There is a lot of time to kill at the North Pole. After all, Christmas comes once a year ! Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves like to bop. They like to Rock and they like to Roll. Sometimes they groove to R&B, often they dance … Here are Santa’s Top Ten Favorite Tunes! 10. Condidering he’s the only guy who doesn’t receive gifts … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Santa Claus’ Top Ten Favorite Songs …
For those who follow my escapades (both online and in attempting to promote local music), five words may come to mind; It ain’t easy being green. Competing against the corporate machine is not something that comes easy. Ringo Starr was dead on. For six years, I’ve accomplished more than I thought possible as one guy. Bringing record reviews , concert reviews and interviews to homes. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Favorite Interviews 2017
Just call it the ‘In Through the Out Door / Steel Wheels phase. Very successful bands reach a point where they’ve written everything in their style and have experimented with new sounds to reach new heights and / or fans. Suddenly , they find themselves in the studio, looking in the mirror and realizing they are close to parodying themselves. It’s one thing to be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; U2 Borrows from The Sixties to Avoid Jumping the Shark.
Since their inception in 1990, the Lyric Theatre Singers have entertained Montrealers young and old. Christmas is special. Especially a candlelight version. Forced to move from the familiar surroundings of Tudor Hall ( renovations are taking place), the Lyric Singers took up residence over the weekend at Loyola Chapel on the Concordia University campus. Bigger venue means more exposure for a group that deserves it. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; The Lyric Theatre Singers Add Purity to Christmas
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. A standard misquote from the first chapter of the Book of Job. Dec.3rd 2017, Dr. Trevor Payne’s final appearance as head of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir left no room for misquotes. Perfection was perceived by everyone with the possible exception of Dr. Payne himself. Perfection never obtained by the artists themselves. For thirty – five years … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
The world is a mess. With everything that is happening around the world these days, The Lyric Theatre Singers are literally – to the rescue. Their Christmas themed show; Candlelight Christmas, a welcome relief from the noise all around us. Silence among thieves. Calm in a global storm. Please listen below to my chat with the musical director of The Lyric Theatre Singers; Bob Bachelor. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class
A good concert is an occasion to make new friends. You leave the venue satisfied. The soul filled with goodness. Diana Krall and her four piece ensemble did just that. Exploring and paying homage to the likes of Cole Porter, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, Diana reminded everyone why music was created and how diverse the beauty may be. Commencing with the tune Deed … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good
Not everyone embraces Quebec winters. In fact , most don’t. Emilie Claire Barlow is one person who loves Quebec winters. So much so, the Toronto native and Juno Award winner took up residence in Quebec. Not only that – she sings about it on her new disc. A combination of English and French, the tracks are sure to give you frostbite ( in a good way). … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter
Once a year, around this time, Santa visits twice. Make that two Santas. Ross Griffiths and Peter Angrove; for the twelfth year in a row, place a few local bands together and raise money for the needy in the West Island. Help, in the form of food baskets. Please listen below to my chat with Ross and discover everything you need to know about … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Reasons to Attend Bands for Baskets 2017
The idea of a son missing in a far away place is enough to make any parent go crazy. This is exactly what is happening as Todd Galganov is in Peru doing all he can to bring his son Jesse Galganov safely back to Montreal. Please listen below to my chat with Todd and find out what is going on. Please share this as much … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Searching for Jesse Galganov
It all started in the basement … That’s usually the spot rebel teenagers get together to ‘ under ‘ mine their parents’ and society’s rules. Randy Bowen and Chris Brodbeck were no different. Thirty five years later – the duo, along with the ‘new’ bandmates Aaron Little ( guitar ) and Dave Fudge ( Drums ) returned to the place where it kind of all started. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run Celebrate Thirty – Five Years in Powerful Style.
The band was not cutting edge but it was. The band did not invent Rock n Roll but it did. The reason was Malcolm Young. To coin a well known phrase; ‘ It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing …’ Look up that explanation in any dictionary and there should be a photo of Malcolm Young beside it. It was AC … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rest in Peace Malcolm Young.
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