Folk music is the cornerstone of all music. Everyone knows the names which helped folk and Bluegrass music hit the mainstream. Guthrie, Seeger and Dylan to name but three. Beyond that – there are thousands of musicians who started the guitar strumming. Please listen below to Matt Large; co-founder of the Le Festival Folk de […]
You can dance if you want to … How many songs in Canadian music are recognizable by a few words? How many Canadian tunes are responsible for creating a non – dance dance craze? Say what? Please listen below to my chat with Ivan Doroschuk – the writer and composer of ‘The Safety Dance’ and […]
As usual – a lot going on … From 80’s Pop to R&B and Soul – Montreal and The Montreal Jazz Festival has a lot to offer. Please listen below for some upcoming shows and some great tunes. Thank You ! Listen to my interview with Cliff Stevens Here ! […]
Cliff Stevens’ hands aren’t slow. Despite many years portraying Eric Clapton as means to meet the ends, Stevens’ is on his way to ‘bucking’ the label. ‘Grass Wont Grow’ – Stevens’ new album, is an accumulation of years of practice and years of being on the road. Easy going riffs compliment easier going melodies […]
Dr. Trevor Payne is a Montreal institution. He may only be realizing it now. Dr. Payne and his Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir have soared to heights not imagined by anyone. Considered to be one of the top choirs in the world, Trevor Payne is ending his tenure as their leader. Something which is causing […]
Sometimes – people require a good slap in the face. A shock to make them understand what is purposeful and what is not. Bonnie Raitt, her music and her band are purposeful. And then some … Raitt was in town last night in support of her new disc; ‘Dig in Deep‘. The tour ( named […]
King Crimson are one of ‘those‘ bands … Several short stints in several increments have survived since 1969. Starting with ‘The Court of The Crimson King’ until their upcoming appearance on July 3rd in Montreal – this band is still cutting edge. Please listen below to my chat with Gavin Harrison, one of three drummers […]
Michael Kaeshammer has been here -done that. The Montreal Jazz Festival? Second nature for him … Before setting out on an European tour and then China – Michael’s upcoming appearance at The Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 6th is just one of very few gigs this summer. Michael is taking the time to prepare for […]
Steve Hill has opened for Buddy Guy a few times. Meeting him – an entirely different tale … Steve will be opening up for Buddy once more on June 30th as part of Le Festival International de Jazz a Montreal. It is part of a triple bill including; Guy, Charlie Musslewhite and Matt Andersen. A […]
Sometimes, the Blues is in you for a lifetime. It just takes a while to come out . Bruce ‘ Mississippi’ Johnson has been involved in music for a very long time. Playing and performing ‘other people’s’ songs. Now – it’s his turn to perform his own. Please listen below to my chat with Bruce […]
All that Jazz … The Montreal International Jazz Festival stats June 29th. It promises – once more, to be legendary as acts from all corners of the globe meet in Montreal for the largest Jazz Festival in the world. Keep coming back to Rick Keene Music Scene.com for interviews, previews, […]
Martin Goyette is a force to be reckoned with. Rarely does an artist come along who delivers vocals so powerfully. So passionately. So forcefully. Combining a lifelong education of the Blues with a passion for learning more and more. That’s Martin. Big Beets is Martin’s sophomore disc and it displays a willingness to take a […]
What happens in New Jersey, does not stay in New Jersey. Musically, anyways … Springsteen set the bar pretty high for guys like Mark Rivers. Something which clearly shines through on RiverCat’s new album; Hard Road to Freedom. Please listen below as Mark explains his band RiverCat , his own musical influences and his job […]
Wanna know what interviews are coming up this week? Well, you have come to the right place. How do you play it? Simple. Click on the play button and voila ! Music and previews for your listening pleasure. The Montreal International Jazz Festival starts June 29th. It promises – once more, to be legendary as […]
Can’t find good tunes on your radio dial? Well, you have come to the right place. Two hours of news and music to play when you want over the weekend. How do you play it? Simple. Click on the play button on each part and voila ! Music of all genres for your listening pleasure. […]
It is almost that time of year, boyz and gurls … The Montreal International Jazz Festival starts June 29th. It promises – once more, to be legendary as acts from all corners of the globe meet in Montreal for the largest Jazz Festival in the world. Keep coming back to Rick Keene Music Scene.com for […]
Someone should not tell Garland Jeffreys he is seventy-three years old. If he ‘realizes it’ – he may start acting the part. The legend was in town last night at Club Soda along with a backing band who not only complimented Jeffreys; they were the icing on the guitar case. Two songs into a very lengthy two […]
Bored? No need to sit around and do nothing. No need to listen to music on your ghetto blaster. Wake up the neighbors and call the kids! Or – better still, have the kids wake the neighbors with loud music ! Please have a listen below to some shows that are coming up. Listen to […]
The Flintstones changed lives … Everyone around the world who had access to television (and in recent years – a DVD player) was affected by The Flintstones. Lessons were learned, morality was taught as the men, women, kids and dinosaurs in Bedrock toiled through their daily lives. The Flintstones babysat millions of people around the […]
Garland Jeffreys is ‘still here ‘ … Not only is he still here, his recent performances and latest album are among the best he has ever done ( or close to it). The seventy three year old native of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been around the block. Been there and done so much in the […]
