If music could be bottled – Bryan Ferry and his band would be the proper vintage … Ferry and his band of merry men and women were at Theatre St. Denis last night and it was a lesson in musicality. Wisdom of notes, melodies and spaces were relayed through the sold out venue like candy on a well lit street on Halloween. ‘Slave to Love’ … Continue reading Bryan Ferry in Montreal – An Education in Musicality
The world missed out on a Zombie Apocalypse. Long before the current trend of Zombie – mania invaded Hollywood ( The White House?) there were some very ‘ fab’ lads from England on the brink of invading the continent of North America. Along with the likes of The Animals, The Kinks and The Who – the Zombies were a Pop / Rock band from England. … Continue reading The Zombies – ‘Not Scary’ At All in Montreal …
George Carlin knew the deal. Somehow he knew how the rich control the media and in return – the media control the masses. Disguised as a ‘news story’ – the real goal is to send patrons to an establishment or buy a product. Anyone who ‘helps’ – gets free ‘meals’. Same thing with music. Buy advertising and just like that, your music is on the playlist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Six Songs You Can’t Say on Televison ( or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Benny Hill ).
The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions ! Part Two.
The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions !
Sarah Slean is keen … Not only is she excited about her new disc, she is also excited about her new life. Following a period of self-reflection, Sarah has arrived at a couple of conclusions. Discoveries that may – or may not, include the film My Cousin Vinny. Say what? Please listen below as Sarah speaks of the new album and hear some great new … Continue reading Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’
Montrealers – just like The Flintstones … rock ! Although The Way-Outs are not coming to Montreal – many artists are ! Please listen below to some of the shows, some great tunes and where you can buy tickets ! Ian Janes is opening up for Matt Anderson on March 30th @L’Astral Click Here for Tics ! Visit Ian Janes Here ! *Listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)
Ian Janes comes from Nova Scotia. His songs? More universal than that. Combining an eclectic range of influences which he received as gifts from his Mom in the house growing up – Ian is on the brink of a brilliant career. Please listen below as Ian explains everything you need to know about his influences, his songwriting process and thoughts on Ray Charles . An enormous … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ian Janes; Crafting Songs The East Coast Kinda Way …
The British Invasion was just that. An invasion ! The difference between this invasion and others – primarily music. The other abnormality was the musicians were carrying American music back to America. Strange days indeed . ‘Most peculiar Mama …’ The Zombies were one of the British Bands who invaded America. Combining music from overseas with their own ‘twist’ on things. An English twist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Chat with a Live Zombie !
Rock n Roll is about rebellion. There is a famous quote by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. “If you are going to kick authority in the teeth, you may as well use two feet …” The modern day ‘bad boy of Rock n Roll ain’t got nothing on Chuck Berry. Most ‘rebellious’ musicians gain notoriety and then get arrested. In Berry’s case, he was … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Chuck Berry
On St. Patrick’s Day , especially in Montreal – it is easy being Green and it’s even easier being Steve Hill. The Trois Rivieres and Quatre ‘Solo Recordings’ native is normally used to the ‘ it ain’t easy being Green ‘ moniker. Bucking precedent in recent years and pioneering the ‘one man band ‘ genre single handily made him a sort of ‘musical abnolity’. After all … Continue reading Steve Hill Concert Review – Club Soda
Country, Folk and Blues … Three ingredients that make up ‘the Chikkaboodah Stew’. Did you miss a new trendy meal? Don’t worry, you can get a taste of the ‘stew’ Saturday night at Smoke Meat Pete in Ile Perrot. ‘The Chikkaboodah Stew’ is the name of The Durham County Poets’ second CD and songs from their soon-to-be-released new CD will be played on Saturday evening. Please listen below as … Continue reading Kevin Harvey of The Durham County Poets Talks The ‘Roots’ of ‘Monday Morning’
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