Ste. Anne de Bellevue resident Robert Stefan is no stranger to success … Having five top ten French singles on the charts from his debut album to working with former April Wine guitarist Gary Moffet – Robert has seen a lot. Nothing prepared him for a rendez-vous with a soldier. Please listen below as Robert talks of many things including working with the … Continue reading Robert Stefan; To Afghanistan with Love …
Wuz up? What’s happening? What’s going on? A good question – especially if you are a music lover … I have some interviews coming with two new artists and the singer of a great new Jazz outfit out of Massachusetts. All in all – something for everyone. Thanks for listening, have a great week and remember – keep your headphones on unless you are … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Once upon a time … Men like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were dominating the musical landscape. They were the ‘kings’ of Rock n Roll. Teenagers were screaming, crying and tossing various items of clothes toward stages filled with energy. Parents were appalled. Priests tossed their hands into the air to combat the ‘devil music’ which possessed so many teenagers. Fast forward … Continue reading The Slacks; Montreal’s Oldest / Newest Rock Band
Gary Moffet Joins April Wine! In 1971, Gary was developing a band for AQUARIUS RECORDS called ALLISON GROSS. He had been working with the band as their producer for about a year and a half. Working on their arrangements with them in their rehearsal space and using his portable recording rig to cut the band track. Then he would work on the vocals with the … Continue reading Gary Moffet – Former April Wine Guitarist … The Future is Bright!
Katrina Leskanich has a new album out … Most music lovers – specifically 1980’s music lovers, remember her as Katrina of Katrina and the Waves. It’s a shame. This talented singer and songwriter deserves better than selective memory. On the eve of a North American tour, a jaunt which begins in New York City – Katrina speaks of her new album Blisland as … Continue reading Katrina Leskanich; ‘Ridin’ the Wave’
Just like a household with nineteen children … There is a lot going on Rick Keene Music Scene. Kick off your shoes, disconnect the telephone wire and discover a whole bunch of stuff including a couple of new songs and some words from Jerry Mercer of April Wine fame. Join Sean Mckeogh and myself live on k103.7fm this Thursday @ 6:15pm We welcome Gary Moffet … Continue reading This Week on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Michael Phillip Jagger has been fronting The Rolling Stones for fifty years. Fifty … and counting … Maurice Raymond has been fronting a Rolling Stones’ cover band for thirty-four years. Thirty-four … and counting … Please listen as Maurice speaks of his legacy as one ( if not the best ) of the Mick Jaggers of the world. It did not start … Continue reading Maurice Raymond; Montreal’s Mick Jagger – Complete Three Part Interview
For Oakville, Ontario native Sydney Delong – it’s not a very ‘delong’ trip to Toronto. That is where the singer / songwriter is headed to live so she has more opportunities to grow. As a singer, songwriter and as a person. Please listen as Sydney discusses her plans … Miss Delong? Visit Sydney Right Here Folks ! Continue reading Sydney Delong; Up, Up and Away …
Tommy Castro was born in San Jose, California. Perfect for a music fan because he was a hop, skip and jump away from the San Francisco Bay area. A melting pot for not just the Blues, every other genre possible. Please listen as Tommy explains his past, his love for music and his new album with The Painkillers. A Bluesy outfit complete with a … Continue reading Need a Painkiller to Kill the Blues? Call Tommy Castro …
It’s a new week … That means a couple of more interviews and some more songs. Wake the hamsters and call the sheep! Please listen to what is coming up this week on … Rick Keene Music Scene Check out archives and hear many more interviews – including Buddy Guy, Mitch Ryder, Lee Rocker and so much more! The Best of Last Week … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene ?
Play 4 Keeps are a Montreal-based band who are deep in a funk. That is a good thing … Much has been said (too much), of the music from past generations being better than today. Now – with a band such as Play 4 Keeps, it is nice to see a new (er) generation being influenced by a new (er) generation. The Red Hot Chili … Continue reading Play 4 Keeps; Playing for Keeps – Funk Wise!
Two and a half albums into a career does not a career make. For Carolyn Fe and her ‘Collective’ – the journey has begun along the grand pathway known as The Blues. Please listen below as Carolyn discusses the new album, the Blues and in particular Big Mama Thornton. A great chat with one of Montreal’s great Blues’ singers … Carolyn? Visit … Continue reading There is No Taboo with Bad Taboo; Carolyn Fe Blues Collective Delivers Another Great Album!
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