Who is Rick Keene and What is this About?

With over fifteen hundred interviews and five hundred 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 and emcee.

Promoted and organized four charity concerts ( Jerry Mercer, Brian Greenway, Gary Moffet, Breen Leboeuf April Wine fame, The Box, Ranee Lee ), raising over 21 000 for various causes including Prostate cancer. Seven sold-out shows  promoting Bowser and Blue. Two mini tours promoting Grammy and Juno Award winning producer / songwriter Chris Birkett.

Always looking for other opportunities.

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Jordan Officer and Susie Arioli

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Joe Bonamassa

Lawrence Gowan
Lawrence Gowan

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David Henman – April Wine, The Dudes, Prism, The Debutantes

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Miss Emily


Ritchie Henman – April Wine

This is a site devoted to all the people who make and love music.


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John Lennon’s and The Beatles’ Rolls Royce

Bruce Johnston and Mike Love - The Beach Boys
Bruce Johnston and Mike Love – The Beach Boys

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.


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Randy Bachman

Burton Cummings
Jean Marc Pisapia – The Box

B. B King’s Drummer Tony Coleman
Jerry Mercer – April Wine

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 fifteen 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 or sponsor – drop me a line !


Rick Keene

Rickkeene2@gmail.com

438 820 6936


Hugh Grundy and Chris White – The Zombies

Ian Janes
Karen Myatt
Keith Ford

Grammy winning Producer Chris Birkett

MuchMusic VJ – Erica Ehm

MuchMusic VJ – Michael Williams

Bowser and Blue, Jonas Tomalty

Tom Cochrane

Sue Foley

Billy Branch
Stephen Clare

Garland Jeffreys

Garland Jeffreys

Charlie Musslewhite

Jerry Mercer and Lawrence Gowan

Jerry Mercer and Original Styx Bassist Chuck Panozzo

Tommy Shaw – Styx

Sass Jordan


Greg Keelor – Blue Rodeo

Chris DeBurgh
Producers Rad Crasto ( Cinema 5) , Chris Birkett – Sinead O’Connor. Sting, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads and Buffy Sainte – Marie’s producer.

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Michelle Sweeney

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Darryl Jones (Miles Davis, Sting, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones)
Aldo Massa – drums Gino Vannelli. Aldo Nova, Chicago

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Lisa Fischer – Rolling Stones

Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy

Jonas Tomalty

Carvin Jones

Dr. Lonnie Smith

Steve Hackett – Genesis

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Jon Anderson – Yes

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Jean-Luc Ponty

Jim Cuddy - Blue Rodeo
Jim Cuddy – Blue Rodeo

Jake ClemonsBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

Brian Greenway - April Wine
Brian Greenway – April Wine

Roy Nichol - April Wine
Roy Nichol – April Wine

Wanda Jackson
Wanda Jackson

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Amanda Martinez
Amanda Martinez

Jerry Mercer ( Trevor Payne and The Triangle, Mashmakhan, April Wine).
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
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Black Sabbath Press Conference - Montreal April 7th 2014
Black Sabbath Press Conference – Montreal April 7th 2014

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Darryl Jones of the Stones

Mark Gamsjager ( The Luste Kings)
Mark Gamsjager ( The Lustre Kings)

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Tyler Stewart – Barenaked Ladies

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Ed Robertson – Jim Creegan; Barenaked Ladies

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Barenaked Ladies

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Gino Vannelli
Gino Vannelli
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Olie Brown

Michel Pagliaro
Michel Pagliaro

Bob Bachelor – Musical Director Lyric Theatre Singers

The Walkervilles
The Walkervilles

Richard Burnett, Sheldon Kagan, Sheldon Kaplan

Mitch Ryder w Tommy C
Mitch Ryder ( Detroit Wheels) w Tommy C

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Lee Mellor – Musician and author

