Rick Keene Music Scene; It’s in the Air; International Residency (Canada x Europe x Africa)

The Association of Song and Music Professionals (APCM) invites four (4) artists from the Canadian Francophonie (West, Ontario and Acadia) and four (4) artists from the European and/or African Francophonie, with their respective managers, to apply to participate in C’est dans l’air . Conditions offered: Five (5) days of co-creation in Montreal for artists, from November 10 to 14, 2025; Three (3) days of networking, workshops and development for managers, from … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; It’s in the Air; International Residency (Canada x Europe x Africa)

Rick Keene Music Scene; Brian Wilson Calls for Boycott of The Beach Boys.

Bad Vibrations for the Beach Boys as Mike Love Performs at Mar-a-Lago Years After Bandmates Disavowed Trump Clay WalkerSat, December 28, 2024 at 10:12 PM EST The Beach Boys are sure to be less than harmonious after Mike Love, an original singer and member of the beachy band, performed for President-elect Donald Trump at a Mar-a-Lago event on Saturday night. Love, who tours with his … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Brian Wilson Calls for Boycott of The Beach Boys.

Rick Keene Music Scene; Festival de la Voix

Festival de la Voix celebrates Season 12 with music every weekend in April, from the 4th to the 27th. In the West Island (Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Sainte-Geneviève and Ste-Thérèse) are eight eclectic, multi-artist concerts including choirs, jazz, big bands, East Indian fusion, opera and family sing-alongs. First Nations songs, vocal quartets, two exceptional workshops and unique school shows. Many artists are returning favorites. From founder Kerry – Anne Kutz: … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Festival de la Voix

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – Part Three

Kenny Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.  He started playing piano at the age of 13 and has been performing for over 50 years. Please scroll down and listen to Part Three of my chat with Kenny Wayne and hear some tracks from the album, ‘OOH YEAH’. Buy Tickets for Kenny’s Album Lauch on April … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – Part Three

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – The Man Behind the Keys

Kenny Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.  He started playing piano at the age of 13 and has been performing for over 50 years. Please scroll down and listen to Part Two of my chat with Kenny Wayne and hear some tracks from the album, ‘OOH YEAH’. *Stay tuned for Part Three. Buy Tickets for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne – The Man Behind the Keys

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with a Living Legend – Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne

Kenny Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.  He started playing piano at the age of 13 and has been performing for over 50 years. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with Kenny Wayne and hear some tracks from the album, ‘OOH YEAH’. *Stay tuned for Part Two. Buy Tickets for Kenny’s Album Lauch … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with a Living Legend – Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with the director of Pink Floyd’s Movie.

Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking concert film ‘Live at Pompeii’ was originally released in 1973 in Montreal. On April 24th, 2025 – it’s back ! Please scroll down and listen to my chat with the director of the film; Adrian Maben. Showtimes Here Visit Evenko.ca This Is True Live! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with the director of Pink Floyd’s Movie.

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Ash Lex – A Rising Star from Montreal

Ash Lex sang with Grammy Award winning producer Chris Birkett before she recorded her first song. Things can only go sky high with the debut of her first disc into the world. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with Ash about the record; Trees + Bones Album Launch Tickets Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Ash Lex – A Rising Star from Montreal

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Nitza – A World Traveler

Magical … That is the only way to describe Montreal-born Nitza’s career so far. “I was in Tokyo and Guy Laliberte approached me and asked if I would be interested in singing in a Cirque du Soleil show.” Says Nitza from her home in Outremont. ”Imagine, two people, ten thousand miles from the same province, connecting. Music is amazing that way …” Laliberte is the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Nitza – A World Traveler

Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Starts Today!

From February 27 to March 9, the Place des Festivals will be buzzing with a free outdoor site packed with incredible food, music  and skating. Saturday’s 22nd edition of the Nuit blanche promises a whirlwind of activities, while jam-packed spring break programming guarantees fun for the whole family. Get ready to make winter memories that will last a lifetime!  Visit The Montrealer Here View Montreal En Lumiere Music Schedule Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Starts Today!

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Jazz Festival Concert Announcements

45th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal The Festival unveils some new names Some major additions include Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Thundercat and the Avishai Cohen Trio, along with a special tribute to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oscar Peterson’s birth Presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) is thrilled to reveal a second wave of artists from … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Jazz Festival Concert Announcements

Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News!

Please scroll down and discover some new music and concert news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Visit Montreal En Lumiere Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News!