Author: Rick Keene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Legendary Singer / Songwriter Garland Jeffreys Talks ‘Retirement’

Some people are just ground-breakers … Garland Jeffreys is one of ‘those’ people. Following in the footsteps of his dear friend Lou Reed; Garland took chances when most shied away from controversy. Adding poignant anti- racist lyrics to cutting edge music – Garland was not afraid to speak his mind. Folks such as Bruce Springsteen heralded Garland as a go-to man for inspiration. Please listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Legendary Singer / Songwriter Garland Jeffreys Talks ‘Retirement’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sax Player Michael Eaton Displays Creativity on Latest Disc

It’s all about the sax … For Michael Eaton, normally it is all about the sax. On the album Dialogical, it is not about the sax. It is about creating a ‘voice’ from several ‘voices’. Please listen below to my chat with Michael and hear some great tunes! Michael? What’s up? Visit Michael Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sax Player Michael Eaton Displays Creativity on Latest Disc

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks and Show Listings

Sometimes you never hear the songs that are coming to a town near you . Most of the great tunes are released to no fanfare from anyone – let alone to the common man. Have a listen below to some new tracks, a couple of familiar tracks and some shows coming soon to Montreal ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks and Show Listings

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Marillion Drummer Ian Mosley; The Beat Goes On. Part Two

What is the process of recording Marillion songs? Marillion drummer Ian Mosley invites punters into the world of Marillion in Part Two and also discusses his feelings about Steve Hackett of Genesis fame. Ian’s thoughts on retirement also come up along with advice to up and coming drummers. Please listen below to Part Two of my chat with Ian about his life as a drummer … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Marillion Drummer Ian Mosley; The Beat Goes On. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Marillion Drummer Ian Mosley; The Beat Goes On …

What kid does not bang on things? Marillion drummer Ian Mosley was one of those kids and unlike many – the now sixty-five year old Brit has not stopped. Banging the skins with Marillion since 1984, Ian’s musical education commenced long before that. Privy to up close and personal performances by the likes of Buddy Rich, Ian is schooled in drumming. Please listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Marillion Drummer Ian Mosley; The Beat Goes On …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks

Stop what you are doing and listen. Won’t ya? Not all great tunes are at your disposal when in the car or on your preferred listening platform. That is why you visit Rick Keene Music Scene – to receive the chats, the info and the tunes from artists you may not know exist . Have a listen below to some great songs, some shows coming … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks

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Rick Keene Music Scene – T.Nile; Swallowing Music Profoundly In New Album Beachfires

Music is in the genes. As a child, T.Nile traveled around with her father who was a street entertainer. It did not take Tamara long to figure out she was also a performer. A combination of classic music training and genes has gifted Tamara with songs in her soul. It is a work in progress that shows no signs of slowing down. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – T.Nile; Swallowing Music Profoundly In New Album Beachfires

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tunes

A lot of music goes under the radar thanks to advertising via record companies and corporations. Mainstream media only play what they are told. Listeners only listen to what they are told. For every ‘hit song’ on radio – there lurks fifty better ones in a program director’s garbage bin. Please listen Below to Ten Really Great Songs Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tunes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Evenko Concert Week !

For the second year, evenko announces that it will be joining Live Nation Canada in National Concert Week celebrations! Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give fans the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). The offer will include tickets to many in-demand shows, like; Eros Ramazzotti, Florence + The Machine, Pentatonix, Heart, Bryan Adams, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Evenko Concert Week !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Gino Vannelli Is Still Here and Better Than Ever …

Soul Train, the television show which featured Gino Vannelli as it’s first ‘white’ performer is long gone. Gino, on the other hand, is improving with age. The sixty-six year old native Montrealer returned home this past weekend on the heels of his first album of new material in over a decade. Wilderness Road is the name of Gino’s twentieth album and it may rank as … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Gino Vannelli Is Still Here and Better Than Ever …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Celebrating Forty Years of Jazz!

The Montreal International Jazz Festival is celebrating an anniversary with a bang. It has been forty years since those days on St Denis street. A simpler time for the city of Montreal, music and the world. Simple may have been good for humanity but the complexity of The Montreal Jazz Festival is more than welcome. The city of Montreal has become a beacon for all … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Celebrating Forty Years of Jazz!

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