Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

In the second installment of my interview with Gordon Gano ( one of the founding members of the Violent Femmes), he speaks of many things … How they achieved their name, how they feel about being back together again, who is playing with them in Montreal and his favorite song. He also speaks of writing the riff for one of the most popular songs played … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene

The Violent Femmes are one of the most popular ‘alternative’  bands of all time. ‘Blister in the Sun’ is a staple in pubs and bars across the universe. Gordon Gano – the composer of the song, cannot grasp the hugeness and impact his riff has. Please listen to part one of my interview with Gordon. A lot of interesting tidbits including … Gordon?   Visit … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene

Sylvain Sylvain – A Romp Through The Past

Sylvain Sylvain is coming to Montreal on the 11th of March to Ile Motore. He is part of a double bill which sees him opening up for former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock. The pair’s bands, arguably, two of the biggest ingredients of Punk Rock history. The New York Dolls preceding the Sex Pistols in on and offstage behavior. You think the Stones were bad boys … Continue reading Sylvain Sylvain – A Romp Through The Past

Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock

Glen Matlock, along with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Johnny Rotten – were and remain; the original Sex Pistols. A band credited with the birth of Punk Rock in it’s current form. ” There was not a lot going on in the mid – seventies that was exciting.” Says Matlock. ” We wanted to stir things up and make people believe that they could change … Continue reading Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s Glen Matlock