Legendary is an understatement. Buddy Guy is the last Blues guy. Last meaning one of very few who learned from the masters firsthand. Crafting his skills from the likes of B.B. King, T Bone Walker, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters. Live and in person. Live in studio. Buddy will be […]
What is there to be said about Melissa Etheridge that has not been said before? Melissa is a poster woman for so many causes and inspirational platforms; to list them here would be unfair to the ones we don’t know about. A woman of song and a woman with song. A marriage profound in […]
It ain’t easy being green. It ain’t easy being a Whitehorse in what can sometimes be – a muddy puddle. Melissa and Luke have conquered the beginnings of a music career. Their outfit – Whitehorse, have gained critical success in a few short years. Stagnation can be anyone’s enemy, especially artists. The need to […]
One day you are just a ‘guitar player’ trying to get work and the next day – your entire life changes. Playing with Bryan Ferry will do that sorta thing … ‘Quist’ is living the dream as he is learning something everyday that he is on tour with Ferry – the master of creating spaces. […]
You can dance if you want to … How many songs in Canadian music are recognizable by a few words? How many Canadian tunes are responsible for creating a non – dance dance craze? Say what? Please listen below to my chat with Ivan Doroschuk – the writer and composer of ‘The Safety Dance’ and […]
As usual – a lot going on … From 80’s Pop to R&B and Soul – Montreal and The Montreal Jazz Festival has a lot to offer. Please listen below for some upcoming shows and some great tunes. Thank You ! Listen to my interview with Cliff Stevens Here ! […]
Cliff Stevens’ hands aren’t slow. Despite many years portraying Eric Clapton as means to meet the ends, Stevens’ is on his way to ‘bucking’ the label. ‘Grass Wont Grow’ – Stevens’ new album, is an accumulation of years of practice and years of being on the road. Easy going riffs compliment easier going melodies […]
Dr. Trevor Payne is a Montreal institution. He may only be realizing it now. Dr. Payne and his Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir have soared to heights not imagined by anyone. Considered to be one of the top choirs in the world, Trevor Payne is ending his tenure as their leader. Something which is causing […]
Sometimes – people require a good slap in the face. A shock to make them understand what is purposeful and what is not. Bonnie Raitt, her music and her band are purposeful. And then some … Raitt was in town last night in support of her new disc; ‘Dig in Deep‘. The tour ( named […]
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag […]
Music … It cures and soothes. Make sure you buy it and not get it for free. Don’t live in the past and support new music. Where would we be right now if nobody supported The Beatles, Stones and everyone who came after? Please listen below to some great tunes by various artists. Support singers […]
There are starving people living in the West Island. It is easy to ignore life’s problems when everything is great in yours ! One day – Bands for Baskets may be something you are thankful for as life tosses a curve ball across your empty dinner plate. Suddenly – a food basket will be the best […]
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from […]
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from […]
Every year – there is Christmas cheer. In most places … Please listen below to hear information about Bands for Baskets. An annual event which helps feed the needy in the West Island at Christmas. Also, find out about some upcoming shows in and around Montreal, hear some great tunes and chuckle at musician jokes […]
The Lost Fingers aren’t lost at all … The band whose name derives from Django Reinhardt’s loss of use in two fingers, are not resting on their laurels. Upping their game to new heights and exploring music from all corners of the globe. The Lost Fingers, a Gypsy-Jazz band are all set for Christmas. Albeit […]
Johnny was a schoolboy when he heard his first Beatle song, ‘Love me do,’ I think it was. From there it didn’t take him long. Got himself a guitar, used to play every night, Now he’s in a rock ‘n’ roll outfit, And everything’s all right, don’t you know? Johnny told his mama, hey, ‘Mama, […]
Once upon a time, there were four categories of music to play if you wanted to reach radio stardom … Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues. There were other genres such as Classical and Opera yet face it, the stars of the latter ( minus a handful) did not reach the same global popularity as the stars of […]
Travelling and exploring. That is what many musicians do. Kensico is one of those musicians. Originally from France, Kensico makes her home in Montreal. That is when she is home and not touring and discovering different forms of music. Please listen below as Kensico speaks of her career since the release of her album; White […]
Once upon a time, there were four categories of music to play if you wanted to reach radio stardom … Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues. There were other genres such as Classical and Opera yet face it, the stars of the latter ( minus a handful) did not reach the same global popularity as the stars of […]
