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Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and the Dark; The Show Must Go On …

Habitually – a music tour does not commence with a crash. Reuben and The Dark did not get the memo. Just over a week ago, the band Reuben and The Dark’s van skidded off an icy road into the ditch. Nobody was gravely injured yet a few instruments perished. Unfazed, the up and coming Calgary – based band continued East and ended their tour Saturday … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and the Dark; The Show Must Go On …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

It is all about the roots after all … Angela Harris knows all about the ‘roots’ of music. It is in her blood and DNA. In fact – Bluegrass and Country were all around her as a child … Please listen below to my chat with Angela about her new disc; A Woman Like Me. Angela? What’s up?     Visit Angela Here !   Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

Raising money for the March of Dimes via Rock n Roll. Pretty cool … Every year in several Canadian cities – corporate guys and gals get together and put on a Rock show. This year, in Montreal – the event takes place on November 16th at The Corona Theater. It promises to be a night to remember and another big total of money raised for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

How do you describe Frank Zappa’s music? Easy. A blend of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Genesis, Yes, Rush, The Ramones, The Kinks, the Beatles and every artist between 1920 until present day. Frank Zappa’s brilliance as a writer, producer, arranger, guitar player and every other position within an intellectual realm artistically and socially was put on display via Dweezil Zappa in Laval last night. Epic … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jake Burns Still Has ‘Stiff Little Fingers’

Some bands fall through the cracks as far as recognition goes. Stiff Little Fingers are one of those bands. Born at the height of Punk music’s global popularity, the band emerged from a Country that was not known for Rock music. ‘I have no doubt there were many talented musicians and songwriters in Ireland …” Says original and current member and songwriter Jake Burns. ” … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jake Burns Still Has ‘Stiff Little Fingers’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and The Dark; A Musical Success For Album Number Two

Rarely does a band come along which evokes feelings of hope within despair. Reuben and The Dark are that band. Just five years in and (now) two albums under their belts, Reuben and the Dark are setting Canada on fire as they tour the vastness. Arms of a Dream is their latest recorded offering and in 2014 they released their ‘rookie’ disc; Funeral Sky. Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and The Dark; A Musical Success For Album Number Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Barbra Lica Is ‘A Little Bit Country’ On Her New Album

The word Jazzify is now a new thing … Barbra Lica is one of the fastest -rising Jazz singers in Canada. Her last album – I’m Still Learning’, gained Barbra a Juno nomination for best Jazz album. Stick to Jazz Barbra! Right? Wrong. By mistake – Barbra stumbled into Country music while learning her songwriting craft. The rest is present-day history. Please listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Barbra Lica Is ‘A Little Bit Country’ On Her New Album

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree. PART TWO

Frank Zappa was all about artistic integrity. His son Dweezil is also … Authenticity within sound is crucial to creating and delivering the art of music. Both Zappas live by that credo. Please listen below to  Part Two of my chat with Dweezil Zappa as we chat about various topics including Frank Zappa’s foreshadowing.  Dweezil? What’s up?   Visit Dweezil Here !     Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree. PART TWO

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree.

Playing guitar very well must be a DNA thing … Frank Zappa’s son Dweezil, is a chip off the old block even though it is not sought out. Call it instinct, call it learned behavior or call it genetic – the artistic blood does circulate and will eventually come out in layered colors. Please listen below to  Part One of my chat with Dweezil Zappa. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Nurse Chantal Guimond Realizes Her Dreams

A nurse has one of the most stressful  jobs in Montreal. Chantal Guimond knows this very well. A veteran of nursing for thirty years. -music has always been her source of relaxation following a hard shift. Creating music has always been a dream and now Chantal has obtained step one. A CD and an official launch just the beginning of what may be a post … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Nurse Chantal Guimond Realizes Her Dreams

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ladies and Gentlemen; The Winner of The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge Justin Saladino

Only the good die young … The Blues are steeped in tradition of making deals with the Devil at the crossroads. Bad in the Blues is a good thing. Justin Saladino and his band were the baddest thing on stage Tuesday night as they competed and won The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge. The next step? Conquering the biggest Blues stage in the world. Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ladies and Gentlemen; The Winner of The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge Justin Saladino

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Chris Velan is No ‘Amateur’ on Latest Album

Montreal singer and songwriter Chris Velan has it right. His latest album contains lyrics so human, so profound and so unique – the only thing missing is an old landline telephone.   Please listen below as Chris explains ‘Amateur Hour’ among other things. Chris? What’s up?   Visit Chris Here !             Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Chris Velan is No ‘Amateur’ on Latest Album

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