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Rick Keene Music Scene – Spencer MacKenzie ; Canada’s Next Guitar Great?

Hard to have the Blues when you are nineteen years of age. Sometimes – the classroom is all around and unless you are paying attention; the teacher remains invisible. That is not the case with Spencer MacKenzie as he makes his way up the musical ladder. Already winning the best new artist at The Maple Blues Awards at the age of seventeen – Spencer is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Spencer MacKenzie ; Canada’s Next Guitar Great?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Trois Rivieres en Blues 2018

No Blues – no popular music. That is the fact. Men like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and Elmore James – the framework for what we now know as ‘auto-tune’. These men would be rolling in their graves if they knew how their hard work has been destroyed by computers.   That is the great thing about Blues music and the players that play it. Real. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Trois Rivieres en Blues 2018

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Signs You Are Musically Stuck in the Eighties …

Music can be a curse. Unfortunately – the very same songs which may cause happiness, can also hold a soul prisoner. Here are The Top Ten Signs You Are Musically Stuck in the Eighties. 10. Every time you sit down for dinner you say; ” I’m hungry like a wolf …” 9. Even at your African American friend’s nuptials you say; ” What a nice … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Signs You Are Musically Stuck in the Eighties …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part Two

The biggest in the world. The Montreal International Jazz Festival is looming around the corner. From June 28th until July 7th, musical tastes for all will invade our city for ten days of rhythms from all corners of the globe. The Indoor portion of ‘ the show ‘ was announced this past week and as usual , patrons are pumped to preen and prance in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part One

The biggest in the world. The Montreal International Jazz Festival is looming around the corner. From June 28th until July 7th, musical tastes for all will invade our city for ten days of rhythms from all corners of the globe. The Indoor portion of ‘ the show ‘ was announced this past week and as usual , patrons are pumped to preen and prance in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What Happened When Todd Galganov Met with Trudeau? What Steps to Find Jesse Galganov?

Todd Galganov is a great Father.   When most people would have given their son up for dead and just come home – Todd Galganov remains in Peru and is only gaining strength in his quest to find his son Jesse Galganov.   That doesn’t mean Todd is not realistic. He truly understands that his son may be in the hands of God. The bottom … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What Happened When Todd Galganov Met with Trudeau? What Steps to Find Jesse Galganov?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Myles Goodwyn Has The Blues and That’s a Good Thing! Part One and Two

 April Wine are forever etched in the consciences of Canadian music fans. When original bassist Jim Henman asked  his former band-mate from Woody’s Termites to join April Wine; everything changed. For the better. What followed was one of the great success stories for a Canadian band. Hit after hit turned into one of the best live shows this Country has seen. Principal singer, songwriter and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Myles Goodwyn Has The Blues and That’s a Good Thing! Part One and Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Myles Goodwyn Has The Blues and That’s a Good Thing! Part One.

  April Wine are forever etched in the consciences of Canadian music fans. When original bassist Jim Henman asked  his former band-mate from Woody’s Termites to join April Wine; everything changed. For the better. What followed was one of the great success stories for a Canadian band. Hit after hit turned into one of the best live shows this Country has seen. Principal singer, songwriter … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Myles Goodwyn Has The Blues and That’s a Good Thing! Part One.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Emma Frank Recruits Top Musicians for Her New Disc; Ocean Av.

Emma Frank came and went … The Bostonian -turned-Montrealer-turned New Yorker was a rose in Montreal’s flower garden the brief time she lived here. One of those voices that could place an infant to sleep or raise the hairs on the back of Nina Simone’s neck. Emma has turned her career towards the Big Apple with a new life, new / old friends and a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Emma Frank Recruits Top Musicians for Her New Disc; Ocean Av.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Churchill; Sometimes Change Requires Change

Australian Kim Churchill tossed his sophomore album into the trash. One man’s treasure is – another man’s junk. Pressure sometimes causes panic and that is not a great thing when it comes to art. Thinking is not great for the soul. Singer,  songwriter and surfer  Kim Churchill is coming to Montreal on the heels of his latest album. Weight Falls is garnished with musical toppings … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Churchill; Sometimes Change Requires Change

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones Talks Billy Joel, Elton John and Some Guy Named Penn Jillette?

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened ! This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas. Fast forward sixteen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones Talks Billy Joel, Elton John and Some Guy Named Penn Jillette?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones’ Top Ten Piano Players. Part Three

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened ! This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas. Fast forward sixteen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones’ Top Ten Piano Players. Part Three

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