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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dave Grohl, Noelle Scaggs and Quincy Jones to sit on NIVA Advisory Board

NIVA ANNOUNCES NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FURTHER ASSIST IN PRESERVING AND NURTURING THE ECOSYSTEM OF INDEPENDENT LIVE VENUES AND PROMOTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES  The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) announces the creation of its Advisory Board, whose members will serve as critical community and industry champions. From voices who top the charts to those at the top of their industries, the advisory board will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dave Grohl, Noelle Scaggs and Quincy Jones to sit on NIVA Advisory Board

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Laurie Leblanc Releases His Second English Country Record

When It’s Right It’s Right. The above title not only explains the mindset of recording a new album – it is also the title of New Brunswick’s Laurie Leblanc‘s latest disc’ When It’s Right It’s Right is LeBlanc’s second all-English release to date. Previous albums include Couleurs (2018), 20 (2015), Noël de la Pitoune (2014), Noir et Blanc (2012), La Pitoune (2010), and his initial all-English release, Influences (2013). Please listen below to a preview of Laurie Leblanc’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Laurie Leblanc Releases His Second English Country Record

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Greg Godovitz; A Walking, Talking Historic Canadian Music Figure. Part Two

Right place – right timing. Greg Godovitz has met three members of The Rolling Stones and two members of The Beatles. He ain’t done yet … Pursuing music in the sixties after seeing / hearing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan; Greg has never looked back. The musical journey has taken him places most dream of. Hanging out with Michel Pagliaro in Montreal to a half … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Greg Godovitz; A Walking, Talking Historic Canadian Music Figure. Part Two

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Rick Keene Music Scene – You Think You Got The Blues?

The cornerstone of all popular music. Have a listen below to some of the top new Blues tracks released lately plus a familiar bonus track done with unfamiliarity. Buy Greg Godovitz’ Book Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – You Think You Got The Blues?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Greg Godovitz; A Walking, Talking Historic Canadian Music Figure. Part One

Right place – right timing. Greg Godovitz has met three members of The Rolling Stones and two members of The Beatles. He ain’t done yet … Pursuing music in the sixties after seeing / hearing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan; Greg has never looked back. The musical journey has taken him places most dream of. Hanging out with Michel Pagliaro in Montreal to a half … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Greg Godovitz; A Walking, Talking Historic Canadian Music Figure. Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The History of Canadian Music Eh? Episode One

Oh Canada. This country produces music unlike most countries around the world. The vastness of the land and the hustle and bustle of the big cities unite in a very unique fashion. A mixture – a pull and push of creativity which has given birth to talent within and exported it in abundance to listeners around the globe. Please listen below to what will become … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The History of Canadian Music Eh? Episode One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer and Engineer Douglas Romanow; A Crash Course on Home Studio Recordings

Make sure all your ducks are in a row. Simply put – sound advice when sitting down and layering songs through collaborations. Douglas Romanow has worked with a bevy of artists including  Chantal Kreviazuk and Justin Bieber to name a few. The Toronto resident is a Record Producer/ Mixer/Songwriter at Aporia Records as well as Songwriter at Bluewater Music Group. Please have a listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer and Engineer Douglas Romanow; A Crash Course on Home Studio Recordings

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Virtual Maple Blues Award Winners Toronto Edition

Everyone has the blues – that’s a good thing ! Hosted by Toronto’s Alana Bridgewater and Johnny Max, the Toronto edition announced five MBA winners. Garrett Mason as the Guitarist of the Year award, Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer for Electric Act of the Year, Matt Andersen for Acoustic Act of the Year, Memphis-based The Ghost Town Blues Band for the B.B. King International Artist of  the Year, and Hamilton’s Smoke Wagon Blues Band for Recording/Producer of the Year … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Virtual Maple Blues Award Winners Toronto Edition

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs From The Back Seat of My Dad’s Cadillac

Road trip ! Every kid could not wait to get into the car with Dad. Milkshakes, ice cream and music made the Sunday drives a joy. Have a listen below to some of the songs that played in my Dad’s Cadillac. You remember eight track players don’t ya? Please – enjoy the music as much as I did. Visit Winterfolk Here  Mental Health Information and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs From The Back Seat of My Dad’s Cadillac

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Including a Cover of A Classic Aerosmith Song

New tunes breathe life into life. Ken Whitley, Julian Taylor and Bif Naked – just a few of the new tracks released lately. Have a listen below to new tunes and the story behind the cover of Aerosmith’s classic song; Dream On Visit Winterfolk Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Including a Cover of A Classic Aerosmith Song

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Rick Keene Music Scene – So You Wanna Be a Rock n’ Roll Drummer?

Powerful doubles and lightning fast triplets without ever needing a double kick pedal.  A right foot that would even make John Bonham jealous. So today, Larnell Lewis is going to share his best advice for improving your foot technique and making your “dream foot” a reality: Larnell’s a rare talent. So don’t be frustrated if you’re not immediately flying across the foot-board like him. But … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – So You Wanna Be a Rock n’ Roll Drummer?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Is Canadian Music The Ultimate Pirate Music?

All Hand Hoy ! Avast Ye. Shiver me timbers! Sink me! Are the roots of Canadian music the playlist on every pirate ship? Savvy? Hearties, Scallywags and Landlubbers – all hands hoay and have a listen below to the tunes of the pirates! If you don’t – you will walk the plank ! Dead men tell no tales … Stan Rogers Here Visit Winterfolk Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Is Canadian Music The Ultimate Pirate Music?

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