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Rick Keene Music Scene – The History of Canadian Music Eh? Episode One

Oh Canada. This country produces music unlike most countries around the world. The vastness of the land and the hustle and bustle of the big cities unite in a very unique fashion. A mixture – a pull and push of creativity which has given birth to talent within and exported it in abundance to listeners around the globe. Please listen below to what will become … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The History of Canadian Music Eh? Episode One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer and Engineer Douglas Romanow; A Crash Course on Home Studio Recordings

Make sure all your ducks are in a row. Simply put – sound advice when sitting down and layering songs through collaborations. Douglas Romanow has worked with a bevy of artists including  Chantal Kreviazuk and Justin Bieber to name a few. The Toronto resident is a Record Producer/ Mixer/Songwriter at Aporia Records as well as Songwriter at Bluewater Music Group. Please have a listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer and Engineer Douglas Romanow; A Crash Course on Home Studio Recordings

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Virtual Maple Blues Award Winners Toronto Edition

Everyone has the blues – that’s a good thing ! Hosted by Toronto’s Alana Bridgewater and Johnny Max, the Toronto edition announced five MBA winners. Garrett Mason as the Guitarist of the Year award, Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer for Electric Act of the Year, Matt Andersen for Acoustic Act of the Year, Memphis-based The Ghost Town Blues Band for the B.B. King International Artist of  the Year, and Hamilton’s Smoke Wagon Blues Band for Recording/Producer of the Year … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Virtual Maple Blues Award Winners Toronto Edition

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs From The Back Seat of My Dad’s Cadillac

Road trip ! Every kid could not wait to get into the car with Dad. Milkshakes, ice cream and music made the Sunday drives a joy. Have a listen below to some of the songs that played in my Dad’s Cadillac. You remember eight track players don’t ya? Please – enjoy the music as much as I did. Visit Winterfolk Here  Mental Health Information and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs From The Back Seat of My Dad’s Cadillac

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Including a Cover of A Classic Aerosmith Song

New tunes breathe life into life. Ken Whitley, Julian Taylor and Bif Naked – just a few of the new tracks released lately. Have a listen below to new tunes and the story behind the cover of Aerosmith’s classic song; Dream On Visit Winterfolk Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Including a Cover of A Classic Aerosmith Song

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Rick Keene Music Scene – So You Wanna Be a Rock n’ Roll Drummer?

Powerful doubles and lightning fast triplets without ever needing a double kick pedal.  A right foot that would even make John Bonham jealous. So today, Larnell Lewis is going to share his best advice for improving your foot technique and making your “dream foot” a reality: Larnell’s a rare talent. So don’t be frustrated if you’re not immediately flying across the foot-board like him. But … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – So You Wanna Be a Rock n’ Roll Drummer?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Is Canadian Music The Ultimate Pirate Music?

All Hand Hoy ! Avast Ye. Shiver me timbers! Sink me! Are the roots of Canadian music the playlist on every pirate ship? Savvy? Hearties, Scallywags and Landlubbers – all hands hoay and have a listen below to the tunes of the pirates! If you don’t – you will walk the plank ! Dead men tell no tales … Stan Rogers Here Visit Winterfolk Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Is Canadian Music The Ultimate Pirate Music?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of The Best Artists in Canada; A Winterfolk Free Streaming Preview

The show must go on. Undeterred due to Government restrictions, Winterfolk XIX is set to stream Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th online. Registration to watch is free, and optional donations will be collected in support of the Daily Bread Foodbank. Please listen below to some great tunes from some of the great artists performing at Winterfolk 2021 Within the audio – a mistake … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of The Best Artists in Canada; A Winterfolk Free Streaming Preview

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Laura Fernandez is ‘Okay, Alright’ on The Album of the Year

When the soul sings, people should listen. Laura Fernandez has created a vessel which sails into your heart and does not let go. If you start to sink – the lifeline is built in. Please listen below to my chat with Laura and hear some of the best music Laura has ‘downloaded’ so far in a very young career. Visit Laura Here  Mental Health Information … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Laura Fernandez is ‘Okay, Alright’ on The Album of the Year

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute to Michael Fonfara

A child prodigy. Once in a while, someone special arrives and reminds us all we are mere mortals. Michael Fonfara was one of those people. A musician and person extraordinaire who by the sheer nature of his presence – elevated everyone around him to a surreal level. The Everly Brothers, The Electric Flag, Rhinoceros, Lou Reed, Foreigner and Downchild. A few of the musical experiences … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute to Michael Fonfara

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Fifty Years Of ALLIGATOR RECORDS; Streaming Concert March 13, 2021

Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts (the Center) will celebrate Chicago blues and Chicago-based Alligator Records’ 50th anniversary by presenting an online streaming video concert. “Sweet Home Chicago – An Online Blues Celebration” will feature a performance by legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues, with three special guests — Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Fifty Years Of ALLIGATOR RECORDS; Streaming Concert March 13, 2021

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Rick Keene Music Scene – ALLIGATOR RECORDS JOINS FORCES WITH EXCELERATION MUSIC

Partnership Between Legendary Blues/Roots Label And Exceleration Music To Create Global Growth Opportunities Alligator Records, the acclaimed independent blues and roots label currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has announced it is joining forces with Exceleration Music. Exceleration Music is a newly established company founded by Glen Barros(former CEO of Concord Music Group) along with four other world-renowned industry veterans, dedicated to enhancing the future of independent … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ALLIGATOR RECORDS JOINS FORCES WITH EXCELERATION MUSIC

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