Raising Money to Help Syrian Refugees! Duh … !

Edwin Brownell or his alter – ego; Edwin Orion Brownell … are good men. Whether he is playing piano and entertaining the ‘troops’ at old age homes across Canada, composing and performing classical piano and educating the music world with Mozart and Bach or ‘just’ playing good ol’ Rock n’ Roll with famous Rock stars – one thing is certain. Edwin makes people smile. If … Continue reading Raising Money to Help Syrian Refugees! Duh … !

Sultans of String – Never in ‘Dire’ Straights !

The Sultans of String, the Juno nominated band of musicians, headed East … Musically. Together with master Sitar player Anwar Kurshid, the band has stepped up their education. Combining the souls of two regions of spiritual awakening, has not only allowed for the output of great tunes, it has established a growing friendship.   Please enjoy my interview with Chris McKhool, bandleader and a man with … Continue reading Sultans of String – Never in ‘Dire’ Straights !

Top Ten Signs Your Career as a Rock Star ‘May’Be Over

Popularity can be a fickle thing … On top of the world one moment, singing with Justin Bieber the next! Sometimes, musicians do not want to give up their last ditch effort to remain as the Gods they once were. Too often – they become jokes and popular only among drunken patrons who themselves attempt to rekindle their youth. Here now are the Top Ten … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Your Career as a Rock Star ‘May’Be Over

A Review of Keith Richards’ Documentary ‘Under the Influence’

Most people have dual citizenships. Keith Richards has dual personalities. In the documentary ‘ Under the Influence ‘ ( available on Netflix) – the lines are blurred with orgasmic pleasure for a true music fan. The general population love Keith Richards. The masses also know very little about the man. They know the myth. They have read the tales of decadent behavior and the seemingly … Continue reading A Review of Keith Richards’ Documentary ‘Under the Influence’

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Dave the Bartender is never asleep on the job …   That’s because he is never there! Nevertheless – when he is slinging drinks, he gathers information faster than a janitor at a Bordello collects condom wrappers. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Dave? The Bartender?             … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

Keith Richards can no longer play guitar like the Richards of old.   Any Rolling Stones review post – coconut tree (shrub) incident must include this fact. Stones’ fans know it, newer fans and people seeing the band for the first time must be educated. A combination of arthritic fingers / memory loss and / or years of living dangerously have left Keef a ‘moonlight … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; ‘ This ‘ 70’s Show!

The 1970’s were a strange decade but a good one. Mood Rings, Pet Rocks, Disco, CB Radios – it was a definable decade of different dimensions. Leisure suits, shag carpeting and waterbeds. Trends which were all the rage while listening to The Carpenters, Heart, The Eagles, Peter Frampton  and hundreds of bands and solo artists who made their mark in that ten year period. It … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; ‘ This ‘ 70’s Show!

Jazz Festival Review – Mike Love

Mike Love The Beach Boys have nothing to do with it … Mike Love is his own entity. Figuratively and literally. Not only that – how many musicians visit Montreal from their native Hawaii? Mike Love  did last night at Metropolis as the opening act for Britain’s Joss Stone. According to Mike ( and there is no reason to doubt him), his performance last evening … Continue reading Jazz Festival Review – Mike Love