Sometimes, it is – all about The Blues. Barb Diab and her Smoked Meat Trio ( a condensed version of the full band) are fairly new to the ‘Blues’ scene yet have already made an impact. Whether securing regular spots at The House of Jazz downtown and Laval, or – various other entertainment venues in Montreal and abroad, Diab and her ‘Bluesmen’ are earning their … Continue reading Barb Diab and The Smoked Meat Trio; Smokey Kind of Blues …
As usual – a lot happening in Montreal ! Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country and Pop. Jon Anderson, Justin Bieber, Florence and The Machine and a fundraiser for The West Island Palliative care. Just a few of the things coming ! Please listen below to some great tunes and some acts that are playing in Montreal ! Learn how to buy tickets as well! … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal?
How often does an artist come to town who auditioned for Paul McCartney and George Harrison? If your answer is never – grab a beer and go to the head of the Bell Center. One of many tales the sixty-eight year old legend regurgitated last night in Montreal. Once upon a time, Taylor was signed as the first artist to the Beatles’ label Apple … Continue reading James Taylor – Montreal Review
The lead singer of The Flying Joes – Syd Bedard, is having fun ! His band has a new album titled ‘Let It Out !’ and they are commencing their first tour … Please listen below as Syd explains his band, the album, the tour and why it may not be such a good idea to be a drummer in his band. Syd? Visit … Continue reading The Flying Joes – Old School Rock n’ Roll !
THE ANDERSON-PONTY BAND Jean-Luc Ponty and Jon Anderson Thursday, May 26th 8 pm @ Theatre St.-Denis Buy Tickets Here ! Jean – Luc Ponty is an innovator … Credited as one of the first musicians to implement the violin within Jazz music, Ponty has not stopped there. A musical thirst has carried the seventy-one year old native of France through a long, creative and … Continue reading Jean-Luc Ponty; Coltrane to Zappa to Jon Anderson.
What’s going on ? As usual – quite a bit. You got Jazz, you got Blues, you got Rock n’ Roll and everything in between. That is the beauty of the Montreal Music Scene … Have a listen below to some great tunes and a few of the artists coming to Montreal very shortly. Continue reading In the words of Marvin Gaye … What’s Going on ?
37th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Tickets on sale this Friday, April 29, at noon Exclusive pre-sale for Spectra Newsletter subscribers: Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.! (free subscription at infolettrespectra.ca) Montreal, Tuesday April 26, 2016 — It’s an indoor program that combines quality, abundance and diversity! The 37th edition of the Festival International … Continue reading The 2016 Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival
Lorraine Desmarais is an accomplished Jazz pianist. Lorraine has received the 2002 Oscar Peterson Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival and is a member of The Order of Canada. Lorraine has released eight solo albums and one big band album. Make that two with her latest release. Please listen below as Lorraine speaks of her new album and what it was like … Continue reading Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !
What’s shakin’? What’s happening? What’s going on? As usual – a lot of stuff is going on in and around Montreal. Carlos Santana is bringing his guitars and Michael Kaeshammer is bringing his piano. Just two of the many things going on this week. Please listen below for other events as well as some great tunes ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon ! … Continue reading Turn Those Smart TVs Off and Go See Some Shows!
Some would say Boogie Woogie piano playing is becoming a lost art. In Canada, Michael Kaeshammer is carrying on the tradition although Michael is not purely Boogie Woogie. This is where Victor Wainwright fits in. Along with his band The Wildroots, Victor is introducing the Boogie Woogie piano to Quebec in an increasingly intense fashion. Saturday evening in Terrebonne at the Theatre du Vieux-Terrebonne ( … Continue reading Victor Wainright – Fast Becoming Quebec’s New Darling !
Andria Simone speaks her mind. A breath of fresh air to go along with her golden voice. Please listen below as Andria speaks on the state of the music business, some of her influences and what to expect on April 9th at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival. Listen to a few tunes from her new album Evolve as well. Andria? Visit Andria … Continue reading Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival
Michael Kaeshammer is known as a premiere showman. It did not start out that way … Please listen below as Michael speaks of his first solo recording ‘The Pianist’ and the reasons behind it. Also – Discover some thoughtful insights into the music business and the mind of one of the best pianists in Canada! Michael? Visit Michael Here ! Buy … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !
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