Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review

Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.  A standard misquote from the first chapter of the Book of Job.  Dec.3rd 2017, Dr. Trevor Payne’s final appearance as head of The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir left no room for misquotes. Perfection was perceived by everyone with the possible exception of Dr. Payne himself. Perfection never obtained by the artists themselves. For thirty – five years … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Exits The Montreal  Jubilation Gospel Choir 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

The world is a mess. With everything that is happening around the world these days, The Lyric Theatre Singers are literally – to the rescue. Their Christmas themed show; Candlelight Christmas, a welcome relief from the noise all around us. Silence among thieves. Calm in a global storm. Please listen below to my chat with the musical director of The Lyric Theatre Singers; Bob Bachelor. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

A good concert is an occasion to make new friends. You leave the venue satisfied. The soul filled with goodness. Diana Krall and her four piece ensemble did just that.   Exploring and paying homage to the likes of Cole Porter, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, Diana reminded everyone why music was created and how diverse the beauty may be. Commencing with the tune Deed … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

 Not everyone embraces Quebec winters. In fact , most don’t. Emilie Claire Barlow is one person who loves Quebec winters. So much so, the Toronto native and Juno Award winner took up residence in Quebec. Not only that – she sings about it on her new disc. A combination of English and French, the tracks are sure to give you frostbite ( in a good way). … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Reasons to Attend Bands for Baskets 2017

Once a year, around this time, Santa visits twice.   Make that two Santas.    Ross Griffiths and Peter Angrove; for the twelfth year in a row, place a few local bands together and raise money for the needy in the West Island. Help, in the form of food baskets. Please listen below to my chat with Ross and discover everything you need to know about … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Reasons to Attend Bands for Baskets 2017

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Searching for Jesse Galganov

The idea of a son missing in a far away place is enough to make any parent go crazy. This is exactly what is happening as Todd Galganov is in Peru doing all he can to bring his son Jesse Galganov safely back to Montreal. Please listen below to my chat with Todd and find out what is going on. Please share this as much … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Searching for Jesse Galganov

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Interview

Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run Celebrate Thirty – Five Years in Powerful Style.

It all started in the basement … That’s  usually the spot rebel teenagers get together to ‘ under ‘ mine their parents’ and society’s rules. Randy Bowen and Chris Brodbeck were no different.  Thirty five years later – the duo, along with the ‘new’ bandmates Aaron Little ( guitar ) and Dave Fudge ( Drums ) returned to the place where it kind of all started. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run Celebrate Thirty – Five Years in Powerful Style.

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Cd Review, Interview, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Rest in Peace Malcolm Young. 

The band was not cutting edge but it was. The band did not invent Rock n Roll but it did. The reason was Malcolm Young. To coin a well known phrase; ‘ It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing …’ Look up that explanation in any dictionary and there should be a photo of Malcolm Young beside it. It was AC … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rest in Peace Malcolm Young. 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Former April Wine Guitarist Joins Forces to Shine on New Disc !

Gary Moffet is a man of few words. He lets his feelings take over within music. This way of thinking helped propel April Wine to new heights during the band’s most commercially successful period from the mid seventies until the early eighties. Moffet was the principle arranger on the songs from Nature of the Beast. The album which broadened April Wine’s image South of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Former April Wine Guitarist Joins Forces to Shine on New Disc !

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Rick Keene Music Scene Concert Review; John Carpenter Goes All Christine on Montreal !

  What comes first? The chicken or the film score? Which inspires which? Does the music push the story line onto a different path or does the plot dictate the creativity within the music? Last evening at MTelus in Montreal, it was difficult to figure that out. John Carpenter, the director of such legendary films as Halloween and They Live, graced the stage conducting the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Concert Review; John Carpenter Goes All Christine on Montreal !

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Rick Keene Music Scene Concert Review; David Crosby Thrills Montreal

Imagine standing in front of John Lennon, dressed like … John Lennon?     Just one of the tales spun last night at Theatre Maisonneuve as David Crosby and his ‘friends’ put on a surprise ( not surprising ) show. On the heels of an excellent album; Sky Trails, Crosby and his pals are knee deep into a tour of the same name. Montreal ( … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Concert Review; David Crosby Thrills Montreal

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