Ron Roxtar for Curtains Up Rush R40 tour Geddy Lee – vocals, bass, keyboards, synthesizer Alex Liefson – guitars Neil Peart – drums. If R40 is truly the last Rush tour as stated by all members, then at least they went out as the Rush Canadians know and love and have air drummed to […]
Tag: Rock
What do drummers do?
Mitchell Field for Curtains Up Picture a set of drums in your minds eye. Imagine yourself sitting behind it. Focus on the drum sticks in your hands. What is the first thing you would do? Let me guess. You would beat those poor drums like a used rental car. Its only natural…rhythm is part of […]
Lucky 13 with Ian Dillon from Electric Revival
Lucky 13= 13 questions+13 answers = a whole lot-ta fun. Electric Revival is a popular underground Rock band. Frontman Ian Dillon took time out of his hectic schedule ( the group is currently on tour) to talk about life on the road, performing live and their latest album. Electric Revival Q&A with Abby from Curtains […]
“La Vedette” that is ZazoO
This past Tuesday, Montreal’s grand Rialto Theater served as host to the CD launch of Quebec’s ZazoO Rock & Blues “Montée de Lait”. A dream project of artist Isabelle Archambault, the project came to fruition with the professional flair, talent and “savoir faire” that those that recognize our “Vedette”, know and understand the energy, that […]
Montreal’s Modern-day Minstrel – Jess Abran
“If you’re betwixt and between, trust the one with red hair.”– O.R. Melling, The Hunter’s Moon This would be the fairest of introductions before (and after) hearing the honestly pining voice of local Jess Abran: singer, actress and spokesperson. An alternative, folk, trip/hop artist from who has been playing music since childhood, Jess knew […]
Montreal Musician’s “Marathon of Hope” this December 8th
Musicians truly are a rare breed. In this day and age where music is seemingly free, and pay-scale for working musicians has taken a landslide, it is inspiring to see the continued hard work and efforts that they continue in the pursuit of their art. While they work to play, and garner their earnings in […]
Bands For Baskets Christmas helping of Music
It’s 2013 and Bands For Baskets is back to help. In conjunction with Kiwanis International and Pointe Claire’s Calistoga Grill; West-Islander Peter Angrove, Ross Griffiths and a bevy of Volunteers will once again be giving of their time and efforts, hosting the latest edition of BANDS FOR BASKETS, this being their 8th annual fund raiser to supply Christmas Baskets […]






