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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jean-Marc Pisapia of The Box Talks Strangers in The Night

Somethings come full circle.   The Box are one of the most successful Canadian bands of all time. Hit after hit was as easy as pie for principle songwriter and vocalist Jean-Marc Pisapia.   Please listen below to my chat with Jean-Marc about the ideas behind the hits and how the setting for Strangers in the Night ties in to The Box’s biggest hit.   … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jean-Marc Pisapia of The Box Talks Strangers in The Night

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Weekend Playlist

You can’t beat Pete’s Blues ! The Blues are the cornerstone of all popular music and none know it better than Smoke Meat Pete. Whether live in Ile Perrot or over the listening device of choice – Smoke Meat Pete keeps the tradition of The Blues alive and well ! Have a listen below to some great tunes and remember – You Can’t Beat Pete’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Weekend Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Wave 21 Poised to Hit Like a Tsunami

There is a rise of Canadian Country / Rock / Pop music happening with WAVE 21. This is a group with diverse styles in personality, music, and overall talent. WAVE 21 is also an interesting band since they are new yet very experienced at the same time. Band leader Mary-Lynn Doroschuck is the daughter of Stefan Doroschuk and niece of Ivan Doroschuk. Both men were … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Wave 21 Poised to Hit Like a Tsunami

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Meet Carol Burnett … er … Ella Fitzgerald?

Fun and talent. You can’t get much better than that. Heather Bambrick shines on her new disc and it is a very real record. True emotions are emitted from this former Newfoundland resident and it is something she learned from her father. Please listen below to my chat with Heather and Listen to some great tunes from the album Fine State! Visit Heather Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Meet Carol Burnett … er … Ella Fitzgerald?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan Talks Strangers in the Night. Part Two

It is always good to come home. Jeff Stinco, the guitar player and original member of Simple Plan grew up in Pierrefonds, Quebec. Jeff’s story is a classic tale of hometown boy ‘done good’. Jeff and Simple Plan are headlining Strangers in the Night – a fixture in the Montreal landscape that raises money every year for local charities. This year, Simple Plan’s charity will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan Talks Strangers in the Night. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan Talks Strangers in the Night. Part One

It is always good to come home. Jeff Stinco, the guitar player and original member of Simple Plan grew up in Pierrefonds, Quebec. Jeff’s story is a classic tale of hometown boy ‘done good’. Jeff and Simple Plan are headlining Strangers in the Night – a fixture in the Montreal landscape that raises money every year for local charities. This year, Simple Plan’s charity will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan Talks Strangers in the Night. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of Strangers in the Night 2019 …

Once a year, Santa makes a surprise visit to Montreal. That visit is in the forms of many musicians. Year after year – the founder of Strangers in the Night, Mr. Larry Day, does his best to recruit top musical talent to raise money for local charities. Please have a listen below to a Strangers in the Night preview and also hear some great new … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of Strangers in the Night 2019 …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The ‘Rock Doc’ Neil Ratner Talks Music Industry, Anesthesiology and Michael Jackson

Special to Rick Keene Music Scene.com Neil Ratner is a name that has been associated with the Rock n Roll scene since the 1960s. While pursuing a career as a drummer, Neil got a gig working on the road that led to associations with Emerson Lake and Palmer, Pink Floyd and later on the king of pop himself; Michael Jackson. Neil recently released his book … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The ‘Rock Doc’ Neil Ratner Talks Music Industry, Anesthesiology and Michael Jackson

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Happy Birthday Sir Michael Philip Jagger

“Sexually unsatisfied, financially unsatisfied and philosophically trying …” The above quote was by Mick Jagger during their second tour of the U.S. in 1965. A tour which cemented their place at the time as second to The Beatles in the world. Over the years, The Stones – despite the backlash of ‘society’ over their rebellious ways and disregard for so called public decency, The Stones … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Happy Birthday Sir Michael Philip Jagger

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