Jerry Mercer – the drummer who had the opportunity to play drums for Roy Buchanan, retired as the drummer for April Wine four years ago … In that time, along with his wife – Jerry has been travelling the globe and enjoying his ‘Golden Years’. Does this mean drumming is not part of his life anymore? Au contraire … Listen as Mr. Mercer explains his … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Three
As my interview with Jerry Mercer goes on – the legendary drummer discusses the rudiments of drumming, his battle with cancer and how it brought him together with an old friend. His musical education continues as he educates us … Please stay tuned as this interview will be in five parts …. What I’d say ….? Continue reading Jerry Mercer- As The Years Go By; Part Two.
Jerry Mercer heard Ray Charles’ song ‘What I’d Say’ on the radio. His life was never the same … Starting with Trevor Payne and the Triangle, Mashmakhan and eventually April Wine – Mercer’s career has taken him on trips with Janis Joplin, Roy Buchanan, The Band and many, many others … At the young age of seventy-four, four years following his ‘retirement’ – Jerry continues … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As the Years Go By; Part One
Since Buddy Guy was number one on my list of Top Ten Interviews of 2013 – here is the interview I conducted with Mr. Guy fresh off his appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors last year. A track by Guy’s prodigy – Quinn Sullivan, can also be heard … Enjoy the voice of a Blues legend … I know I did! Continue reading Live Audio Buddy Guy and Rick Keene
I have been blessed … Combined with a little bit of elbow grease and in the pathway of many talented artists who make their way into Montreal – I was fortunate to have many insightful conversations this past year. Far too many to put a list together as the best. Each one of my talks – informative about music, the music business or the character … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene- 2013 Top Ten Interviews
Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks – it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013
Stay tuned boyz and gurlz – my annual top ten lists of best shows and best interviews are coming very soon … Who will be on it? That is for Santa to know and for you to come back and see … Merry Xmas! Continue reading Top Ten Concerts of 2013 – Coming Soon!
Alma Faye Brooks – our ‘Miss Brooks’ … An era or two ago, in a decade filled with decadence and immoral behavior, Alma stuck to her moral grounds. Not only did she have one of the biggest Disco hits of the day – she also performed in ‘Hair’. Receiving two Juno nominations in the process, Alma Faye is a survivor and continues singing for the … Continue reading Alma Faye Brooks – Reborn with a Re-Issue and a New Song!
Continuing my conversation with one of the greatest guitar players ever – Frank Marino discusses Stevie Wonder, art and the malaise of the corporate world … Continue reading Frank Marino – Part Two
Every music fan tells a story … A young bluesman with a voice as scratchy as a Bluesman’s old amplifier, so full of promise as the greatest vocalist in Blues / Rock history – sells his ‘Sam Cooke’ soul at the Kmart crossroads for corporate longevity. Blah, blah, blah … Yes it happened. Yes it is sad. Yes the year is 2013 and all that … Continue reading The Killing of Rod Stewart; Part ( Oh Never Mind)
Frank Marino – one of the last surviving ‘guitar Gods’ , speaks his mind on many things. Including an upcoming DVD, The Beatles, the Stones and Stevie Wonder … Frank Marino is refreshingly the same guy he once was. Too bad – the rest of the music business is not … Continue reading Frank Marino; Frankly Speaking … Part One
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