How many people do you know that worked with George Clooney, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion and Oliver Jones? Not to mention – Dr. Trevor Payne and The Montreal Jubilation Choir. Michelle Sweeney has all the ingredients of being a Diva. Nothing can be further from the truth given the negative condemnations normally associated with the term. Please listen as Michelle speaks about singing and … Continue reading Michelle Sweeney; Down-to-Earth Diva?
It goes without saying, this is one of the finest festivals I’ve ever played! Thank you Montreal for building an institution.” Ben Harper on Instagram. At least one Harper showed. Stephen Harper – our resident Prime Minister did not appear at The Jazz festival nor was his pride evident in Canada’s and the world’s biggest festival. Well – at least God appeared happy. The tunes … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three
It is the people of Montreal that make the Jazz Festival so good. ‘If you build it – they will come …’ Musicians from Zaire to Atlanta, each and every one of them, during the Jazz Festival or in the cold winter months, exude the same sentiment. “Montreal has the best crowds …” Maybe it is the winters which make us appreciate everything. Perhaps it … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Recap Part Two.
Myriam Phiro is a French Quebecer. She left for New York city to hone her acting, singing, dancing and modeling craft. Turns out – a great move on her part. Traveling the world with a major learning curve in Montreaux, Myriam’s adventures continue with a re – occurring stop back home. Performing at The House of Jazz is her way of staying in touch with … Continue reading Myriam Phiro; ‘La Maison’ is Where the Heart Is …
Elvis Costellp played on Sunday at La Maison Symphonique de Montreal on Sunday. Here are parts of the press conference from Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Elvis Costello Press Conference – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014
Volume three cannot be far off … Following two very successful solo albums; Steve Hill of Trois Rivieres, Quebec is living a life of renewed interest and respect. Respect is what this guy deserves … Not too many musicians take the hard way out. Undertaking a solo project is one thing – taking the stage as a one man band is another entirely. Playing guitar, … Continue reading Steve Hill; Hendrix, Guitar Tuning and Volume Three?
Paul Deslauriers is one smart cookie … Nothing like jumping on an opportunity to pay homage to a childhood idol and hooking up with an old friend at the same time. As part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival – Paul is taking the stage with his band and with longtime guitar buddy Steve Hill. Not together – apart … On la Scene Lotto Quebec … Continue reading Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).
What are you doing this week? Mending the piece of fence where the cattle escaped through? Cooking up a pot of grits to feed the outlaws who are coming to town to soak up the Jazz Festival? Whatever it is – fear not … Visit Rick Keene Music Scene all week to hear some great interviews along with some great tunes. The Jazz festival is … Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene?
Jeff Gunn has opened for Peter Gabriel, written the score for a movie starring Reese Witherspoon and has composed many books for guitar players. Saturday June 21st at Steve’ s Music downtown – he will be teaching what he knows. A workshop for all levels and players of different genres. A for sure -stopover for the Hendrix-wannabe. Make sure you bring your guitar! Jeff? … Continue reading Jeff Gunn at Steve’s Music; June 21st for A Guitar Workshop
Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. Rumor has it – the landlady took away all his Gogh Van Go songs and he was awfully depressed. Who wouldn’t be? Following a seventeen year hiatus ( complete with a parenting diploma), the alt -Pop duo are back. They have also brought along the original members to play on June 26th at Club Soda in Montreal. How … Continue reading Van Gogh Can’t Listen to Gogh Van Go – It’s a Shame …!
The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show, the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities
As the talented Ranee Lee sings in her latest album …’What’s Going On’? Perfect words for what is upcoming on Rick Keene Music Scene along with a few new tracks from some Canadian groups. In the case of Go Van Gogh – hear one of their classic songs as a per-cursor to their June 26th Jazz Festival appearance at Club Soda and my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?
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