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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part One

A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada.  Please listen all week as I count them down … … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten International Interviews 2014 – Part One

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Without Further Ado … The Number One Concert of 2014 Is …

Excuse me … you will have to speak up … Attending so many concerts in 2014 leaves a guy – short of hearing. It has been a slice to hear, witness and meet so many musicians in the past year – it is almost criminal to come up with a Top Ten list, never mind a number one show … Nine of the shows was … Continue reading Without Further Ado … The Number One Concert of 2014 Is …

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‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014

Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones.   Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014

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Eric Burdon; The Last of the Mohicans

As the rain turned to snow amid temperatures ill – suited for anyone living in California, a native Englishman not from New York – took the stage at The Olympia last night. He was a man who grew up amid shrapnel on the streets. His life, the music business, an annoying fan, his ‘Mom’ and the frigid climate in Montreal, Qc – mere sand in … Continue reading Eric Burdon; The Last of the Mohicans

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine

Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? Well – the average Joe on the street, heads to the local bar, sits down and orders a drink. Why not? Bartenders all over the world are prepared to be whoever their clients need them to be. Dave the Bartender is no different. Except … He knows everything about music. Or – so he says … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine

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John Fogerty Review – Montreal 2014

What’s with these old guys anyways? First, their ‘throwback’ songs set the bar too high for every young musician to reach, then – as if matters were not worse for the next ‘Mick Jagger’ –  the old guys’ concerts are as high as the tunes. John Fogerty, he of  Woodstock fame – played at The Bell Center last night. The year was 2014 not the … Continue reading John Fogerty Review – Montreal 2014

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Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!

Rock for Dimes Montreal is entering it’s eight year. By the amount of money raised so far – it would appear to be in it’s 20th incarnation. A lot of money raised in a short time means two things; Montrealers are generous and Montrealers love to Rock n Roll! Rock for Dimes is a charity evening which places ‘cover’ bands in direct competition with one … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eight

He knows where you’ve been sleeping, he knows who you’ve been sleeping with … He knows if you are naughty. He knows if you are nice. There is not much he does not know, hear or see. Then – he goes to work behind the bar … He is … Dave the Bartender … Got a Question for Dave the Bartender? Rickkeene2@gmail.com     Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eight

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Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’

It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back  to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’

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Lookout Taylor Swift – Bella is Coming!

Most people at the age of fifteen – haven’t a clue what they want to do when they ‘grow up’.  Most people with the exception of Bella Galasso … In a very short time ( with a little help from some friends ), Bella is quickly making a name for herself in the Montreal music scene. Writing songs appears effortless and she is far removed … Continue reading Lookout Taylor Swift – Bella is Coming!

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Mo Kenney; Socan Songwriter of the Year Talks about New Album and Tour

Mo Kenney is a powerful solo artist … Imagine what she sounds like with a band?    Please listen as Mo talks about all things related to her new album; ‘In My Dreams’ – her tour and her band … Mo? Visit Mo Here!       Click on Sixties Invasion Image to buy tickets!     Continue reading Mo Kenney; Socan Songwriter of the Year Talks about New Album and Tour

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