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Colonel Tom Parker Has Not Left the Building! ‘Pour’ Him an ‘American’ Shot !

Colonel Tom Parker made a lot of money off Elvis Presley. Tom Parker of Toronto, aka Colonel Tom – has the same name as the famous promoter / Elvis career killer.  That’s where the comparison stops … Tom Parker is a Country / Folk singer who plays Guitar and Mandolin. Unlike Elvis or Colonel Tom Parker – Tom ( of Toronto) writes his own tunes. … Continue reading Colonel Tom Parker Has Not Left the Building! ‘Pour’ Him an ‘American’ Shot !

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A Talk with a Blues Legend; Mr. James Cotton. Part One and Two.

James Cotton requires no introduction… Introduced to the music of Sonny Boy Williamson at the age of nine – seventy-eight years later; there’s no looking back. Cotton has played with everyone who is anyone in the history of The Blues. B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton … The history pages are not big enough to contain a list .. … Continue reading A Talk with a Blues Legend; Mr. James Cotton. Part One and Two.

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The 2015 Montreal International Jazz Festival – Outdoor Shows and Interviews

The Jazz Festival is getting underway very soon … This year’s Festival is dedicated to B. B King. Click on the images below to hear interviews with some of the artists performing outdoors this year.       To see a full list of the Outdoor and Indoor Programs Click Here!</span> Stay Tuned for a Lot of Great Interviews ! Thanks for Listening !   … Continue reading The 2015 Montreal International Jazz Festival – Outdoor Shows and Interviews

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Joel Plaskett in Montreal

Once upon a time – a music concert was all about fun … The bands got on a stage, played their guitar strings off and parlayed unparalleled enthusiasm into a crowd that expected to be entertained. Due to many factors including big business – many times, this experience is a thing of the past. Thank goodness Nova Scotia – born Joel Plaskett lives in the … Continue reading Joel Plaskett in Montreal

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Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview and What’s Happening in Montreal !

The Jazz Festival is coming real soon !   One of the highlights will be the first presentation of The B. B. King Award. Legendary Bluesman James Cotton will receive the award and stay tuned for my interview with James on June the 2nd. Please listen below to a preview of some of the shows, where to buy tickets and some musical samples. Also – hear … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview and What’s Happening in Montreal !

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Steve Rowe Lets His Guitar Do the Talkin’ ….

It’s been a while since Steve Rowe’s older brother inspired him to play guitar. Forty – five years – give or take a lick … Listen below as Steve speaks about his new CD, his album launch and many other subjects relating to his long and storied Blues’ career. Steve?     Visit Steve Here!                   Continue reading Steve Rowe Lets His Guitar Do the Talkin’ ….

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Joe Louis Walker Pays Tribute to His Friend … B.B. King. Part One

Joe Louis Walker had an opportunity most people do not …   Not only did Joe get to play with B. B. King – he also became friends with the Godfather of The Blues. Playing on three albums with B.B. and heading up King’s band – affords Joe the right to pay homage to one of his idols. Please listen below to part one of … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Pays Tribute to His Friend … B.B. King. Part One

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The BlueBell Sisters – Old School Music Done Right!

Sisters can do weird things … Sometimes, good things may happen. Such is the case with The BlueBell Sisters. A trio of ladies (with a brother tossed into the mix) singing songs that people love. The entire act is a romp into the past with ties to Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis. Add some infectious energy during live shows and voila ! Priceless … Continue reading The BlueBell Sisters – Old School Music Done Right!

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Counting Crows … in Montreal

No … Hootie was not there … It is easy to mix up bands from the past. Groups who – at one time in music history; ruled the airwaves.The Counting Crows were … one of ‘those’ bands. At Metropolis on May 15th in Montreal, it was easy to forget. Fourteen years had passed since Adam Duritz and company graced La Ville de Montreal with a … Continue reading Counting Crows … in Montreal

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Ask Dave the Bartender; What is The Best Hockey Song Ever and Various Other Lies and Innuendo .​.​.

Dave the Bartender is not always at his post … Sometimes – he can be found two blocks away sleeping in an alley. That’s neither here nor there… Invisible sometimes but never void of musical knowledge –  Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions with his usual flare … Dave? The Bartender?   May 16th at Le Pionnier! Rockin’ for Chloe! Donate Here!     … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; What is The Best Hockey Song Ever and Various Other Lies and Innuendo .​.​.

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What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene

Lots to do, as usual, in Montreal … Most Importantly is a Fundraiser for Baby Chloe ! Click Here for information and head to Le Pionnier on May 16th to Rock for Chloe !   Please listen below to what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene as well as in Montreal in the next few days.     Beirut kicks off the Festival! Montreal, Tuesday, May 5, … Continue reading What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene

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Randy Bachman: Master Guitarist Delivers Classic Rock and Power

By JOHN AUSTEN Special to Rick Keene Music Scene Three names invariably come up in discussions about which Canadian rock group deserves the label ‘Best of All Time’. There are legitimate arguments to be made for the Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Rush – with a few pretenders sprinkled in for good measure. It’s no accident that Randy Bachman is a founder and major player … Continue reading Randy Bachman: Master Guitarist Delivers Classic Rock and Power

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