Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

The Jim Cuddy Band. Period. If aliens came from space and had to choose musicians from each Country that best represented the core and values of the land they come from, hands down – The Jim Cuddy Band would be headed to the stars. The band, led by Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame, get the job done. All efforts go into playing music. No … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

In the words of Loverboy; Everyone’s watching, to see what you will doEveryone’s looking at you, ohEveryone’s wondering, will you come out tonightEveryone’s trying to get it right, get it right Kick off your shoes (don’t hit the kids), open a tasty beverage and take time to listen to some new tunes, old tunes and upcoming shows. Please listen below to some great tunes sand … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part Two

One of the best guitar players in Montreal is in a zone. Paul DesLauriers has seen and grown a lot since he first picked up a guitar and started playing. Multiple Maple Blues awards, winner of the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which led to second place at the IBC Blues competition held in Memphis, multiple critically acclaimed albums, an educator and a seasoned touring … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part One

One of the best guitar players in Montreal is in a zone. Paul DesLauriers has seen and grown a lot since he first picked up a guitar and started playing. Multiple Maple Blues awards, winner of the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which led to second place at the IBC Blues competition held in Memphis, multiple critically acclaimed albums, an educator and a seasoned touring … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Martha Wainright (and family) Deliver Roots y Music

The family has always been ‘outside the box’. Whenever Martha Wainright delivers a performance, safe to say; you never know what you will get. There is a good chance that Martha herself has no clue. Body and Soul is the new tour and parts of the disc Martha delivered / introduced last night at the Outremont Theater was Goodnight City. Following an interesting set by … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Martha Wainright (and family) Deliver Roots y Music

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Music and Shows To Check Out

Get out of your pajamas, feed the dog and jump into something new. Lots of new music and live music coming up in Montreal! All genres, all kind of folks playing for your pleasure. Forget your troubles and forget the state of the world – dance and sing! Montreal is a buzz in the coming weeks. Listen below to some new tunes and some upcoming … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Music and Shows To Check Out

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Live Broadcast From Smoke Meat Pete

Sometimes – you gotta get out ! Social media blues? Spouse blues? Bills piling up blues? Political blues? Fed up with it all …? There is only one type of Blues that does not get you down. There is only one place in Montreal to get live Blues seven nights a week! Join me below LIVE from Smoke Meat Pete ! Order a Smoke Meat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Live Broadcast From Smoke Meat Pete

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Director Nick Mead Talks Clarence Clemons Doc

There are more than one ‘big men’ on this planet. Director Nick Mead was a friend of Clarence Clemons, perhaps the most well known Sax player in the history of Rock n Roll. The two of them enjoyed their jobs because in the end – the work was not really work. A trip to China following a Springsteen tour proved to be an eye opening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Director Nick Mead Talks Clarence Clemons Doc

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am? A Review

“Order the good wine …” Clarence Clemons aka The Big Man, was partial to the above words when saying goodbye to a friend. In the documentary – ‘Who Do You Think I Am?’; those words leave the viewer seeking the good wine. Everyone knows Clemons’music. The entire world (or most of it) have intentionally or unintentionally listened to one of his Sax solos or soulful … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am? A Review

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Shows To Check Out

Get out of your pajamas Lots of live music coming up in Montreal! All genres, all kind of folks playing for your pleasure. Forget Trump, forget the state of the world – get out and dance and sing! Montreal is a buzz in the coming weeks. Listen below to some of the artists performing. Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Evenko Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Shows To Check Out

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Rick Keene Music Scene – David Clayton Thomas; The ‘Spinning Wheel’ Has Never Stopped. Part Three

From jail to a Hooker. David Clayton-Thomas was abused as a kid. Because Fathers never went to jail in those days, many kids like David – ended up in jail. While in prison, David discovered the guitar. Learning the instrument brought David around the world and within the band Blood, Sweat and Tears – David played at Woodstock. The stories, as they say, are historic … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – David Clayton Thomas; The ‘Spinning Wheel’ Has Never Stopped. Part Three

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