Over the last few albums and years we have experienced Taylor Swift’s evolution in music and public life. With the album Red it was as if she was being formed in the womb of pop music.1989 was her full-on birth into it. Reputation is not even her as an infant, or teenager but a full […]
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Must-See Montreal Events in November 2017
Here are my choice Montreal arts and culture highlights for November 2017: MUSIC In Montreal this month, everything begins and ends with Leonard Cohen, the global icon who adored his hometown of Montreal. The many local celebrations of Cohen’s life begin with the blockbuster concert Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen on November 6, […]
The Segal Centre Wins the Face-off with The Hockey Sweater: a Musical
What unites a community? Is it the shared values, the institutions, or social activities? Does it depend on how much the people are willing to share and welcome the slightest change? The Hockey Sweater: a Musical is a wonderful, charming, family story for all ages. It goes beyond the nostalgia for a bygone era and […]
Mitch Lafon’s world of rock journalism!
Respected Montreal rock journalist, Mitch Lafon was nice enough to talk with me from his home and share some insights into the world of rock journalism, concert etiquette, KISS and his musical predictions for 2018. Ron : Mitch, you are certainly one of the most respected rock journalists out there. How did it start? Mitch […]
The Phantom of the Opera Seduces and Shocks at Place Des Arts
Is the theatre a world within a world? Can the audience find themselves so enveloped in this experience that the outside world is happily forgotten or is it a secret trap? Where is the line between fantasy and reality? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is a spectacular gothic powerhouse that brings the […]
Must-See Montreal Events in October 2017
Here are my choice Montreal arts and culture highlights for October 2017: MUSIC Rock icon Roger Waters is back in town. Following his Montreal appearance on the red-carpet at the world premiere of the Opéra de Montréal’s Spring 2017 adaptation of Pink Floyd’s iconic album The Wall, called Another Brick In The Wall – The Opera, […]
April Wine veteran, Jerry Mercer fronts new supergroup, JerryCo Band!
I had the pleasure of speaking with rock drumming legend, Jerry Mercer from his home in the morning. I learned quite a lot about his craft as a drummer, legacy with Mashmakhan and of course April Wine. However these days Jerry’s main focus in his new venture with JerryCo Band. I’d like to give a […]
RUMBLE THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD SPECIAL SCREENING
Montreal had a very special screening of Rumble : The Indians Who Rocked the World at Cinema Du Parc on Friday night. Several of the producers and director, Catherine Bainbridge were in attendance to introduce the film followed by a Q & A afterwards. A special announcement was made by producer, Christina Fon that this […]
Fredy V and the Foundation bring the funk!
My favourite interviews are always the ones I get to do in person. I am very thankful that Fredy Vare was able to meet up with me in a small eatery on Mount Royal. If you don’t know Fredy Varre, well you should he’s been round in such bands as Boogie Wonder Band and establishing […]
Take A Trippy Voyage Into The Past With The Musical Hair
Every generation has its phase of rebellion, of setting itself apart from the elders and challenging the status quo. Can the new generation learn from the past revolutions? Can they relate to the dreams and needs of their predecessors? Hair, celebrating its 50th anniversary at Mainline Theatre, is an exuberant show vibrant with youthful abandon […]