The following is an excerpt from Author Tom Locke’s book ‘Moment in Time’. In the mid to late 50s several country tunes found their way onto the pop charts. Affectionately known as country crossovers, these recordings had broad appeal and introduced such country artists as Johnny Cash, Don Gibson, and Marty Robbins to the Billboard Hot 100. Joining Cash, Gibson, and Robbins during that period … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Alone At The Top
On April 24th at 7pm EST, the music industry’s leading digital fan engagement platform and concert livestreamer platform Mandolin will broadcast Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall’s full set from the iconic Ryman theater in Nashville, TN on April 3rd. The one night only streaming event will be available on their website for purchase at $20.00, giving fans a chance to get the full concert … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – DARYL HALL AT RYMAN THEATER TO BE BROADCAST ON LIVE STREAMING PLATFORM MANDOLIN APRIL 24th
Internationally Touring Artist Recorded Eleven Solo AlbumsOver Seven Decade Career Toured With Ray Charles, Guitar Slim and Sam Cooke Visit Marshall Potts Here Award-winning master bluesman David Kearney — known and beloved by fans worldwide as Guitar Shorty — died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, of natural causes. He was 87. Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Shorty … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rest In Peace DAVID “GUITAR SHORTY” KEARNEY
April snow brings May flowers? Didn’t April Fool’s Day come and go already? Visit Marshall Potts Here Please listen below to new and old tunes! Visit The Juno Awards here for list of all nominees and information. Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tuesday; Snow Day!
Chocolates gone? Time for tunes ! Visit Marshall Potts Here Please listen below to lots of new tunes! Visit The Juno Awards here for list of all nominees and information. Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Easter Hangover?
Lots of stuff happening and lots of new tunes ! Please listen below to the best of new music and some concert listings ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s The Talk on The Turnpike?
The Musical Box were in Montreal last night and the year was 1974. They played their version of Genesis’ most creative era and perhaps; Genesis’ most creative album. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway disc was the version of Genesis which catered toward the artsy fartsy crowd. Quebec and Montreal especially catered the sound, the look and feel of Gabriel and his mates. Denis Gagne, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lamb Layed Down in Montreal
Which band represents Canada the most? At one time it was The Guess Who scrapping with The Band for the number one position. Rush then claimed the title and in later years wrestled with The Tragically Hip for claim to the throne. With both The Hip and Rush gone – one band owns the right to be Canada’s ambassadors. Blue Rodeo. If you think of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Blue Rodeo; Welcoming a Long Lost Friend.
Bowie, Gabriel, Lennon, King Crimson, Reed – A few of the names Tony Levin has worked with among hundreds of Others. The group Stick Men is Tony’s guilty pleasure – a project which allows more freedom to explore. A trio of Improvisation live and in studio. Visit Marshall Potts Here Please listen below to my chat with Tony Levin. Stick Men are in Montreal April … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Bassist Tony Levin Talks Chapman Stick and Stick Men
A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of it’s people. Mahatma Gandhi Visit Marshall Potts Here Please listen below to Part Two of my chat with Tom Locke about his new book ; ‘Moments in Time’. A must buy for music fans . Visit Tom Here Tickets on sale for The Montreal International Jazz Festival – Here Visit La Festival de … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Author Tom Locke Talks Music History in New Book. Part Two
A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of it’s people. Mahatma Gandhi Visit Marshall Potts Here Please listen below to Part One of my chat with Tom Locke about his new book ; ‘Moments in Time’. A must read for music fans . Visit Tom Here Tickets on sale for The Montreal International Jazz Festival – Here Visit La Festival de … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Author Tom Locke Talks Music History in New Book. Part One
Lots of shows and tunes ! Visit Marshall Potts Here Montreal and the world are opening up and the amount of live entertainment and new material is astounding. Please listen below to new tunes and concert news! Tickets on sale for The Montreal International Jazz Festival Noon Today – Here Visit La Festival de La Voix Here Visit The Juno Awards here for list of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It’s Friday (It Is Friday, Isn’t It?)
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