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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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John Beaudine – Livin’ the Blues and All That Jazz!

Imagine … Being a huge Blues’ fan and obtaining an apprenticeship from some of the greats. Legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and James Cotton. They were the ones who taught Johnny Beaudine his craft and toughness to survive in the music business. Please listen to Part One as Johnny explains his great career. Please visit Johnny and The House of Jazz Here!   Continue reading John Beaudine – Livin’ the Blues and All That Jazz!

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Top Ten Things Overheard at The Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal

So …. Sabbath came and went. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler held court on Monday au Centre Bell. What happened? What was said? Here now are the Top Ten Things Overheard at the Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal. 10. What? 9. What did Ozzy say? 8. I can’t understand what Ozzy is saying … 7. Huh? 6. It’s not me right? It’s … Continue reading Top Ten Things Overheard at The Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal

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Blackie and The Rodeo Kings; A Surprise!

Tom Wilson and his buddies in Blackie and The Rodeo Kings – loved Willie P. Bennett. So much – they bought the company. Sorta … The band’s name derives from a Bennett song and their first album contained all Bennett covers. Each album ( eight including the new disc South), contains one Willie tune. Safe to say – the band is on the right track. … Continue reading Blackie and The Rodeo Kings; A Surprise!

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