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Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …

 Noah Preminger is not your average run-of-the-mill saxophone player … A native of Connecticut, currently dividing his time between Boston and New York – Noah has released a very interesting album. ‘Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground’ brings the listener on a history lesson which revolves around Mississippi. In music language, Mississippi means the Delta Blues and the Delta Blues are the backbone of most … Continue reading Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …

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Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.

Gabriela Martina yodelled as a young girl in Switzerland. That is where the similarities between her and Maria Von Trapp ends.   Gabriela’s story is real …    Please listen below to my interview with Gabriela !     Visit Gabriela Here !   Continue reading Gabriela Martina – Her ‘ Sound of Music’ is Real ! Full Interview.

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Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …

  Jean -Michel Blais is a newcomer. Sort of … Jean – Michel Blais started playing the organ at a young age which – in turn, led to the piano. Even though, a love-hate relationship developed for a while between Jean – Michel and music, it is now part of his life in a big way. It may even get bigger …   Please listen … Continue reading Jean-Michel Blais – A Pianist Making Waves …

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Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

Lorraine Desmarais is an accomplished Jazz pianist.  Lorraine has received the 2002 Oscar Peterson Award from The Montreal International Jazz Festival and is a member of The Order of Canada.   Lorraine has released eight solo albums and one big band album.   Make that two with her latest release. Please listen below as Lorraine speaks of her new album and what it was like … Continue reading Lorraine Desmarais – Steppin’ Out and Dancing !

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Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival

Andria Simone speaks her mind. A breath of fresh air to go along with her golden voice. Please listen below as Andria speaks on the state of the music business, some of her influences and what to expect on April 9th at Mont Tremblant Blues Festival.    Listen to a few tunes from her new album Evolve as well.   Andria?      Visit Andria … Continue reading Andria Simone – ‘Evolving’ Into Tremblant Blues Festival

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Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !

Michael Kaeshammer is known as a premiere showman. It did not start out that way … Please listen below as Michael speaks of his first solo recording ‘The Pianist’ and the reasons behind it.   Also – Discover some thoughtful insights into the music business and the mind of one of the best pianists in Canada!   Michael?   Visit Michael Here !   Buy … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – ‘The Pianist’ !

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The Record Breakers; The Kids are Allright !

Some may call them a novelty act. Others may dismiss these teenagers as ‘cute.’   If The Record Breakers’ first EP is any indication, the band will be around a long time~ Please listen below as Hayden, Bella, Devan and Julian talk about their album and look for their keyboard player Michael. Guys? What’s up?   Visit The Record Breakers Here !       … Continue reading The Record Breakers; The Kids are Allright !

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Matt Anderson is … an ‘Honest Man’.

Matt Anderson has shared the stage with some pretty big names. B.B. King, Randy Bachman – to name a couple. Please listen below as Matt talks about his new album; Honest Man. A collection of tunes ripe with Blues, Folk, Country and Rock. In other words; real music.   Matt? What’s up?     Check out Matt Here !     Continue reading Matt Anderson is … an ‘Honest Man’.

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New Angel Forrest feat. Steve Hill, The Record Breakers, Cat Empire, Stone Doctors Benefit and George ..

Interviews and tunes – a whole lot of both coming up on Rick Keene Music Scene … Please listen below to a preview of next week and hear some old and new tunes from old and young alike.   Thanks for listening ! Talk soon …           Continue reading New Angel Forrest feat. Steve Hill, The Record Breakers, Cat Empire, Stone Doctors Benefit and George ..

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