John 5 - Invasion - A Review Ever since seeing John 5 and The Creatures in Ottawa a few months ago, I have been looking forward to his newest release, Invasion. John's 11th studio album comes on the heels of a lengthy North American tour and drops in the midst of his tour with Rob Zombie. If this is your first time visiting Let's Rock, I do album reviews a little differently than other sites. I lay down with the family dog, Gizmo, and listen to the album straight through, typing comments as I go. It's a first reaction 08/03/2019
Ever since seeing John 5 and The Creatures in Ottawa a few months ago, I have been looking forward to his newest release, Invasion. John's 11th studio album comes on the heels of a lengthy North American tour and drops in the midst of his tour with Rob Zombie. If this is your first time visiting Let's Rock, I do album reviews a little differently than other sites. I lay down with the family dog, Gizmo, and listen to the album straight through, typing comments as I go. It's a first reaction
Def Leppard & Tesla - Ottawa - July 19, 2019 The following review is a two-parter. Part one is from a diehard Def Leppard fan, part two from a casual fan who doesn't know many songs aside from what is played on the radio. Close up photos by Shelley Lachapelle. Distant photos by Ken Vantour PART 1: Die Hard (The Hunter?) fan review By Ken July 16, 1983. A night that would change my life forever. After a week long drive from Ottawa to Edmonton with my uncle Larry, brother Rick and cousins Rob and Jeff, we arrived at my grandparents 07/20/2019
The following review is a two-parter. Part one is from a diehard Def Leppard fan, part two from a casual fan who doesn't know many songs aside from what is played on the radio. Close up photos by Shelley Lachapelle. Distant photos by Ken Vantour PART 1: Die Hard (The Hunter?) fan review By Ken July 16, 1983. A night that would change my life forever. After a week long drive from Ottawa to Edmonton with my uncle Larry, brother Rick and cousins Rob and Jeff, we arrived at my grandparents
Kim Mitchell & David Wilcox at Kemptville Live Music Fest There's nothing like seeing a couple Canadian legends on a beautiful summer evening. The Kemptville Live Music Festival served up the perfect dose of Canadiana on the opening night of the festival. Classic rock staples David Wilcox and Kim Mitchell absolutely tore it up on Thursday evening in a show that had everyone singing along, reminiscing, and just flat out enjoying themselves. Kemptville Live is an annual music festival in the picturesque town of...wait for it...Kemptville, located 07/19/2019
There's nothing like seeing a couple Canadian legends on a beautiful summer evening. The Kemptville Live Music Festival served up the perfect dose of Canadiana on the opening night of the festival. Classic rock staples David Wilcox and Kim Mitchell absolutely tore it up on Thursday evening in a show that had everyone singing along, reminiscing, and just flat out enjoying themselves. Kemptville Live is an annual music festival in the picturesque town of...wait for it...Kemptville, located
The Aristocrats' Bryan Beller You Know What? The Aristocrats—guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann have a brand spankin' new album dropping on June 28th. Titled You Know What?, this is the fourth release from the rock-fusion trio. The band will be hitting Canada for 5 dates (Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City) in late July. Bassist Bryan Beller was kind enough to give Let's Rock a few minutes of his time. He chatted about the writing process for You Know What?, what it means to be a 06/15/2019
The Aristocrats—guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann have a brand spankin' new album dropping on June 28th. Titled You Know What?, this is the fourth release from the rock-fusion trio. The band will be hitting Canada for 5 dates (Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City) in late July. Bassist Bryan Beller was kind enough to give Let's Rock a few minutes of his time. He chatted about the writing process for You Know What?, what it means to be a
Let's Rock Chats With Michael Schenker What can be said about Michael Schenker that hasn't already been said? This man is a major influence on many of the greatest guitarists of our generation. From the Scorpions to MSG to UFO, Temple of Rock and now Michael Schenker Fest, the man has done it all. A true master of the instrument. Following the success of Michael Schenker Fest's Resurrection album, the group will release their second album, Revelation on August 23. He kicks off the second leg of the Resurrection North American 04/11/2019
What can be said about Michael Schenker that hasn't already been said? This man is a major influence on many of the greatest guitarists of our generation. From the Scorpions to MSG to UFO, Temple of Rock and now Michael Schenker Fest, the man has done it all. A true master of the instrument. Following the success of Michael Schenker Fest's Resurrection album, the group will release their second album, Revelation on August 23. He kicks off the second leg of the Resurrection North American
Let's Rock Chats With Sammy Lee of Red Reign Sammy Lee is the drummer for Virginia-based Red Reign, whose self titled EP is making waves. Fresh off an opening slot with Winger, the band is slated to open for Tesla later in March. They've shared stages with the likes of Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, Dokken and Kix. The Ep was produced by Grammy winning producer David Ivory, who has also worked with Halestorm, Roots and Silvertide. The Red Reign sound is all their own, but if you're a fan of Van Halen, Dokken and Queensryche, you definitely 04/04/2019
