Rick Keene Music Scene – 40 Canadian Artists Announced as International Songwriting Competition Winners

You need soul to write. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2019 winners. Established in 2002, ISC is the world’s largest international songwriting competition, receiving over 18,000 entries from 140 countries in 2019. More than $150,000 in cash and merchandise is awarded to 71 winners in 23 categories covering all genres of music. ISC is pleased to announce that 40 Canadian … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 40 Canadian Artists Announced as International Songwriting Competition Winners

Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Experience of Playing with Billy Gibbons

If you wanna do something you love – do something you love. Sue Foley grew up in Ottawa. She heard the Rolling Stones and discovered The Blues through them. At the age of twenty -one, she was living and plying her craft in Austin Texas. 2018 marked Foley’s return as a solo artist with her latest album, The Ice Queen, which featured guest appearances by Billy Gibbons of ZZ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Experience of Playing with Billy Gibbons

Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Playlist; Part One

If you wanna do something you love – do something you love. Sue Foley grew up in Ottawa. She heard the Rolling Stones and discovered The Blues through them. At the age of twenty -one, she was living and plying her craft in Austin Texas. 2018 marked Foley’s return as a solo artist with her latest album, The Ice Queen, which featured guest appearances by Billy Gibbons of ZZ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Playlist; Part One

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Feat. Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy Your Playlist with Special Guest Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box! Please listen below Visit The Box Here Smoke Meat Pete Here If … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Feat. Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box

Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

The best is not necessarily paraded in front of you. Montreal ( and surroundings) has some of the finest musicians, producers, engineers and behind the scene women and men in the world. They are right in front of your nose. Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz and everything in between is seeded and nurtured in Montreal and Quebec. Some of the best voices, songwriting and musical … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy Your Playlist! Please listen below Smoke Meat Pete Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Eric Shenkman of The Spin Doctors

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy an epic Playlist! Eric Shenkman of The Spin Doctors relates songs that influenced him, Rock n Roll backstage shenanigans and his solo record. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Eric Shenkman of The Spin Doctors

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Montreal-Born Andy Kim’s Favorites

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy an epic Playlist! Part One are requests sent in by listeners! Part Two – Andy Kim relates songs that made him into the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Montreal-Born Andy Kim’s Favorites

Rick Keene Music Scene -George Thorogood Delivers a Rock n Roll History Lesson and Song Requests

Thirty – five years in Rock n Roll is a long time. George Thorogood started busking on the street. Before he knew it, he had a band. In a wink of an eye – him and his band were opening up for the likes of Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones. So many people were influential in George picking up a guitar and writing songs. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -George Thorogood Delivers a Rock n Roll History Lesson and Song Requests

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Bernard Fowler of Rolling Stones’ Fame

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy an epic Playlist! Part One are requests sent in by listeners Part Two – Bernard Fowler of Rolling Stones’ fame joins me. Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Featuring Bernard Fowler of Rolling Stones’ Fame

Rick Keene Music Scene – Top New Releases

Music ain’t dead – yet? New tracks are always coming out and many – not heard unless you put on your Sherlock Holmes cap and investigation. Have a listen below won’t ya? Lots of good new tunes and some artist’s backgrounds. Smoke Meat Pete is Open for Delivery and Take Out ! Visit Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top New Releases

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

The Blues A Message from Melanie and Pete We would Like to take a moment to thank all of you for your support over the years and a special thank you to our hard working staff !!! Smoke Meat Pete is open for delivery and take out Please listen below to Smoke Meat Pete’s Blues’ Playlist Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist