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Rick Keene Music Scene – Special Edition; Why The Montreal Canadiens Will Win The Stanley Cup

In 1919 – The Spanish Flu cancelled The Stanley Cup finals. The only hockey player who died from The Spanish Flu was the Montreal Canadiens’ Joe Hall. The Stanley Cup finals in 1919 took place in Seattle. Covid -19’s first outbreak in North America was at an old folk’s home in Seattle. Just one twist of fate for The Canadiens’ 2019 -20 run for The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Special Edition; Why The Montreal Canadiens Will Win The Stanley Cup

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul Reddick Is Very Much ‘Alive in Italia’

Creativity within the Blues structure. Essential to creating great music. Canada’s poet laureate of The Blues Paul Reddick applies creativity into his brand of music. It ain’t pure Blues, it ain’t pure Rock n Roll. It is a blend of all genres which makes up great Rock with a lot of Roll and a little bit Country. Alive in Italia is the new Paul Reddick … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paul Reddick Is Very Much ‘Alive in Italia’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Video Picks of The Week !

Music is meant to be heard. Video killed the radio star after all. Visually – concerts and music ‘mini films’ can be stunning. Messages from artists and directors alike can be solidified inside your psyche. Subliminally or conscientiously. The appearance of musicians can form the sincerest form of flattery through imitation. A young child may evolve into the next Pavarotti or McCartney witnessing a magical … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Video Picks of The Week !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – ”Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy’

The correct lyric from Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze is ‘scuse me while I kiss the sky’. Actually, even after knowing the authorized version of the lyric, it still sounds that Hendrix is singing ‘kiss this guy’. It is possible that he phrased it ambiguously. He certainly played around with the lyric in later live performances. Mick Jagger plays with lyrics. Often mispronouncing sounds both in the studio … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ”Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation With John Oates

John Oates is one half of the best selling songwriting duo in Pop / Rock history. Hall and Oates not only conquered the seventies – they destroyed the eighties as well. Six number one hits are not part of very many songwriter’s vocabulary. Like many musicians, Oates is layered. What you have heard within Hall and Oates is the tip of the iceberg. Sometimes – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation With John Oates

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Hall and Oates

The best selling songwriting duo in Pop history. Hall and Oates not only conquered the seventies – they destroyed the eighties as well. Six number one hits are not part of very many songwriter’s vocabulary. Please listen below to some of Hall and Oates’ best tunes and the stories behind them. John Oates’ new track paying homage to Don Gibson? Worth the price of admission … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Hall and Oates

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes Feat. John Oates & The Good Road Band ‘Live In Nashville

In the words of comedian Emo Philips; ‘It’s New To Me’ Just because things have never been heard before, it doesn’t mean they were not done before. The ‘tree falls in the forest’ scenario. In music – many artists come from one place and wind up in another. Travelling the globe physically and spiritually. Antennas up, hands on chords. Please listen below to some new … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes Feat. John Oates & The Good Road Band ‘Live In Nashville

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best Sax Solos in Rock n Roll History

The saxophone used to be an integral part of Rock n Roll music. Fast forward to 2020 and – not so much. Along with Jazz – inspired drumming, the saxophone added energy and emotion to Rock n Roll. Not only did the Sax add layers – it also grounded the musician’s and listener’s souls. Please listen below to some of the best Sax solos in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best Sax Solos in Rock n Roll History

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Rick Keene Music Scene. A Drive – In Concert; Unmasked

Like Covid itself, Drive -In concerts are polarizing. Some artists such as Kim Mitchell do not like the idea. First – a live show increases the performance of the artist. The energy between the audience and the stage is like a shot of heroin. Creativity and comfort- ability replaces the trepidation of catalogs new and old in artists new or old. People sitting in their … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene. A Drive – In Concert; Unmasked

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Django Reinhard and Other Odds and Ends

Old can be new. It is imperative to not live in the past. Growing continually not only keeps the old young – it increases your chances of living long and building a strong immune system. Albums, EPs and songs hit the airwaves everyday. Most get little attention on mainstream media. Please listen below to Some of The Best New Tunes Released This Past Week Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Django Reinhard and Other Odds and Ends

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

The world needs love and live music. Due to the restrictions placed by the governments – live music has taken a huge hit. Montreal especially. No Jazz Festival. No Osheaga. No Blues Festivals – the list is long and sad. Please listen below to my chat with the drummer of The Damn Truth; Dave Traina. Montreal’s top band are performing at The Royalmount Drive – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

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