A child prodigy. Once in a while, someone special arrives and reminds us all we are mere mortals. Michael Fonfara was one of those people. A musician and person extraordinaire who by the sheer nature of his presence – elevated everyone around him to a surreal level. The Everly Brothers, The Electric Flag, Rhinoceros, Lou Reed, Foreigner and Downchild. A few of the musical experiences … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute to Michael Fonfara

Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts (the Center) will celebrate Chicago blues and Chicago-based Alligator Records’ 50th anniversary by presenting an online streaming video concert. “Sweet Home Chicago – An Online Blues Celebration” will feature a performance by legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues, with three special guests — Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Fifty Years Of ALLIGATOR RECORDS; Streaming Concert March 13, 2021

Partnership Between Legendary Blues/Roots Label And Exceleration Music To Create Global Growth Opportunities Alligator Records, the acclaimed independent blues and roots label currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has announced it is joining forces with Exceleration Music. Exceleration Music is a newly established company founded by Glen Barros(former CEO of Concord Music Group) along with four other world-renowned industry veterans, dedicated to enhancing the future of independent … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ALLIGATOR RECORDS JOINS FORCES WITH EXCELERATION MUSIC

Art is therapy. Music is art. During these times of uncertainty and isolation. An era where misleading headlines are filled with one-sided fear, common sense and education are needed. Relaxation and time away from information is essential. Research shows the benefits of music therapy for various mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and schizophrenia (to name a few). Music acts as a medium for processing emotions, trauma, and grief—but music can also be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Unmasking New Music and Information You Need To Know

Art is therapy. Music is art. During these times of uncertainty and isolation. An era where misleading headlines and news stories filled with one -sided inaccurate fear are creating mental health problems – common sense and education are needed. Relaxation and time away from information is essential. Research shows the benefits of music therapy for various mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and schizophrenia (to name a few). Music acts as … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Coping with Curfew; Music for Mental Health. Part Two

Art is therapy. Music is art. During these times of uncertainty and isolation. An era where misleading headlines and news stories filled with one -sided inaccurate fear are creating mental health problems – common sense and education are needed. Relaxation and time away from information is essential. Research shows the benefits of music therapy for various mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, and schizophrenia (to name a few). Music acts as … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Coping with Curfew; Music for Mental Health

The human riff started somewhere. Keith Richards is known as the man who will not die. Years of excess have not killed the man. One thing hardly mentioned however – Keith Richards’ riffs and songs will also never die. The most prolific songwriting guitar player in Rock n Roll and perhaps all music history is schooled in music. Jazz, Country, Blues – Keith Richards (and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Songs That Influenced The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards

What is with older music fans living in the past? In any profession, the more experience you have – the more you are sought out. Sadly, unless people want to hear the early songs of an experienced musician, the new tunes go unnoticed. Have a listen below to a couple of new Bluesy tunes and some songs that classic rock radio should be playing but … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes From The Guess Who, Styx, Displaced Pieces and Sass Jordan

Acclaimed Canadian folk label achieved success with Stan Rogers, Le Vent Du Nord, La Bottine Souriante, Michael Jerome Browne, Ron Hynes, The Fugitives, & Oliver Schroer among many others. After 25 years of proudly putting out some of the best Canadian folk and roots music, the principles of Borealis Records – Grit Laskin and Bill Garrett – have announced that as of January 1, 2021 … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Linus Entertainment Acquires Borealis Records Catalog

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”- Oscar Wilde. If the above statement is true; The Beatles were not ‘the greatest’. So who was then? Please listen below to some songs (or riffs) The Beatles were accused of ‘borrowing’. Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Buy Music vs The Man Here and Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Beatles’ Long and Winding History of ‘Borrowing’ Music