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Rick Keene Music Scene – Serena Ryder Conquers All

by Catherine Stamatakos It is easy to hear why Serena Ryder is popular. At The Corona Theatre Friday night in Montreal, the audience contained people who loved catchy tunes, Canadian artists and Christmas. Serena Ryder easily delivered all three of the audience’s favorite things as a premature Christmas gift. Of course – Serena’s recent album Christmas Kisses was ‘the bow’ as those present at the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Serena Ryder Conquers All

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2019

When you speak to as many musicians as I do – arriving at a Top Ten is not easy. There are so many tales of triumph, overcoming obstacles and just pure talent that place musicians on a large or not-so-large stage. There is no ‘best of’ interviews. The list that follows are the ones that stood out in one way or another for various reasons. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2019

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Releases New Solo Album

What time is it? Time for a great album … The Spin Doctors were one of the top bands in the 90s. The group – opening for The Rolling Stones on a few gigs. A feat many aspire to yet few reach. The co – founder and guitarist of The Spin Doctors, Eric Schenkman has a new solo album out. Who Shot John? is the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Releases New Solo Album

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes You Need To Know

Quit living in the past. There are building blocks of music but let us get past the first three floors shall we? Have a listen below to some great new tunes and find out a couple of shows coming up! Smoke Meat Pete Here Stay Tuned – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Up Next ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes You Need To Know

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2019

No man can be everywhere. A music fan, a radio guy or a journalist. It is impossible to attend all live shows which take place in Montreal. Venues such as L’Astral, Corona, Bell Center, Place Bell, Le Gesu, MTelus, Place des Arts – even Smoke Meat Pete. Live music is alive and well in Montreal and surrounding areas. Every year since 2012 – I compile … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2019

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist

Naughty is the best way to go at Christmas … The badder the Blues – the better the Christmas season. Classic tunes with soul and feeling. That is the difference between commercial driven Pop stars singing Christmas tunes and Blues’ artists. Real music by real people. Please listen below to some great Christmas tunes by great musicians. Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Candlelight Christmas; A Montreal Musical Treasure

Christmas comes early every year in Montreal. What the world needs now is love sweet love. There is no way around it. No skirting the issue. Social media and the internet with all their faults have invented or misinformed an already dysfunctional planet into a dysfunctional abyss. Everyone’s head needs to pull back and rejoice in the purest things of life. The musical director of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Candlelight Christmas; A Montreal Musical Treasure

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

The Jim Cuddy Band. Period. If aliens came from space and had to choose musicians from each Country that best represented the core and values of the land they come from, hands down – The Jim Cuddy Band would be headed to the stars. The band, led by Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame, get the job done. All efforts go into playing music. No … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

In the words of Loverboy; Everyone’s watching, to see what you will doEveryone’s looking at you, ohEveryone’s wondering, will you come out tonightEveryone’s trying to get it right, get it right Kick off your shoes (don’t hit the kids), open a tasty beverage and take time to listen to some new tunes, old tunes and upcoming shows. Please listen below to some great tunes sand … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part Two

One of the best guitar players in Montreal is in a zone. Paul DesLauriers has seen and grown a lot since he first picked up a guitar and started playing. Multiple Maple Blues awards, winner of the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which led to second place at the IBC Blues competition held in Memphis, multiple critically acclaimed albums, an educator and a seasoned touring … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part One

One of the best guitar players in Montreal is in a zone. Paul DesLauriers has seen and grown a lot since he first picked up a guitar and started playing. Multiple Maple Blues awards, winner of the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which led to second place at the IBC Blues competition held in Memphis, multiple critically acclaimed albums, an educator and a seasoned touring … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul DesLauriers is Filled With ‘Bounce’ on the New Album. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Martha Wainright (and family) Deliver Roots y Music

The family has always been ‘outside the box’. Whenever Martha Wainright delivers a performance, safe to say; you never know what you will get. There is a good chance that Martha herself has no clue. Body and Soul is the new tour and parts of the disc Martha delivered / introduced last night at the Outremont Theater was Goodnight City. Following an interesting set by … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Martha Wainright (and family) Deliver Roots y Music

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