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Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

Festival International Nuits D’Afrique. Be there ! In the 31st year – the Festival International Nuits D’Afrique is necessary. The ingredients; the pre -cursor to all popular music today. No African rhythms? No Jazz Festival. It is – that easy … Please listen below to some tunes from some of the artists performing as well as information pertaining to the Festival ! Thanks for listening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International Nuits D’Afrique ; Putting Rhythm Into Context !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

  Legendary is an understatement. Buddy Guy is the last Blues guy. Last meaning one of very few who learned from the masters firsthand. Crafting his skills from the likes of B.B. King, T Bone Walker, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters. Live and in person. Live in studio. Buddy will be performing tonight as part of a triple bill with Charlie … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

What is there to be said about Melissa Etheridge that has not been said before?   Melissa is a poster woman for so many causes and inspirational platforms; to list them here would be unfair to the ones we don’t know about. A woman of song and a woman with song. A marriage profound in it’s roots and very apparent in her latest album; ‘Memphis … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Whitehorse

  It ain’t easy being green. It ain’t easy being a Whitehorse in what can sometimes be – a muddy puddle.  Melissa and Luke have conquered the beginnings of a music career. Their outfit – Whitehorse, have gained critical success in a few short years. Stagnation can be anyone’s enemy, especially artists. The need to create and be fresh – essential to a lifespan in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Whitehorse

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Rick Keene Music Scene – On Tour with Bryan Ferry ( Sorta, Kinda )

One day you are just a ‘guitar player’ trying to get work and the next day – your entire life changes. Playing with Bryan Ferry will do that sorta thing … ‘Quist’ is living the dream as he is learning something everyday that he is on tour with Ferry – the master of creating spaces. It was Ferry’s inspiration that egged Quist into doing his … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – On Tour with Bryan Ferry ( Sorta, Kinda )

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Fuel Junkie

 Every once in a while, a band comes along that makes you smile …   Montreal – based Fuel Junkie are one of those bands. Combining high octane Blues with R&B in the mold of The Powder Blues Band; Fuel Junkie are on the fast track to stardom.  Please – listen below to my chat with Mark Leclerc from the band ! Mark? What’s up? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Fuel Junkie

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview. Men without Hats

You can dance if you want to … How many songs in Canadian music are recognizable by a few words? How many Canadian tunes are responsible for creating a non – dance dance craze? Say what?  Please listen below to  my chat with Ivan Doroschuk – the writer and composer of ‘The Safety Dance’  and every song released by ‘Men without Hats’.  Ivan? What’s up?       … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview. Men without Hats

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Going On ?

As usual – a lot going on … From 80’s Pop to R&B and Soul – Montreal and The Montreal Jazz Festival has a lot to offer.   Please listen below for some upcoming shows and some great tunes. Thank You !     Listen to my interview with Cliff Stevens Here !     Visit Cliff Here !   The Montreal International Jazz Festival  … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Going On ?

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Cliff Stevens – The Prodigal Guitarist Returns to Montreal to Prove ‘Grass Won’t Grow’.

Cliff Stevens’ hands aren’t slow.   Despite many years portraying Eric Clapton as means to meet the ends, Stevens’ is on his way to ‘bucking’ the label. ‘Grass Wont Grow’ – Stevens’ new album, is an accumulation of years of practice and years of being on the road. Easy going riffs compliment easier going melodies as Cliff reaches into his soul to evoke feelings which … Continue reading Cliff Stevens – The Prodigal Guitarist Returns to Montreal to Prove ‘Grass Won’t Grow’.

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Rick Keene Music Scene Jazz Festival Preview – An Extensive Chat with Dr. Trevor Payne

Dr. Trevor Payne is a Montreal institution. He may only be realizing it now.   Dr. Payne and his Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir have soared to heights not imagined by anyone. Considered to be one of  the top choirs in the world, Trevor Payne is ending his tenure as their leader. Something which is causing great angst inside him. Please listen below to my extensive … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Jazz Festival Preview – An Extensive Chat with Dr. Trevor Payne

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Bonnie Raitt in Montreal – Like a Fine Wine …

Sometimes – people require a good slap in the face. A shock to make them understand what is purposeful and what is not. Bonnie Raitt, her music and her band are purposeful. And then some … Raitt was in town last night in support of her new disc; ‘Dig in Deep‘. The tour ( named for the record) kicked off it’s Canadian leg in Montreal. … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt in Montreal – Like a Fine Wine …

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal Jazz Festival Preview – King Crimson.

King Crimson are one of ‘those‘ bands … Several short stints in several increments have survived since 1969. Starting with ‘The Court of The Crimson King’ until their upcoming appearance on July 3rd in Montreal – this band is still cutting  edge.   Please listen below to my chat with Gavin Harrison, one of three drummers within King Crimson. He talks about all of the above and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal Jazz Festival Preview – King Crimson.

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