Concert for Catherine; A Star-Studded Affair

Catherine Stamatakos battled Cancer for two years. On June 30th, 2025, she passed away in the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care. She was 54 years old. On September 26th – there will be a concert to keep Catherine’s memory alive and to pass on a message to women which Catherine wanted to keep going; get tested early for Ovarian and Uterine cancer and do not let … Continue reading Concert for Catherine; A Star-Studded Affair

Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating Canadian Music

Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it’s doing in the Maritimes. Tommy Douglas Please scroll down and listen to some great new Canadian tunes, Canadian concert news and some classic Canadian tunes. Eh? Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating Canadian Music

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Music (and hockey?) News

“All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.” Gordie Howe Please scroll down and listen to some great new tunes, concert news and some classic hockey quotes. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Music (and hockey?) News

Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

Liam Neeson speaks with his friend Tom Jackson occasionally.  When Tom asks what Liam is doing, Liam replies; ‘filming another ‘shoot ’em up’. A response that makes Tom Jackson roar with laughter. An insight into the soul of Tom Jackson. Please scroll down and listen to a great chat with a great man. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: A Chat with Tom Jackson from Sullivan’s Crossing.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Celebrating Canada, Loud and Proud – Festivities Include a Star-Studded Noon and Evening Show, an O Canada! Station, Fireworks, and More “The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,” said The Department of Canadian Heritage. “More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Once upon a time – The Montreal International Jazz Festival was just Jazz. Before festivals required big name acts from the Pop and Rock world to pay the bills, Montreal earned a reputation as the best jazz festival in the world for a reason. Please scroll down and discover a few of the reasons why. Jim Cuddy Tickets Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Tickets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Rick Keene Music Scene: Album of the Week

“I’m a big collector of vinyl – I have a record room in my house – and I’ve always had a huge soundtrack album collection. So what I do, as I’m writing a movie, is go through all those songs, trying to find good songs for fights, or good pieces of music to layer into the film.” Quentin Tarantino Please scroll down and listen to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Album of the Week

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Concert and Music News

“Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends”.  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes, concert and music news. Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Concert and Music News

Rick Keene Music Scene; Ranee Lee Full Interview

Ranee Lee is a Montreal treasure. Filled with talent, awards and accomplishments. Writer, singer, educator, actress and now she is adding ‘painter’ to her long resume. A talent that is not new to her but new to the public. Please scroll down and listen to my complete chat with Ranee Lee. Visit Ranee Lee Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Ranee Lee Full Interview