It could happen even to Jim Cuddy Duke Eatmon October 23, 2024 396 Groove Innerviews "I was 11 years-old when we moved from Montreal West". Ah, finally we got an explanation as to whenever I spoke about things "Montreal", why the long-time Blue Rodeo front-man and solo star ...
“Sister 2 Sister” Duke Eatmon February 14, 2024 657 Belinda and Christina Belice exemplify their roles in the band Bel and Quinn even when in non-musical situations. Belinda (Bel), the lead-singer is always forthright and slightly more outgoing. She's definitely...
“When Hip-Hop crossed the border” Duke Eatmon October 23, 2023 653 As the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Aug.11th, global b-boys and b-girls engaged in activities which ranged from graffiti exhibits, b-boy parties and exhibitions as well as concerts all ...
The Age of Kam Ala Duke Eatmon August 18, 2023 939 Groove Innerviews “People ask me what music style is it? I’m not sure, it’s Kam Ala!” She says with a laugh. This was Montreal singer Kam Ala attempting to describe her musical melange to me recently, which wi...
Chris de Burgh’s love affair with Montreal Duke Eatmon April 10, 2023 2426 Groove Innerviews Chris De Burgh has had a love affair from the very beginning of his career. He credits Montreal along with Brazil with making his career in the first place. He says Montreal has always been ...
Taurey Butler might be One Of The Others Duke Eatmon November 23, 2022 1568 Groove Innerviews “Oscar Peterson, this is a local pianist, I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of him”, joked Montreal pianist by way of East Orange, New Jersey when asked what sparked his interest in jazz. I...
Enter: Zack Zoya Duke Eatmon July 21, 2022 1280 Duke Eatmon Groove Innerviews “I knew how rich and vibrant the scene was here in Montreal, so I just came over and tried to make it happen. Within a year I’d garnered enough attention and tried to keep it goin...
Oscar Peterson’s legacy kept alive by his wife Kelly Duke Eatmon February 23, 2022 11689 Duke Eatmon Groove Innerviews Kelly Peterson discuses her life with Oscar and the new album recorded live in Helsinki in 1987 “I want the world to remember that it was his dedication, determination and hi...
Bass player Rhonda Smith has performed with Prince, Rick Derringer, Beyoncé and many other rock stars Duke Eatmon January 23, 2022 4740 Duke Eatmon Groove Innerviews “They keep pulling me back in Duke”, laughed Rhonda Smith, one of the greatest bass players on the planet. The Halifax, Nova Scotia born, and Montreal raised musician was re...
Gino always has “A Good Thing” going Duke Eatmon December 17, 2021 3867 Duke Eatmon Groove Innerviews “It seemed like in North America especially, it (Vannelli’s 2009 album A Good Thing) was either too something or other. It just wasn’t right for people’s palettes in 2009. ...
