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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part One

Imagine telling your Mom; ‘I’m moving out!’ (when you are fifteen years of age?)   Imagine the reaction of your parents even if you have a full time job? Imagine the reaction if you only have a couple of events planned at $25.00 each? Welcome to the start of Sheldon Kagan’s career as a mobile disc jockey. A career that has spanned over fifty years and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Basstock; A Musical Event to Benefit The West Island Palliative Care Unit

The West island Palliative Care Unit contains many angels. The many volunteers who give their time to helping patients and their families ease into other worldly territory. It’s an ongoing process as people continually require care. That’s where Peter Nauth steps in. Nauth is organizing an event on Sept. 23rd at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire with proceeds going to the West Island Palliative Care. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Basstock; A Musical Event to Benefit The West Island Palliative Care Unit

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

The city that never sleeps … Montreal is always on the go. Running, jogging or walking to live music venues everywhere ! It’s a music lovers dream to be in Montreal ! Please listen below to some of the shows coming our way and find out what historical theater in Montreal changed names and has added wonderful stuff for your musical enjoyment ! Thanks for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

Sass Jordan is a one of a kind performer.       Twenty-five years ago, Sass’ biggest selling album Racine hit the radio and the charts. Songs that catapulted her to higher levels both inside and outside of Canada.   Fast forward a decade and a half and the ‘kids’ are all grown up.   Please listen below to my chat with Sass about Racine … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?

Sgt. Pepper ? Familiar ?     Chances are the guys above know him well. It’s been fifty years since the four headed monster known as The Beatles recorded an album that forever changed popular music. ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ altered the way people sang, recorded and marketed their music. A feather in the Fab Four’s hat to be sure.   The San … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Larry Day Talks Strangers in the Night 13!

Once upon a time, in a bar far far away … Strangers in the Night – an idea born in the parking lot of a bar named The Firm, featured one band. The Boogie Wonder Band were the event’s initial entertainment and from that point on; founder Larry Day never looked back.   Fast forward twelve years and the 2017 edition is poised to be the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Larry Day Talks Strangers in the Night 13!

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

Everyone needs a break once in a while. Noise pollution is not good for the musical soul.       Please enjoy some real tunes in the meantime. Rick Keene Music Scene will be back before you can say Andrei Markov !       Listen to my interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx below !       Visit Styx Here ! Visit Strangers … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Lawrence Gowan of Styx Talks About The New Album; The Mission !

Ground control to Maj … Oops! Wrong space journey … Styx has returned to Earth momentarily with their first new album in 14 years ! One can say they are on a ‘mission’. A trip to insert a seamless album into the vast and historic Styx catalog. A recording that will not ‘skip’ the pure sound of the band’s timeline on disc or live.    … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Lawrence Gowan of Styx Talks About The New Album; The Mission !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 1

‘East is east and west is west – and an elephant never forgets. Boulder’s rules …  The elephant in this case happens to be Dr. Jarrett Lobley. A musician and a doctor practicing out west yet originally from Montreal. Lobley, has not forgot how fortunate he was to grow up in Canada and he utilizes that knowledge to give back to Canadians and transplanted Canadians. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 1

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

Festival International Nuits D’Afrique. Be there ! In the 31st year – the Festival International Nuits D’Afrique is necessary. The ingredients; the pre -cursor to all popular music today. No African rhythms? No Jazz Festival. It is – that easy … Please listen below to some tunes from some of the artists performing as well as information pertaining to the Festival ! Thanks for listening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Strumbellas; A Chat About the Pureness of Music

Canada’s up and coming band are here ! In a few short years the band has gone from playing acoustic  folk inspired melodies to playing acoustic folk inspired melodies. The crowds just got bigger ! Please listen below to my chat with Darryl James about the new album, the fans and what to expect in the future.       Visit The Jazz Festival here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Strumbellas; A Chat About the Pureness of Music

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Montreal Jazz Festival Review – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge

On paper – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge look great as a double bill. In reality – they are greater than the sum of two parts … When Joss Stone was in her Mother’s tummy, she attended one of her Mom’s favorite artists in concert. When Joss was seventeen – she sang as part of a duet with one of her Mom’s favorite artists. Last … Continue reading Montreal Jazz Festival Review – Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge

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