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Garland Jeffreys Talks John Lennon and His New Album 14 Steps to Harlem

Garland Jeffreys is ‘still here ‘ …   Not only is he still here, his recent performances and latest album are among the best he has ever done ( or close to it). The seventy three year old native of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been around the block. Been there and done so much in the music business. Whether cementing his friendship with Lou Reed, joining … Continue reading Garland Jeffreys Talks John Lennon and His New Album 14 Steps to Harlem

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Garland Jeffreys Talks Lou Reed, Bo Diddley and His Love of Music.

  Garland Jeffreys is ‘still here ‘ …   Not only is he still here, his recent performances and latest album are among the best he has ever done ( or close to it). The seventy three year old native of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been around the block. Been there and done so much in the music business. Whether cementing his friendship with Lou Reed, … Continue reading Garland Jeffreys Talks Lou Reed, Bo Diddley and His Love of Music.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender. Part Two.

Bartenders are a breed apart. That’s why they are kept behind wooden fences … In Hog town, in Toronto – there is such a fellow. Banned from Montreal, tossed from his family – Dave the Bartender stands alone. Secure in his thoughts and confident in his musical knowledge. Join me as I travel to Toronto and ask Dave the Bartender musical questions sent in by … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender. Part Two.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender. Part One

Bartenders are a breed apart. That’s why they are kept behind wooden fences … In Hog town, in Toronto – there is such a fellow. Banned from Montreal, tossed from his family – Dave the Bartender stands alone. Secure in his thoughts and confident in his musical knowledge. Join me as I travel to Toronto and ask Dave the Bartender musical questions sent in by … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ask Dave the Bartender. Part One

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‘Too Many Cooks’ Down to One; Richard D ‘Anjou Delivers the Best Quebec Rock Album of the Year

 ‘Too Many Cooks’ spoil the broth … Unless of course you are talking about ‘the band’.  ‘Too Many Cooks’ exploded onto the Quebec scene in 1986 and their rise was meteoric. Mesmerizing. Monumental.  Fast forward to 2017, the band is no longer a working unit and Richard D’Anjou has been out of the music spotlight for ten plus years. The former ‘addict’ and current sober … Continue reading ‘Too Many Cooks’ Down to One; Richard D ‘Anjou Delivers the Best Quebec Rock Album of the Year

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What’s Going On in Montreal Musically?

Bored?  No need to sit around and do nothing. No need to listen to music on your ghetto blaster. Wake up the neighbors and call the kids! Or – better still, have the kids wake the neighbors with loud music ! Please have a listen below to some shows that are coming up. Listen to what interviews are coming up. Hear some fantastic tunes that … Continue reading What’s Going On in Montreal Musically?

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Jordan Officer; Paying Homage to Chuck Berry with Words and Chords

Jordan Officer has hit his stride … With two Blues albums behind him, Jordan Officer has officially passed ‘hump day’. All that lay ahead is weekend after weekend of fun as he digs further and further into the roots of Blues, Country and Rock music. Jordan is on an interesting journey and one that may not be as complete without the influence of Chuck Berry … Continue reading Jordan Officer; Paying Homage to Chuck Berry with Words and Chords

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Bryan Ferry in Montreal – An Education in Musicality

If  music could be bottled  – Bryan Ferry and his band would be the proper vintage … Ferry and his band of merry men and women were at Theatre St. Denis last night and it was a lesson in musicality. Wisdom of notes, melodies and spaces were relayed through the sold out venue like candy on a well lit street on Halloween. ‘Slave to Love’ … Continue reading Bryan Ferry in Montreal – An Education in Musicality

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The Zombies – ‘Not Scary’ At All in Montreal …

The world missed out on a Zombie Apocalypse. Long before the current trend of Zombie – mania invaded Hollywood ( The White House?) there were some very ‘ fab’ lads from England on the brink of invading the continent of North America. Along with the likes of The Animals, The Kinks and The Who – the Zombies were a Pop / Rock band from England. … Continue reading The Zombies – ‘Not Scary’ At All in Montreal …

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Kevin Harvey of The Durham County Poets Talks The ‘Roots’ of ‘Monday Morning’

Country, Folk and Blues …   Three ingredients that make up ‘the Chikkaboodah Stew’.  Did you miss a new trendy meal? Don’t worry, you can get a taste of the ‘stew’ Saturday night at Smoke Meat Pete in Ile Perrot. ‘The Chikkaboodah Stew’ is the name of The Durham County Poets’ second CD and songs from their soon-to-be-released new CD will be played on Saturday evening.  Please listen below as … Continue reading Kevin Harvey of The Durham County Poets Talks The ‘Roots’ of ‘Monday Morning’

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Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening Musically in Montreal !

Hard to keep track of the craziness in the world !    At the very least, we have music and lots of it in Montreal ! Matt Anderson will be at L’Astral in Montreal on March. 30th Buy Tics here ! Please listen below to some great tunes and upcoming shows in Montreal ! Thank you ! Merci !          Visit The Montreal Baseball … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; What’s Happening Musically in Montreal !

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Matt Anderson Talks Stuart McLean, Derek Trucks and Music !

Rarely does an ‘honest man’ come along … Matt Anderson is ‘that man’. Hard working and a student of music. A passion that has seen his rise atop the Blues scene in North America. Winner of multiple awards and the first Canadian to take a top prize at The Memphis International Blues Competition. Please listen below as Matt pays homage to the late host of The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Matt Anderson Talks Stuart McLean, Derek Trucks and Music !

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