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Rick Keene Music Scene – Owen Broder; Exploring American Roots Music Through Jazz

Owen Broder is schooled. Music was and remains the classroom and subject. What better way to educate than go back into the roots of American music? That is precisely what he has done with his latest project and album. Please listen below as Owen explains many things. Click on the link to discover Owen Broder. Owen ? What’s Up?     Visit Owen here ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Owen Broder; Exploring American Roots Music Through Jazz

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Devin Cuddy; The New Piano Man?

Devin Cuddy is his own man … His band – The Devin Cuddy Band, have just released their third recording. A disc called Amy’s Dream. The album is a foray into uncharted yet familiar territory. A disc which adds oregano to an already great tasting spaghetti sauce. Please listen below to some great tunes as well as Devin’s take on all things Devin Cuddy Band. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Devin Cuddy; The New Piano Man?

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Rick Keene Music Scene -Sule Heitner; Playing Music from The Inside Out

    You gotta have a firm frame before you hit the road … In singer / songwriter multi-instrumentalist Sule Heitner’s case, a firm frame is schooling in music. Learning Bach before Brian May. One of Montreal’s great guitarists takes the listener on a scenic drive with his new CD Hold On ( due out March 16th). Combining many genres and paying homage to his … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -Sule Heitner; Playing Music from The Inside Out

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Awakens the Senses in Montreal.

Today’s music is lost … That is the first thing that comes to mind midway through the third song in a Steve Hackett show. Whether he is revisiting his solo catalogue, traversing backwards through time and dipping into the Genesis well or orchestrating his new record, one thing is common. The songs are complete, diverse and filled with musicality and storytelling. In other words; Hackett … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hackett Awakens the Senses in Montreal.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Big Wreck Celebrates Twenty Years with a Bang!

It was more like a large crash. Like most ‘ big wrecks’, people are curious. They stop, look , listen and move one. Luckily for the band Big Wreck, the majority of the punters stayed at the Corona Theatre in Montreal Saturday night. Big fans of the band helped Big Wreck celebrate twenty years since the debut of their first album; In Loving Memory Of. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Big Wreck Celebrates Twenty Years with a Bang!

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

The new year brings hope.     Not just for regular folk, business people or pets. More than anyone, artists and musicians require a changing of course to right a sometimes leaky boat. It ain’t easy maneuvering the seas of art, just ask the Flock of Seagulls circling aimlessly overhead. Here now are The Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions.  10. In 2018, out of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Signs Your Music Career May Be in Trouble. 

Music is the gateway to the soul. If the entrance is locked , jumping fences can only end up bad. There are no shortcuts to success in the music business. Here are the top ten signs it may be time to change careers in 2018. 10. Two years after playing the Montreal International Jazz Festival , your most lucrative gig is playing at the local … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Signs Your Music Career May Be in Trouble. 

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Rick Keene Music Scene; The Lyric Theatre Singers Add Purity to Christmas 

Since their inception in 1990, the Lyric Theatre Singers have entertained Montrealers young and old. Christmas is special. Especially a candlelight version. Forced to move from the familiar surroundings of Tudor Hall ( renovations are taking place), the Lyric Singers took up residence over the weekend at Loyola Chapel on the Concordia University campus. Bigger venue means more exposure for a group that deserves it. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; The Lyric Theatre Singers Add Purity to Christmas 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.  A standard misquote from the first chapter of the Book of Job.  Dec.3rd 2017, Dr. Trevor Payne’s final appearance as head of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir left no room for misquotes. Perfection was perceived by everyone with the possible exception of Dr. Payne himself. Perfection never obtained by the artists themselves. For thirty – five years … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

The world is a mess. With everything that is happening around the world these days, The Lyric Theatre Singers are literally – to the rescue. Their Christmas themed show; Candlelight Christmas, a welcome relief from the noise all around us. Silence among thieves. Calm in a global storm. Please listen below to my chat with the musical director of The Lyric Theatre Singers; Bob Bachelor. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

A good concert is an occasion to make new friends. You leave the venue satisfied. The soul filled with goodness. Diana Krall and her four piece ensemble did just that.   Exploring and paying homage to the likes of Cole Porter, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, Diana reminded everyone why music was created and how diverse the beauty may be. Commencing with the tune Deed … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

 Not everyone embraces Quebec winters. In fact , most don’t. Emilie Claire Barlow is one person who loves Quebec winters. So much so, the Toronto native and Juno Award winner took up residence in Quebec. Not only that – she sings about it on her new disc. A combination of English and French, the tracks are sure to give you frostbite ( in a good way). … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

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