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

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 Two

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

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. Blues was a genre he already enjoyed so being ‘blue’ in prison and learning the guitar was a natural choice. Shortly after, once his prison sentence was completed, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – David Clayton Thomas; The ‘Spinning Wheel’ Has Never Stopped.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Brian Greenway Talks April Wine’s 50th Anniversary and Rock for Dimes

I like to Rock … Brian Greenway joined April Wine during the summer of 1977. Right before the band reached enormous success internationally. The album Nature of The Beast put the band into places they had never been before, although before was nothing to sneeze at. The new guy – Greenway is still touring with April Wine as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary . Not … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Brian Greenway Talks April Wine’s 50th Anniversary and Rock for Dimes

Rick Keene Music Scene – Remembering, Discovering and Being Thankful

A moment of silence please. On this day we honor those who have served our Country and all those whose lives have been affected, what better time to celebrate our freedom and those Canadians who create from it? Have a listen below to some new Canadian Tracks and some concert information. Thanks for listening ! Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Rock for Dimes Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Remembering, Discovering and Being Thankful

Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

Andy Kim is a legend. Leaving Montreal as a youngster for New York displayed his courage. Putting out an album in 2015 with perhaps his best complete track listing shows his resolve. Being inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame – shows the timelessness of his songwriting ability. Please listen below to my chat with Andy Kim as we discuss the 50th Anniversary of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

Rick Keene Music Scene – ELVIN BISHOP TO RECEIVE CHRIS STRACHWITZ LEGACY AWARD

Legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Famer Elvin Bishop will receive the Chris Strachwitz Legacy Award from The Arhoolie Foundation at the second annual Arhoolie Awards And Benefit Show in San Francisco on Friday, November 22. Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio (Elvin on guitar and vocals, Bob Welsh on piano and guitar and Willy Jordan on cajón and vocals) will headline the event which will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ELVIN BISHOP TO RECEIVE CHRIS STRACHWITZ LEGACY AWARD

Rick Keene Music Scene – Angel Forrest Delivers Her Finest Album Yet

Remembering why you loved music in the first place. The key to success in all walks of life is to maintain your passion. Along with that energy comes realness. A genuine ability to convey your heart to anyone who cares to listen. Or listens to care. Angel Forrest and her cast of characters are in the perfect place. A location where the universe picks up … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Angel Forrest Delivers Her Finest Album Yet

Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender

Where do you go to get answers? A bartender is like a psychiatrist. Solving everyone’s troubles except his / her own. They are experts at Math, Science, History – every subject possible. Perhaps a bartender’s greatest knowledge is in music. They are surrounded with it all day and all night. They are privy to music conversations from the patrons all day and all night. Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender

Rick Keene Music Scene – The Rolling Stones; The Greatest Country Music Band of All Time?

Marie may have been a little bit Country and Donny may have been a little bit Rock n Roll but they have nothing on The Rolling Stones. From the beginning – The Rolling Stones’ sound has been entrenched in Country music. Is it their Blues’ influence which is also embedded in Country / Folk or was it Keith Richards’ fascination with Roy Rogers? Whatever the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Rolling Stones; The Greatest Country Music Band of All Time?

Rick Keene Music Scene – Now That I Have Your Attention …

Songs,songs and more songs… As I take a small break from interviews, I give you tunes that may be essential to your well being. One song, one note can mean the difference between enjoying your day or screaming at your kids. Music is that important. Have a listen below to some great tunes and some insight into ? Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Now That I Have Your Attention …