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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 3

‘East is east and west is west – and an elephant never forgets. Boulder’s rules …’ Dr. Jarrett Lobley didn’t forget what he saw as he travelled the world. The things we in Canada take for granted were not part of the equation yet people were happier in places.  Returning years later to the same locals and villages , Lobley noticed a difference in people’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 3

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 2

‘East is east and west is west – and an elephant never forgets. Boulder’s rules … Jarrett Lobley loved music before he became a doctor. Ironically – both professions heal from within. To combine the two is a double bonus for both doctor and patient. A double transplant – if you will … Please listen below to part two of my chat with the good … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 2

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 1

‘East is east and west is west – and an elephant never forgets. Boulder’s rules …  The elephant in this case happens to be Dr. Jarrett Lobley. A musician and a doctor practicing out west yet originally from Montreal. Lobley, has not forgot how fortunate he was to grow up in Canada and he utilizes that knowledge to give back to Canadians and transplanted Canadians. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 1

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

Festival International Nuits D’Afrique. Be there ! In the 31st year – the Festival International Nuits D’Afrique is necessary. The ingredients; the pre -cursor to all popular music today. No African rhythms? No Jazz Festival. It is – that easy … Please listen below to some tunes from some of the artists performing as well as information pertaining to the Festival ! Thanks for listening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

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Jazz Festival Review; Trevor Payne Goes Full Triangle 

Once upon a time, in a music galaxy far, far away – Dr. Trevor Payne, the Father of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir, played Rock n Roll.  The group was named Trevor Payne and The Triangle. In most triangles there are three points. Two at the bottom and one up top. A peak in the middle is the indication of a triangle as opposed to a … Continue reading Jazz Festival Review; Trevor Payne Goes Full Triangle 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Strumbellas; A Chat About the Pureness of Music

Canada’s up and coming band are here ! In a few short years the band has gone from playing acoustic  folk inspired melodies to playing acoustic folk inspired melodies. The crowds just got bigger ! Please listen below to my chat with Darryl James about the new album, the fans and what to expect in the future.       Visit The Jazz Festival here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Strumbellas; A Chat About the Pureness of Music

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Montreal Jazz Festival Review – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge

On paper – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge look great as a double bill. In reality – they are greater than the sum of two parts … When Joss Stone was in her Mother’s tummy, she attended one of her Mom’s favorite artists in concert. When Joss was seventeen – she sang as part of a duet with one of her Mom’s favorite artists. Last … Continue reading Montreal Jazz Festival Review – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge

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Tremblant Blues Festival – No ‘Ghost Town’ for This Blues Band

Out of nothing comes something ! Every band goes through it. Sweating and grooving to empty chairs and a barmaid who just wants to go home … The learning curve and the classroom for many a band as they climb their way to The Montreal Jazz Festival and Tremblant Blues Festival. Not only did The Ghost Town Blues Band accomplish the above – they also … Continue reading Tremblant Blues Festival – No ‘Ghost Town’ for This Blues Band

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Jazz Festival Review- The Triumphant Return of ‘The Hat-less People’. 

You can decipher the title if you want to but if your friends can’t decipher the title – they are no friends of mine … Men without Hats energized Club Soda on July 2nd as part of Le Festival International de Jazz even though the beginning was short circuited. As the familiar sounds and moves of the 1982 smash hit ‘Safety Dance‘ grabbed anyone within … Continue reading Jazz Festival Review- The Triumphant Return of ‘The Hat-less People’. 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Reviews; Hill, Andersen, Musslewhite and Guy – A Night of Blues.

Steve Hill and Matt Andersen are ‘Brothers from other Mothers.’ Friends offstage, the pair have appeared together a few times guesting on each other’s shows. Friday at the Jazz Festival, the duo were an opening act for Charlie Musslewhite and Buddy Guy. Opened they did ! Andersen Commencing with Hill’s ‘Tough Luck’ from the album Solo Recordings Volume One, Andersen complemented Hill and Vice versa. Or, versa -vice. ‘You … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Reviews; Hill, Andersen, Musslewhite and Guy – A Night of Blues.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

  Legendary is an understatement. Buddy Guy is the last Blues guy. Last meaning one of very few who learned from the masters firsthand. Crafting his skills from the likes of B.B. King, T Bone Walker, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters. Live and in person. Live in studio. Buddy will be performing tonight as part of a triple bill with Charlie … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

What is there to be said about Melissa Etheridge that has not been said before?   Melissa is a poster woman for so many causes and inspirational platforms; to list them here would be unfair to the ones we don’t know about. A woman of song and a woman with song. A marriage profound in it’s roots and very apparent in her latest album; ‘Memphis … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

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