Justin Saladino; Montreal’s Next Frank Marino?

Justin Saladino is a good student. For that matter, he is also a good teacher.   Please listen below as Justin talks about his influences, his band and what is in store for them in the coming weeks. An EP perhaps?   Justin?   Visit Justin Here! Justin will be at Bistro a Jo Jo on July 30th and Smoke Meat Pete’s on July 31th. … Continue reading Justin Saladino; Montreal’s Next Frank Marino?

Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Marc  Manseau and Helgi Piccinin need your help. Visit A Purdie Good Life Here The two filmmakers are making a documentary of the World’s Most Recorded Drummer. Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie has recorded with Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Rolling Stones and Miles Davis. That’s just a few … Click here to access their Crowdfunding page and please listen below to the director’s own words.   … Continue reading Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Patrick Lehman – ‘For Dad …’

Patrick Lehman’s father passed away before his latest album was completed. Sad – yet a blessing in disguise for the Montreal  born singer and songwriter. Please listen below as Patrick talks about his Dad and the influence he had on his life and his latest album. Patrick? Please help me to continue helping young artists! Click here to find out how. Thank you.     … Continue reading Patrick Lehman – ‘For Dad …’

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Dave the Bartender is never asleep on the job …   That’s because he is never there! Nevertheless – when he is slinging drinks, he gathers information faster than a janitor at a Bordello collects condom wrappers. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Dave? The Bartender?             … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Take An Elevator Ride with Miles Davis and Discover What’s Happening at The Jazz Festival

The 36th Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival is heading towards the final weekend. As the weather turns from frightful into delightful – head on down and enjoy the best festival of it’s type in the world! Listen below to a few of the shows this weekend and click on the Jazz festival logo to access everything you need to know about the Festival. … Continue reading Take An Elevator Ride with Miles Davis and Discover What’s Happening at The Jazz Festival

Joss Stone – Anything But A Rock As She Heads to Montreal …

Joss Stone is not your stay-at-home-type … The England – born singer continues to strut her ‘free spirit’ mentality with a tour and subsequent album. Determined to sing ‘in every Country in the world’ – Joss is on a musical voyage. Several factors are responsible for her upcoming release aptly titled ‘Water for Your Soul’. Bob Marley’s son had something do with it as well as her … Continue reading Joss Stone – Anything But A Rock As She Heads to Montreal …

Jarekus Singleton – Taking the Blues into the Future !

Jarekus Singleton was on his way into the National Basketball Association when a funny thing happened … Well, not so funny … It was a devastating blow to Jarekus, a wound that has not quite healed. Good thing for music … Please listen as Jarekus Singleton – one of the finest and brightest young stars in music explain his music, B.B King and his way … Continue reading Jarekus Singleton – Taking the Blues into the Future !

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!

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!

Louis Janelle Says; ‘Dance Everybody’ !

Louis Janelle built his first drum kit and also his first guitar … Janelle’s music on his new album ‘ Dance Everybody ‘ – as pure as snowflakes on Willie Dixon’s tongue. Every genre responsible for modern day music is represented by Louis and his band. Please listen below as Louis explains everything about himself ( within reason) and his new album. Louis?   Visit … Continue reading Louis Janelle Says; ‘Dance Everybody’ !