In Canada, we have a saying … He shoots, he scores … ! Aside from that – we have beavers and lots of ( Justin Bieber aside ) – great music. In 2014, I was fortunate enough to speak to very many of the men, women and teenagers who sing from this great country of Canada. Please listen below as the countdown to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux
Oh Canada … Fitting those words are usually sung. Canada is a mecca for great music, past and present. The late Jim Clench – just one of many talented Canadian musicians I have spoken to over the years. 2014 was no different … Please listen below to part one of my Top Ten Canadian Interviews. All the interviews were fantastic and these were my favorites. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Canadian 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 – The 2nd Best Darn International Interview of 2014
On December 17th, 2014 – Gary Moffet and his dear friend and former band mate Laurie; joined myself and Sean McKeogh on k103.7fm. It was an honor to have two of the cornerstones of Montreal music to not only play Christmas songs, to also discover some of the history of music in Montreal. Merry Christmas everyone! Please listen below and enjoy … Gary? Laurie? … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas with Gary Moffet and Laurie
Excuse me … you will have to speak up … Attending so many concerts in 2014 leaves a guy – short of hearing. It has been a slice to hear, witness and meet so many musicians in the past year – it is almost criminal to come up with a Top Ten list, never mind a number one show … Nine of the shows was … Continue reading Without Further Ado … The Number One Concert of 2014 Is …
Rock for Dimes Montreal is entering it’s eight year. By the amount of money raised so far – it would appear to be in it’s 20th incarnation. A lot of money raised in a short time means two things; Montrealers are generous and Montrealers love to Rock n Roll! Rock for Dimes is a charity evening which places ‘cover’ bands in direct competition with one … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!
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
Gary Moffet Joins April Wine! In 1971, Gary was developing a band for AQUARIUS RECORDS called ALLISON GROSS. He had been working with the band as their producer for about a year and a half. Working on their arrangements with them in their rehearsal space and using his portable recording rig to cut the band track. Then he would work on the vocals with the … Continue reading Gary Moffet – Former April Wine Guitarist … The Future is Bright!
Katrina Leskanich has a new album out … Most music lovers – specifically 1980’s music lovers, remember her as Katrina of Katrina and the Waves. It’s a shame. This talented singer and songwriter deserves better than selective memory. On the eve of a North American tour, a jaunt which begins in New York City – Katrina speaks of her new album Blisland as … Continue reading Katrina Leskanich; ‘Ridin’ the Wave’
Just like a household with nineteen children … There is a lot going on Rick Keene Music Scene. Kick off your shoes, disconnect the telephone wire and discover a whole bunch of stuff including a couple of new songs and some words from Jerry Mercer of April Wine fame. Join Sean Mckeogh and myself live on k103.7fm this Thursday @ 6:15pm We welcome Gary Moffet … Continue reading This Week on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three
In this final segment of my interview with Mr. Mercer – the drummer discusses working with Trevor Payne in this summer’s upcoming version of Porgy and Bess. He also speaks of his legacy, his integrity and what he has learned over the years about life. Oh ya – he will also tell you his favorite April Wine songs! Thanks to Jerry for taking the time … Continue reading Jerry Mercer- AsThe Years Go By; Part Six
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