Colin James is … Colin James. Older, maybe a bit wiser. He remains – a great blues guitarist. He remains – Canada’s great blues guitarist. His latest album is a pleasure to listen to. There are some discs ( face it – most discs) which contain great tracks along with annoying ones thrown Into the mix. Not James’ latest title; Fifteen. The entire project is … Continue reading Cd Review – Colin James; Fifteen
Martha Wainwright’s latest offering, Come Home To Mama will be released October 16, 2012 through MapleMusic Recordings. Produced with Yuka Honda of Cibo Matto, the album is a collection of 10 reflective songs that see Martha taking stock of her life. With Come Home To Mama’s release just around the corner, Martha will be on the road to visit select cities in Canada. Martha will … Continue reading Martha Wainwright – Come Home to Mama
Benefit concert acoustic in Métropolis in memory of Denis Blanchette Monday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Montreal, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 – Some of the most high-profile names in the grand family of Québécois arts will gather on Monday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Métropolis for a benefit concert organized by L’Équipe Spectra in memory of technician Denis Blanchette, who died tragically on September 4 … Continue reading Benefit Concert for Denis Blanchette
A music fan or someone who spends hours in front of YouTube or American television feeds is well aware by now … Billy Joe Armstrong- the lead singer for the succesfuI band Green Day, turned into an ‘American idiot’ recently. He lost his composure on stage and in turn – deposited his rockin’ fanny into rehab. In the words of the late, great Amy Winehouse … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong’s Meltdown
The beat goes on … Especially for drummer Leslie ‘Snooky’ Alston. Kicking the bass peddle, cracking the snare or shuffling on the high hat- this American – born keeper of all things rythym, feels as if he has something to say … Musically anyways. “I always thought I was a drummer.” Says Snooky. ” Recently, my 86 year old Mother tells me I was a … Continue reading ‘Snooky’ Stuck in Music School
Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station. Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I – will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm
The last thing that comes to mind when a person arrives in the presence of Tracy is softness. Tracy is a biker. Tracy is big. Tracy could send small children running into the arms of their mothers. The kids would tremble yet the Moms just might fall in love … Tracy is a lovable guy who cannot understand the way radio and record companies think. … Continue reading Two Bikers Looking for a Home
Photos courtesy of John Waring Steve Hill Solo Recordings Volume One is available on his website. A can’t miss for fans of the ‘real’ blues … Continue reading Ile Perrot Blues Festival feat. Steve Hill
Outside, it was chilly. The rain came and went like an unwanted vagrant who has pressed his luck panhandling once too often … Inside – the House of Jazz welcomed one and all with it’ s fiery ambiance. A band of bluesmen providing the engine for a warm evening’s jaunt. Drinks were flowing as smiles accompanied the delicious food. Ladies and Gentlemen … I give … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective at the House of Jazz
‘Sweet hot chocolate and one hand in my pocket …’ These are some of the lyrics included in Brie Nielson’s ‘ Happy Song’, a tune which is a small part of a bigger ‘ Picture Show’. An album which will be officially launched on October 4 at Sala Rossa – 4848 blvd St. Laurent in Montreal. Alannis Morisette had one hand in her pocket while … Continue reading Brie Neilson – A Happy Song at the ‘Picture Show’
Last year, Rick Gunn was diagnosed with stage three myltiple myeloma. Previous to this, he had gone to the hospital many times, over a period of many months, suffering from extreme back pain. On each occasion, he was given painkillers and sent on his way. At one point – he was forcibly removed from a hospital and told that it was not a hotel. Finally, … Continue reading Rick Gunn – A Battler
There are so many things that this musical mother of two teenagers would like to do. ” When I retire, I would like to paint, renovate my house, sew and cook. Meantime, I run like the devil, booking all my gigs, with a little help from my number one fan and manager.” Biz Oliver, a singer who does a more than fitting tribute to Janis … Continue reading Just Who is Biz Oliver?
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