September 16th was one historic Blues night of note in Vancouver! The Edgewater Casino is supporting the local music community with a special night for the Blues. Blues Blast 2016 celebrated three of Canada's Best Guitarist's supported by Robbie Montgomery and his All-Star Band. Jerry Doucette hit the charts with his number one hit record "Mama Let Him Play" with which Jerry scored one of the biggest selling hits in Canadian History. Wailin' Al Walker has been long ... [more]
R&B ALLSTARS FUNK iT UP at the Edgewater Casino
R&B Allstars had the dance floor bouncing to the blues at the Edgewater's Friday Night Concert Series. Hosted by Robbie Montgomery, a well known local guitar player and Vancouver music promoter, the R&B Allstars show was another in a series of Friday night concerts to feature an ongoing parade of local talent, plus the chance to party and play games at the Edgewater Casino. Montgomery, who is working as the music director to bring together talent for the Edgewater Casino, ... [more]
Are you a collector, or pack rat and fire hazard?
DO YOU LIKE STUFF? Are you a collector of one speciality item or just about everything? No doubt, there is a ton of cool stuff out there. Only problem is space, unless you're a collector of virtual stuff. Stuff is good! We either love it, like it, or hate and want to get rid of it. Depending on what it's worth we either are attached and keep it, or become unattached and ditch it! Are you you, or is your life defined by the stuff you currently have in your inventory or on ... [more]
Alternate forms of currency: How did they spend it in the old days?
In the old days making a trade was the best form of commerce: "My horse for your two pigs." Although, not too sure how the livestock felt about being used as a currency or economic units. It worked for many, many, many years. These days, it's a whole new bit. Simon Fraser University recently announced it will take Bitcoin as payment for its bookstore. The senate gave a message to Canadian Government to keep their hands off regulating these new virtual currencies. Bitcoin has ... [more]
Why Music Influences Culture
Music. Arguably the most significant form of artistic expression to grace our world since the dawn of time. It has triggered political movements; inspired generations the whole world over. It has brought many individuals to a state of personal introspection and spiritual revelation. Throughout history it has been a force responsible for the bringing together of people and nations, and the expansion and unification of collective consciousness. Music transcends the intellectual mind ... [more]