hear his thoughts on bar-tending? Justin? What’s up? Visit Justin Here !   Visit The League of Rock Here!  Visit Evenko Here !     Visit The … Continue reading Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

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What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

As usual – a lot happening in Montreal ! The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge got underway last night and The League of Rock started  it’s first Chapter in Montreal ! There are a lot of shows coming – the Jazz All Year Round Series and Evenko are busy as usual and a bevy of local acts are playing everywhere ! Montreal is a great … Continue reading What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

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Jason Rockman is Not ‘Horse’ – Slaves on Dope’s Latest Album Feat. Lee-La Baum of The Damn Truth

If you enjoy Rock music in Montreal – Jason Rockman is your man ! Aside from his duties at Chom – Fm , Jason is also the front man in the local band-done-good, Slaves On Dope. Twenty-three years ago the band was  formed and shortly after, signed by Sharon Osbourne to Ozzy’s record label. It’s been an up and down career culminating with what is probably … Continue reading Jason Rockman is Not ‘Horse’ – Slaves on Dope’s Latest Album Feat. Lee-La Baum of The Damn Truth

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