Ranee Lee is a Montreal treasure. Filled with talent, awards and accomplishments. Writer, singer, educator, actress and now she is adding ‘painter’ to her long resume. A talent that is not new to her but new to the public. Please scroll down and listen to Part One of my chat with Ranee Lee. Visit Ranee Lee Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; The Many ‘Arts’ of Ranee Lee
It’s YOUR chance to party at Studio 8H. Join us on June 14th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit – SNL: Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of Music, with a special appearance by 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live, Fred Armisen. Explore the new, interactive exhibit including a re-creation of the famed Studio 8H facade in Rockefeller … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; LIVE FROM THE ROCK HALL … IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!
“Music is a higher revelation than philosophy.” Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes, concert and music news. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Concert and Music News
Saddle up, LASSO Montréal, presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Original, is hitting the road! For the first time ever, fans won’t have to wait until August to kick up their boots — we’re bringing the spirit of LASSO straight to you with a series of unforgettable country-themed parties in cities across Québec! These LASSO parties will deliver all the toe-tappin’ fun you’ve come to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene’ Lasso Montreal AUGUST 15 & 16, 2025 | PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU; AUGUST 14, 2025 | LASSO IN THE CITY
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes, concert and music news. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blues Awards, Alan Parsons, Jim Cuddy and a Moment in Time
Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool Opotamus? Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Friday’s Freakin’ Good Music
“The suspense is terrible. I hope it’ll last.” — Willy Wonka, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Thursday’s Thirst-Quenching Music
“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” – Seneca Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Tuesday’s Titillating Tunes
The Montreal International Jazz festival gets underway on June 26th. Are you ready? Please scroll down and listen to some of the artists that will be appearing. Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview
What does it sound like when the ancestors sing back? Acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo Silla returns with two powerful singles — “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq (feat. Kevin Qamaniq-Mason)” — that reach across generations and genres to embody Indigenous resurgence, kinship, and sonic evolution. Comprised of Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik) and Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut), Silla has been captivating audiences with their genre-defying fusion of katajjaq (Inuit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Silla’s Dual Singles Reclaim Inuit Sonic Sovereignty + Announces Concerts
After his recent album 3 Sides of the Coin with the Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet, you might think that drummer, composer, and educator Dafnis Prieto will take a break from his creative works. Well, that’s not quite the case. Dafnis Prieto’s new book “WHAT ARE THE ODDS” is the third book in his catalog, and it shows not only his passion for rhythm and drumming, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Drummer, Composer, Educator Dafnis Prietro’s Drum Publication
Attention all Collectors and Aesthetically Attuned Beings! DEVO continues to celebrate 50 years of de-evolution on tour this spring, summer and fall of 2025. In honor of these legendary live shows DEVO Fine Art Prints is activating a hyper-limited art convergence in select cities. Co-ordinated with DEVO’s concerts, The Brian Liss Gallery in Toronto (112 Cumberland Street) will host an exclusive meet and greet reception on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: DEVO Announces Fine Art Print Series and Meet-and-Greet Event
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