In the ’80’s, Saturdays were a time of recovery from the antics of a Friday night. Sudden & sustained movements were not encouraged and were rewarded with great pain. Often the best remedy was lying motionless on the couch, with MuchMusic providing the soundtrack to getting prepared for Saturday night. …
If you know the name Waddy Wachtel, then you’re familiar with one of the best & most prolific session guitarists and producers of the rock era. Even if you’re not familiar with him, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard his work. Wachtel has been in the music industry since the early …
Like a lot of people, my favourite instrument in a band was the guitar. The more guitars, solos, riffs in a song the better! Of course, I had favourite guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton to name a few (and I think I’ll get into that …
When it’s second fiddle. ha ha ha. I’ve mentioned that I was vehemently pro guitar in my early musical listening, so much so that I would avoid purchasing music that was evidently not lead guitar centric. I did listen to some of the music, but I …
Summer has passed us and we’re into fall. A little cooler temps, leaves changing, but still nice days to enjoy yourself. So, I thought what better than to have a little funkier playlist to enjoy the change in season. Well, Mother Nature always has had a special place in her …
The following quote is from Paul Kantner, guitarist with Jefferson Airplane, taken in an interview with Mick Skidmore on March 25, 2003 (link here https://jambands.com/features/2003/03/25/the-wheel-turns-an-interview-with-paul-kantner/ ). “… I have been accused of writing things that no one can figure out what I am talking about, including myself. Art is always …
“Turn Me Loose” by Loverboy came on the radio the other day, and I went into a bit of a nostalgic haze. I recall that song came out during a bit of a heyday with harder Canadian rock being quite prevalent on the radio and in the bars. This was …
I’ve mentioned that my musical tastes have evolved greatly over the years. I’ve come to appreciate the talent, composition & playing complexity and overall fun that lies in every musical genre. There are a few genres that still elude me, but you are not obligated to like everything that crosses …
I was asked to take a listen to The Monks album “Bad Habits” in a response to my posting Elvis Costello’s “My Aim is True” in an Album of the Week. When I saw the album cover, I thought it looked familiar, so I checked my record collection, but did …
The Maritime Reunion Association in Calgary was created to foster a sense of community and togetherness for the many people who had moved to Calgary from the maritimes in search of work. The association’s activities were not exclusive to maritimers; many of the events welcomed anyone in search of companionship …
