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The Greatest Christmas Concert Extravaganza This Side of ..well , Christmas! Band for Baskets Number Nine .. Number Nine .. Number Nine ..

What does the average person spend ten dollars on ? Condoms? Sometimes. Candy? Sometimes. A pack of smokes? Sometimes. Feeding the needy? Seldom … Seems a trifle selfish doesn’t it? This Sunday at Calistoga Grill marks the ninth anniversary of Bands for Baskets. An all day event which provides music for an admission price of ten dollars. This money, 100% goes to help buy food baskets … Continue reading The Greatest Christmas Concert Extravaganza This Side of ..well , Christmas! Band for Baskets Number Nine .. Number Nine .. Number Nine ..

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Altered Five Blues Band; The Next Generation of The Blues

Altered Five Blues Band.  Remember those words. A bunch of guys who are not only carrying on the tradition of The Blues, a band who are doing it their way.   Together (as the current formation for ten years), the boys – led by singer J .T.; are starting to reap the awards they have worked so hard for … Starting with Blues Band of the … Continue reading Altered Five Blues Band; The Next Generation of The Blues

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Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s

Theresa’s was a legendary Blues club in Chicago .. Everyone who was everyone in the Blues scene back in the day – played at Theresa’s. Starting in the 50’s right up until it’s closing in the early eighties; Theresa’s was the spot. Nobody owned Theresa’s, music-wise like Junior Wells. No other musician, not Buddy Guy, not Howlin’ Wolf and not Willie Dixon – held court … Continue reading Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s

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Alex Pangman; Breathing ‘ New ‘ Life Into Life …

Alex Pangman may have seven lives left … How else can you describe a young lady who has survived two double lung transplants. How else? New. That’s how … Pangman’s lungs were so scarred from lung issues from a young age, young adulthood  has proved harrowing to say the least. One rejected pair of lungs later, Alex is back with a new album and feeling … Continue reading Alex Pangman; Breathing ‘ New ‘ Life Into Life …

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Ten

He is the only man  who left Montreal for Ontario and is having fun …! Answering queries which only he can respond to with his delightful insights into the world of music. Rock? Country? Disco? Dave the Bartender attempts to respond to any genre, any time and anywhere … Stump Dave the Bartender! Send questions to Rickkeene2@gmail.com           Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Ten

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The ‘ Genesis ‘ of Steve Hackett …

Contrary to popular belief, the lamb did not lay down on Broadway. Au contraire mon frere … In like a lion, out like a lion, stay like a lion. A summation of Genesis’ career. Starting with Peter Gabriel and ending with Phil Collins at the helm; Genesis roared loud and long … From 1970 until 1978 – Steve Hackett was the lead guitarist in the … Continue reading The ‘ Genesis ‘ of Steve Hackett …

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine

Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? Well – the average Joe on the street, heads to the local bar, sits down and orders a drink. Why not? Bartenders all over the world are prepared to be whoever their clients need them to be. Dave the Bartender is no different. Except … He knows everything about music. Or – so he says … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine

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Saturday Night in Montreal and Win Tickets to See and Meet Carl Palmer

Bored? Not a problem. Just a few things to do in this fine city called Montreal tonight along with a few  tunes from the great artists that are playing. Stump Dave the Bartender and win two tickets to see and meet Carl Palmer from Emerson Lake and Palmer fame. Send questions to Rickkeene2 @gmail.com Cool eh?         Continue reading Saturday Night in Montreal and Win Tickets to See and Meet Carl Palmer

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Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!

Rock for Dimes Montreal is entering it’s eight year. By the amount of money raised so far – it would appear to be in it’s 20th incarnation. A lot of money raised in a short time means two things; Montrealers are generous and Montrealers love to Rock n Roll! Rock for Dimes is a charity evening which places ‘cover’ bands in direct competition with one … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!

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Christmas Songs in November? Relax – It’s for a Good Cause!

Are you going to have a great big turkey on Christmas day? Maybe the little rug-rats will be spoiled rotten by Santa Claus. Everyone will sit around, drink eggnog and be more merry than a dog with a red ribbon tied to it’s bone … For many, this is not reality. They are people who wish Xmas would go away faster than a P.K Subban … Continue reading Christmas Songs in November? Relax – It’s for a Good Cause!

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Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’

It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back  to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven

Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi.     … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven

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