Eric Clapton may have shot the sheriff but he certainly did not shoot the Rastafarian deputy. If Clapton had shot the deputy, the world would be void of rhythms and soul. Reggae is a genre but it is also the source of many a Rock song’s inspiration. Like The Blues, Jazz and Country – Reggae is one of the cornerstones of modern day Rock and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reggae Does Rock n Roll
Not many albums are great. Most new albums contain four or five great tracks and the rest are fillers. Not by choice – it is just the nature of the beast. It is hard to write ten or more great songs. It is hard to come up with new stuff in 2019. It turns out young dogs can teach old tricks. Old school music tends … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Album Release of The Week
You cannot walk straight when the road bends Roman Proverb When Johnny Depp gives a testimonial for a film, a musician or a toaster oven; people listen. In the documentary: When the road bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan, people are there to listen and listen some more… The film follows an eighteen show American tour with Gypsies from four countries. It is fitting … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – When The Road Bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan
Growing up fast … That is exactly what happened to a bunch of ‘kids’ from Burlington, Ontario. How many people or musicians do you know of that were on the first episode of Much Music? Please listen below to my chat with original member and bassist Sandy Horne. Hear some great tunes off the new album; New Day New World. Sandy? What’s up? Visit The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sandy Horne Talks Past, Present and Future of The Spoons
The city and surrounding areas are ripe with tunes for the picking this week. Plenty of live music of all genres to pick through and to choose your favorites. Pop may be your thing. Rock may be your thing. Blues may be your thing. Whatever the case – check below and discover Montreal music at it’s best! Sean Mendes – The Tour Aug. 20th 21st … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Picks for Live Music in Montreal
Start your week informed. Plenty of interviews coming up, shows to attend and people to see. Why don’t you have a listen below ? Visit Strangers in the Night Here ! Smoke Meat Pete Music Schedule Here Stay Tuned for My Chat With Jean – Marc Pisapia of The Box Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – WTF Is Going On?
You can’t beat Pete’s Blues ! The Blues are the cornerstone of all popular music and none know it better than Smoke Meat Pete. Whether live in Ile Perrot or over the listening device of choice – Smoke Meat Pete keeps the tradition of The Blues alive and well ! Have a listen below to some great tunes and remember – You Can’t Beat Pete’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Weekend Playlist
Get your toes ready to tap … A lot coming up in Montreal and a lot already at your fingertips. Great shows, great tunes and great events. The trick is to listen below and find out what you are missing … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Bruce Cockburn, Pride Parade, Strangers in The Night and The Best Online Music
There is a rise of Canadian Country / Rock / Pop music happening with WAVE 21. This is a group with diverse styles in personality, music, and overall talent. WAVE 21 is also an interesting band since they are new yet very experienced at the same time. Band leader Mary-Lynn Doroschuck is the daughter of Stefan Doroschuk and niece of Ivan Doroschuk. Both men were … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Wave 21 Poised to Hit Like a Tsunami
Fun and talent. You can’t get much better than that. Heather Bambrick shines on her new disc and it is a very real record. True emotions are emitted from this former Newfoundland resident and it is something she learned from her father. Please listen below to my chat with Heather and Listen to some great tunes from the album Fine State! Visit Heather Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Meet Carol Burnett … er … Ella Fitzgerald?
If you have it – use it … There is a statue just outside The Bell Center in Montreal of Maurice ‘The Rocket’ Richard. The Montreal Canadiens’ legend skated up and down the ice at a time when the number one crooner in the world was Frank Sinatra. The Rocket is gone, Sinatra is gone. There are no more statues depicting any Canadiens’ player after … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Michael Buble Returns Montreal To A Golden Era
