Just like a household with nineteen children … There is a lot going on Rick Keene Music Scene. Kick off your shoes, disconnect the telephone wire and discover a whole bunch of stuff including a couple of new songs and some words from Jerry Mercer of April Wine fame. Join Sean Mckeogh and myself live on k103.7fm this Thursday @ 6:15pm We welcome Gary Moffet … Continue reading This Week on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Michael Phillip Jagger has been fronting The Rolling Stones for fifty years. Fifty … and counting … Maurice Raymond has been fronting a Rolling Stones’ cover band for thirty-four years. Thirty-four … and counting … Please listen as Maurice speaks of his legacy as one ( if not the best ) of the Mick Jaggers of the world. It did not start … Continue reading Maurice Raymond; Montreal’s Mick Jagger – Complete Three Part Interview
For Oakville, Ontario native Sydney Delong – it’s not a very ‘delong’ trip to Toronto. That is where the singer / songwriter is headed to live so she has more opportunities to grow. As a singer, songwriter and as a person. Please listen as Sydney discusses her plans … Miss Delong? Visit Sydney Right Here Folks ! Continue reading Sydney Delong; Up, Up and Away …
Tommy Castro was born in San Jose, California. Perfect for a music fan because he was a hop, skip and jump away from the San Francisco Bay area. A melting pot for not just the Blues, every other genre possible. Please listen as Tommy explains his past, his love for music and his new album with The Painkillers. A Bluesy outfit complete with a … Continue reading Need a Painkiller to Kill the Blues? Call Tommy Castro …
It’s a new week … That means a couple of more interviews and some more songs. Wake the hamsters and call the sheep! Please listen to what is coming up this week on … Rick Keene Music Scene Check out archives and hear many more interviews – including Buddy Guy, Mitch Ryder, Lee Rocker and so much more! The Best of Last Week … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene ?
Two and a half albums into a career does not a career make. For Carolyn Fe and her ‘Collective’ – the journey has begun along the grand pathway known as The Blues. Please listen below as Carolyn discusses the new album, the Blues and in particular Big Mama Thornton. A great chat with one of Montreal’s great Blues’ singers … Carolyn? Visit … Continue reading There is No Taboo with Bad Taboo; Carolyn Fe Blues Collective Delivers Another Great Album!
Music never sleeps … Aside from the big name events taking place such as Osheaga, the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Tremblant Blues Festival – there are concerts, cd launches and Festivals taking place everywhere … Such as … CD Launches August 25 – Willows (By Geneviève Toupin) – release date (Roads) August 26 – Willows – Launch Glass Bottle September 9 – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Going On?
Jill Barber is hard to pin down … Is she Jazz? Pop? A little of both? Judge for yourself with some songs off her latest album; Fool’s Gold. A melting pot with a sound purposely copied via The Dap Kings – Amy Winehouse’s backing group. It is no surprise Jill sounds a little like Winehouse. Please listen as Jill discusses the above topics moments before … Continue reading Jill Barber; Up Close …
Fate has it … Or – ‘Leeward Fate’ has it, sometimes things happen for a reason. Such is the case for a trio of musicians who are now based in North Carolina. A menage-a-musicians who, fate has it – met in Leeward. The math is there yet math and grids are far removed from the way their latest album was recorded. Digital bah – humbug … Continue reading Leeward Fate; No Ordinary Band …
Oshawa native Jeff Gunn is on a mission … A while ago – he learned there was more to guitar playing than meets the eye …er … ears … His goal? To instruct players on how to take their skills and take them to the next level. Not only that … Jeff? Visit Jeff Here! Continue reading Guitar Player Alert! Jeff is ‘Gunn’ – ing for You!
Montrealer Hilary Jane has been singing in and around Montreal her entire life. Practically … Now, following a series of events, life-altering events – she has decided to write and record her first full length album. It is a throwback to a different time and Hilary somehow makes it fresh again … Please listen to this woman’s story and get ready to have your feet … Continue reading Hilary Jane; The Right Thing at ‘The Right Time’
Martin Goyette has a voice. An inner message which channels the Blues’ legends of the past. Too much? Too corny? Have a listen and decide with your ears … Martin? Martin is singing on Aug.9th at Festiblues Check out all the info on Martin right here! Continue reading Martin Goyette; ‘Sweet Warm Jelly’
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