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Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show,  the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

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Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli

It was a voice she never knew she had. Far more talented than imagined. Susie Arioli took that voice and traveled far. For the most part – Jordan Officer accompanied her on a musical voyage filled with wonder, excitement and satisfaction. Whether it be playing at Place des Arts or on stage in Paris, France – Susie is having a blast as a working, travelling … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli

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The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …

The Stones … Along with The Beatles, the most successful Rock n Roll band in history.  The meat to The Beatles’ potatoes. Reality versus The Beatles’ dreams of love and peace. In reality, The Rolling Stones are The Greatest Rock n Roll band in history. They are also the most successful Country Band, posses one of the biggest selling‘ ‘dance’  songs of all time and can lay claim … Continue reading The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …

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Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!

Tracy and Mike from One Road hit the road to record their latest album; All In.  An album which shall be released at the end of June – beginning of July. Judging by the first single ( one of six that shall be released), it appears the learning curve is over for the duo from Montreal, Qc.   Their first album; Ride On – was … Continue reading Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!

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Ranee … ‘What’s Going On’? Part Two

In part two of my interview with the great Ranee Lee – the singer, songwriter, actress, producer and teacher talks about her latest album; ‘What’s Going On’. It is the first time she has worked with strings on an album. She has been changed by this experience. Changed for the better. Please listen to Ranee. Her students do. Her husband does. Her kids do. Her … Continue reading Ranee … ‘What’s Going On’? Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s New?

New York … New Jersey … New Guinea … not the only things that are new … In Canada and around the world – musicians are releasing new music every second. That is an alarming amount of tun-age being made available . Here below are just a few samples of new songs by Montreal artists, Canadians and ( because we are polite ) one American … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s New?

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Juno Award Winner Steve Strongman ‘Proves it To Us’ ….

It is a ‘Natural Fact’. Steve Strongman’s 2013 was a tremendous success! One Juno and three Maple Blues Awards later; Strongman passed ‘hump-day in his musical career . Natural Fact was Steve’s fourth album and an acoustic goldmine of Blues’ tunes. Fast forward to May 13th 2014. ‘Let Me Prove It To You’ now becomes his latest album and not the follow up most of … Continue reading Juno Award Winner Steve Strongman ‘Proves it To Us’ ….

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Haymaker; A Real Rock n Roll Band!

Apparently – swatting mosquitoes and braving – 40 temperatures; has no negative effects on playing Rock n Roll. How else can you explain The Guess Who and  ‘ Haymaker’? Two Rock bands who have been spawned in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sure – two of Haymaker’s members were originally from Montreal yet it is in their adopted hometown when the musical chops appeared. Canada should be thankful.  … Continue reading Haymaker; A Real Rock n Roll Band!

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Rick Keene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour Special. Part Three

It’s a no brainer … Styx,  Foreigner  and Don Felder. Three legends. Together. All summer long. Amazing array of tunes under the summer moon. Please listen as Tommy, Kelly and Don explain what the fans can expect. Special thanks to Lawrence Gowan and Terry Gibson. Boys …?     This special is also possible because of Strangers in the Night 10.   Buy Tickets Here! Starlight Children’s Foundation … Continue reading Rick Keene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour Special. Part Three

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

It’s gonna be fun …! Seldom do bands hook up that are headliners on their own.  Imagine. Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – together on tour! Crystal Ball, JukeBox Hero and Hotel California in one night!That’s just three songs! A night to remember. A night to attend … Listen as Tommy Shaw, Kelly Hansen and Don Felder talk about the tour, the songs and each … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

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