Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal Jazz Festival Preview – Buddy Guy, Charlie Musslewhite, Steve Hill and Matt Andersen

Steve Hill has opened for Buddy Guy a few times. Meeting him – an entirely different tale … Steve will be opening up for Buddy once more on June 30th as part of Le Festival International de Jazz a Montreal. It is part of a triple bill including; Guy, Charlie Musslewhite and Matt Andersen. A definitive Blues fans’ delight. Please listen below as Steve talks … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal Jazz Festival Preview – Buddy Guy, Charlie Musslewhite, Steve Hill and Matt Andersen

Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson – Singing Music the Right Way !

Sometimes, the Blues is in you for a lifetime. It just takes a while to come out . Bruce ‘ Mississippi’ Johnson has been involved in music for a very long time. Playing and performing ‘other people’s’ songs. Now – it’s his turn to perform his own. Please listen below to  my chat with Bruce as we discuss the roots of his love for music. … Continue reading Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson – Singing Music the Right Way !

Bonnie Raitt , Royal Wood and a Bevy of Artists Coming To the Montreal Jazz Festival

    All that Jazz …   The Montreal International Jazz Festival stats June 29th. It promises – once more, to be legendary as acts from all corners of the globe meet in Montreal for the largest Jazz Festival in the world.     Keep coming back to Rick Keene Music Scene.com for interviews, previews, news and reviews about many of the artists and shows … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt , Royal Wood and a Bevy of Artists Coming To the Montreal Jazz Festival

Martin Goyette – Gerry Boulet and James Cotton All Rolled Into One !

Martin Goyette is a force to be reckoned with.  Rarely does an artist come along who delivers vocals so powerfully. So passionately. So forcefully. Combining a lifelong education of the Blues with a passion for learning more and more. That’s Martin.  Big Beets is Martin’s sophomore disc and it displays a willingness to take a craft and expand it to another level. Please – listen … Continue reading Martin Goyette – Gerry Boulet and James Cotton All Rolled Into One !

RIVERCAT – What Happens in New Jersey, Does Not Stay in New Jersey.

What happens in New Jersey, does not stay in New Jersey. Musically, anyways … Springsteen set the bar pretty high for guys like Mark Rivers. Something which clearly shines through on RiverCat’s new album; Hard Road to Freedom.  Please listen below as Mark explains his band RiverCat , his own musical influences and his job as Garland Jeffrey’s tour manager. Hear some great tunes as … Continue reading RIVERCAT – What Happens in New Jersey, Does Not Stay in New Jersey.

Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Are You Talkin’ To Me?’

Wanna know what interviews are coming up this week? Well, you have come to the right place.  How do you play it? Simple. Click on the play button  and voila ! Music and previews for your listening pleasure.      The Montreal International Jazz Festival starts June 29th. It promises – once more, to be legendary as acts from all corners of the globe meet in Montreal … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Are You Talkin’ To Me?’

Rick Keene Music Scene – Your Weekend Playlist !

Can’t find good tunes on your radio dial? Well, you have come to the right place. Two hours of news and music to play when you want over the weekend. How do you play it? Simple. Click on the play button on each part and voila ! Music of all genres for your listening pleasure.      The Montreal International Jazz Festival starts June 29th. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Your Weekend Playlist !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Six Songs You Can’t Say on Televison ( or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Benny Hill ).

George Carlin knew the deal. Somehow he knew how the rich control the media and in return – the media control the masses.  Disguised as a ‘news story’ – the real goal is to send patrons to an establishment or buy a product. Anyone who ‘helps’ – gets free ‘meals’. Same thing with music.  Buy advertising and just like that, your music is on the playlist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Six Songs You Can’t Say on Televison ( or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Benny Hill ).

Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions ! Part Two.

 The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions ! Part Two.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions !

The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions !

Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’

Sarah Slean is keen … Not only is she excited about her new disc, she is also excited about her new life.  Following a period of self-reflection, Sarah has arrived at a couple of conclusions. Discoveries that may – or may not, include the film My Cousin Vinny.  Say what? Please listen below as Sarah speaks of the new album and hear some great new … Continue reading Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’

Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)

 Montrealers – just like The Flintstones …  rock !   Although The Way-Outs are not coming to Montreal – many artists are ! Please listen below to some of the shows, some great tunes and where you can buy tickets !   Ian Janes is opening up for Matt Anderson on March 30th @L’Astral Click Here for Tics ! Visit Ian Janes Here ! *Listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)