Sammy Lee is the drummer for Virginia-based Red Reign, whose self titled EP is making waves. Fresh off an opening slot with Winger, the band is slated to open for Tesla later in March. They've shared stages with the likes of Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, Dokken and Kix. The Ep was produced by Grammy winning producer David Ivory, who has also worked with Halestorm, Roots and Silvertide. The Red Reign sound is all their own, but if you're a fan of Van Halen, Dokken and Queensryche, you definitely
Monster Truck @ Brass Monkey Ottawa Review by Paul Eastwood Photos by Ken Vantour Monster Truck roared into Ottawa for a show at the Brass Monkey on March 26th. This Hamilton quartet has been burning up the stage since their debut The Brown EP in 2012. In September of 2018 they released their third cd, True Rockers. An apt title for a hard-rocking steel town band. The mood was set for the evening by The Standstills who put on an energetic set that was very well received by a very loyal Monster Truck crowd. Not often that an 04/01/2019
Review by Paul Eastwood Photos by Ken Vantour Monster Truck roared into Ottawa for a show at the Brass Monkey on March 26th. This Hamilton quartet has been burning up the stage since their debut The Brown EP in 2012. In September of 2018 they released their third cd, True Rockers. An apt title for a hard-rocking steel town band. The mood was set for the evening by The Standstills who put on an energetic set that was very well received by a very loyal Monster Truck crowd. Not often that an
Let's Rock Chats With Eric Boatright of Shallow I first heard of Shallow Side a couple years ago when I heard that they had recorded a cover version of Renegade, a song originally recorded by my favorite band, Styx. I listened to their first two EPs and really liked them. Today (March 29, 2019), their first full length album Saints & Sinners is released and let me tell you, as good as those EPs were, S&S is a serious step forward. It is an incredibly solid album, with amazing grooves, great vocal harmonies and fantastic musicianship. 03/29/2019
I first heard of Shallow Side a couple years ago when I heard that they had recorded a cover version of Renegade, a song originally recorded by my favorite band, Styx. I listened to their first two EPs and really liked them. Today (March 29, 2019), their first full length album Saints & Sinners is released and let me tell you, as good as those EPs were, S&S is a serious step forward. It is an incredibly solid album, with amazing grooves, great vocal harmonies and fantastic musicianship.
John 5 @ The Brass Monkey 03-22-19 - A Review Review by Paul Eastwood Photos by Ken Vantour The Brass Monkey in Ottawa hosted an absolutely face-melting show on March 22nd, 2019. Due to scheduling and freezing rain, we missed the first act of the evening, arriving midway through their last number. Too bad, they were energetic and professional. However, we witnessed a new (to us) artist by the name of Jared James Nichols. Hard rock heavily steeped in the blues, this guy is a monster musician! Leaning heavily on his 2017 release Black Magic, 03/25/2019
Review by Paul Eastwood Photos by Ken Vantour The Brass Monkey in Ottawa hosted an absolutely face-melting show on March 22nd, 2019. Due to scheduling and freezing rain, we missed the first act of the evening, arriving midway through their last number. Too bad, they were energetic and professional. However, we witnessed a new (to us) artist by the name of Jared James Nichols. Hard rock heavily steeped in the blues, this guy is a monster musician! Leaning heavily on his 2017 release Black Magic,
Let's Rock Chats With Uli Jon Roth Why Uli Jon Roth isn't mentioned in the same league as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and all the other guitar greats is beyond me. Best known as a Scorpion in the early 70s, Uli has been at this guitar thing for 50 years. His critically acclaimed Electric Sun records are a tour de force of guitar mastery, showing off his neo-classical runs and incredible riff writing. The Full Interview Beginning on March 20th, Roth will be on the road in North America , wowing crowds on his 50th Anniversary 03/18/2019
Why Uli Jon Roth isn't mentioned in the same league as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and all the other guitar greats is beyond me. Best known as a Scorpion in the early 70s, Uli has been at this guitar thing for 50 years. His critically acclaimed Electric Sun records are a tour de force of guitar mastery, showing off his neo-classical runs and incredible riff writing. The Full Interview Beginning on March 20th, Roth will be on the road in North America , wowing crowds on his 50th Anniversary
Dysfonction érectile John 5 - Invasion - A Review Ever since seeing John 5 and The Creatures in Ottawa a few months ago, I have been looking forward to his newest release, Invasion. John's 11th studio album comes on the heels of a lengthy North American tour and drops in the midst of his tour with Rob Zombie. If this is your first time visiting Let's Rock, I do album reviews a little differently than other sites. I lay down with the family dog, Gizmo, and listen to the album straight through, typing comments as I go. It's a first reaction 08/03/2019
Ever since seeing John 5 and The Creatures in Ottawa a few months ago, I have been looking forward to his newest release, Invasion. John's 11th studio album comes on the heels of a lengthy North American tour and drops in the midst of his tour with Rob Zombie. If this is your first time visiting Let's Rock, I do album reviews a little differently than other sites. I lay down with the family dog, Gizmo, and listen to the album straight through, typing comments as I go. It's a first reaction
