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Rick Keene Music Scene – 40 Canadian Artists Announced as International Songwriting Competition Winners

You need soul to write. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2019 winners. Established in 2002, ISC is the world’s largest international songwriting competition, receiving over 18,000 entries from 140 countries in 2019. More than $150,000 in cash and merchandise is awarded to 71 winners in 23 categories covering all genres of music. ISC is pleased to announce that 40 Canadian … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 40 Canadian Artists Announced as International Songwriting Competition Winners

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Songs

Sniff around and you will find new things to snack on … Marketing has taken over from the great new music that artists relentlessly release. Bling bombards us daily while the real musicians suffer. Why don’t you sit back and listen below to some of the best new music to be released! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Songs

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The ‘First Lady of Guitar’ Liona Boyd is “Sending Love In The Time Of Corona”

If anyone can portray feelings through song – it is Liona Boyd Proceeds from the song’s release will be directed to the Unison Benevolent Fund to help support musicians and industry professionals with counselling and emergency economic relief. “While bicycling early one morning near my winter house in Palm Beach, Florida, I was anxiously thinking about my friends, family and fans scattered around the world … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The ‘First Lady of Guitar’ Liona Boyd is “Sending Love In The Time Of Corona”

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Experience of Playing with Billy Gibbons

If you wanna do something you love – do something you love. Sue Foley grew up in Ottawa. She heard the Rolling Stones and discovered The Blues through them. At the age of twenty -one, she was living and plying her craft in Austin Texas. 2018 marked Foley’s return as a solo artist with her latest album, The Ice Queen, which featured guest appearances by Billy Gibbons of ZZ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Experience of Playing with Billy Gibbons

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Playlist; Part One

If you wanna do something you love – do something you love. Sue Foley grew up in Ottawa. She heard the Rolling Stones and discovered The Blues through them. At the age of twenty -one, she was living and plying her craft in Austin Texas. 2018 marked Foley’s return as a solo artist with her latest album, The Ice Queen, which featured guest appearances by Billy Gibbons of ZZ … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Juno Award Winner Sue Foley Shares Her Playlist; Part One

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” Howlin’ Wolf’s quote above defines The Blues more than most. The Blues are the cornerstone of popular music as we know it and it is the most enduring genre of music in it’s purest form. Most people walking around on this planet are struggling. The elite, the Kings and Queens – oblivious to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Feat. Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy Your Playlist with Special Guest Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box! Please listen below Visit The Box Here Smoke Meat Pete Here If … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist Feat. Jean Marc Pisapia from The Box

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

The best is not necessarily paraded in front of you. Montreal ( and surroundings) has some of the finest musicians, producers, engineers and behind the scene women and men in the world. They are right in front of your nose. Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz and everything in between is seeded and nurtured in Montreal and Quebec. Some of the best voices, songwriting and musical … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Feat. Frank Marino

Sniff around and you will find new things to snack on … Marketing has taken over from the great new music that artists relentlessly release. Bling bombards us daily while the real musicians suffer. Why don’t you sit back and listen below to some of the best new music to be released! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Songs Feat. Frank Marino

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 41st Annual Blues Music Awards

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” On Sunday, May 3, The Blues Foundation announced the winners of the 41st Annual Blues Music Awards, the blues world’s highest honors. Newcomer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram led all recipients with five awards, winning in every category in which he was nominated. He took the trophies for Album Of The Year, Contemporary Blues Album Of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 41st Annual Blues Music Awards

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Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Refuge’ Brings Peace Through Music

Music heals. So much discoloration today is creating hatred where hatred should not exist. Lies and agendas via social media posts and American mainstream news is creating an atmosphere on the cusp of violence. Add the stress introduced by Covid 19 and the governments around the world – peace is what we need more than ever right now. Enter The Sultans of String and their … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Refuge’ Brings Peace Through Music

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist

Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy Your Playlist! Please listen below Smoke Meat Pete Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist

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