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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

The new year brings hope.     Not just for regular folk, business people or pets. More than anyone, artists and musicians require a changing of course to right a sometimes leaky boat. It ain’t easy maneuvering the seas of art, just ask the Flock of Seagulls circling aimlessly overhead. Here now are The Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions.  10. In 2018, out of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Musician New Year’s Resolutions 

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

The world is a mess. With everything that is happening around the world these days, The Lyric Theatre Singers are literally – to the rescue. Their Christmas themed show; Candlelight Christmas, a welcome relief from the noise all around us. Silence among thieves. Calm in a global storm. Please listen below to my chat with the musical director of The Lyric Theatre Singers; Bob Bachelor. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Lyric Theatre Singers; Lighting Up Christmas with Class

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

A good concert is an occasion to make new friends. You leave the venue satisfied. The soul filled with goodness. Diana Krall and her four piece ensemble did just that.   Exploring and paying homage to the likes of Cole Porter, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, Diana reminded everyone why music was created and how diverse the beauty may be. Commencing with the tune Deed … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Diana Krall Reminds Montreal of All That is Good

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

 Not everyone embraces Quebec winters. In fact , most don’t. Emilie Claire Barlow is one person who loves Quebec winters. So much so, the Toronto native and Juno Award winner took up residence in Quebec. Not only that – she sings about it on her new disc. A combination of English and French, the tracks are sure to give you frostbite ( in a good way). … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Emilie Claire Barlow; Basking in Quebec’s Winter

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Former April Wine Guitarist Joins Forces to Shine on New Disc !

Gary Moffet is a man of few words. He lets his feelings take over within music. This way of thinking helped propel April Wine to new heights during the band’s most commercially successful period from the mid seventies until the early eighties. Moffet was the principle arranger on the songs from Nature of the Beast. The album which broadened April Wine’s image South of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Former April Wine Guitarist Joins Forces to Shine on New Disc !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

The city that never sleeps … Montreal is always on the go. Running, jogging or walking to live music venues everywhere ! It’s a music lovers dream to be in Montreal ! Please listen below to some of the shows coming our way and find out what historical theater in Montreal changed names and has added wonderful stuff for your musical enjoyment ! Thanks for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What the Heck is Happening in Montreal Musically?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Walking in the Dark with Rob Lutes

If you do not know the name Rob Lutes, shame on you … There are songwriters and there are songwriters. The latter being students. Pupils of Dylan, Guthrie and all the Country and Blues’ artists who laid the foundation for all music. Lutes is a form of all the above and with his seventh album ‘A Walk in the Dark’ – he has arrived at … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Walking in the Dark with Rob Lutes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

Sass Jordan is a one of a kind performer.       Twenty-five years ago, Sass’ biggest selling album Racine hit the radio and the charts. Songs that catapulted her to higher levels both inside and outside of Canada.   Fast forward a decade and a half and the ‘kids’ are all grown up.   Please listen below to my chat with Sass about Racine … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

Everyone needs a break once in a while. Noise pollution is not good for the musical soul.       Please enjoy some real tunes in the meantime. Rick Keene Music Scene will be back before you can say Andrei Markov !       Listen to my interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx below !       Visit Styx Here ! Visit Strangers … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

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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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