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Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Marc Manseau and Helgi Piccinin need your help. Visit A Purdie Good Life Here The two filmmakers are making a documentary of the World’s Most Recorded Drummer. Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie has recorded with Aretha Franklin, James Brown, the Rolling Stones and Miles Davis. That’s just a few … Click here to access their Crowdfunding page and please listen below to the director’s own words. … Continue reading Two Filmmakers from Montreal Need Your Help to Make Musical History

Rick Keene23 Jul 201524 Jul 2015Leave a comment

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Jazz Festival Reviews – Huey Lewis and The News

You got to be ‘Hip to be Square …’ Face it, the musical feeling about Huey Lewis and The News circulating the planet some thirty years following the release of their album ‘Sports’ – is not very … musical. It is easy to write off an 80’s band. Even easier to write off a ‘video’ 80’s band. Easier still to write off Huey Lewis and … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews – Huey Lewis and The News

Rick Keene2 Jul 20152 Jul 2015Leave a comment

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eleven

He is the man of all seasons; Winter, Summer, Spring and fall down. Dave the Bartender is available to listen, to talk and to give advice to the most lost of souls. He is also open for the biggest tips. Please listen as Dave the Bartender disperses his wisdom as quick as he delivers shots. Dave? The bartender? Email your questions to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Donate Here! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eleven

Rick Keene26 Nov 20144 Dec 2014Leave a comment

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Michelle Sweeney; Down-to-Earth Diva?

How many people do you know that worked with George Clooney, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion and Oliver Jones? Not to mention – Dr. Trevor Payne and The Montreal Jubilation Choir. Michelle Sweeney has all the ingredients of being a Diva. Nothing can be further from the truth given the negative condemnations normally associated with the term. Please listen as Michelle speaks about singing and … Continue reading Michelle Sweeney; Down-to-Earth Diva?

Rick Keene11 Jul 201412 Jul 2014Leave a comment

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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three

It goes without saying, this is one of the finest festivals I’ve ever played! Thank you Montreal for building an institution.” Ben Harper on Instagram. At least one Harper showed. Stephen Harper – our resident Prime Minister did not appear at The Jazz festival nor was his pride evident in Canada’s and the world’s biggest festival. Well – at least God appeared happy. The tunes … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three

Rick Keene9 Jul 201410 Jul 2014Leave a comment

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Serena Ryder – Feels Like Home

Serena Ryder, hot off the heels of a MMVA for ‘Rock/ Alternative Video of the Year for her new song; ‘Stompa‘- considers the success of her new album; ‘Harmony’, somewhat home -based. “The entire album was recorded in L.A.”‘ Says Ryder.’”After almost ridding myself of sixty songs which were penned for the sessions, I decided to simplify everything. ‘Stompa’ took just three hours to record … Continue reading Serena Ryder – Feels Like Home

Rick Keene24 Jun 201311 Dec 2019Leave a comment

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Just Who is Biz Oliver?

There are so many things that this musical mother of two teenagers would like to do. ” When I retire, I would like to paint, renovate my house, sew and cook. Meantime, I run like the devil, booking all my gigs, with a little help from my number one fan and manager.” Biz Oliver, a singer who does a more than fitting tribute to Janis … Continue reading Just Who is Biz Oliver?

Rick Keene13 Sep 201219 Sep 2012Leave a comment