Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Discusses New Album , Old Friends and A Scary World. Part One and Two

Montreal is a Genesis hub. Along with bands such as Styx and Supertramp, Genesis were received and applauded in Montreal before the world embraced their talents. Consisting of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett – Genesis served up a decade of classic music. Prog Rock. Cutting  age material that remains ahead of it’s time. Steve Hackett , the former guitarist, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Discusses New Album , Old Friends and A Scary World. Part One and Two

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Blues, Interview, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Discusses New Album , Old Friends and A Scary World. 

Montreal is a Genesis hub. Along with bands such as Styx and Supertramp, Genesis were received and applauded in Montreal before the world embraced their talents. Consisting of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett – Genesis served up a decade of classic music. Prog Rock. Cutting  age material that remains ahead of it’s time. Steve Hackett , the former guitarist, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Discusses New Album , Old Friends and A Scary World. 

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

The new year brings hope.     Not just for regular folk, business people or pets. More than anyone, artists and musicians require a changing of course to right a sometimes leaky boat. It ain’t easy maneuvering the seas of art, just ask the Flock of Seagulls circling aimlessly overhead. Here now are The Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions.  10. In 2018, out of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Signs Your Music Career May Be in Trouble. 

Music is the gateway to the soul. If the entrance is locked , jumping fences can only end up bad. There are no shortcuts to success in the music business. Here are the top ten signs it may be time to change careers in 2018. 10. Two years after playing the Montreal International Jazz Festival , your most lucrative gig is playing at the local … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Signs Your Music Career May Be in Trouble. 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Santa Claus’ Top Ten Favorite Songs …

There is a lot of time to kill at the North Pole. After all, Christmas comes once a year !   Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves like to bop. They like to Rock and they like to Roll. Sometimes they groove to R&B, often they dance … Here are Santa’s Top Ten Favorite Tunes! 10. Condidering he’s the only guy who doesn’t receive gifts … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Santa Claus’ Top Ten Favorite Songs …

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It’s A Charlie …er …Rick Keene Music Scene Christmas !

Christmas comes once a year boys and girls ! Unless your name happens to be Christmas and you are … um … never mind.   ‘Tis the season to be jolly as they say and there is no better way to get into the Holiday Spirits ( and spirit) than listening to Christmas tunes ! Please listen below to some great Christmas tunes and a … Continue reading It’s A Charlie …er …Rick Keene Music Scene Christmas !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Favorite Interviews 2017

For those who follow my escapades (both online and in attempting to promote local music), five words may come to mind; It ain’t easy being green. Competing against the corporate machine is not something that comes easy. Ringo Starr was dead on. For six years, I’ve accomplished more than I thought possible as one guy. Bringing record reviews , concert reviews and interviews to homes. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Favorite Interviews 2017

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Rick Keene Music Scene; U2 Borrows from The Sixties to Avoid Jumping the Shark. 

Just call it the ‘In Through the Out Door / Steel Wheels phase. Very successful bands reach a point where they’ve written everything in their style and have experimented with new sounds to reach new heights and / or fans. Suddenly , they find themselves in the studio, looking in the mirror and realizing they are close to parodying themselves. It’s one thing to be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; U2 Borrows from The Sixties to Avoid Jumping the Shark. 

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Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review

Rick Keene Music Scene; The Lyric Theatre Singers Add Purity to Christmas 

Since their inception in 1990, the Lyric Theatre Singers have entertained Montrealers young and old. Christmas is special. Especially a candlelight version. Forced to move from the familiar surroundings of Tudor Hall ( renovations are taking place), the Lyric Singers took up residence over the weekend at Loyola Chapel on the Concordia University campus. Bigger venue means more exposure for a group that deserves it. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; The Lyric Theatre Singers Add Purity to Christmas 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.  A standard misquote from the first chapter of the Book of Job.  Dec.3rd 2017, Dr. Trevor Payne’s final appearance as head of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir left no room for misquotes. Perfection was perceived by everyone with the possible exception of Dr. Payne himself. Perfection never obtained by the artists themselves. For thirty – five years … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

The world is a mess. With everything that is happening around the world these days, The Lyric Theatre Singers are literally – to the rescue. Their Christmas themed show; Candlelight Christmas, a welcome relief from the noise all around us. Silence among thieves. Calm in a global storm. Please listen below to my chat with the musical director of The Lyric Theatre Singers; Bob Bachelor. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

A good concert is an occasion to make new friends. You leave the venue satisfied. The soul filled with goodness. Diana Krall and her four piece ensemble did just that.   Exploring and paying homage to the likes of Cole Porter, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, Diana reminded everyone why music was created and how diverse the beauty may be. Commencing with the tune Deed … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

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