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Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Marc  Manseau and Helgi Piccinin need your help. Visit A Purdie Good Life Here The two filmmakers are making a documentary of the World’s Most Recorded Drummer. Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie has recorded with Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Rolling Stones and Miles Davis. That’s just a few … Click here to access their Crowdfunding page and please listen below to the director’s own words.   … Continue reading Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

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Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

Keith Richards can no longer play guitar like the Richards of old.   Any Rolling Stones review post – coconut tree (shrub) incident must include this fact. Stones’ fans know it, newer fans and people seeing the band for the first time must be educated. A combination of arthritic fingers / memory loss and / or years of living dangerously have left Keef a ‘moonlight … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

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Louis Janelle Says; ‘Dance Everybody’ !

Louis Janelle built his first drum kit and also his first guitar … Janelle’s music on his new album ‘ Dance Everybody ‘ – as pure as snowflakes on Willie Dixon’s tongue. Every genre responsible for modern day music is represented by Louis and his band. Please listen below as Louis explains everything about himself ( within reason) and his new album. Louis?   Visit … Continue reading Louis Janelle Says; ‘Dance Everybody’ !

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Gypsophilia – A ‘ Flower ‘ in The Montreal International Jazz festival

It all starts with a name …   Gypsophilia are an eclectic bunch from Nova Scotia. A group of women and men who – through music, travel around the globe making people smile. Not just through music, humor as well. Please listen below as guitarist Ross Burns explains everything including their latest album; Night Swimming. Ross?   Please visit Gypsophilia Here !       … Continue reading Gypsophilia – A ‘ Flower ‘ in The Montreal International Jazz festival

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The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …

The Kentucky HeadHunters are living proof – Country Music and Blues make up Rock n’ Roll … Starting in 1968 as The Itchy Brothers – the band came oh-so-close to stardom. An untimely death ultimately killed their chances of becoming ‘America’s Greatest Rock n Roll band’ yet, like Rock n Roll itself – they came back with a vengeance … Please listen to Part One and … Continue reading The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …

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Philip Sayce – This is Your Father’s Rock n Roll!

  Philip Sayce did not just get off the Rock n Roll truck … A Mini-Van perhaps – but not a truck! Fresh off a triumphant eight city tour of Canada that left fans and critics spellbound, rock guitar sensation Philip Sayce makes his major label debut on Tuesday, April 7 with the release of his album Influence. Originally released in Europe in late August … Continue reading Philip Sayce – This is Your Father’s Rock n Roll!

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James Green; Never a Bridesmaid – Always a Blushing Bride .​.​.

The Blushing Brides. North America’s version of ‘The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band in the World.’ Thirty-six years together as ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Cover Band’. Lead guitarist James Green has been there from almost the beginning. He has been there since the band became one of the most sought after tribute bands in North America! James Green has seen it all … Please listen to … Continue reading James Green; Never a Bridesmaid – Always a Blushing Bride .​.​.

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From B.B King to Keef – An ‘Acoustic’ Chat with Colin James …

Saskatchewan – born Colin James has lived a dreamy life … So far – Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy are just a few of the guitar players Colin has had the opportunity to play or hang out with. Not bad for a young guy who hoped to be able to ‘just see these guys live’ … Or – for that … Continue reading From B.B King to Keef – An ‘Acoustic’ Chat with Colin James …

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Top Ten Things Overheard Backstage on The Rolling Stones’ 2015 Zip Code Tour

  The Stones are at it again …! Fifty-three years since the boys formed a band in the name of a Muddy Waters’ song – they are back on the road and visiting fifteen cities in North America this summer. Ronnie Wood just celebrated his fortieth anniversary with the band and he holds up the rear at the young age of sixty – eight. Jagger … Continue reading Top Ten Things Overheard Backstage on The Rolling Stones’ 2015 Zip Code Tour

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What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene

Lots to do, as usual, in Montreal … Most Importantly is a Fundraiser for Baby Chloe ! Click Here for information and head to Le Pionnier on May 16th to Rock for Chloe !   Please listen below to what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene as well as in Montreal in the next few days.     Beirut kicks off the Festival! Montreal, Tuesday, May 5, … Continue reading What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene

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Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

At one point in time – Randy Bachman was one half of a songwriting tandem which outsold The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Not bad for a boy / man from Winnipeg, Manitoba.   The Guess Who – Randy’s former ‘super – group’; responsible for many musical memories which are etched firmly into the subconscious of the 1960’s and early 70’s music lover.     Randy … Continue reading Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!

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The Alec Mcelcheran Trio – Bluesy Rock n Roll At It’s Best! Part Two

When it comes to adding Blues and Rock together – there are very few bands who have pulled it off and lasted … The Rolling Stones are the true survivors. Always keeping to their Blues roots while staying trendy over the years. The Alec Mcelcheran Trio capture the Blues in the true vain of The Stones while adding other elements to keep it fresh. Just like … Continue reading The Alec Mcelcheran Trio – Bluesy Rock n Roll At It’s Best! Part Two

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