Dave the Bartender – like everyone else, took some time off during the holidays to be with family … It is not his fault, his family are behind bars! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; New Years Edition
A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada. Please listen all week as I count them down … … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2nd Best Darn International Interview of 2014
A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada. Please listen all week as I count them down … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part Three
Seventy – one years old … That is the age of Keith Richards. Now – for most of us, that is equivalent to four hundred and six. Richards has lived beyond expectations. Richards has lived beyond anything that sums up logic. Does a man (machine) in the position of seemingly able to survive any type of self – induced chemical warfare sit down and write … Continue reading Keith Richards’ Top Ten New Years’ Resolutions
A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada. Please listen all week as I count them down … … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part One
On December 17th, 2014 – Gary Moffet and his dear friend and former band mate Laurie; joined myself and Sean McKeogh on k103.7fm. It was an honor to have two of the cornerstones of Montreal music to not only play Christmas songs, to also discover some of the history of music in Montreal. Merry Christmas everyone! Please listen below and enjoy … Gary? Laurie? … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas with Gary Moffet and Laurie
Excuse me … you will have to speak up … Attending so many concerts in 2014 leaves a guy – short of hearing. It has been a slice to hear, witness and meet so many musicians in the past year – it is almost criminal to come up with a Top Ten list, never mind a number one show … Nine of the shows was … Continue reading Without Further Ado … The Number One Concert of 2014 Is …
It’s that time of year once again. A time to say, a time to reminisce, an occasion to place memories into a pocket called time. Concerts, just like shooting stars – come and go … Some remain bright for years while others die within minutes of their creation. Some linger for a fleeting moment – others force gazers to look away or write a ‘bad … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Concerts of 2014 – Part One and Two
Dave the Bartender – like everyone, almost everyone; takes some time at the holidays. Moments to unwind and reflect on his past year. Before he sets off on an island excursion or a pilgrimage to his pillow, Dave the Bartender is taking away time from his customers in Toronto to answer some musical questions. Please listen to one of the most intriguing conversations this side … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Christmas Special
Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones. Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014
Carl Palmer is ahead of his time … literally. Musically, that’s what it is about. Forget about playing with Greg Lake and Keith Emerson, Carl is too quick for them … Palmer, the man who once sat in for Mick Fleetwood during a Peter-Green era Fleetwood Mac show, is way ahead of his playing days with ELP. Ahead of ELP but not their music. Friday … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Carl Palmer Drum Solo
He is the man of all seasons; Winter, Summer, Spring and fall down. Dave the Bartender is available to listen, to talk and to give advice to the most lost of souls. He is also open for the biggest tips. Please listen as Dave the Bartender disperses his wisdom as quick as he delivers shots. Dave? The bartender? Email your questions to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Donate Here! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eleven
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