Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Dusty Hill and A Preview of Trois Rivieres en Blues

When legends leave us -it is hard to grasp. The recent passing of bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top fame came as a shock. Like Neil Peart of Rush – the general population unaware of any major health issues. Trois Rivieres en Blues – a festival which Dusty and his band played at, is taking place at the end of August 2021. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Dusty Hill and A Preview of Trois Rivieres en Blues

Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Musician Dan Gideon Achieves Life Long Dream

It takes a village to make a CD. Montrealer Dan Gideon has come far. It has been a long and winding road for his songs to be recorded and placed on to a disc. Forty years for some tunes but hey – good things come to those who wait. The name of the album is I Came I Saw I Conquered. A firm title for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Musician Dan Gideon Achieves Life Long Dream

Rick Keene Music Scene – OSHEAGA IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CHARLOTTE CARDIN,JESSIE REYEZ and HALF MOON RUN

OCTOBER 1-3, 2021 AT PARC JEAN-DRAPEAUTICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 23 AT NOON Buy Tickets Here This fall, Montreal will come alive with a musical celebration at the OSHEAGA Get Together presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light, taking place between October 1-3, 2021 on beautiful Île Sainte-Hélène at Parc Jean-Drapeau. It will be a unique opportunity for fans to reunite and enjoy world-class live music in an intimate outdoor setting … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – OSHEAGA IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE CHARLOTTE CARDIN,JESSIE REYEZ and HALF MOON RUN

Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is No Music Like New Music

If you live in the past – life will pass you by … With so many music venues closed due to government decisions, musicians need your help more than ever. Buy their CDs and support Rick Keene Music Scene by clicking on the donate button. Nobody in Montreal media does what is done here. Please have a listen below to some great new tunes ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is No Music Like New Music

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Powerful Chat with Murray McLauchlan

The voice of the people? A calling? Both … Murray McLauchlan is a Canadian treasure. Numerous awards and numerous platforms to get his message across. Murray would not have it any other way. Please have a listen below to a poignant chat with Murray about his new album and several topical issues. Indian Residential School Survivors Society Click Here Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here! They … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Powerful Chat with Murray McLauchlan

Rick Keene Music Scene – Celebrating Aboriginal Music and Aboriginal Hockey Players

Need a soundtrack to watch the hockey game ? The Montreal Canadiens face off against The Las Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday at 9pm EST. for Game Five. Fingers crossed for a Montreal win. Please have a listen below to some great music from some of Canada’s First Nation Artists Indian Residential School Survivors Society Click Here Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here! They are hiring ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Celebrating Aboriginal Music and Aboriginal Hockey Players

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Need a soundtrack to watch the hockey game ? The Montreal Canadiens face off against The Las Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday at 9pm EST. for Game Two. Fingers crossed for a Montreal win. Please have a listen below to some great Blues ! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here! They are hiring ! Indian Residential School Survivors Society Click Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – Tuesday’s Terrific Tunes!

Monday night was not a good one if you are a Habs fan. The Montreal Canadiens face off against The Las Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday at 9pm EST. for Game Two. Fingers crossed for a Montreal win. Meanwhile – why not discover some great new tunes? Please have a listen below to some new tunes and things that make you go hmmm… Visit Smoke Meat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tuesday’s Terrific Tunes!

Rick Keene Music Scene – Road Trip ! Viva Las Vegas !

Just a hunka hunka burnin’ hockey. The Montreal Canadiens face off against The Las Vegas Golden Knights tonight at 9pm EST. It will be a match between the ghosts of the forum and the NHL’s second best regular season team. Carey Price vs. Marc-Andre Fleury. Please have a listen below to my thoughts about the series and some great Las Vegas music. Visit Smoke Meat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Road Trip ! Viva Las Vegas !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Paying Homage to The 215 Indigenous Children and All Victims of Hate and Racism.

It’s just not right. Hatred and racism. Ignorance. Label it as you may; the root of all evils lay somewhere in one of those words. The preliminary discovery last week of the remains of 215 Indigenous children – students of Canada’s largest residential school – has prompted nationwide outrage and calls for further searches of unmarked graves. Please have a listen below to some great … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paying Homage to The 215 Indigenous Children and All Victims of Hate and Racism.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Night in Winnipeg

Habs and Jets start their second round playoff series tonight at 7:30pm. The Jets shut down the offensively sound Edmonton Oilers as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck posted a stellar 1.60 gaa. Carey Price of The Montreal Canadiens held off the Maple Leafs posting an acceptable 2.24 gaa. The series between Winnipeg and Montreal should come down to goal-tending. Please have a listen below to some music … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Night in Winnipeg

Rick Keene Music Scene – The Most Important 2021 Juno Awards?

There are the ‘bling’ awards and the ‘not-so-much’ bling awards. Juno Nominees have been announced in the following categories. Jazz Album of the Year, Reggae Recording of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year Group, Instrumental Album of the Year, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year, Blues Album of The Year,World Music Album of the Year and Recording Engineer of the Year. Please have … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Most Important 2021 Juno Awards?