For Emelie – Claire Barlow, the fifth time is a charm. Following four previous Juno nominations, Barlow finally won a 2013 award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. The album is called ‘Seule ce Soir’ . A disc which was recorded in 2012 and was initially intended as a compilation of all her French songs she has done over the years. ‘Most of my … Continue reading Emelie – Claire Barlow; The Juno, the Duck, the Mouse and ‘Bunny’
Tommy Falls – Derek’s father, loved rhythm and Blues. Little did he know, his son was listening to all his music. Otis Redding, Elvis Presley and all the great pioneers of soul, rock n roll and Blues. “One day, my Dad had a party and I asked him if I could play along with my guitar. My Dad asked where I got it. I told … Continue reading Derek Falls – Keepin’ the R and B Tradition Alive!
As we stride through the recesses of our music memory banks, it is relatively easy to place songs and artists into distinctive categories. The 1950’s – a decade ushered in with Jazz, Big Bands and the birth of Rock n Roll. The 60’s? A spawning pool for the Brits to grab American Blues and introduce it back to the Americans. A movement which invented modern-day … Continue reading The 80’s … WTF?
The adopted Montrealer follows in the footsteps of Ariane Moffatt and Pascale Picard in the creation of the soundtrack for this popular TV series created by Fabienne Larouche and broadcast on Radio-Canada. As of Wednesday, January 23, 2013, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the universe of TRAUMA with music by Martha Wainwright by watching the first episode of the fourth season. Her interpretation … Continue reading Martha Wainright Sings Offenbach
When a seventy year old man is able to lift people from their seats – over and over and over again … A flip of the fedora in his direction is not just necessary – it is required. Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira, born in 1942, is the man responsible for a love – in at Theatre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts last night. Who knew … Continue reading Gilberto Gil; A Brazilian Mick Jagger?
The scene …? Brutopia. The place …? Downtown Montreal. The feeling in the air …? General malaise and spookiness. The reason …? Hallowe’en! A shiek on drums, a nun on bass, a conehead on guitar, a giant – sized man of Haitian descent on vocals and a straight – unabashed Mexican on the congas … The name of the band? Kebeko … The type of … Continue reading Rick’s Rockin’ Hallowe’en Bash (or How I Met Mick Jagger )
Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station. Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I – will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm
According to Mick Jagger – the Stones will be rolling once again in Autumn of this year. The Stones‘ iconic frontman told of the band’s plans leaving a meeting this past Friday. More info to follow. The news goes along with the release of a 50th Anniversary book, documentary, film based on the making of Exile on Main Street and a photo exhibition which opened … Continue reading Stones leave Meetings; A Tour come Fall !
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