Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …

 Noah Preminger is not your average run-of-the-mill saxophone player … A native of Connecticut, currently dividing his time between Boston and New York – Noah has released a very interesting album. ‘Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground’ brings the listener on a history lesson which revolves around Mississippi. In music language, Mississippi means the Delta Blues and the Delta Blues are the backbone of most … Continue reading Noah Preminger – A ‘ Bluesy ‘ Kinda Sax Player …

2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Indoor Shows Preview – aka Great Tunes!

The Jazz Festival is fast approaching. This week, the indoor schedule was announced. Some great names will pay Montreal a visit this summer both in music and in soul.   Please listen below to some artists that will be playing as well as where you can go to buy tickets !   Thanks for listening ! Talk soon !   Visit Jazz Festival and Buy … Continue reading 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Indoor Shows Preview – aka Great Tunes!

Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part Three

A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational.   Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada.  Please listen all week as I count them down … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part Three

Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part One

A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada.  Please listen all week as I count them down … … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part One

Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Six

The man sees every type of person born under a bad sign … He has cleaned up under every type of condition imaginable. He is the unpaid psychiatrist of the world. The listener. The guru of gossip. He is also the man who has listened to every song played on every jukebox this side of Foreigner. He is Dave the Bartender …   Email any … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Six

The Cranes, The Lazys and The Trews; Throwback Rock n Roll!

On Saturday night in Montreal, one of the first cold nights this side of  Summer, three bands demonstrated with purpose – Rock n Roll is alive and well …       Please listen to a sample of what you may have missed …       Click on Sixties Invasion To Buy Tickets!             Continue reading The Cranes, The Lazys and The Trews; Throwback Rock n Roll!

Megan Bonnell – One Chance for a First Impression …

Ontario-born Megan Bonnell speaks of her debut album with love. ‘Hunt and Chase’ was her introduction to having her songs produced with precision. Please listen as she talks about that process as well as songwriting and a trip –  ‘down the rabbit hole ‘ ? Megan …?   Visit Megan Right Here!           Continue reading Megan Bonnell – One Chance for a First Impression …

Marcus Cahill ‘Imagines’ The Beatles …

There is a huge difference between being someone and paying homage to someone. Marcus Cahill – a resident of Australia, knows the feeling well.     Marcus has been doing his John Lennon Tribute; Imagine – The Tribute, for one hundred years. For him, playing at the Cavern Club more times than The Beatles themselves – makes a few years seem very long indeed. Please … Continue reading Marcus Cahill ‘Imagines’ The Beatles …

Tom Petty Concert Review; Rock n’ Roll is Alive and Well …

Tom Petty is the real deal … In an age where ageing Rock stars more often than not mail in performances, Petty with his band of Heartbreakers – as refreshing as a sea breeze on a hot and humid day. The sixty-three year old Petty, on tour with his latest album Hypnotic Eye – took the stage at 9pm with a statement which set the … Continue reading Tom Petty Concert Review; Rock n’ Roll is Alive and Well …

Robert Stefan; To Afghanistan with Love …

Ste. Anne de Bellevue resident Robert Stefan is no stranger to success …   Having five top ten French singles on the charts from his debut album to working with former April Wine guitarist Gary Moffet – Robert has seen a lot. Nothing  prepared him for a rendez-vous with a soldier.   Please listen below as Robert talks of many things including working with the … Continue reading Robert Stefan; To Afghanistan with Love …