Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

The world needs love and live music. Due to the restrictions placed by the governments – live music has taken a huge hit. Montreal especially. No Jazz Festival. No Osheaga. No Blues Festivals – the list is long and sad. Please listen below to my chat with the drummer of The Damn Truth; Dave Traina. Montreal’s top band are performing at The Royalmount Drive – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

Somebody has to do it. It is imperative to not live in the past. Growing continually not only keeps the old young – it increases your chances of flirting with a more fit, less wrinkly crowd. New tunes are released daily and most can only be heard right here. Please listen below to Some of The Best New Tunes Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

Volume 1 from Roots Super Group Set for ReleaseSeptember 4 on Stony Plain Records Stony Plain Records announces a September 4 release date for the first volume of music from roots “super group,” New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers: Charlie Musselwhite, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jimbo Mathus, the late Jim Dickinson, and North Mississippi Allstars members Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson. Recorded at the Zebra Ranch Recording … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

Jordan Officer is schooled. Many people play guitar. Many people write songs. Few study the history of music as profoundly as Jordan Officer. Jordan Officer came into his own opening up for George Thorogood. It was a double bill at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The Montreal crowd – stunned by Jordan Officer and his band’s groundbreaking set. Please listen below to my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

Out with the old bathwater. It is imperative to not live in the past. Growing continually not only keeps you young – it increases your chances of flirting. New tunes are released daily and most can only be heard right here. Please listen below to Some of The Best New Tunes Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist; The Top Ten Rolling Stones’ Blues Songs

It is okay to have The Blues Starting as a Blues Band in 1962 – The Rolling Stones (decade after decade), have never strayed far from their first love. A catalog as vast and diverse as The Stones contains many pure Blues songs along with Blues – inspired tunes. Is it possible to choose ten? Maybe? Please listen below to The Top Ten Rolling Stones … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist; The Top Ten Rolling Stones’ Blues Songs

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Masks Are Mandatory July 18th Indoors; May As Well Sing About it …

Boo! Normally masks are worn at Hallowe’en. Masks scare liitle kids and masks keep doctor’s germs away from open wounds during normal times. These ain’t normal times. Please listen below to some tunes about masks and hear the two different opinions relating to Covid. Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Masks Are Mandatory July 18th Indoors; May As Well Sing About it …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Donny Osmond Has Left The Building; The Best New Country Songs

It ain’t your father’s Country music. Country music, like most of society, has lost it’s soul. You cannot sing about a love relationship complete with heartbreak if you declared a life of celibacy and live in a monastery. That said – the new generation of Country artists do their best to add the legacy of Country music to their new songs within a modern day … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Donny Osmond Has Left The Building; The Best New Country Songs

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Rick Keene Music Scene – There is No Gnus Like New Gnus; The Best New Music

Something borrowed something new. Everyday new music is coming from all corners of the world. Covid or not. It is essential to buy albums so musicians can create and in the near future – live shows will not be promoted solely by corporations. Please listen below to some of The Best New Music Released This Week and Some Music Information. Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There is No Gnus Like New Gnus; The Best New Music

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Canadian Provinces.Ten Canadian Artists.

Canada. Vast and filled with serenity. The sounds of the cities sneak into the country as the greenery simultaneously begs from the towns. Please listen below to ten Canadian artists from ten Canadian Provinces. Ten Tunes. Be proud eh ?  Graffiti Signs Here JesseProtected Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. Donate here. Thank you. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Canadian Provinces.Ten Canadian Artists.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Peter Varvaro is one of the hardest working men in Montreal. Fifteen hours a day or more for twenty five years, Pete has provided the best food and the best entertainment in Montreal. Covid has affected all restaurants very badly yet no other restaurant must put up with the constant harassment from town officials and local merchants / residents. Jealousy and language issues pre and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Mitchell Talks About First New Album in Thirteen Years

Kim Mitchell has a new album coming out titled; ‘The Big Fantasize’ It is his first album in thirteen years and the word ‘Anticipation’ is an understatement for music fans everywhere. Very few artists in this great Country can be called a legend. Kim is one of the greats and a songwriter whose talent is grossly overlooked on the world stage. Thankfully – Canada loves … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Mitchell Talks About First New Album in Thirteen Years

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