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]
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]
From Paranoid to Riding the Crazy Train? This Decade Helped Rock & Roll Take Over the World! Check-out the CBC Link to a 1975 Eaton’s Music Equipment Catalogue!
Remember the days when everyone used to wear Jean Jackets and listen to 8-Tracks & Cassettes? The CBC is so awesome for so many reasons, especially the unexpected gems they dig up! Recently, I happened to stumble across this random story and link offering a look at an old Eaton's Department Store Catalogue. You'll get a laugh if you happened to be around in those early days when 1970’s Rock & Roll began to rule the world. This is when Rock was, 'it' - just starting to take over the ... [more]
The Musicians SuperStore… Started out Small and Became Famous Across Our Country!
Long & McQuade Limited began in 1956 when Jack Long became a dealer for King Band Instruments. He set up a small store on Carlton Street in Toronto on the second floor of an old house which had been divided into music studios, and taught trumpet lessons on the side. About six months later he acquired a partner, Jack McQuade, who was teaching drum lessons in one of the young company's two small studios.The original storefront was opened the following year on Yonge Street at Yorkville Avenue. ... [more]