Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – A Review of The New Rolling Stones’ Song ‘Angry’

The Rolling Stones have released their first single from their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds.’ Their first disc of original material since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. ‘Don’t get angry with me’ – here is a review. Primarily – The Stones have lost their ‘swing’. That is not a bad thing. It’s a new thing. Charlie Watts was the most unique drummer in Rock n Roll history. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – A Review of The New Rolling Stones’ Song ‘Angry’

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Watch The Rolling Stones Live Stream Here !

Eighteen years is a long time to wait. That’s how long it has been since The Rolling Stones released an album of original material. A Bigger Bang was a great album with ten of the sixteen tracks proving The Stones still had it. At 9;30 am EST on September 6th, the world will find out if they still do.  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Watch The Rolling Stones Live Stream Here !

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Bebel Gilberto Honors Her Father on Latest Record.

Bebel Gilberto has done a lot of different things in her career but comes full circle with an album honoring her Father’s music. Please scroll down and listen to a very nice chat with Bebel about her new album ‘Joao‘ and her upcoming show in Montreal on September 7th at the Rialto Theater. Visit Bebel Here Buy Tickets for September 7th Here  Mental Health Information … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Bebel Gilberto Honors Her Father on Latest Record.

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Tom Locke’s Moment in Time, Rolling Stones’ News and New Duran Duran

In the words of Emo Phlips; ‘It’s New to me …’ Please scroll down and listen to a cool back story, music news and a new tune from Duran Duran !  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Tom Locke’s Moment in Time, Rolling Stones’ News and New Duran Duran

Rick Keene Music Scene – Indigenous Artists and Sultans of String Walking Though the Fire – A Trailblazing Musical Response to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Actions

What do Crystal Shawanda, Leela Gilday, Northern Cree powwow group, a dozen other Indigenous artists, and Roots band Sultans of String have in common? They have all come together in the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and Final Report that calls for Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to work together to create Walking Through the Fire. This album and live show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Indigenous Artists and Sultans of String Walking Though the Fire – A Trailblazing Musical Response to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Actions

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – What’s New and A Trois Rivieres en Blues Weekend !

Real music keeps everyone real. Please scroll down and listen to some music news and some things to expect at Trois Rivieres en Blues this weekend. Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here and buy tickets for Burton Cummings  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – What’s New and A Trois Rivieres en Blues Weekend !

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Montreal’s Most Authentic Rock n Roll Band ‘Old Soul’

Old Soul were hand -picked by Grammy winning producer Chris Birkett ( Sinead O’Connor, Sting, Peter Gabriel,Talking Heads, Buffy Sainte – Marie etc) to open for him and be Chris’ backing band on August 12th. High praise for a young band. Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here and buy tickets for Burton Cummings Please scroll down and listen to my chat with Peter Rallis of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Montreal’s Most Authentic Rock n Roll Band ‘Old Soul’

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – A Chat with Canadian Music Legend – Burton Cummings

The Guess Who, at one point, outsold The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with a Canadian treasure and one of this Country’s greatest songwriters; Burton Cummings. Buy Tickets for Bowser and Blue Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – A Chat with Canadian Music Legend – Burton Cummings

Strangers in the Night 12 – A Smorgasbord of Music, Food and Randy Bachman !

Strangers in the Night is one of ‘those’ ideas …   A creation to do some good which grows until ‘more space’ is not so much an inquiry, it becomes a necessity. Such is the case with the charity event which is entering it’s 12th year.   Past headliners have been … well, why don’t you have a listen below. Larry Day, the founder of Strangers in … Continue reading Strangers in the Night 12 – A Smorgasbord of Music, Food and Randy Bachman !

Jim Henman – The Man who Placed Myles Goodwyn in April Wine

If you want to make it as a Canadian rock star – Upper Canada Village is the place to be … At least that was what April Wine co – founder Jim Henman thought in 1969. ” I do recall wanting to quit university and approaching my cousin David with the idea of starting a band and try to make it.” Says Jim from his … Continue reading Jim Henman – The Man who Placed Myles Goodwyn in April Wine