Author: Rick Keene
Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music
Winning two Juno Awards in such a short time is nothing to sneeze at … Kiran Ahluwalia is not resting on her laurels however. Forever incorporating new sounds – please listen as Kiran talks about her new album, her sounds and what’s happening in the near future … Kiran? Visit Kiran Right here! Tune in to K103.7fm today at 6:15pm for a chance … Continue reading Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music
Warren Cromartie – The Universal Dream
Former Montreal Expos player Warren ‘Cro’ Cromartie – not unlike Martin Luther King Jr; has a dream … To bring baseball back to the city that gave him an opportunity to earn a living playing the game he loves. Music is his second passion. Warren? Visit The Montreal Baseball Project Here! Buy Your Tickets for the Gala Here! Continue reading Warren Cromartie – The Universal Dream
Amanda Balsys; Walking Through the Wilderness with Alex Lifeson?
The Wilderness of Manitoba seems an odd title for a band of musicians. Then again – in this day and age, everything appears weirder than fiction … Artwork is inspirational after all. Say what? Please listen as Amanda Balsys, the relative newcomer in the band – speaks of all things related to the forest … er …wilderness … Amanda? Visit The Wilderness of Manitoba … Continue reading Amanda Balsys; Walking Through the Wilderness with Alex Lifeson?
Ask Dave the Bartender …
Sometimes music knowledge escapes even the most ardent fan … Unless of course – drinking and not driving are involved. Then, answers are downed quicker than a shot of Whiskey at closing time. Please listen as Dave the Bartender attempts to answer unsolved musical riddles. He’s funny, he’s smart … he’s … Dave the Bartender? Tune in at 6:15pm Thursday on k103.7fm to … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …
Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!
They clapped, they cheered and they stood. In between – Jann Arden actually sang a few songs … Arden, on the heels of her latest album; ‘Everything Almost’ – took the stage at The Olympia in Montreal on a warm September evening. Warm outside and warm in people’s hearts. Such was the vibration felt around the venue from the mostly over-forty female audience. Put it this way, … Continue reading Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!
The Beatles Had a Baby and They Named It Hayden Rabinovitch
Seldom does the word prodigy mean so much … In the old days – the word had verity. A truthful component. Shock value. Now – thanks to endless ‘make-producers-rich-forget-about-the-kids ‘ talent shows, the definition of prodigy or … child prodigy, is skewed. Not the case with Hayden Rabinovitch. Just a kid with talent who hopes to make it as a musician. If not – … Continue reading The Beatles Had a Baby and They Named It Hayden Rabinovitch
Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !
It’s all about ‘old school’ Rock n Roll … According to The Mandevilles’ singer; Serena Pryne – that is what she would like her band to be known as … Fresh on the heels of the album; Windows and Stones – Serena discusses that disc, her influences and where she would love to travel to sing. Serena? Visit The Mandevilles Right here! … Continue reading Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !
Jann Arden; Speaking Out …
Very few Canadians have not felt the presence of Jann Arden … The mutil-talented performer wears her feelings on her sleeve and thank the Lord for that. If not so, the world would be a sadder place. Arden is a rare soul who can transcribe feelings which everyone can identify with … Please listen as Jann discusses her new album, her tour and feelings about … Continue reading Jann Arden; Speaking Out …
Ask Dave the Bartender …
Google is not enough … For answers to be answered properly – it is important to seek the truth. Climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest seas and reach the keeper of knowledge … Dave the Bartender … Questions for Dave the Bartender? Send to rickkeene2@gmail.com ( Drinkers, Wait Staff, Busboys and Passerby’s were not injured during the filming of Dave the Bartender) … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …
Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles ...
Things are picking up … Following a lull in the new release category – a flock of CDs have arrived at my doorstep. Good news for the listener and better news for the artists if the CDs are purchased … Have a listen to what is coming up this week on Rick Keene Music Scene – including a song with Rush’s Alex Lifeson ! … Continue reading Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles ...
Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !
Jarrett Lobley asked a lot of questions as a kid … So much so – his Father limited them to a list of fifty a day to keep his son’s thirst quenched and his own sanity intact. Those questions paid off. Following stints as a homeless guy, talking with the homeless and travelling the globe in search of truth, Jarrett eventually settled down and became … Continue reading Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !
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