Dave the Bartender – pulls no punches … In fact, he is so quick on his feet, by the time an enemy attempts to punch him – Dave the Bartender is four blocks away. Please listen as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by listeners. Dave? The Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; The Price is Right !
If a musician releases a CD which is 80 percent instrumental – a certain confidence must be present. If said musician plays an instrument which is not ‘accepted’ commercially and releases the same CD; confidence reigns supreme. Confidence and inner peace … Such is the case with Harry Manx. A world traveler who appears to have discovered his inner being and a love for music … Continue reading Harry Manx; The Truth ….Twenty Strings or Not !
In this day and age of digital soundtracks, product placement via artists and / or their music in film, having a live orchestra in a movie theater seems strange. Archaic. Justin Freer is an American composer and conductor – intent on bringing the marriage of music and cinema back to the forefront. Freer, also well-known as a record producer, created CineConcerts, an organisation dedicated to the … Continue reading Justin Freer; Combining Live Music with Cinema – Chicken or the Egg?
Two guys – one love. “Heymoonshaker” is a music duo from England. Daco Crowe, Beatboxing and Andy Balcon, Guitar. They met in New Zealand and the rest is history. A duo whose love for the Blues and each other ( in a friendship kinda way) has given the world a new way of listening to the legacy of Robert Johnson and Elmore James. Please listen … Continue reading Montreal En Lumiere – Heymoonshaker; BeatBox Meets The Blues
A lot of musical stuff is always happening in Montreal … Click on the logos for the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Evenko – get an up – to – date list of all their shows. Buy tickets to your favorite one also ! Please listen below as I play a few new tracks from artists who I will be interviewing as well as … Continue reading What’s Happening and What’s New …?
Dave the Bartender is no kidder … He is also no bartender. He does what he does and speaks what he hears. He is every man / woman who tends bar. He is wise, diligent and savvy. He is …. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode 11 and a 1/2
It is not everyday someone completes their first full length album. Recording it in the Mojave Desert at the Joshua Tree? In the words of Robert DeNiro; ” Forget about it …” Kensico, a native of France who is currently residing in Montreal, has done all the above. The finished product is named ‘White Sage’. A collection of personal messages placed elegantly and hauntingly into song. … Continue reading Kensico and The Joshua Tree; Just the Beginning …
Oh Canada … Fitting those words are usually sung. Canada is a mecca for great music, past and present. The late Jim Clench – just one of many talented Canadian musicians I have spoken to over the years. 2014 was no different … Please listen below to part one of my Top Ten Canadian Interviews. All the interviews were fantastic and these were my favorites. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Canadian Interviews 2014; Part One
On December 17th, 2014 – Gary Moffet and his dear friend and former band mate Laurie; joined myself and Sean McKeogh on k103.7fm. It was an honor to have two of the cornerstones of Montreal music to not only play Christmas songs, to also discover some of the history of music in Montreal. Merry Christmas everyone! Please listen below and enjoy … Gary? Laurie? … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas with Gary Moffet and Laurie
Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones. Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014
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 …
Not everyone is okay at Christmas … Some folks need love, some – need food. Some folks need both. That is where Bands for Baskets comes in … Dec. 7th at Calistoga Grill 2pm Music for the Needy in the West Island. Be There or Be Square. It’s That Simple. Please listen to a few tracks from some of the bands that will be playing … Continue reading Bands for Baskets – Coming Faster Than Chevy Chase on a Sleigh!
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