Bob Marley would be proud … Over the years, many Reggae ( Marley) – influenced singers and musicians have come and gone. Some, like Peter Tosh, have had successful careers cut tragically short. Most, have a few hits (or none) and fade into obscurity. Ghana native Rocky Dawuni does not fit into the above category. Dawuni has that ‘ je ne sais quoi …’ . … Continue reading Reggae ‘Superstar in Waiting’ Rocky Dawuni ‘Kills’ Montreal !
Have you ever starved at Christmas? Most people in the West Island receive over a thousand dollars in presents at Christmas in the form of jewelry, gifts and trips. Most people in the West Island don’t realize that over a thousand food baskets are given out at Christmas. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. One in eight men will … Continue reading Bands for Baskets and A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer
It is not easy being married. Ask any bartender ! Dave … the Bartender, has heard everything. Drunken confessions, slurred slander and lies and innuendo. All from his Mom ! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Buy Tickets for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Here ! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender – What does Randy Rhoads’ Mom and Michael Jackson Have in Common?
As usual, lots happening musically in Montreal. Please listen below to some of these events as well as a new tune from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Steve is coming to Montreal in April and find out when the tickets are going on sale. Thanks for listening ! Purchase Tickets to A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Right Here! … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and a Brand New Track from Steve Hackett
To say that Glen Campbell is an American institution is a vast understatement. So vast, most people would not realize the pit for the forest. It is easy to ‘clump’ musicians into a generic concert. Rock ‘n Roll fans would pick out Waylon Jennings from a police line-up when asked to choose Kris Kristofferson. Country music fans can easily mistake Steven Tyler for Michael Phillip … Continue reading A Review of Glen Campbell’s Documentary; I’ll Be Me
Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any type of gender from a particular era in Montreal, unconsciously or consciously affected by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast songbook in a short period of time. Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is only fitting, after all these years for a tribute album to be released. Eleven of … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro is Back! Sorta …
Boo! Lots of scary stuff happening in and around Montreal this spooky weekend. Please listen below to some of these events as well as directions to a complete Hallowe’en rundown. Also listen to what else is happening in and around Montreal. Talk soon. Boo! Continue reading Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night
Emilie – Claire Barlow loves Montreal. So much so, she made a life altering decision and moved to the city to pursue her Juno Award winning musical career. A life changing trip on board a Coast Guard ship in the Arctic also played into Emilie’s decision to change her life completely. To enter her new life with a ‘clear day’ in mind … Please listen … Continue reading Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …
New York, New Jersey, New Guinea … new tunes! Plus – lots of upcoming shows in and around Montreal! Stop by every Sunday for a schedule of weekly and monthly shows and by clicking on the Evenko and Jazz Festival logos – a one stop shopping adventure to buy tickets too! Only on Rick Keene Music Scene! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene
If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part Two
If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One
Guitar player extraordinaire, songwriter extraordinaire, performer extraordinaire David Gogo is heading Montreal’s way … Vicksburgh Call, David’s fourteenth studio album, is his calling card as this Vancouver Island native returns to the city where his hockey heart lies. David is a huge Montreal Canadiens’ fan and even has a sticker of the legendary squad’s logo on his guitar. A clever ploy to win new fans … Continue reading Are You Ready to Go to a Gogo ? David Gogo is Ready for You …!
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