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Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

 Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

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Blues, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Michel Pagliaro is Back! Sorta …

   Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec …   Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any type of gender from a particular era in Montreal, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast songbook in a short period of time. Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis and Pag.   For this reason, it is only fitting, after all these years for a tribute album to be released. Eleven of … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro is Back! Sorta …

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Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night

Boo!   Lots of scary stuff happening in and around Montreal this spooky weekend. Please listen below to some of these events as well as directions to a complete Hallowe’en rundown. Also listen to what else is happening in and around Montreal. Talk soon. Boo!     Continue reading Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night

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Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …

Emilie – Claire Barlow loves Montreal. So much so, she made a life altering decision and moved to the city to pursue her Juno Award winning musical career. A life changing trip on board a Coast Guard ship in the Arctic also played into Emilie’s decision to change her life completely. To enter her new life with a ‘clear day’ in mind … Please listen … Continue reading Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …

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What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene

New York, New Jersey, New Guinea … new tunes! Plus – lots of upcoming shows in and around Montreal!     Stop by every Sunday for a schedule of weekly and monthly shows and by clicking on the Evenko and Jazz Festival logos – a one stop shopping adventure to buy tickets too! Only on Rick Keene Music Scene! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene

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Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part Two

  If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part Two

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Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One

  If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One

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Susie Arioli; Concert Review

Sometimes, poems are written in the dark … Thoughts and feelings piercing the blackness like a knife profound with emotion. Last night at Place Des Arts – Susie Arioli and her excellent group of musicians delivered lines on a platter spun with golden oldies. The patrons or as the English say; the punters – recipients of a catalog smitten by the Great America Songbook. Who … Continue reading Susie Arioli; Concert Review

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