Klef Notes

JAZZ!  That one word sparks so many different opinions in music – some people automatically describe Jazz as did the character Herbert Greenleaf in the movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) that it is “just noise – insolent noise.”  And…

Guy Paul Thibault’s 2017 release entitled “It’s About Time” comes at the right time; because it IS about time we get the opportunity to hear a rich, sultry, baritone vocal on a Rock track. 

I used to think, “where have…

If Jon Bon Jovi was British and a solo artist, his name would be Craig Anscombe.  And, that around-the-way guy image merged with that Rock sunglass wearing at night demeanour, sets Anscombe apart from his current musical peers.  

A non-classical…

There is a stellar ROCK musical duo coming out of Hamilton, UK and their name is Captain SIB.  They have been making music for nearly 20 years.  Half of the duo is the lyrical and vocal genius and the other…

Katie Ellen is a Country Music singer/songwriter hailing from the United Kingdom who is as multifaceted when it comes to music as they come.  

A dual instrumentalist, she is skilled on the guitar and the piano.  Moreover, she exudes a…

Growing up in the 80s, I used to love Steely Dan’s soulful Rock edged tracks that were so mellow and funky – going into high school and college, I missed this type of music, and I so wished this style…

An artist may see themselves as always starting from the same palette, the same frame, and may feel as if they are recreating what they did years ago, or days ago, because they muddled painstakingly through the creative process due…

A review of singles “Perfect Universe” and Sweet Barbwire” 

In short, let me just say this – in a perfect world Sunset Blush, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty, and Prince would all jam and rock out on the main stage with…

Ghostly Beard (Patrick Talbot) is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Montreal Quebec Canada who has a mysterious vibe – let me tell you why!  

Initially, you will assume less until you pull back the cover and find so many…

Since friendships can be difficult, why make it more complicated by adding those 3 little words?  “Can’t We Just Be Friends” by Katie Ellen is a Country lyrical sweetheart note that meanders into a bit of Blues to soften the…

Russian born, NYC raised, underground developed!   

A true poet is the author of their own work and they express it two ways – either in writing or performing their art to an audience.

Honestly, it is not new news that…

“Monday” by Jon Vautour has an appealing Sunday morning ease to it that pulls at your heart strings.  With a humble vocal, a serenely strummed single guitar, and a beautifully produced video it quietly captures your attention and delivers an…