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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Chat with a Live Zombie !

  The British Invasion was just that. An invasion ! The difference between this invasion and others – primarily music. The other abnormality was the  musicians were carrying American music back to America. Strange days indeed . ‘Most peculiar Mama …’ The Zombies were one of the British Bands who invaded America. Combining music from overseas with their own ‘twist’ on things. An English twist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Chat with a Live Zombie !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Chuck Berry

Rock n Roll is about rebellion. There is a famous quote by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.  “If you are going to kick authority in the teeth, you may as well use two feet …” The modern day ‘bad boy of Rock n Roll ain’t got nothing on Chuck Berry.  Most ‘rebellious’ musicians gain notoriety and then get arrested. In Berry’s case, he was … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Chuck Berry

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Kevin Harvey of The Durham County Poets Talks The ‘Roots’ of ‘Monday Morning’

Country, Folk and Blues …   Three ingredients that make up ‘the Chikkaboodah Stew’.  Did you miss a new trendy meal? Don’t worry, you can get a taste of the ‘stew’ Saturday night at Smoke Meat Pete in Ile Perrot. ‘The Chikkaboodah Stew’ is the name of The Durham County Poets’ second CD and songs from their soon-to-be-released new CD will be played on Saturday evening.  Please listen below as … Continue reading Kevin Harvey of The Durham County Poets Talks The ‘Roots’ of ‘Monday Morning’

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Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening Musically in Montreal !

Hard to keep track of the craziness in the world !    At the very least, we have music and lots of it in Montreal ! Matt Anderson will be at L’Astral in Montreal on March. 30th Buy Tics here ! Please listen below to some great tunes and upcoming shows in Montreal ! Thank you ! Merci !          Visit The Montreal Baseball … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening Musically in Montreal !

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Matt Anderson Talks Stuart McLean, Derek Trucks and Music !

Rarely does an ‘honest man’ come along … Matt Anderson is ‘that man’. Hard working and a student of music. A passion that has seen his rise atop the Blues scene in North America. Winner of multiple awards and the first Canadian to take a top prize at The Memphis International Blues Competition. Please listen below as Matt pays homage to the late host of The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Matt Anderson Talks Stuart McLean, Derek Trucks and Music !

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Steve Hill Talks Live DVD Recording at Club Soda March 17th !

Steve Hill is a prodigal son …   Like a gunslinger making his way around the world. Restless, in search of meaning in song. Continually seeking frontiers which give inspiration for lyrics and ideas. Frontiers to conquer. Please listen below as Steve talks about his latest tour on the heels of Solo Recordings Volume Three and an upcoming live DVD / CD recording on March … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Steve Hill Talks Live DVD Recording at Club Soda March 17th !

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Styx Headlining ‘Strangers in the Night 13’ – August. 25th at Fairview Pte Claire

The word ‘ legendary ‘ is tossed around more often than a flea – bit peanut monkey …  In the case of the Rock band Styx, legendary may be an understatement. Formed in 1972 , in Chicago – the band took the seventies and eighties music scene by storm. Hit after hit propelled them into super-stardom and all these years later, their popularity remains greater … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Styx Headlining ‘Strangers in the Night 13’ – August. 25th at Fairview Pte Claire

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Saxophonist Noah Preminger ‘Protests’ With The Help of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and ‘An American Conscience’

Noah Preminger likes to think … Call it a social conscience or just being a caring human being. Either way, that mindset created Noah’s recent album; ‘Meditations on Freedom ‘. A response to ‘craziness ‘ which was released on inauguration day in the United States. January 20th, 2017 was not Trump’s day, it was Noah’s … Considering Bob Dylan was / is considered one of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Saxophonist Noah Preminger ‘Protests’ With The Help of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and ‘An American Conscience’

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Review Madeleine Peyroux and Rickie Lee Jones

 Let’s get political … That was the theme last night at Theatre Maisonneuve in Montreal as two legends took the stage on a chilly wet evening as part of Montreal En Lumiere. Rickie Lee Jones and Madeleine Peyroux.  A pair of voices empowering not only themselves yet women around the world. Aside from performing together ( two songs ) and touring together, the duo also … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Review Madeleine Peyroux and Rickie Lee Jones

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Features Madeleine Peyroux and Rickie Lee Jones Plus A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on in Montreal !

As usual … A lot going on in Montreal.   Montreal En Lumiere . Culinary delights, audio delights and family delights. Click here for all the information ! Green Day are hitting The Bell Center for a  show and Gordon Sumner will be at Metroplis. Who?   Please, have a listen below to hear what’s happening in Montreal and to listen to a great track from … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Features Madeleine Peyroux and Rickie Lee Jones Plus A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on in Montreal !

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere ( and Some Very Cool Tunes )

As usual … A lot going on in Montreal. Music-wise and … well, let’s not go there. Montreal En Lumiere gets underway this week. Culinary delights, audio delights and family delights. Click here for all the information !  Maroon 5 are hitting The Bell Center for a couple of shows ( hopefully not on the same evening the Montreal Canadiens are playing or else Pacioretty … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere ( and Some Very Cool Tunes )

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Rick Keene Music Scene; What is Going On ?

As usual … A lot going on in Montreal. Music-wise and … well, let’s not go there. Montreal En Lumiere gets underway this week and Maroon 5 are hitting The Bell Center for a couple of shows ( hopefully not on the same evening the Montreal Canadiens are playing or else Pacioretty could have moves like Mick Jagger). Please, have a listen below to hear … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What is Going On ?

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