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
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.
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.
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 !
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 !
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
What’s coming to Montreal ? As usual – quite a bit ! Please listen below to some things that are in need of your attention ! Visit Delfeayo Here ! Visit Evenko Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Up Doc?
Aside from making ‘America Great Again’ – Delfeayo Marsalis is on a roll … ‘An Evening with Delfeayo Marsalis; Kalamazoo’ is Delfeayo’s newest offering and it combines Jazz standards with a few originals. All recorded in a live setting in the midst of a ten city tour. Marsalis of the world famous and critically acclaimed Marsalis clan, is joined onstage by his Father. The family … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Delfeayo Marsalis; ‘Live’ and Stunning on New Record
Here at Rick Keene Music Scene – rarely do my personal tastes mix with business. Once in a while , the Stones are featured but most of the time , this forum is to promote new music through interviews and let you know what’s happening or what shows just happened. To narrow down ten songs from a catalog over four hundred deep is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Rolling Stones Tracks?
Baring the soul … That’s exactly what the album Nuda is about. One half of Scarlett Jane’s Andrea Ramolo needed time to reflect and get naked with her feelings. Combining new found musical partners with old school thoughts, Andrea evokes nurturing through music. Please listen below as Andrea explains everything about her new disc. Andrea? What’s up? She will be in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andrea Ramolo Bares All in New Album
Once a year … A frightening thing takes place. Something so terrifying, the little hair you have left on the top of your head turns white. Things go bump in the night. Chains rattle. Noises make you sit up in fright … Turn out the lights, turn up your computer and listen below to the scariest half hour in Montreal ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Turn Out the Lights and Beware !
Guilty by association. No one knows that better than Alec McElcheran . Himself, also an associate. Combining Blues and Rock – Alec ( Bass), Dan Legault (drums) and Alan Springer (guitar) form The Associates. A hard driving machine equipped with the tools required to make a stand in the Montreal music scene. Please listen below to my chat with Alec as he discusses opening up … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Associating with An Associate. Full Interview
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