Joe Ruicci – Author / Editor
The Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly in Canada
The effects of the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly in Canada are felt just as acutely as in the United States, if not more so.
The Rise of Live Tribute Acts: A Double-Edged Sword for the Music Industry
“Explore the pros and cons of live tribute acts and their impact on original music in this deep dive into music industry trends"
The Unmentioned Member of the Band
The front of house mixing engineer holds the critical responsibility of balancing and enhancing the sound that the audience hears
What Happened to Social Justice?
Social justice, a concept rooted in the fair and just relation between the individual and society, aims to redistribute wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Welcome Steve Obrien
It gives me great pleasure to announce the addition of a new member to our team. Please Welcome Steve Obrien in his new role as a Reviewer for Joe's Place
New Upcoming Events Listings
Joe's Place Loves Live Entertainment and we want to help you find a Performance that you will enjoy.
“David Byrne And The Amazing “Talking Heads”
David Byrne and Talking Heads Musical group Talking Heads enjoyed a great deal of artistic success, spanning from 1975 to 1991 with offbeat, chart-topping songs including Burning Down the House, Take Me to the River, and Once in a Lifetime. Back in the late 70's I was tuned in to bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep…
Joe’s Place – “Where Music Lives”
Joe's Place - "Where Music Lives" What seems like a long time ago, I was 12 years old (actually it was 60 years ago) that I went to my first dance in the basement of St. Theresa's Church in Port Colborne. This was put on by a church youth group that…
The Legendary Jack de Keyzer “A Living Blues Legend”
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…
Joe’s Place Loves Joe Cocker’s Gritty and Bluesy Singing Voice
Joe Cocker was one of the most talented vocalists of his generation, with an easily recognizable voice. His gritty and bluesy singing voice combined with his expressive body movements while performing on stage made him an easily recognizable star throughout the world. I could spend time writing about his life…