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Rick Keene Music Scene – Happy Birthday Breen LeBoeuf; One of Canada’s Greatest Voices

It’s all about the bass. Maybe not … Breen Leboeuf is one of those guys who is known for one thing yet it something else which may be his biggest talent. The bass in Breen’s hands is one treasure but his voice may be one of this Country’s hidden gems. Please have a listen below to my chat with Breen and educate yourself in Canadian … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Happy Birthday Breen LeBoeuf; One of Canada’s Greatest Voices

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Boston Guitarist Forms An ‘Alliance’ in New Band

Special to Rick Keene Music Scene Alliance is the best melodic rock band you need to hear! Just who is Alliance you’re wondering? Alliance are made up of three rock veterans with some pretty good credentials. On vocals, bass and keyboards is virtuoso; Robert Berry. He spent a few years playing with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer in a unit called 3. There’s David Lauser, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Boston Guitarist Forms An ‘Alliance’ in New Band

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Cliff Stevens Takes It To the Next Level on Latest Disc

Road warriors gain knowledge. Montreal’s Cliff Stevens has the air miles to prove his wisdom. Known firstly from his uncanny days duplicating Eric Clapton, Cliff has put those days behind him. Instead – Cliff’s long overdue writing and composing are making a name for himself in Canada and abroad. Stevens’ last album Grass Won’t Grow climbed the charts and his new album Nobody But You … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Cliff Stevens Takes It To the Next Level on Latest Disc

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Barb Diab Talks New Album and Working with B.B. King’s Longtime Drummer

Local singer and Blues lover Barb Diab has come a long way. A teacher by trade, Barb’s love and passion for The Blues has transported her to places beyond her imagination. It just goes to show ya – follow your dream and one day your dreams may follow you. Please listen below to my chat with Barb about her second album Mojo Woman and what … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Barb Diab Talks New Album and Working with B.B. King’s Longtime Drummer

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tracks for Your Listening Pleasure …

Ya gotta keep up with the Jones. Living in the fridge is not always a good idea even if you are a huge fan of Weird AL. It is good to venture out into the warm atmosphere of new tunes. Have a listen below to some new tracks from Canadian artists. Won’t ya? Thanks for listening ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tracks for Your Listening Pleasure …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Just For Laughs Is For ‘She the People’

Head writer and director Carly Heffernan is bringing some girl power to Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival with She the People. It’s a female cast sketch comedy show featuring Second City alumnus. As they say it’s a girlfriend’s guide to sisters doing it for themselves.  Roving Ron Roxtar speaks with Carly Heffernan. Find out why you will be entertained by ‘She the People’ and laugh … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Just For Laughs Is For ‘She the People’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Damn Right ! Buddy Guy Was at The Jazz Festival !

Some people walk the talk. Some people talk the walk. Very few people walk and walk and walk and keep on walking. Buddy Guy graced the Montreal Jazz Festival with his presence Saturday night. In a festival that has witnessed the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder – Buddy’s appearance and subsequent reception of the B.B. King Award for outstanding contribution to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Damn Right ! Buddy Guy Was at The Jazz Festival !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Frampton Comes Alive in Montreal

All that was missing was acid, black light posters and hair … Has there been anyone in the history of music that is identified with one album and a live one at that? Every artist who falls under the legend umbrella has at the very least, three albums and ten hit songs. Sure there are one hit wonders but Peter Frampton doesn’t even fall into … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Frampton Comes Alive in Montreal

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Peter Frampton Press Conference at Montreal Jazz Festival

Songs and albums bring you back to a special time in your life and they become etched in stone. Even if you were not a fan, in the late seventies, Peter Frampton was all over the radio. Do You Feel Like We Do was an anthem for Rock n Rollers. One of those tunes that musically and lyrically summed up the vibe during a concert, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Peter Frampton Press Conference at Montreal Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Bryan Adams Delivers A Rock n Roll Class

Justin Bieber could have ended up like Bryan Adams. Once upon a time, a young Bryan Adams was shopping his songs around to up and coming bands. Sending demos of his music to bands before Adams himself gained the confidence to perform them. One of the bands who received Bryan’s songs was The Blushing Brides. Lead singer Maurice Raymond politely declined Adam’s tunes and we … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bryan Adams Delivers A Rock n Roll Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – George Benson Changes the Jazz Festival Into Broadway

Some guys are just born with talent. George Benson was here in Montreal Monday evening as part of The Montreal International jazz Festival. Those in attendance witnessed a special evening. Special tunes, special talent and a backing band filled with rhythm. Breezin’ started the night with an indication of Benson’s superb guitar work. Instrumentals are very much part of who Benson has always been and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Benson Changes the Jazz Festival Into Broadway

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