Rick Keene is a former radio guy (k103.7fm)
With over three hundred interviews and concert reviews – his knowledge within the music industry is first rate. Online he carries on to educate and promote new and established artists through words and music.
Four time judge of Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and three time judge for Rock of Dimes.
Always looking for other opportunities.
Jordan Officer and Susie Arioli
Joe Bonamassa
Lawrence Gowan
David Henman – April Wine, The Dudes, Prism, The Debutantes
Ritchie Henman – April Wine
This is a site devoted to all the people who make and love music.
John Lennon’s and The Beatles’ Rolls Royce
Bruce Johnston and Mike Love – The Beach Boys
It is an opportunity for established and up and coming artists to divulge their stories to music lovers everywhere.
My love began when I was 13. I heard the Rolling Stones‘ song Angie on the radio. Once I found out who sang it, I realized I had five Stones`albums in my room that my older sister had given me. My first pay cheque – I bought 26 more Stones `albums. I was hooked on their music along with R and B, Soul, Country, Gospel and the Blues. All the genres the Stones have been successful in.
At 15 – I toured Southern Ontario with my cousin`s band; Sleight of Hand as a `roadie`. Meeting players such as Jeff Healey, Ronnie Hawkins and Robbie Robertson.
Randy Bachman
B. B King’s Drummer Tony Coleman
Lee Rocker – The Stray Cats
Nanette Workman
Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to speak and get to know guys like Jerry Mercer, Jimmy Clench, Brian Greenway, Jim, Ritchie and David Henman of April Wine. Michel Pagliaro, Steve Hill, Sass Jordan, Maurice Raymond of the Blushing Brides, Luba, Colin James and Breen Leboeuf of Offenbach.
Roger Walls, Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone and Jim Rodford ( the Zombies) , Glen Matlock ( Sex Pistols), Martha Wainright, Scott Kempner ( The Dictators), Darryl Jones, the bass player for the Rolling Stones and Blues’ legends Buddy Guy and James Cotton have all crossed my path.
I have interviewed over three hundred musicians and everyone has a unique tale and unique ways of plying their crafts.
Mostly I have met many, many talented musicians who love what they do and have been unfortunate not to hit the big time. This is why I created this site. To help out.
If you want to tell your story – please contact me. If you want to advertise – drop me a line !
Sincerely,
Rick Keene
Rickkeene2@gmail.com
438 820 6936
Hugh Grundy and Chris White – The Zombies
Ian Janes
Tom Cochrane
Sue Foley
Garland Jeffreys
Garland Jeffreys
Charlie Musslewhite
Jerry Mercer and Lawrence Gowan
Jerry Mercer and Original Styx Bassist Chuck Panozzo
Tommy Shaw – Styx
Sass Jordan
George Thorogood
Greg Keelor – Blue Rodeo
Jean Marc Pisapia – The Box
Joe Louis Walker
Michelle Sweeney
Darryl Jones ( The Rolling Stones)
Victor Wooten
Lisa Fischer -Rolling Stones
Buddy Guy
Carvin Jones
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Steve Hackett – Genesis
Jon Anderson – Yes
Jean-Luc Ponty
Jim Cuddy – Blue Rodeo
Jake Clemons
Brian Greenway – April Wine
Roy Nichol – April Wine
Edwin Brownell
Wanda Jackson
Amanda Martinez
Jerry Mercer ( Trevor Payne and The Triangle, Mashmakhan, April Wine).
Ivan Doroschuk – Men Without Hats
Stefan Doroschuk ( Men Without Hats) and Mary-Lynn Doroschuk. Wave 21
Black Sabbath Press Conference – Montreal April 7th 2014
Darryl Jones of the Stones
Mark Gamsjager ( The Lustre Kings)
Tyler Stewart – Barenaked Ladies
Ed Robertson – Jim Creegan; Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies
Gino Vannelli
Angel Forrest, Paul DesLauriers and Denis Coulombe
Olie Brown
Michel Pagliaro
Bob Bachelor – Musical Director Lyric Theatre Singers
The Walkervilles
Richard Burnett, Sheldon Kagan, Sheldon Kaplan
Mitch Ryder w Tommy C
Lee Mellor
Victor Wainright
Pat Loiselle
Carolyn Fe Blues Collective
Carolyn Fe
Snooksta and The Gangstas
Michael Kaeshammer
Andy Kim
David Myles
Brie Nielson
Colin James
The Trews
Paul Deslauriers and Dawn Tyler Watson
Randy Bowen – See Spot Run
Steve Hill
The Mother Jones Band feat. Rick Keene on Vocals ( Little Red Rooster)
The Damn Truth
Dr. Trevor Payne
Breen Leboeuf
(Offenbach, April Wine, Jerryco )
Joel Plaskett
Marcus Cahill aka John Lennon
Martha Wainright
The Zombies
Anna McGarrigle
Jenn Kee
Pursuasion
Phil Naro
Bobby Dove
The Hillbilly Rockets
Marillion
Ian Mosely – Marillion
Simon Townshend
Scott Kempner – The Dictators and Del – Lords
Jim Rodford – The Kinks
Glen Matlock – Sex Pistols
The Stone Doctors
James Young – Styx
Todd Sucherman – Styx
Steve Negus (Saga) and Todd Sucherman (Styx)
Lawrence Gowan
Quinn Sullivan
Drummers Vinny ( John Lennon, Derringer, Dio, Black Sabbath ) and Carmine Appice Vanilla (Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne).
Terez Montcalm
Jill Barber
Scarlett Jane
Pat Travers
Harry Angus – the Cat Empire
The Virgins
Derek Falls and Sean McKeogh (k103.7fm)
Quiet Riot
Mo Kenney
Molly Ringwald
Chrysta Bell
Alan Parsons
Steve Earle
Carl Palmer – Emerson Lake and Palmer
Roger Walls
Skipper Dean
Sarah Slean
Les McKeown ( Bay City Rollers)
Gary Hornbeck
April and Edward Ellington Jr.
Anthony Gomes
Devin Cuddy
Whitehorse
Steve Marriner
Dwane Dixon
Monkey Junk
Shane Murphy
Lisa Simone
Kenny Wayne and Ben Racine Band
Andrea Simone
Simon Daigle
The Pointer Sisters
Gary Moffet ( April Wine).
Bill Thimeteos – The Triple Threat Blues Band and Nancy Blues
The Boogie Wonder Band
Paul DesLauriers Band
Tom Lavin – Powder Blues Band
Andre Menard – Founder Montreal Jazz Festival
Brian Ritchie – Violent Femmes
Gordon Gano – Violent Femmes
Dr. Oliver Jones
Owner of House of Jazz
George Durst
Thomas Harris
Adam Karch
Martin Goyette
Well well if it is not little Ricki………..lol….you are the son of Connie is this right? I remember you as a wee tyke crawling on the floor and making your mom’s life one of very lively living. You won’t remember me of course but I am Gary’s mom. Just found this site and thought I would send a little hello to you. Nice to see you all grown up.
Hi there! So sorry – thought I had responded to this. How are you? What are you up to ? Have you been in touch with Gary ?
Not much has changed then, Rick is out there still making other lives one of very lively living. Keep the Groove Alive!
Thanks guy! 🙂