One of the most musically educated and unique drummers in the history of music has passed away at the age of eighty. When I was eleven years of age, my Father passed away suddenly. A year later – my Mother was diagnosed with cancer. For a young man discovering the world around him, it was a time when insecurity replaced comfort. Each day was filled … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Charlie Watts; A Death in the Family.

Very few Canadian bands had the success of The Box. Aside from having a groundbreaking video and song with L’Affaire Dumoutier, The Box were an everyday occurrence in Canada on radio and TV. Please listen below to my chat with Jean Marc about passing the time with Covid and his upcoming show with Glass Tiger. Buy Tickets for Glass Tiger and The Box Here Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jean Marc of The Box; ‘Better Than Ever.’

Trois Rivieres is a musical kind of place. Steve Hill, the multi-talented guitar player and world traveler hails from Trois Rivieres. Breen LeBoeuf, vocalist and bassist formerly of Offenbach and April Wine has lived n the town for twenty-three years. t’s a great place to hook up with other musicians. Please listen below to my chat with Breen about the band Night Bluemers. Breen’s latest … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Breen LeBoeuf Introduces The Night Bluemers

Music heals. From September 15 to 19, the Festival will present its 41st edition on two large outdoor stages installed in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles. Several renowned artists will thrill the public with unique and free performances. Spread out over five days, the program will feature some of the greatest local talents, and even from across the country. Music lovers and fans of all genres … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Montreal International Jazz Festival is Coming Up !

Road trip! Nothing in life is more exciting than going on a road trip. Add a destination of live music and gold is at the end of the rainbow. Trois Rivieres en Blues is taking place this weekend. Call the kids and wake the spouse. A road trip is in the plans. Please listen below to a preview and hear songs from the artists playing … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Trois Rivieres en Blues; Keeping Music ‘Live’.

Miss me, miss me -now you gotta kiss me. Lots of stuff going on as the world creeps toward a new reality. Thankfully – some old realities still exist, mostly in the form of music. Trois Rivieres en Blues – is taking place near the end of August 2021. Please listen below to some music news and lots of great tunes! Buy Tickets for Trois … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Return of Montreal’s Best Online Music Show

When legends leave us -it is hard to grasp. The recent passing of bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top fame came as a shock. Like Neil Peart of Rush – the general population unaware of any major health issues. Trois Rivieres en Blues – a festival which Dusty and his band played at, is taking place at the end of August 2021. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Dusty Hill and A Preview of Trois Rivieres en Blues