One week it is a detergent, the next week – another product. Awards can be fickle. Some artists love them, while others despise them. Good for a career? Or bad? For most – if the award is chosen fairly and honestly through contemporaries or fans – it is nice to be acknowledged. The Maple Blues Awards are The Blues’ version of The Junos. Canada’s trophies … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2020 Maple Blues Awards Winners
The best tunes in Montreal. Many songs float on by. Unless deals are made, most tunes are left unheard. Quality means nothing to the powers that be. Have a listen below to some new tunes, upcoming interviews and things that make you go hmm … Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – I Don’t Like Mondays Music News and New Tunes
The Blues Smoke Meat Pete shuts down for a month every year to recharge. From January 26th until March 6th the restaurant is closed. A Message from Melanie and Pete We would Like to take a moment to thank all of you for your support over the years and a special thank you to our hard working staff !!! We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist; February 2nd
Are you ready for a Razzle Dazzle comedy show? It is time to chuckle. Time to laugh and time to listen to some great tunes. Have a listen below to some comedy, great tunes and some surprises? Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Another Boring Day on The Island of Pegipegi
The middle of the week requires a boost. It is easy to turn on what you are used to hearing. Simple can translate into laziness. With a little effort – a new world can be at your listening fingertips. Click on the play buttons below to listen to some great albums and tunes. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hump Day Extravaganza
The best tunes in Montreal. Many songs float by like a butterfly in the wind. Beautiful colors go unnoticed by the hard working folk as they are force fed their daily feeds.. Have a listen below to some tunes that will shove the winter blues away and the best joke ever told. Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Beating the Winter Blues and The Best Joke in The History of Jokes
The world exists outside of North America. Have a listen below to some of the finest musicians from around the world as they collaborate with Canadians. Eh Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Worldly Sounds To Soothe the Soul
The Blues Smoke Meat Pete shuts down for a month every year to recharge. From January 26th until March 6th the restaurant is closed. A Message from Melanie and Pete We would Like to take a moment to thank all of you for your support over the years and a special thank you to our hard working staff !!! We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist and A Message from Pete and Mel
The pulse starts to pickup just reading the iconic words. We Will Rock You –The Musical, pays homage to the music of Queen in a fun way. Not a tribute act but a musical celebration of Mercury et al. Please listen below to my chat with Trevor Coll, aka Galileo. Buy Tickets Here Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal; We Will Rock You
The best tunes in Montreal. Many songs float on by. Unless deals are made, most tunes are left unheard. Quality means nothing to the powers that be. Have a listen below to a new tune from Sass Jordan, an homage to Larry Walker and things that make you go hmm … Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Larry Walker, New Sass Jordan and Things That Make You Go Hmm …
Memories are dramatically punctuated with music. Denise Leslie is no different than most. Music sculpted crevasses into her form and those around her. Creating poignant memories which walk with her everyday. The soul cannot be altered. One Fine Morning is the name of the disc which showcases a few of the songs which shaped her younger years. Arrangements sticking close to the originals yet adding … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Denise Leslie Returns To The Past on New CD
The founders of music know how to set things straight. April Wine co-founder Jim Henman is a busy man. House concerts, internet concerts and touring around with April Wine front-man Myles Goodwyn. Just a few of Jim’s recent endeavors. Right now, Jim has released his latest CD titled; Before You Go. A collection of songs that are pure at heart. The way music is meant … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – April Wine Co-Founder Jim Henman Talks New CD; Before You Go
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