Victor Wainright
Victor Wainright

Pat Loiselle

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April Wine Setlist

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Carolyn Fe Blues Collective

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Carolyn Fe

Snooky and the Bandits
Snooksta and The Gangstas

Michael Kaeshammer

Andy Kim
Andy Kim

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David Myles

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Brie Nielson

Colin James
Colin James

The Trews
The Trews

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Paul Deslauriers and Dawn Tyler Watson

Randy Bowen - See Spot Run
Randy Bowen – See Spot Run

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Steve Hill

Derek Falls Project
The Mother Jones Band feat. Rick Keene on Vocals ( Little Red Rooster)

Derek Falls Project
Derek Falls

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The Damn Truth

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Dr. Trevor Payne

Breen Leboeuf Offenbach )
Breen Leboeuf
(Offenbach, April Wine, Jerryco )

Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett

Marcus Cahill aka John Lennon
Marcus Cahill aka John Lennon

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Martha Wainright

The Zombies - Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone and Jim Rodford
The Zombies

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Anna McGarrigle

Jenn Kee
Jenn Kee

Pursuasion
Pursuasion

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Phil Naro

Bobby Dove
Bobby Dove

The Hillbilly Rockets
The Hillbilly Rockets

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Marillion

Ian Mosely – Marillion

Simon Townshend
Simon Townshend

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Scott Kempner – The Dictators and Del – Lords

Jim Rodford - The Kinks
Jim Rodford – The Kinks

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Glen Matlock – Sex Pistols

James Young - Styx
James Young – Styx

Todd Sucherman - Styx
Todd Sucherman – Styx

Steve Negus (Saga) and Todd Sucherman (Styx)
Steve Negus (Saga) and Todd Sucherman (Styx)

Lawrence Gowan
Lawrence Gowan

Quinn Sullivan
Quinn Sullivan

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Drummers Vinny ( John Lennon, Derringer, Dio, Black Sabbath ) and Carmine Appice  Vanilla (Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne).

Terez Montcalm
Terez Montcalm

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Jill Barber

Scarlett Jane
Scarlett Jane

Pat Travers
Pat Travers

Harry Angus - the Cat Empire
Harry Angus – the Cat Empire

The Virgins
The Virgins

Derek Falls and Sean McKeogh (k103.7fm)
Derek Falls and Sean McKeogh (k103.7fm)

Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot

Mo Kenney
Mo Kenney

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Molly Ringwald

Ana Popovic

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Chrysta Bell

Alan Parsons

Steve Earle
Steve Earle

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Carl Palmer – Emerson Lake and Palmer

Roger Walls
Roger Walls – Garou, Tony Bennett, Sinatra etc

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Skipper Dean

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Sarah Slean

Les McKeown ( Bay City Rollers)
Les McKeown ( Bay City Rollers)

Gary Hornbeck
Gary Hornbeck

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Anthony Gomes
Anthony Gomes

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Devin Cuddy

Whitehorse
Whitehorse

Dwane Dixon
Dwane Dixon

Monkey Junk
Monkey Junk

Shane Murphy
Shane Murphy

Lisa Simone
Lisa Simone

Kenny Wayne and Ben Racine Band
Kenny Wayne and Ben Racine Band

Andria Simone
Andrea Simone

Simon Daigle
Simon Daigle

The Pointer Sisters
The Pointer Sisters

Gary Moffet ( April Wine).
Gary Moffet ( April Wine).

The Boogie Wonder Band
The Boogie Wonder Band

Paul DesLaurier Band
Paul DesLauriers Band

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Tom Lavin – Powder Blues Band

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Andre Menard – Founder Montreal Jazz Festival

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Brian Ritchie – Violent Femmes

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Gordon Gano – Violent Femmes

Dr. Oliver Jones
Dr. Oliver Jones

Owner of House of Jazz George Durst
Owner of House of Jazz
George Durst

Tom Harris
Thomas Harris

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Adam Karch

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Martin Goyette

The Sheepdogs

4 thoughts on “Who is Rick Keene and What is this About?

  1. 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.

  2. Not much has changed then, Rick is out there still making other lives one of very lively living. Keep the Groove Alive!

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