Rick Keene Music Scene: Silla’s Dual Singles Reclaim Inuit Sonic Sovereignty + Announces Concerts

What does it sound like when the ancestors sing back? Acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo Silla returns with two powerful singles — “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq (feat. Kevin Qamaniq-Mason)” — that reach across generations and genres to embody Indigenous resurgence, kinship, and sonic evolution. Comprised of Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik) and Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut), Silla has been captivating audiences with their genre-defying fusion of katajjaq (Inuit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Silla’s Dual Singles Reclaim Inuit Sonic Sovereignty + Announces Concerts

Rick Keene Music Scene: Drummer, Composer, Educator Dafnis Prietro’s Drum Publication

After his recent album 3 Sides of the Coin with the Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet, you might think that drummer, composer, and educator Dafnis Prieto will take a break from his creative works. Well, that’s not quite the case. Dafnis Prieto’s new book “WHAT ARE THE ODDS” is the third book in his catalog, and it shows not only his passion for rhythm and drumming, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Drummer, Composer, Educator Dafnis Prietro’s Drum Publication

Rick Keene Music Scene: DEVO Announces Fine Art Print Series and Meet-and-Greet Event

Attention all Collectors and Aesthetically Attuned Beings! DEVO continues to celebrate 50 years of de-evolution on tour this spring, summer and fall of 2025. In honor of these legendary live shows DEVO Fine Art Prints is activating a hyper-limited art convergence in select cities. Co-ordinated with DEVO’s concerts, The Brian Liss Gallery in Toronto (112 Cumberland Street) will host an exclusive meet and greet reception on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: DEVO Announces Fine Art Print Series and Meet-and-Greet Event

Rick Keene Music Scene: Martha and The Muffins Say No.

Martha and the Muffins Statement on Unauthorized Use of “Echo Beach” by the Conservative Party of Canada Martha and the Muffins have become aware that Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada have been using the song “Echo Beach” at campaign rallies without authorization. Martha and the Muffins did not grant permission for the use of “Echo Beach” by Mr. Poilievre or the Conservative … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Martha and The Muffins Say No.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

If you’re a fan of The Tragically Hip, chances are you’ve already been swept up into the whirlwind of nostalgia, fandom, and stories that is The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown. Hosted by JD Dew, this podcast has taken the Hipverse by storm, reaching #1 on Apple Podcasts Music Commentary in Canada, and charting in over 10 countries. Out now, JD drops one of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

15 ARTISTS ADDEDTO THE LINEUP LASSO Montreal, presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Original is back with more exciting news for its 2025 edition, happening August 15 & 16 at the scenic Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal’s île Sainte-Hélène (plus LASSO in the City hosted by SiriusXM on August 14). Building on the excitement of the already announced lineup featuring headliners Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll, and country heavy-hitters Sheryl Crow, Riley Green, Shaboozey and Tucker Wetmore, this year’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with George Thorogood

When George Thorogood disappears, an important link to the past will disappear along with him. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with George to find out why. Buy tickets for George Thorogood Here Buy Tickets for Jim Cuddy Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with George Thorogood

Rick Keene Music Scene: Montreal Jazz Festival Schedule

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJThe Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) , presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is proud to unveil the program for its 45th edition! For 10 wonderful days, from June 26 to July 5, 2025, downtown Montreal will vibe to the sounds of jazz with over 350 concerts, two-thirds of which are free of charge! Capped by a visit from the legendary Nas and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Montreal Jazz Festival Schedule

Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Jim Cuddy

Jim Cuddy is a Canadian treasure. He will be in Montreal May 24th along with Anne Lindsay for an all-Canadian charity show at Macallan’s Pub. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with Jim Cuddy. Buy Tickets for Jim Cuddy Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Jim Cuddy