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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

Jordan Officer has come full circle … He started his musical life with a love for the Blues. Following a very successful career working with Jazz crooner Susie Arioli; the guitarist has decided to start anew. A return to his roots. Please listen as Jordan talks about his upcoming Jazz Festival shows as well as his feelings about the Blues. He is a little more … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

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Matthew Barber; A ‘Big Romance’ with Songwriting …

Matthew Barber considers himself to be a romantic … A lover and observer of all things in the universe. A songwriter. A modern day poet.  In his latest album; ‘Big Romance‘, this Juno Award nominee – places his heart on the line and finishes first. A blend of old school Blues, Folk and Country – blended purposely with a Pop / Rock mentality. Surrounding himself … Continue reading Matthew Barber; A ‘Big Romance’ with Songwriting …

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s New?

New York … New Jersey … New Guinea … not the only things that are new … In Canada and around the world – musicians are releasing new music every second. That is an alarming amount of tun-age being made available . Here below are just a few samples of new songs by Montreal artists, Canadians and ( because we are polite ) one American … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s New?

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Juno Award Winner Steve Strongman ‘Proves it To Us’ ….

It is a ‘Natural Fact’. Steve Strongman’s 2013 was a tremendous success! One Juno and three Maple Blues Awards later; Strongman passed ‘hump-day in his musical career . Natural Fact was Steve’s fourth album and an acoustic goldmine of Blues’ tunes. Fast forward to May 13th 2014. ‘Let Me Prove It To You’ now becomes his latest album and not the follow up most of … Continue reading Juno Award Winner Steve Strongman ‘Proves it To Us’ ….

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Haymaker; A Real Rock n Roll Band!

Apparently – swatting mosquitoes and braving – 40 temperatures; has no negative effects on playing Rock n Roll. How else can you explain The Guess Who and  ‘ Haymaker’? Two Rock bands who have been spawned in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sure – two of Haymaker’s members were originally from Montreal yet it is in their adopted hometown when the musical chops appeared. Canada should be thankful.  … Continue reading Haymaker; A Real Rock n Roll Band!

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Rick Keene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour Special. Part Three

It’s a no brainer … Styx,  Foreigner  and Don Felder. Three legends. Together. All summer long. Amazing array of tunes under the summer moon. Please listen as Tommy, Kelly and Don explain what the fans can expect. Special thanks to Lawrence Gowan and Terry Gibson. Boys …?     This special is also possible because of Strangers in the Night 10.   Buy Tickets Here! Starlight Children’s Foundation … Continue reading Rick Keene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour Special. Part Three

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

It’s gonna be fun …! Seldom do bands hook up that are headliners on their own.  Imagine. Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – together on tour! Crystal Ball, JukeBox Hero and Hotel California in one night!That’s just three songs! A night to remember. A night to attend … Listen as Tommy Shaw, Kelly Hansen and Don Felder talk about the tour, the songs and each … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

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Caleb Taylor; Not Your Father’s Rugby Player …

Caleb Taylor is very much like Johnny Cash … Does he play Country music? Not really. Is he addicted to drugs? Nope. Not unless an addiction to his wife and baby boy counts. Caleb is like Johnny Cash because the pair share an experience. They both visited and played music for prisoners. A spiritual revelation which enabled both men to beat their demons and spread … Continue reading Caleb Taylor; Not Your Father’s Rugby Player …

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Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

Following a tutelage under the watchful ears of people such as Jeff Healey and Colin James – Blues-man Adam Karch is right at home with his new album – Blueprints. Ironic because within the album are covers originally penned by the men whose blueprints set the stage for what Adam and many others have done since the early sixties. Carry on the tradition of the … Continue reading Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

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