Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Styx’ Drummer Todd Sucherman

Best Rock drummer, best Prog Rock drummer, best live drummer … A few accolades bestowed upon a guy who played his first gig at the age of six. Please listen below to an informative chat with Todd Sucherman who will be giving a masterclass in Montreal on November 27th at Kosa Music. Visit Todd Sucherman Here Visit Styx Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Styx’ Drummer Todd Sucherman

Concert for Catherine; A Star-Studded Affair

Catherine Stamatakos battled Cancer for two years. On June 30th, 2025, she passed away in the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care. She was 54 years old. On September 26th – there will be a concert to keep Catherine’s memory alive and to pass on a message to women which Catherine wanted to keep going; get tested early for Ovarian and Uterine cancer and do not let … Continue reading Concert for Catherine; A Star-Studded Affair

Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating Canadian Music

Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it’s doing in the Maritimes. Tommy Douglas Please scroll down and listen to some great new Canadian tunes, Canadian concert news and some classic Canadian tunes. Eh? Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating Canadian Music

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Music (and hockey?) News

“All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.” Gordie Howe Please scroll down and listen to some great new tunes, concert news and some classic hockey quotes. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Music (and hockey?) News

Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

Liam Neeson speaks with his friend Tom Jackson occasionally.  When Tom asks what Liam is doing, Liam replies; ‘filming another ‘shoot ’em up’. A response that makes Tom Jackson roar with laughter. An insight into the soul of Tom Jackson. Please scroll down and listen to a great chat with a great man. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Celebrating Canada, Loud and Proud – Festivities Include a Star-Studded Noon and Evening Show, an O Canada! Station, Fireworks, and More “The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,” said The Department of Canadian Heritage. “More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!