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Rick Keene Music Scene -A Candlelight Christmas; A Must See Holiday Event

Christmas should be celebrated by candlelight. The Lyric Theater Singers understand that and then some. Every year in December, musical director Bob Bachelor painlessly determines the content of a show that is based in spirituality. Combining his own arrangements with those of others – Bachelor somehow embraces the Yuletide moment like very few. Last night at Loyola Chapel, the first evening of A Candlelight Christmas’ weekend … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -A Candlelight Christmas; A Must See Holiday Event

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2018

They say talk is cheap … That may be the case many times yet when music is involved – talk is an education. In the past year, discussions took place with eighty musicians. Add multiple chats with engineers, producers or people in the music business; the list is long and informative. All these moments above are meant to be a platform to educate anyone who … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2018

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2018

Attending all live music in Montreal is impossible. Practically every crook and nook contains rhythms and vibes. World music, Blues, Rock – you name it, music is alive and well in the city . Not all live music is performed by local musicians. Regularly – like pirates from a distant land; musicians arrive. They rape and pillage the souls of Montrealers and then they are … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2018

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Musical Chat by ‘Christmas’ Candlelight with The Lyric Theater Singers

Face it – Christmas is special … Every year in December, the Lyric Theater Singers get to work. They rehearse and practice new and old arrangements of Christmas tunes. This year is no different. Please listen below to my chat with Chris  Barillaro – a lifelong employee of music and second banana to the musical director of The Lyric Theater Singers – Bob Bachelor. Chris? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Musical Chat by ‘Christmas’ Candlelight with The Lyric Theater Singers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – An ‘Engineered’ Discussion with Alan Parsons.

Alan Parsons got his start working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick. Not too shabby eh? Learning from the likes of Martin and Emerick – gifted  Parsons with a foundation. One that has made him one of the most sought after engineers and producers in music. Please listen below to my chat with Alan Parsons about Geoff Emerick, sound recording and Alan’s new album – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – An ‘Engineered’ Discussion with Alan Parsons.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Is ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Part Two.

It was a ‘rushed’ album. Genesis’ landmark record was in fruition before it was in fruition. Several of the songs were thoughts in the heads of Peter Gabriel,Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett. It was guitarist Hackett who came up with the idea for perhaps what was the deciding song in Genesis’ soon-to-be upcoming superstar status. It was also an album where … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Is ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Part Two.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Steven Wilson Puts On A Clinic.

It is true … Many people don’t know who Steven Wilson is. Generally and within musical ‘popularity’, Wilson lives in an obscure place. For the punters of the world a very bad thing. For Wilson – a very good thing. The creator of the band Porcupine Tree and his band-mates set up shop at Place des Arts in Montreal on Friday night. Combining Porcupine Tree … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Steven Wilson Puts On A Clinic.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Is ‘Selling England by the Pound’

It was a ‘rushed’ album. Genesis’ landmark record was in fruition before it was in fruition. Several of the songs were thoughts in the heads of Peter Gabriel,Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett. It was guitarist Hackett who came up with the idea for perhaps what was the deciding song in Genesis’ soon-to-be upcoming superstar status. It was also an album where … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Is ‘Selling England by the Pound’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song Every Musician Can Relate To …

Music is a journey. Literally. John Muirhead is on a trip. Literally and figuratively. The London Ontario native is discovering his songwriting skills as he makes his way across Canada. As most musicians can attest – the road brings many discoveries – good and bad. Please listen below to my chat with John and listen to a track which is probably dear to most musician’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song Every Musician Can Relate To …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Short Story Behind A Short Story About War

Shad’s music knows no fear … Rwanda-born Shad is making a name for himself for writing about truths. Not just from within – from all around him and us. His latest album – A Short Story About War, delivers poignant messages for everyone living in uncertain times. Please listen below to my chat with Shad. Shad? What’s Up?   Visit Shad Here !   Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Short Story Behind A Short Story About War

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and the Dark; The Show Must Go On …

Habitually – a music tour does not commence with a crash. Reuben and The Dark did not get the memo. Just over a week ago, the band Reuben and The Dark’s van skidded off an icy road into the ditch. Nobody was gravely injured yet a few instruments perished. Unfazed, the up and coming Calgary – based band continued East and ended their tour Saturday … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and the Dark; The Show Must Go On …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

It is all about the roots after all … Angela Harris knows all about the ‘roots’ of music. It is in her blood and DNA. In fact – Bluegrass and Country were all around her as a child … Please listen below to my chat with Angela about her new disc; A Woman Like Me. Angela? What’s up?     Visit Angela Here !   Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

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