Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

Liam Neeson speaks with his friend Tom Jackson occasionally.  When Tom asks what Liam is doing, Liam replies; ‘filming another ‘shoot ’em up’. A response that makes Tom Jackson roar with laughter. An insight into the soul of Tom Jackson. Please scroll down and listen to a great chat with a great man. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Celebrating Canada, Loud and Proud – Festivities Include a Star-Studded Noon and Evening Show, an O Canada! Station, Fireworks, and More “The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,” said The Department of Canadian Heritage. “More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

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Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Once upon a time – The Montreal International Jazz Festival was just Jazz. Before festivals required big name acts from the Pop and Rock world to pay the bills, Montreal earned a reputation as the best jazz festival in the world for a reason. Please scroll down and discover a few of the reasons why. Jim Cuddy Tickets Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Tickets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Album of the Week

“I’m a big collector of vinyl – I have a record room in my house – and I’ve always had a huge soundtrack album collection. So what I do, as I’m writing a movie, is go through all those songs, trying to find good songs for fights, or good pieces of music to layer into the film.” Quentin Tarantino Please scroll down and listen to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Album of the Week

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Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Concert and Music News

“Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends”.  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes, concert and music news. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Concert and Music News

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Ranee Lee Full Interview

Ranee Lee is a Montreal treasure. Filled with talent, awards and accomplishments. Writer, singer, educator, actress and now she is adding ‘painter’ to her long resume. A talent that is not new to her but new to the public. Please scroll down and listen to my complete chat with Ranee Lee. Visit Ranee Lee Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Ranee Lee Full Interview

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

The Liss Gallery is thrilled to welcome Bernie Taupin, renowned visual artist and legendary songwriter, back to Toronto for an exclusive artist-in-attendance event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Best known as the lyricist behind Elton John’s most iconic songs—from “Tiny Dancer” to “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”—Taupin’s influence on the music world is undeniable. But over the past two decades, Taupin has carved out an equally compelling … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

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Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

GRAMMY Award-Winning Queen Of The Blues To Be Honored With New Greatest Hits Collection Available On LP And Digital Koko Taylor was one of very few women who found success in the male-dominated blues world. She took her music from the tiny clubs of Chicago’s South Side to concert halls and major festivals all over the world. She shared stages with every major blues star, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

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Rick Keene Music Scene; The Many ‘Arts’ of Ranee Lee – Part Two

Ranee Lee is a Montreal treasure. Filled with talent, awards and accomplishments. Writer, singer, educator, actress and now she is adding ‘painter’ to her long resume. A talent that is not new to her but new to the public. Please scroll down and listen to Part Two of my chat with Ranee Lee. Visit Ranee Lee Here Ranee’s Exhibition Coming Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; The Many ‘Arts’ of Ranee Lee – Part Two

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