Category: Concert Review

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

Andy Kim is a legend. Leaving Montreal as a youngster for New York displayed his courage. Putting out an album in 2015 with perhaps his best complete track listing shows his resolve. Being inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame – shows the timelessness of his songwriting ability. Please listen below to my chat with Andy Kim as we discuss the 50th Anniversary of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – ELVIN BISHOP TO RECEIVE CHRIS STRACHWITZ LEGACY AWARD

Legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Famer Elvin Bishop will receive the Chris Strachwitz Legacy Award from The Arhoolie Foundation at the second annual Arhoolie Awards And Benefit Show in San Francisco on Friday, November 22. Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio (Elvin on guitar and vocals, Bob Welsh on piano and guitar and Willy Jordan on cajón and vocals) will headline the event which will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ELVIN BISHOP TO RECEIVE CHRIS STRACHWITZ LEGACY AWARD

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender

Where do you go to get answers? A bartender is like a psychiatrist. Solving everyone’s troubles except his / her own. They are experts at Math, Science, History – every subject possible. Perhaps a bartender’s greatest knowledge is in music. They are surrounded with it all day and all night. They are privy to music conversations from the patrons all day and all night. Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Rolling Stones; The Greatest Country Music Band of All Time?

Marie may have been a little bit Country and Donny may have been a little bit Rock n Roll but they have nothing on The Rolling Stones. From the beginning – The Rolling Stones’ sound has been entrenched in Country music. Is it their Blues’ influence which is also embedded in Country / Folk or was it Keith Richards’ fascination with Roy Rogers? Whatever the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Rolling Stones; The Greatest Country Music Band of All Time?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Now That I Have Your Attention …

Songs,songs and more songs… As I take a small break from interviews, I give you tunes that may be essential to your well being. One song, one note can mean the difference between enjoying your day or screaming at your kids. Music is that important. Have a listen below to some great tunes and some insight into ? Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Now That I Have Your Attention …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dance, Absorb and Caress

Music has so many voices. The sounds can be rough.The sounds can be soft. The sounds can make you feel just right for the mood. What mood are you in? Have a listen below to some new tunes and some new information . You can’t make it better than that can you? Thanks for listening ! Advertise Here and Support the Arts. Smoke Meat Pete … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dance, Absorb and Caress

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Jazz Tracks and Live Music Shows To Check Out

Get out into something new. One of the cornerstones of popular music is Jazz. Some of the most talented musicians are performing in this genre and it is worth checking out all the new discs being released daily. Listen to some new Jazz below Lots of artists coming to Montreal in the coming weeks. Listen below to some of the artists performing. Smoke Meat Pete … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Jazz Tracks and Live Music Shows To Check Out

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Fuel Junkie Goes ‘All Out’ On Latest Disc!

High octane. Period. Old school energy on record and live cannot be beat. Sometimes in music these days,those elements are missing. Thanks to guys like Mark LeClerc and Fuel Junkie – the sounds of the building blocks are kept alive. Have a listen below to my chat with Mark and hear some great tunes! Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Fuel Junkie Goes ‘All Out’ On Latest Disc!

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Rick Keene Music Scene Hallowe’en Special; Songs and Stories That Go Bump in the Night

Boo ! Don’t be afraid. Don’t cry. “I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; I lift my lids and all is born again. (I think I made you up inside my head.) The stars go waltzing out in blue and red,And arbitrary blackness gallops in: I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead. I dreamed that you bewitched me into … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Hallowe’en Special; Songs and Stories That Go Bump in the Night

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 150 Years of Toronto Concert History

Live music cannot be beat. Daniel Tate and Rob Bowman have put together a book which is long overdue. Canada (and in this case Toronto) has a long and historic past with music concerts. Please listen below to my chat with the originator of The Flyer Vault; Daniel Tate. Buy the Book Here Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 150 Years of Toronto Concert History

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

Quebec appears to know The Blues. Whether it is the ubiquitous political crap or the never ending construction – Quebec musicians tend to flock to The Blues. Every year, a contest is held to send the best Quebec Blues band or artist to Memphis – the Holy land of music. Every year,Quebec artists do very well in Memphis. The pressure is now on to live … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

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