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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dale Boyle; Putting Some Much Needed ‘Gasoline’ Into the Montreal Music Fire

Songwriting is always there but sometimes it takes a while to come out.   This appears to be the case with Dale Boyle.  Originally from the Gaspe region and currently a Dorval resident, Boyle has written five songs that are way ahead of the Montreal curve. Citing one of his major influences as recently departed Tom Petty – it is easy to hear the contributing … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dale Boyle; Putting Some Much Needed ‘Gasoline’ Into the Montreal Music Fire

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Goodbye Mr. Petty 

It was a pirate life. Now – it’s gone.  No other Rock n’ Roll star (aside from Keith Richards) walked the walk and talked the talk more than Tom Petty.  Swagger complimented his ability to convey energy to an audience with a ‘Dude’ – like calmness. Uncanny in the world of songwriting.  Combining speed with no energy. Lyrics in tune with America’s pulse while tuning … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Goodbye Mr. Petty 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – David Myles; Real Love

Pop music ain’t what it used to be …     David Myles is doing something about it. Combining old school thoughts with new school riffs without duplicating anything. Easy right? Make people dance right?     Please listen below as David talks about the new album and how he came up with the idea to go backwards – musically.      David? What’s up? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – David Myles; Real Love

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Four

Imagine telling your Mom; ‘I’m moving out!’ (when you are fifteen years of age?)   Imagine the reaction of your parents even if you have a full time job? Imagine the reaction if you only have a couple of events planned at $25.00 each? Welcome to the start of Sheldon Kagan’s career as a mobile disc jockey. A career that has spanned over fifty years and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Four

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Three

Imagine telling your Mom; ‘I’m moving out!’ (when you are fifteen years of age?)   Imagine the reaction of your parents even if you have a full time job? Imagine the reaction if you only have a couple of events planned at $25.00 each? Welcome to the start of Sheldon Kagan’s career as a mobile disc jockey. A career that has spanned over fifty years and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Three

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Two

Imagine telling your Mom; ‘I’m moving out!’ (when you are fifteen years of age?)   Imagine the reaction of your parents even if you have a full time job? Imagine the reaction if you only have a couple of events planned at $25.00 each? Welcome to the start of Sheldon Kagan’s career as a mobile disc jockey. A career that has spanned over fifty years and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part One

Imagine telling your Mom; ‘I’m moving out!’ (when you are fifteen years of age?)   Imagine the reaction of your parents even if you have a full time job? Imagine the reaction if you only have a couple of events planned at $25.00 each? Welcome to the start of Sheldon Kagan’s career as a mobile disc jockey. A career that has spanned over fifty years and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sheldon Kagan; A Success Story. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Basstock; A Musical Event to Benefit The West Island Palliative Care Unit

The West island Palliative Care Unit contains many angels. The many volunteers who give their time to helping patients and their families ease into other worldly territory. It’s an ongoing process as people continually require care. That’s where Peter Nauth steps in. Nauth is organizing an event on Sept. 23rd at Stewart Hall in Pointe Claire with proceeds going to the West Island Palliative Care. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Basstock; A Musical Event to Benefit The West Island Palliative Care Unit

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Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run; Changing to Remain the Same. PART TWO

  See Spot Run took the ball and left …   Where did they go? Straight to Toronto where (at that time) every Canadian English artist needed to be to make it in the industry. The year was 1999 they released the song Weightless. That tune lessened their gravity. They floated into music heaven.    Fast forward almost eighteen years and the more things change – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run; Changing to Remain the Same. PART TWO

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Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run; Changing to Remain the Same

  See Spot Run took the ball and left … Where did they go? Straight to Toronto where (at that time) every Canadian English artist needed to be to make it in the industry. The year was 1999 they released the song Weightless. That tune lessened their gravity. They floated into music heaven.    Fast forward almost eighteen years and the more things change – the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – See Spot Run; Changing to Remain the Same

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Just Who Are The Best Blues Artists in Quebec ? 

The Blues are as old as music itself.    Depending on which side of the porch the wind is blowing – the Blues or Country music is the foundation of everything taped or played live on the airwaves these days. Ray Charles and Chuck Berry – two builders who were successful in both genres. To single them out from the likes of Big Mama Thornton … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Just Who Are The Best Blues Artists in Quebec ? 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

The city that never sleeps … Montreal is always on the go. Running, jogging or walking to live music venues everywhere ! It’s a music lovers dream to be in Montreal ! Please listen below to some of the shows coming our way and find out what historical theater in Montreal changed names and has added wonderful stuff for your musical enjoyment ! Thanks for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

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