Everyone is aware of the book about positional foreplay. Kama Sutra is the definitive ‘how-to’ book, the ‘Bible’ that is on ‘the tip’ of everyone’s fingers … Lady Chaterley’s Lover? Yup. Most know … These books were all penned as guidelines for the art of lovemaking. Sex – for the inhibited … Gern F, a singer and songwriter who was the front-man of one of Montreal’s … Continue reading A Book Every Musician Must Read – Chapter Two
Everyone is aware of the book about positional foreplay. Kama Sutra is the definitive ‘how-to’ book, the ‘Bible’ that is on ‘the tip’ of everyone’s fingers … Lady Chaterley’s Lover? Yup. Most know … These books were all penned as guidelines for the art of lovemaking. Sex – for the inhibited … Gern F, a singer and songwriter who was the front-man of one of Montreal’s … Continue reading A Book Every Musician Must Read – Chapter One …
Dave the Bartender is safe behind the bar … It’s the route to his place that seems treacherous. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender attempts to respond to musical questions sent in by the listeners … Dave? The Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender – Planes, Trains and Hitchhikers …
Joe Driscoll is an American who does not speak French. Sekou Kouyate is from West Africa and does not speak English (very much). Somehow – music becomes the language in which these two splendid musicians communicate. Please listen as Joe Driscoll explains everything you need to know about himself, his partnership with Sekou and his thoughts on the bad reputation Hip Hop sometimes gathers. Joe? Visit … Continue reading Music … What Language Barrier? A Conversation with Joe Driscoll.
Jason Campbell is from Newfoundland … Campbell chooses Nova Scotia for a second home. That province holds the key to the success of his actual band; Signal Hill. Campbell’s group take up residency every Sunday evening at one of Nova Scotia’s premiere clubs; the Lower Deck. That gig has kept Signal Hill firmly planted in Halifax for many years and has garnered a huge following. Seldom is the … Continue reading Jason Campbell – Missing His ‘ Signals ‘ ?
Dave the Bartender works late … There are not a lot of people on the planet who are as educated as bartenders. Unfortunately – Dave the Bartender is not one of them. Lucky for the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene … His advice comes cheap yet it’s not cheap advice. Dave the Bartender sees everything, hears everything and attempts to pass that knowledge on. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Avoiding Hitchhikers
Lee Rocker is quite aware from whence he came … Commencing at the age of seventeen into the crazy world of Rock n Roll with his band; The Stray Cats – Lee never strayed far from his roots. Now – over thirty years since The Stray Cats re -introduced Rockabilly into the mainstream, Rocker continues his love of what once was …simply …Rock n Roll … Lee? … Continue reading Lee Rocker; Like Talkin’ to a Stray Cat !
Dave the Bartender is no kidder … He is also no bartender. He does what he does and speaks what he hears. He is every man / woman who tends bar. He is wise, diligent and savvy. He is …. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode 11 and a 1/2
Montreal – the city that doesn’t sleep … Fleetwood Mac, just one of many shows coming to Montreal in the next couple of months. All genres and all sorts of levels of success. The future is now and the past is in the future. Please listen to some great tunes, some event listings and hear some ( truthful?) gags about musicians … Talk soon … … Continue reading Musician Jokes and What’s Happening in Montreal
I have been floored by a touch of pneumonia. Feeling better – should be back next week. Rick Continue reading Back Soon ..
It’s come down to this … Following much dissection, a number one interview has been discovered. Amid hundreds of hours of audio tape ( most of which is on the floor), a favorite interview has been unearthed. A favorite is far removed from the best. There is no best as all interviews are equally exciting and interesting … Without further ado – the number one … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Number One Canadian Interview of 2014
In Canada, we have a saying … He shoots, he scores … ! Aside from that – we have beavers and lots of ( Justin Bieber aside ) – great music. In 2014, I was fortunate enough to speak to very many of the men, women and teenagers who sing from this great country of Canada. Please listen below as the countdown to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux
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