What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene?

What are you doing this week? Mending the piece of  fence where the cattle escaped through? Cooking up a pot of grits to feed the outlaws who are coming to town to soak up the Jazz Festival? Whatever it is – fear not … Visit Rick Keene Music Scene all week to hear some great interviews along with some great tunes. The Jazz festival is … Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene?

Jeff Gunn at Steve’s Music; June 21st for A Guitar Workshop

Jeff Gunn has opened for Peter Gabriel, written the score for a movie starring Reese Witherspoon and  has composed many books for guitar players. Saturday June 21st at Steve’ s Music downtown – he will be teaching what he knows. A workshop for all levels and players of different genres. A for sure -stopover for the  Hendrix-wannabe. Make sure you bring your guitar! Jeff?   … Continue reading Jeff Gunn at Steve’s Music; June 21st for A Guitar Workshop

Van Gogh Can’t Listen to Gogh Van Go – It’s a Shame …!

Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. Rumor has it – the landlady took away all his Gogh Van Go songs and he was awfully depressed. Who wouldn’t be? Following a seventeen year hiatus ( complete with a parenting diploma), the alt -Pop duo are back. They have also brought along the original members to play on June 26th at Club Soda in Montreal. How … Continue reading Van Gogh Can’t Listen to Gogh Van Go – It’s a Shame …!

Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

Rick Michel is coming to Montreal … A treat for fans of the old school entertainment world. Rick started his career as a comedian and quickly established himself as one of the great impersonators. Among the greats  Rick has learned and worked with –  Rich Little and Don Rickles. Quite the career and quite the Sinatra homage he is travelling around with. Complete with Sinatra’s … Continue reading Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show,  the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

As the talented Ranee Lee sings in her latest album …’What’s Going On’? Perfect words for what is upcoming on Rick Keene Music Scene along with a few new tracks from some Canadian groups. In the case of Go Van Gogh – hear one of their classic songs as a per-cursor to their June 26th Jazz Festival appearance at Club Soda and my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

Nine Women Singing the Blues …

How often can one witness nine talented women playing and singing the Blues? Hopefully – this is the start of something great … and more often! Please listen as Josee Brault explains what is happening on Saturday night at Smoke Meat Petes. Josee?   * One Love is from Ranee Lee’s new album.                         Continue reading Nine Women Singing the Blues …

Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 Preview; Susie Arioli – Part Deux

In part two of my interview with Susie Arioli – we discuss labels within music and in life. She also touches on her new album along with her show at the 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival. July 4th – Scene TD. Two shows – 8pm and 10pm . Be there or be carre … Susie?     Visit Susie and the Jazz Festival Right Here! … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 Preview; Susie Arioli – Part Deux

Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli

It was a voice she never knew she had. Far more talented than imagined. Susie Arioli took that voice and traveled far. For the most part – Jordan Officer accompanied her on a musical voyage filled with wonder, excitement and satisfaction. Whether it be playing at Place des Arts or on stage in Paris, France – Susie is having a blast as a working, travelling … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli

The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …

The Stones … Along with The Beatles, the most successful Rock n Roll band in history.  The meat to The Beatles’ potatoes. Reality versus The Beatles’ dreams of love and peace. In reality, The Rolling Stones are The Greatest Rock n Roll band in history. They are also the most successful Country Band, posses one of the biggest selling‘ ‘dance’  songs of all time and can lay claim … Continue reading The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …

Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!

Tracy and Mike from One Road hit the road to record their latest album; All In.  An album which shall be released at the end of June – beginning of July. Judging by the first single ( one of six that shall be released), it appears the learning curve is over for the duo from Montreal, Qc.   Their first album; Ride On – was … Continue reading Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!