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The Legendary Guitarist, Singer, Song Writer, Band Leader and Producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For over 5 decades or a few million miles, the Legendary Jack de Keyzer has been hitting the road, air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7...
El Estepario Siberiano – Arguably the best and fastest drummer on the scene today If you have not heard of, or seen any of his videos (don’t know how that is possible, he is on every major social media site), you can check him out here and decide is he “the best and fastest drummer on the scene today?...
“The Sweet Lizzy Project” Lead singer and SLP founder Lisset Diaz (center) with bassist Alejandro Gonzalez (bottom left), lead guitarist and co-founder Miguel Comas (top left), keyboardist Wilfredo Gatell (top right), and drummer Angel Luis Millet (bottom right). Photo courtesy of Sweet Lizzy Project So I have been following #sweetlizzyproject on TikTok for quite awhile now and I can honestly...
MY YORKVILLE VILLAGE MEMORIES In the mid 1960s a tiny area in Toronto, formerly a village incorporated into the city in 1876, became the centre of hipness in Canada. Bordered by Avenue Road, Bloor Street, Yonge Street and Scollard Street, for just a few years, it attracted young people from downtown, from the suburbs, and even small towns across...
In the 21st century, when we go looking for roots of music genres, we typically dig up old video footage and consult accredited music experts.
“MY DAYS AT THE COLONIAL TAVERN – YONGE ST, TORONTO” Media articles about the old Colonial Tavern in Toronto often fail to convey the kind of ambience and excitement of the place. The Colonial was what was called a ‘supper club’ in the 1950s and 60s. My dad sometimes took his elder children to the club to expose them...
You’ll hear blues, jazz, swing, rockabilly, jump, gospel, folk and his distinctive fingerpicking ragtime guitar. Add a little cabaret and some punk attitude, and you’ve got Big Rude Jake.
ZEB PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Dawn Tyler Watson – The Award Winning Queen of the Blues! TOURING INTERNATIONALLY www.dawntylerwatson.com Dawn Tyler Watson delivers a big show with or without a full horn section! Now booking 2022 & 2023: Reserve your dates now. DAWN TYLER WATSON LIVE VIDEO PREVIEW Dawn Tyler Watson – Canada’s Queen of the Blues, backed by the talented musicians from the Ben Racine Band, continue to represent Quebec...
Bobby Militello – One Of The Most Exciting and Inventive Alto Soloist In Jazz Today “It is a well-kept secret that Bobby Militello is one of the most exciting and inventivealto soloists in jazz today.“ “His stimulating approach has been an important ingredient inthe continuing success of the Dave Brubeck Quartet since 1982.” Gordon Jack – Jazz Journal International...