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Top Ten Reasons for Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong’s Meltdown

A music fan or someone who spends hours in front of YouTube or American television feeds is well aware by now … Billy Joe Armstrong- the lead singer for the succesfuI band Green Day, turned into an ‘American idiot’ recently. He lost his composure on stage and in turn – deposited his rockin’ fanny into rehab. In the words of the late, great Amy Winehouse … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong’s Meltdown

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Jazz, Rock

‘Snooky’ Stuck in Music School

The beat goes on … Especially for drummer Leslie ‘Snooky’ Alston. Kicking the bass peddle, cracking the snare or shuffling on the high hat- this American – born keeper of all things rythym, feels as if he has something to say … Musically anyways. “I always thought I was a drummer.” Says Snooky. ” Recently, my 86 year old Mother tells me I was a … Continue reading ‘Snooky’ Stuck in Music School

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Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station.  Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I –  will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

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Concert Review, Jazz

Carolyn Fe Blues Collective at the House of Jazz

Outside, it was chilly. The rain came and went like an unwanted vagrant who has pressed his luck panhandling once too often … Inside – the House of Jazz welcomed one and all with it’ s fiery ambiance. A band of bluesmen providing the engine for a warm evening’s jaunt. Drinks were flowing as smiles accompanied the delicious food. Ladies and Gentlemen … I give … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective at the House of Jazz

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Cd Review, Jazz, Rock

Brie Neilson – A Happy Song at the ‘Picture Show’

‘Sweet hot chocolate and one hand in my pocket …’ These are some of the lyrics included in Brie Nielson’s ‘ Happy Song’, a tune which is a small part of a bigger ‘ Picture  Show’. An album which will be officially launched on October 4 at Sala Rossa – 4848 blvd St. Laurent in Montreal. Alannis Morisette had one hand in her pocket while … Continue reading Brie Neilson – A Happy Song at the ‘Picture Show’

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Rock

Steve Hill; Back Where he Started

When Steve Hill was a lad, he discovered the blues much the same way many people do. Through the music and words of others… “Everytime I would hear guys like Jimmy Page talk about music, they would always be talking about people like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Robert Johnson. This is how I learned the blues, by listening to my heroes’ heroes.” For Steve … Continue reading Steve Hill; Back Where he Started

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David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth

Juno Award winner David Usher is  releasing his eighth studio solo album; ‘Songs From The Last Day On Earth’. The album will be released on October 2nd through MapleMusic Recordings. Rice Paper / Partir Ailleur, is the first.single to be released and is currently circulating on radio. A video for the song was shot by award winning Quebec short film director Arnaud Brisebois. According to … Continue reading David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth

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Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

It seems nowadays – everyone does a duet together … From Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett to Carlos Santana and Rob ( whatever happened to him?) Thomas. Yes – the unlikeliest of pairs unite. Was it Michael Jackson who started the trend when he hooked up with ex- Beatle Paul McCartney to sing ‘ Say, Say , Say‘? Or – maybe it was Stevie Wonder … Continue reading Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

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