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Jazz Festival Reviews – Steve Miller Band / Garland Jeffries

Garland Jeffries ain’t dead yet … Far from it. Friday night at Place des Arts, the seventy-one year old singer and songwriter displayed his youthful character, in song and spirit. Once a rebel – always a rebel. ‘I promised my wife and daughter to stay calm …’ Words from the Brooklyn-born Jeffries seconds after jumping off stage, wandering the first three aisles and jumping ( … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews – Steve Miller Band / Garland Jeffries

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Jazz Festival Reviews – Colin James June 25th Theatre du Nouveau Monde

June 25th – Theatre du Nouveau Monde Colin James – Acoustic Sessions Colin James seems like a kid … Following a quarter century ( yes – a quarter century) as a professional musician, James is no longer a kid. He is on his way to becoming a seasoned Blues-man. Friday night, James and his touring band proved it. Aside from a couple of reminders ( … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews – Colin James June 25th Theatre du Nouveau Monde

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A Jazz Festival Preview – Halie Loren on a Saturday Night!

Halie Loren enjoys a little  ‘Northern Exposure …’   Given the fact she was born in Alaska and the show ‘Northern Exposure ‘ is about Alaska (although not filmed there) , things have come full circle as Halie prepares for her first gig as part of The Montreal International Jazz Festival. How does she feel? Hailie ?   Visit Halie Here!             … Continue reading A Jazz Festival Preview – Halie Loren on a Saturday Night!

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MTL HB5 – A Jazzy Chat About .. er … Jazz!

Montreal Hard Bop Five are reliving the past. A quintet quintessentially quizzing patrons on their knowledge of Jazz. Through Jazz … Between certain years, Hard Bop Jazz was primarily dominating the Jazz circles in places such as New York. Somewhat of a forgotten art as the Jazz genre continually wrestles the talk between purists and the ‘avante garde’ crowd – Montreal Hard Bop Five ( MTL … Continue reading MTL HB5 – A Jazzy Chat About .. er … Jazz!

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Huey Lewis, John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Whitehorse, Johnnie Johnston, The Kentucky Headhunters and Harry Manx

A lot coming … Please listen below to what’s coming and who I will be speaking to on … Rick Keene Music Scene                       Continue reading Huey Lewis, John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Whitehorse, Johnnie Johnston, The Kentucky Headhunters and Harry Manx

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Strangers in the Night 11 Preview

This is the only time of the year – kids should talk to strangers …. Strangers in the Night 11 – is a charity event filled with food, fun and live entertainment. All proceeds go to Starlight Children’s Foundation of Canada. Last year – over 700,000 dollars was raised! Stranger in the Night 10 The Boogie Wonder Band   Jesse Jack   Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Strangers in the Night 11 Preview

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Philip Sayce – This is Your Father’s Rock n Roll!

  Philip Sayce did not just get off the Rock n Roll truck … A Mini-Van perhaps – but not a truck! Fresh off a triumphant eight city tour of Canada that left fans and critics spellbound, rock guitar sensation Philip Sayce makes his major label debut on Tuesday, April 7 with the release of his album Influence. Originally released in Europe in late August … Continue reading Philip Sayce – This is Your Father’s Rock n Roll!

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James Green; Never a Bridesmaid – Always a Blushing Bride .​.​.

The Blushing Brides. North America’s version of ‘The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band in the World.’ Thirty-six years together as ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Cover Band’. Lead guitarist James Green has been there from almost the beginning. He has been there since the band became one of the most sought after tribute bands in North America! James Green has seen it all … Please listen to … Continue reading James Green; Never a Bridesmaid – Always a Blushing Bride .​.​.

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From B.B King to Keef – An ‘Acoustic’ Chat with Colin James …

Saskatchewan – born Colin James has lived a dreamy life … So far – Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy are just a few of the guitar players Colin has had the opportunity to play or hang out with. Not bad for a young guy who hoped to be able to ‘just see these guys live’ … Or – for that … Continue reading From B.B King to Keef – An ‘Acoustic’ Chat with Colin James …

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Top Ten Things Overheard Backstage on The Rolling Stones’ 2015 Zip Code Tour

  The Stones are at it again …! Fifty-three years since the boys formed a band in the name of a Muddy Waters’ song – they are back on the road and visiting fifteen cities in North America this summer. Ronnie Wood just celebrated his fortieth anniversary with the band and he holds up the rear at the young age of sixty – eight. Jagger … Continue reading Top Ten Things Overheard Backstage on The Rolling Stones’ 2015 Zip Code Tour

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