It ain’t easy being green. It ain’t easy being a Whitehorse in what can sometimes be – a muddy puddle. Melissa and Luke have conquered the beginnings of a music career. Their outfit – Whitehorse, have gained critical success in a few short years. Stagnation can be anyone’s enemy, especially artists. The need to create and be fresh – essential to a lifespan in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Whitehorse
One day you are just a ‘guitar player’ trying to get work and the next day – your entire life changes. Playing with Bryan Ferry will do that sorta thing … ‘Quist’ is living the dream as he is learning something everyday that he is on tour with Ferry – the master of creating spaces. It was Ferry’s inspiration that egged Quist into doing his … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – On Tour with Bryan Ferry ( Sorta, Kinda )
Every once in a while, a band comes along that makes you smile … Montreal – based Fuel Junkie are one of those bands. Combining high octane Blues with R&B in the mold of The Powder Blues Band; Fuel Junkie are on the fast track to stardom. Please – listen below to my chat with Mark Leclerc from the band ! Mark? What’s up? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Fuel Junkie
Cecile Doo Kingue is ready … Ready for what? Her first appearance at The Jazz Festival under her own name with her own trio. Pretty cool as this ‘road traveler’ has enhanced her level of performance to an entire different level. Songwriting is one thing she accomplished a while ago. Playing non stop since the release of her last album has created almost perfection. Something … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -I Dont Like Spiders and Snakes But That Ain’t What it Takes to Love Cecile Doo Kingue !
Corey Diabo is not your average guitar player. Traditionally – a Rock n Roll fan and soon later; a Blues guru of sorts. Corey hooked up with his pal Jonas Tomalty and in almost 20 years – all Hell broke loose. That fire – burning intensely to this day. Please listen below as Corey discusses his involvement in National Aboriginal Day, his thoughts on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Corey Diabo Talks National Aboriginal Day; June 21st Cabot Square
Joss Stone has been around for a while. Considering she is only thirty years old – it seems as if ‘thirty’ is the new ‘sixty’ in terms of what she has accomplished thus far in her career. Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger, just two of the names who have aided Joss on her musical education. What singers influenced her and who does she hold in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Joss Stone
Once in a lifetime … That is how often a band like Styx comes along. From the mid seventies until a decade later, no band from America wrote so many hits and gained so many fans. High energy Rock n Roll, theatrical know how and heart wrenching balladry. Styx was and remains – the blueprint for a successful Rock n Roll band. Now – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Backstage Pass to Styx’ New Album; The Mission
Folk music is the cornerstone of all music. Everyone knows the names which helped folk and Bluegrass music hit the mainstream. Guthrie, Seeger and Dylan to name but three. Beyond that – there are thousands of musicians who started the guitar strumming. Please listen below to Matt Large; co-founder of the Le Festival Folk de Montreal sur Canal as he explains his influences and what … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Folk Festival; Putting Music Into Perspective!
You can dance if you want to … How many songs in Canadian music are recognizable by a few words? How many Canadian tunes are responsible for creating a non – dance dance craze? Say what? Please listen below to my chat with Ivan Doroschuk – the writer and composer of ‘The Safety Dance’ and every song released by ‘Men without Hats’. Ivan? What’s up? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview. Men without Hats
As usual – a lot going on … From 80’s Pop to R&B and Soul – Montreal and The Montreal Jazz Festival has a lot to offer. Please listen below for some upcoming shows and some great tunes. Thank You ! Listen to my interview with Cliff Stevens Here ! Visit Cliff Here ! The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Going On ?
Cliff Stevens’ hands aren’t slow. Despite many years portraying Eric Clapton as means to meet the ends, Stevens’ is on his way to ‘bucking’ the label. ‘Grass Wont Grow’ – Stevens’ new album, is an accumulation of years of practice and years of being on the road. Easy going riffs compliment easier going melodies as Cliff reaches into his soul to evoke feelings which … Continue reading Cliff Stevens – The Prodigal Guitarist Returns to Montreal to Prove ‘Grass Won’t Grow’.
Dr. Trevor Payne is a Montreal institution. He may only be realizing it now. Dr. Payne and his Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir have soared to heights not imagined by anyone. Considered to be one of the top choirs in the world, Trevor Payne is ending his tenure as their leader. Something which is causing great angst inside him. Please listen below to my extensive … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Jazz Festival Preview – An Extensive Chat with Dr. Trevor Payne
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