Drinkin’ alone has merit. Acoustic to electric. The Blues to Rock n Roll. Boogie. The Destroyers. Legendary status. George Thorogood. Period. Please listen below as George talks about various subjects including The J Geils Band, drummers and the best looking guy in the band? Buy Tickets Here May 5th Montreal Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood; Still Lonesome After Forty-Five Years
People think I’m crazy … There was only one place to be in the 1970s. Studio54. The place to meet,to dance and to engage in a bohemian lifestyle. Thanks to The Rolling Stones and more particularly Jerry Hall – the video below captures the images of a nightclub filled with the most relevant artists of the day. Smoke Meat Pete Birthday March 7th Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Who is Who of Fame at Studio 54
Nothing like live music to soothe the soul. Montreal (and surroundings) are coming alive with the sound of music in the coming weeks and months. The long winter slumber is over. The guitar player has seen his shadow. What are some of the best events to attend? REUBEN AND THE DARK – February 12th Petit Campus Fuel Junkie Blues Band – February 13th Upstairs Bar … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Best Live Shows to Choose From
The Blues Smoke Meat Pete shuts down for a month every year to recharge. From January 26th until March 6th the restaurant is closed. 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 !!! We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist; February 9th
Curl up won’t ya? Music can make all ailments go away. Cold, flu or just plain snowy weather. Music can make inconveniences disappear with a shot of soulful healing. Please sit back, grab a hot beverage and listen to music that will warm your spirit. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs To Keep You Warm
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. Who better to create a playlist than Montrealers? Please listen below to tunes sent in by listeners! If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Created by Montrealers
One week it is a detergent, the next week – another product. Awards can be fickle. Some artists love them, while others despise them. Good for a career? Or bad? For most – if the award is chosen fairly and honestly through contemporaries or fans – it is nice to be acknowledged. The Maple Blues Awards are The Blues’ version of The Junos. Canada’s trophies … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2020 Maple Blues Awards Winners
The best tunes in Montreal. Many songs float on by. Unless deals are made, most tunes are left unheard. Quality means nothing to the powers that be. Have a listen below to some new tunes, upcoming interviews and things that make you go hmm … Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – I Don’t Like Mondays Music News and New Tunes
The Blues Smoke Meat Pete shuts down for a month every year to recharge. From January 26th until March 6th the restaurant is closed. 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 !!! We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist; February 2nd
Are you ready for a Razzle Dazzle comedy show? It is time to chuckle. Time to laugh and time to listen to some great tunes. Have a listen below to some comedy, great tunes and some surprises? Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Another Boring Day on The Island of Pegipegi
The middle of the week requires a boost. It is easy to turn on what you are used to hearing. Simple can translate into laziness. With a little effort – a new world can be at your listening fingertips. Click on the play buttons below to listen to some great albums and tunes. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hump Day Extravaganza
The best tunes in Montreal. Many songs float by like a butterfly in the wind. Beautiful colors go unnoticed by the hard working folk as they are force fed their daily feeds.. Have a listen below to some tunes that will shove the winter blues away and the best joke ever told. Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Beating the Winter Blues and The Best Joke in The History of Jokes
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