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Rick Keene Music Scene – Just Who Is Playing at Smoke Meat Pete’s Birthday Bash?

In the old days,it was called a Hoedown. People of all classes of life got together to celebrate and exercise their stress. Everything was left at home and the masses gathered for an evening of music, drink and food. March 7th will be a Hoedown. Smoke Meat Pete returns from a well earned vacation.The restaurant reopens and it is Pete’s Birthday. Smoke Meat, good folks … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Just Who Is Playing at Smoke Meat Pete’s Birthday Bash?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Black Crowes’ Steve Gorman Talks Drumming and His New Book

Hard to handle … Not only is the above title the name of a Black Crowes’ song and the title of drummer and Black Crowes’ co-founder Steve Gorman’s new book; it is also the best way to explain Rich and Chris Robinson. The book – Hard to Handle;The Life and Death of The Black Crowes is a story of many things. Rock n Roll, addiction, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Black Crowes’ Steve Gorman Talks Drumming and His New Book

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Created by Montrealers

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Who better to create a playlist than Montrealers? Please listen below to tunes sent in by listeners! ThisIs2 Here Montreal En Lumiere Here If you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Created by Montrealers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Bif Naked Teaches Natural Healing Through Mona Lisa Healing

A survivor in many ways. Bif Naked is not what you think. She is not the bad ass woman in the videos or on stage. She is a self described nerd with a lot to say. Her educated opinion, along with music business street-smarts, makes her a survivor with plenty left in the tank. Breast cancer, heart surgery, and kidney failure have not stopped Bif … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bif Naked Teaches Natural Healing Through Mona Lisa Healing

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation with Liona Boyd

The word legendary gets tossed around without merit. Liona Boyd, Canada’s (and the world’s) First Lady of Guitar would be the first to agree. Humble and creatively unsatisfied is what propels the classical guitarist to not rest on her own legendary status. Instrumentalist, soloist and band member – Liona has done it all with remarkable flair. Kings,Queens, Princes and Princesses, the audiences which Boyd has … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation with Liona Boyd

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Bif Naked’s Silence Is Over. It is Time to Speak …

A survivor in many ways. Bif Naked is not what you think. She is not the bad ass woman in the videos or on stage. She is a self described nerd with a lot to say. Her educated opinion, along with music business street-smarts, makes her a survivor with plenty left in the tank. Breast cancer, heart surgery, and kidney failure have not stopped Bif … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bif Naked’s Silence Is Over. It is Time to Speak …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Adam Karch Proves Everything Can Change on New Album

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesTurn and face the strange Adam Karch may or may not have used David Bowie’s song Changes as an influence for his new album; Everything Can Change. The album, Karch’s fifth studio offering, reminds everyone the more things change; the more they stay the same. Karch maintains the finesse which his fans are accustomed to but adds another dimension to his songwriting. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Adam Karch Proves Everything Can Change on New Album

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Created by Montrealers

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Who better to create a playlist than Montrealers? Please listen below to tunes sent in by listeners! Montreal En Lumiere Here If you enjoy Rick … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Created by Montrealers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood; Still Lonesome After Forty-Five Years

Drinkin’ alone has merit. Acoustic to electric. The Blues to Rock n Roll. Boogie. The Destroyers. Legendary status. George Thorogood. Period. Please listen below as George talks about various subjects including The J Geils Band, drummers and the best looking guy in the band? Buy Tickets Here May 5th Montreal Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood; Still Lonesome After Forty-Five Years

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Who is Who of Fame at Studio 54

People think I’m crazy … There was only one place to be in the 1970s. Studio54. The place to meet,to dance and to engage in a bohemian lifestyle. Thanks to The Rolling Stones and more particularly Jerry Hall – the video below captures the images of a nightclub filled with the most relevant artists of the day. Smoke Meat Pete Birthday March 7th Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Who is Who of Fame at Studio 54

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Best Live Shows to Choose From

Nothing like live music to soothe the soul. Montreal (and surroundings) are coming alive with the sound of music in the coming weeks and months. The long winter slumber is over. The guitar player has seen his shadow. What are some of the best events to attend? REUBEN AND THE DARK – February 12th Petit Campus Fuel Junkie Blues Band – February 13th Upstairs Bar … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Best Live Shows to Choose From

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