Black Star Rising (Part Deux)
May 10, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed Last week, we were introduced to Black Star Riders, via their lead vocalist Ricky Warwick, a new group growing out of the Legacy of Thin Lizzy. This week we continue that journey, and will look at the actual recording of their debut, “All Hell...
Black Star Rising (pt.1)
May 3, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed We all know the tragic story of Phil Lynott, the leader of legendary band Thin Lizzy. Although he passed in 1986, his spirit and legacy lived on with various line-ups of the group since 1996. Scott Gorham took the helm and insured that...
One Hit Wonders A Go!
Apr 26, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed The last time I wrote about this fine individual, it was at the end of 2012, and I wrote….He took a risk and it payed off!...I’m talking about local talent entrepreneur Kevin R. Berry, better known throughout Kelowna as Rann Berry: He...
Spring Flu
Apr 19, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed Flu Season …is about to hit the valley BIG TIME!...Kelowna’s own infectious foursome the Flu are about to descend onto Kelowna with three special Showcases! The group are coming off a very successful appearance at Vancouver’s The...
The Wonderful World Of Music
Apr 13, 2013 / 7:00 pm
As I was preparing this week’s edition of ‘Under The Lights’, a press release passed over my desk announcing the new signing of Blackmore’s Night to Frontier’s Records! You’all remember Ritchie Blackmore?—the guitarist extraordinaire from Deep...
Spring Renewal
Apr 8, 2013 / 6:00 pm
Photo: Contributed Since the turn of the century, this man has released nine independent Recorded Works! A hard working individual, sharing his musical dream with thousands, Steve Jones keeps himself humble. You can hear it in his originals, heartfelt musical...
A New S.U.N. Is Rising
Mar 29, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed Perhaps …one of Canada’s greatest singers! and she is back! Sass Jordan has returned with a brand new album and band project. Sass has surrounded herself with some heavyweights…Brian Tichy, whom played with Sass on her RATS...
A Swedish Invasion?
Mar 22, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed They are a self-managed, hard working group, and one that is becoming known throughout Europe as the vanguard of a Swedish Invasion. I’ve written about these lads before, and have become good friends with their Lead Vocalist. They...
Blues Rules
Mar 15, 2013 / 7:00 pm
He has…seen almost everything! He is part of the Rock elite that have been crafting his Talents for fifty plus years! He may even be the last of the Flower Children! He is from the House Of The Rising Sun, considered to many as the ultimate Animal, and to others-The...
Swedish Hardcore
Mar 8, 2013 / 7:00 pm
They call it Street Metal…they are a wild bunch from Sweden, and proud of it! Hardcore Superstar will most likely become a household name in 2013, with the help of their latest album “C’mon Take On Me”. And that is exactly their attitude…this foursome...
Reloaded/Revitalised
Mar 1, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed It was August of last year that you may have read this piece on Million Dollar Reload. Well, if I may be so bold…it is well worth reading again! This Irish rock ensemble has been tearing up the stages since last year’s release of...
Second coming, of sorts
Feb 22, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Photo: Contributed Stryper It’s Very Seldom……that I write about Christian Rock bands, however there is one that I have written about and genuinely feel are a very talented bunch. The American group, Stryper. Originally thought of as a...
Survivors
Feb 15, 2013 / 7:00 pm
This is a story of struggle, perseverance and triumph. Back in 2007 I ended my review of ‘Back To The Rhythm’ with “…this could be the comeback album of the year”…and it almost was. Great White is one of those bands that are essentially...
A Master's Work Is Never Done
Feb 8, 2013 / 7:00 pm
He is a meticulous Artist, one with a strong dream and vision. “Bring Heavy Rock To The Land” was Jorn’s critically acclaimed latest studio Work, however it seems a Masters’ work is never done. A surprising release from Jorn has come in the guise of...
A humble 'hands on' approach
Feb 1, 2013 / 7:00 pm
In Some Circles…he is known as a difficult person…in others a multi-talented Canadian musician and still in others a musical genius! Who is he, just a humble prairie boy named Chris Burke-Gaffney… It is hard to be humble when one has so much talent and...
Spring! Nothing But Fields Of Green
Jan 25, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Spring is just around the corner, oh! I know we have snow and cold weather, but the Robins are returning early and Kelowna’s own Fields Of Green are preparing for a cross country tour!...two sure signs of Spring! Photo: Contributed The last time we touched...
Drips With Emotion
Jan 18, 2013 / 7:00 pm
If You are a regular reader of this column, you may get tired of the amount of copy I’m giving this group! However, I make no apologies; in fact, Snakecharmer represents the future of good old Rock music! The group spans three musical generations, and to have these guys come...
No Flash In The Pan
Jan 11, 2013 / 7:00 pm
An erroneous adage …has driven the North American music industry for years, and what is it you may ask? That the life of a rock group is around seven years. As we enter in to 2013, we know, as music lovers, that this just isn’t true. Look at the Rolling Stones;...
Movers & Shakers
Jan 4, 2013 / 7:00 pm
Last Week…we looked at some of the Talent from the Kelowna area that moved me musically, this week we will look at some of the movers and shakers on the International level: Photo: Contributed “Celebration Day” the document of Led...
Year Full of Talent
Dec 28, 2012 / 7:00 pm
As we end the year of 2012…I thought I would do a little indulging and list some of those musicians that moved me. We begin with the growing Talent that is coming out of Kelowna: (And in no particular order.) Photo: Contributed A unique group of...
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