Rick Keene Music Scene – The League of Rock Montreal; Helping New Musicians

Musicians need friends … In this day and age when live venues are closing and the ones that exist tend to hire cover bands – new artists suffer. The League of Rock Montreal is attempting to help the problem. Providing a backdrop (a canvas if you will) for new and upcoming artists to paint their masterpieces. Please listen below to my chat with the President … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The League of Rock Montreal; Helping New Musicians

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Rick Keene Music Scene

Due to a death in family – Rick Keene Music Scene will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your patronage. Rick Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Carvin Jones Bringing His Electrifying Guitar Work to Montreal !

You have never seen anything like him. Carvin Jones is among the ‘top fifty Blues guitarists’ in the world according to Guitar Magazine. He has received accolades from Eric Clapton, Albert King and Buddy Guy. His live performances are legendary and now he’s coming to Montreal and Canada ! Please listen below to my chat with Carvin Jones and hear about ‘The Ultimate Guitar Experience … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Carvin Jones Bringing His Electrifying Guitar Work to Montreal !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Justin Saladino is Brilliant with Latest Album ‘A Fool’s Heart’

Justin Saladino is smart. Too often, Blues guitarists remain true to the Blues and it confines them. Pigeon holes their talent and next thing you know, twenty years have passed and another whisky shot comes there way at four in the morning. Few (over the years) have come to the realization that Blues may be the necessary classroom but diversity is the only way out … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Justin Saladino is Brilliant with Latest Album ‘A Fool’s Heart’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part Two

The biggest in the world. The Montreal International Jazz Festival is looming around the corner. From June 28th until July 7th, musical tastes for all will invade our city for ten days of rhythms from all corners of the globe. The Indoor portion of ‘ the show ‘ was announced this past week and as usual , patrons are pumped to preen and prance in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Montreal International Jazz Festival Picks. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hill Is ‘Live’ and Well !

The prodigal son has returned home. Sorta … Trois Rivieres native and guitar player extraordinaire Steve Hill is a busy guy. Following a very successful jaunt to Europe – Hill is home for a little bit before heading off to England and Germany once more. It was while he was ‘home’ and doing a gig in the province of Quebec that Steve finally recorded a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Steve Hill Is ‘Live’ and Well !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Strangers in the Night 14; A Culture Club?

If you live or have lived in the West Island for the past twelve years, you are no stranger to the noise that takes place in the night. The charity event, which traditionally raises funds to help local organizations – is also an opportunity for local restaurants to showcase their wares. Depending on how much you wish to spend, food and drink from practically all … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Strangers in the Night 14; A Culture Club?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What Happened When Todd Galganov Met with Trudeau? What Steps to Find Jesse Galganov?

Todd Galganov is a great Father. When most people would have given their son up for dead and just come home – Todd Galganov remains in Peru and is only gaining strength in his quest to find his son Jesse Galganov. That doesn’t mean Todd is not realistic. He truly understands that his son may be in the hands of God. The bottom … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What Happened When Todd Galganov Met with Trudeau? What Steps to Find Jesse Galganov?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Talking Inside ‘The Box’ with Jean Marc. Part Three.

The Box are one of few Canadian bands who strung together numerous hits in the 1980’s. So many hits in three years – writer and front-man Jean Marc started to get a big ego. He could do no wrong in his mind … Fast forward to 2018 and the elder Jean Marc speaks to his younger self on The Box’ new EP; Take Me Home … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Talking Inside ‘The Box’ with Jean Marc. Part Three.

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