The Rolling Stones pose outside of London’s famous Marquee club today. It was fifty years ago – the band played it’s very first gig here … Happy Birthday! The band was put together by guitarist Brian Jones who tragically passed away in 1969. He was replaced by Mick Taylor who remained with the group until 1975. Taylor was replaced by Ronnie Wood who remains to … Continue reading Fifty Years Ago Today …
Once in a while, I will keep you posted on the tunes I am listening to. Ten songs will be reviewed. Tunes randomly selected. Here they are; 1. James Brown – Mind Power A funky, slower version of sex machine. Brown is an a lower state of mind on this one. No screaming, no vintage Brown ad – libs. A beat sustains a rap. Yes … Continue reading What’s Rick Listening To …
How does it feel? To be on your own … Just like a Rolling Stone … This is what should have been asked to Mr. Darryl Jones upon our chance encounter at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Who thinks of clever questions when a man who earned some of his chops playing with Miles Davis exits an elevator? I have been privaleged enough to be … Continue reading Me and Mr. Jones – As in Darryl …
Young kids today have it rough … One one hand, technology has enhanced and eased the process of recording. This allows the youth to not be held captive by record companies which prey on unsuspecting musicians. They still do yet not as much … The musicians have it rough because they are more talented and because of this – there are more of them. A … Continue reading Danny Rebel and the KGB; CD Review
If you ever wanted to seduce someone, music is something required. Good food may be prepared, the right wine chilled to give goosebumps on a warm summer’s evening. Candles lit to provide shadows with dancing material. Clothes removed, dreams added. Yet nakedness requires a beat. Barry White’s soulful voice may be the recipe to desire filled with anticipation of a soft touch from feathery fingers. … Continue reading What Does Music Mean?
First things first. What is witnessed in this documentary/ concert film, is not for the faint – hearted. In other words; Justin Bieber fans stay away. ‘Make it Funky‘ tells the tale of New Orleans music. A combination of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, soul and funk. Rock n roll? You bet … According to one of the performers in the almost three hour … Continue reading Make it FUNKY – CONCERT DVD
What would you think if you saw a dude in line at Starbucks. His arms are filled with tattoos and he has a shaved head. Assume he is a skinhead – type guy with an attitude? Smile politely and keep a distance due to your ignorance? Many would … How bad would you feel once you discovered the individual was a DJ on CHOM? How … Continue reading Slaves on Dope; ROUND TWO
A visitation through time … Figurines courtesy of Max Pellerin – a true Rock n Roll fan! To book Max’s band The Contractors check out his site! Stay tuned for a story on Slaves on Dope – Chom – FM ‘s Jason Rockman’s band! Continue reading Rock n Roll
The bad boys of Rock n Roll will be celebrating a half century of being bad boys. When … is anybody’s guess! Officially, the birthdate is 2013. That is when Charlie Watts joined the boys. After all – the Stones are not the Stones without Charlie … What will they do? Have a party at the local IHOP? Place celebratory syrop upon mounds of pancakes? … Continue reading Top Ten Ways the Rolling Stones plan on Celebrating their Fiftieth Anniversary
If Angels could sing like Carolyn Fe; they would … This may seem like a cliche, it is and it is not. Depends whether or not you have listened to the c.d. Original Sin. The same – titled first track commences with crickets as the bass line. An acoustic guitar soon joins the chorus. Sitting on a porch with an apple in hand maybe? Just … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective – Original Sin; C.D Review
See Spot Run is the best possible name for guitarist Randy Bowen‘s music group. Why? Does he have a pooch who nixes the idea of standing still? Does Randy spend his days observing the non – putrid pooch? Not quite. The Pointe Claire resident’s name should be Spot because Randy is always on the move and he would not have it any other way … … Continue reading See Spot Sit … But Not For Long!
The following is an excerpt from Sammy Hagar’s book; When I was growing up, Fontana, California, was all orange groves, grape vineyards, and chicken ranches. I could eat oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines all fucking day if I wanted. I had to walk through an orange grove just to go to my next-door neighbor’s house. There really was no neighborhood. It was long before tract homes. … Continue reading Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar
Rick Keene Music Scene 