Summer Music

Howdy,

Tomorrow: Heavy MTL!

The Megadeth/Slayer/Testament concert that was supposed to take place last November and got postponed twice is now happening! And we were given a day-pass for the Heavy MTL fest in exchange. Now also on the bill, Alice Cooper, and fuckin' Rob Halford - oh yeah!

And haven't missed Megadeth in a while, still haven't had a chance to see Slayer, and Testament should be cool. These bands, I know what is going to happen. But Rob Halford - that I can't wait. I just recently catched up with his solo records, and damn, the tone and production just crushes. Can't wait to hear and feel the crushing guitars of his band play some of his solo songs and some classic Judas Priest hits. Oh Yeah!

As for Plum Shark, we are planning on a weekend of recording, end of Summer, to get some new songs on an EP. Should be a lot of fun, and should sound pretty amazing granted the new recording gear I've gathered in the past year. The API 3124 should just rule on Chris' drums...

I am also putting the finishing touches on a demo/EP for my little brother's band, that should be quite nice.

Finally, while being back in Quebec City last week, I could not miss the Rush concert for the 'Festival d'Été'. They sure can put on a concert - music is good, musicianship is right there with the best, and the vibe of a perfect Summer night was really really good. Long live to Rush and the Quebec City crowd.

I also couldn't resist wandering in the streets on Saturday night, and witnessed a really good concert at 'Place d'Youville' : the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou. These guys from Benin sure did know how to rock and get the vibe going. This 40-years old rock/R&B/funk band had a classic 70's sound, with a lot of percussions, keys, horns, guitars, etc... (had an argument there about the age of the band, but to me, they were so good that I automatically thought they had played in the 70's! -- looks like I was right... :) ). They got people dancing, while I could'nt stop raving about the amazing keyboard player that filled their sound. A really surprising, worthwhile fun time... And the Guinness afterwards at the Pub St-Alexandre was the perfect ending! :)

Otherwise, there is not much else going on musically wise (it's already quite a lot, mind you), but apart from that, life is good and rich (working hard, having fun, ...).

Rock on!
Charlie