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Rick Keene Music Scene – Damn Right ! Buddy Guy Was at The Jazz Festival !

Some people walk the talk. Some people talk the walk. Very few people walk and walk and walk and keep on walking. Buddy Guy graced the Montreal Jazz Festival with his presence Saturday night. In a festival that has witnessed the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder – Buddy’s appearance and subsequent reception of the B.B. King Award for outstanding contribution to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Damn Right ! Buddy Guy Was at The Jazz Festival !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Frampton Comes Alive in Montreal

All that was missing was acid, black light posters and hair … Has there been anyone in the history of music that is identified with one album and a live one at that? Every artist who falls under the legend umbrella has at the very least, three albums and ten hit songs. Sure there are one hit wonders but Peter Frampton doesn’t even fall into … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Frampton Comes Alive in Montreal

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Peter Frampton Press Conference at Montreal Jazz Festival

Songs and albums bring you back to a special time in your life and they become etched in stone. Even if you were not a fan, in the late seventies, Peter Frampton was all over the radio. Do You Feel Like We Do was an anthem for Rock n Rollers. One of those tunes that musically and lyrically summed up the vibe during a concert, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Peter Frampton Press Conference at Montreal Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Holly Cole; Like a Fine Wine

Some things improve with age. Holly Cole has always been great. She has always been a throwback to the glory days of female jazz singers. With her vocal range diving deep within the depths of notes and rising to the surface – Cole has always ‘nailed it.’ Last night as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival, Holly nailed it once more. Trust in Me, My … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Holly Cole; Like a Fine Wine

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Bryan Adams Delivers A Rock n Roll Class

Justin Bieber could have ended up like Bryan Adams. Once upon a time, a young Bryan Adams was shopping his songs around to up and coming bands. Sending demos of his music to bands before Adams himself gained the confidence to perform them. One of the bands who received Bryan’s songs was The Blushing Brides. Lead singer Maurice Raymond politely declined Adam’s tunes and we … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bryan Adams Delivers A Rock n Roll Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – George Benson Changes the Jazz Festival Into Broadway

Some guys are just born with talent. George Benson was here in Montreal Monday evening as part of The Montreal International jazz Festival. Those in attendance witnessed a special evening. Special tunes, special talent and a backing band filled with rhythm. Breezin’ started the night with an indication of Benson’s superb guitar work. Instrumentals are very much part of who Benson has always been and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Benson Changes the Jazz Festival Into Broadway

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Melody Gardot Adds Sultry Class to The Jazz Festival

Elegance and charm. A winning combination. Melody Gardot is one of those artists who do not fit into the ‘norm’. With all the penthouse suites belonging to the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Adele, Melody lives on the middle floor. Seemingly, by choice. Seemingly – not by choice? Artists like Gardot, sing and play their instruments for the art. Not to say anything … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Melody Gardot Adds Sultry Class to The Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Blue Rodeo Retain Their Canadian Crown

There comes a time in a band’s life when they could easily ‘mail it in’. When a few years pass since the initial hits send a group into the stratosphere, those hits are money in the bank. A band can rely on them to sell tickets and for the attendees; nostalgia feeds their souls. A win – win situation for all those involved. Blue Rodeo … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Blue Rodeo Retain Their Canadian Crown

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Alan Parsons Has a ‘Secret’ and It Is a Good One …

The word legendary gets tossed around like a flea bit peanut monkey. In the case of Alan Parsons, he is a monkey on all music fan’s backs. Alan has released his first solo album in fifteen years. It is no ‘secret’ that fans have been waiting for this anxiously. The album ‘The Secret’ does not disappoint. Please listen below to my chat with Alan Parsons … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Alan Parsons Has a ‘Secret’ and It Is a Good One …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview For Your Listening Pleasure

Let’s get ready to rumble ! Er … rumba …? The Jazz Festival of Montreal, the largest of it’s kind and celebrating it’s fortieth anniversary – gets underway officially today ! Have a listen below to some of the artists that will be performing ! Visit The Jazz Festival Here ! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview For Your Listening Pleasure

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jim Cuddy Talks Jazz Festival

Not many people are Canadian music legends … Jim Cuddy and his band Blue Rodeo will go down in history as one of the best Canadian exports. Both musically and as ambassadors. Blue Rodeo will be here as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on June 28th. Please listen below to my chat with Jim Cuddy. Visit The Jazz Festival Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jim Cuddy Talks Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Alan Parsons, Rivercat and The Stones Start No Filter Tour Amid Jagger’s Health Concerns

The Jazz Festival is coming and so are musicians from around the globe. There are also many places in Montreal and surroundings which provide live entertainment outside the downtown core. For ten days – it is a music lover’s paradise downtown and near home. You can’t get much better than that ! Please listen below to some great tunes and find out when you can … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Alan Parsons, Rivercat and The Stones Start No Filter Tour Amid Jagger’s Health Concerns

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