Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Band Misses The Opportunity to Open For The Rolling Stones

This could be the last time … Nobody knows what the future holds. You give it your best shot and with a little luck and talent – you may end up on top of the world. A tricky curve ball has sent many stars to the dugout with their tails between their legs. Bartholomew Plus Three, a Montreal band were not necessarily tossed a curved … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Band Misses The Opportunity to Open For The Rolling Stones

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Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Happy’ 76th Birthday Keith Richards

Elegantly wasted. The man voted number one as ‘mostly likely to die’ for a decade and a half. The writer and co-writer of over 400 songs. The guy responsible for keeping Rock n Roll guitar alive in the keyboard driven decade of the eighties. Keith Richards or Keef as he is very affectionately known is a man of musical and life integrity. ‘Black and White’ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Happy’ 76th Birthday Keith Richards

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist. Part Two

Walking in a winter wonderland. In case the snow does not arrive in the following few days, there is only one place to celebrate your No Snow Blues. Two places actually – Smoke Meat Pete and Rick Keene Music Scene. Smoke Meat Pete is decorated on the outside and inside – filled with Christmas cheer and tunes ! Please listen below to some great Christmas … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Serena Ryder Conquers All

by Catherine Stamatakos It is easy to hear why Serena Ryder is popular. At The Corona Theatre Friday night in Montreal, the audience contained people who loved catchy tunes, Canadian artists and Christmas. Serena Ryder easily delivered all three of the audience’s favorite things as a premature Christmas gift. Of course – Serena’s recent album Christmas Kisses was ‘the bow’ as those present at the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Serena Ryder Conquers All

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2019

When you speak to as many musicians as I do – arriving at a Top Ten is not easy. There are so many tales of triumph, overcoming obstacles and just pure talent that place musicians on a large or not-so-large stage. There is no ‘best of’ interviews. The list that follows are the ones that stood out in one way or another for various reasons. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2019

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Releases New Solo Album

What time is it? Time for a great album … The Spin Doctors were one of the top bands in the 90s. The group – opening for The Rolling Stones on a few gigs. A feat many aspire to yet few reach. The co – founder and guitarist of The Spin Doctors, Eric Schenkman has a new solo album out. Who Shot John? is the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Releases New Solo Album

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes You Need To Know

Quit living in the past. There are building blocks of music but let us get past the first three floors shall we? Have a listen below to some great new tunes and find out a couple of shows coming up! Smoke Meat Pete Here Stay Tuned – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Up Next ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes You Need To Know

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2019

No man can be everywhere. A music fan, a radio guy or a journalist. It is impossible to attend all live shows which take place in Montreal. Venues such as L’Astral, Corona, Bell Center, Place Bell, Le Gesu, MTelus, Place des Arts – even Smoke Meat Pete. Live music is alive and well in Montreal and surrounding areas. Every year since 2012 – I compile … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2019

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Someone Take Francine Honey To The North Pole!

The weather outside is frightful. Francine and her album are so delightful. Corny? Yes. Truthful? Yes. Just like Christmas itself? Yes. On her fourth release – Francine is in a merry mood for a few reasons. Mostly – her new album sounds like she wanted it to sound. Live on the floor with very few tweaks and a lot of musicianship. Add Francine’s vocals – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Someone Take Francine Honey To The North Pole!

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Rob Lutes Enjoying ‘Sussex’ and ‘The Ocean Wide’

Versatility is golden. Guitar great Rob Lutes knows that first hand through playing and reading. A well versed songwriter can be dangerous in the best way possible. Somethings are meant to be. This is the case as Rob has recently hooked back up with a childhood friend, former band mate and ‘Glimmer Twin’ Michael Emenau. The pair’s chemistry – the majestic absorption of two magical … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rob Lutes Enjoying ‘Sussex’ and ‘The Ocean Wide’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist

Naughty is the best way to go at Christmas … The badder the Blues – the better the Christmas season. Classic tunes with soul and feeling. That is the difference between commercial driven Pop stars singing Christmas tunes and Blues’ artists. Real music by real people. Please listen below to some great Christmas tunes by great musicians. Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Candlelight Christmas; A Montreal Musical Treasure

Christmas comes early every year in Montreal. What the world needs now is love sweet love. There is no way around it. No skirting the issue. Social media and the internet with all their faults have invented or misinformed an already dysfunctional planet into a dysfunctional abyss. Everyone’s head needs to pull back and rejoice in the purest things of life. The musical director of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Candlelight Christmas; A Montreal Musical Treasure

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