Upcoming Events

THE HILLBILLY NIGHT ALL STARS: Formed in 2025 by long-time members of Hillbilly Night, the Montreal event that has been going every Monday for 60 years, this group’s mandate is to popularize old-time country music (bluegrass, hillbilly string band, and honky tonk). Members: Mike Smith (fiddle); Zane Remenda (mandolin); Steve Comtois (banjo); Craig Morrison (guitar); Roger Haughey (bass), and all sing.

AUGUST 20 (Thursday). The Hillbilly Night All Stars play a set at 4PM on the first day of the Imagine Monkland street fair, which runs August 20 to 22. Free! At 5999 ave. de Monkland H4A 1H1, in NDG (Montréal). 

AUGUST 28 (Friday). I will be one of the many participants in a musical tribute to one fine gentleman musician, Leo Lepore, who left us almost a year ago. A cast of Leo’s musical friends will gather together at Mariposa Bistro Café (5562 Upper Lachine, corner Old Orchard, H4A 2A7. Métro Vendôme & a 10 minute walk). An evening of songs & stories. At 6:30pm. Follow link, make a reservation, free admission but a food/ beverage order is required.

 

My Music

Listen to selections from Vintage Wine’s Rock & Roll Dance Party CD!

My Publications

Books and other writing, including liner notes to CDs and a DVD.

Recent Interview

A 2024 interview ahead of the Annual Roots of Rock & Roll Concert.