Rick Keene Music Scene – Tetrix; ‘Hank Williams on Acid’

Mixed marriages are sometimes frowned upon. If the saying ‘ put two things together that have never been together before and you can sell them’ is true, then Tetrix will soon become very wealthy. Tetrix contains two fellas who have been very busy musically. Every House Has a Light On is Connor Gottfried and Neil Pockett’s 17th release. Considering the duo have been making music … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tetrix; ‘Hank Williams on Acid’

Rick Keene Music Scene – Jason Yeager Combines Jazz with Latin Rhythms On the Album; New Songs of Resistance

Music is universal. Current New York City resident and composer / musician and educator Jason Yeager, has combined his own musical education (via a recent trip to Argentina) with his own homegrown musical education. The result is a delicious combination of vocal and instrumental delicacies. The type of music that is not only thought provoking; soul searching as well. A fitting disc for these trying … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jason Yeager Combines Jazz with Latin Rhythms On the Album; New Songs of Resistance

Rick Keene Music Scene – New Releases

Something new is always around the corner. If the world housed only the business type people, the vibes of the universe would pass by us like a ship searching for a beacon under stormy skies. Please listen below to some new releases or soon-to-be released tunes. Thanks ! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here! Visit Blueberry Guitars Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Releases

Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Steve Hackett Solo

The genesis of the guitar work in Genesis belongs to Steve Hackett. Given the fact it has been almost fifty years since Hackett left Genesis – that leaves a huge body of solo work to discuss. Please listen below to some of the best Steve Hackett solo tracks. Visit Steve Right Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Steve Hackett Solo

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

You need to live to understand The Blues. Pain, suffering and misery. No person on earth is immune to it. The Blues understands it all and the human soul understands The Blues. Please listen below to some of the best Blues’ tunes circulating like medicine. Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – Danny Blueberry is Rock n’ Roll !

If Rock n’ Roll is about rebellion – then Danny Blueberry is Rock n’ Roll. Banned from listening to mainstream music, Danny grew up without a certain soul. Music was in his life but the type of music he heard was chosen for him. Thank God for Aerosmith ! Please listen below to my chat with Danny Blueberry. One of the most inspirational music stories … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Danny Blueberry is Rock n’ Roll !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Reay; Music Your Father Would Like …

Something borrowed. Something new. The title is the best and proper way to describe Reay, a band out of the Toronto area with enough talent to give meaning to a morbid Rock n Roll scene. Sean Murray, the leader of the band – wrote all of the tunes during the past fifteen years. His opus may have taken a while yet how long did it … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reay; Music Your Father Would Like …

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute to Ric Ocasek and The Cars

Some tunes bring back memories as crisp as a leaf in the Fall. The Cars along with principle songwriter Ric Ocasek inspired every young person coming of age in the mid to late seventies. Doesn’t matter what genre a teen was into – The Cars grabbed everyone because their music contained something for everyone. Please listen below to the legacy of Ric Ocasek and The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute to Ric Ocasek and The Cars

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

It always comes back to the Blues. From Charlie Parker to Chuck Berry. From Billie Holiday to Colin James. From Stevie Ray Vaughan to The Rolling Stones. The Blues are essential. Please listen below to some of Montreal’s best Blues players and a classic track from the past. Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – The Spirit of Rock

There is life in music – you just have to look and listen for it. Most savvy music fans avoid the radio these days. It is filled with ‘fake tunes’. Corporate – pumped propaganda to coincide with the equally corporate-pumped newscasts. Music along with common sense should not be fueled by a station’s political agenda or beliefs. Have a listen below to some events coming … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Spirit of Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete’s Blues Playlist

Only one place to hear The Blues. The cornerstone of all music is alive and well in Montreal. You can hear it through various players, venues and Rick Keene Music Scene. Yet face it – there is only one place that gives you Live Blues seven nights a week ! Please listen below to some Montreal Blues players and some of the best Blues / … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete’s Blues Playlist