The world missed out on a Zombie Apocalypse. Long before the current trend of Zombie – mania invaded Hollywood ( The White House?) there were some very ‘ fab’ lads from England on the brink of invading the continent of North America. Along with the likes of The Animals, The Kinks and The Who – the Zombies were a Pop / Rock band from England. … Continue reading The Zombies – ‘Not Scary’ At All in Montreal …
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium and waved it for millions to … Continue reading Former Montreal Expos and Drummer Warren Cromartie Talks Baseball, Raines and RUSH ! Part One.
Music … It cures and soothes. Make sure you buy it and not get it for free. Don’t live in the past and support new music. Where would we be right now if nobody supported The Beatles, Stones and everyone who came after? Please listen below to some great tunes by various artists. Support singers and songwriters. They are the future. Talk soon ! … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes to Make Your Day
Ya think you know the tunes circulating today? Only if you are brainwashed … Have a listen to some great tunes by Canadians ! Won’t Ya? Talk soon ! Thanks for all your support the past five years. See you in 2017 ! Please advertise or donate to help me continue to promote musicians ! Happy New Year ! Thanks to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Ultimate Playlist …
Hangover gone yet ? That is what the Holidays usually bring. The cure for that? Less talk – more tunes ! Please listen below to some great tunes by various artists. A homage to a couple of fantastic Canadian songwriting brothers. Talk soon ! Thanks for all your support the past five years. See you in 2017 ! Please advertise or donate to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Just Passing Through …’
Get Yer Ya – Ya’s Out Yet? Concerts – or music in general, are very subjective. Each experience a foray into a vast personal journey. One man’s junk is definitively another person’s treasure. The city of Montreal heard and witnessed a lot of music this past year and this listener – for obvious reasons, could not attend each one. (What’s that? Pardon me but you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts 2016
Yakety-Yak – don’t talk back … In the past year, many musicians from all genres have been kind enough to speak with me. Giving their time and music to share stories and insights from the world of music. Tales of recordings, the dynamics of bands or plain anecdotes from where they come. To siphon the interviews into a tank of top ten – both unfair … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Favorite Interviews 2016.
Yakety-Yak – don’t talk back … In the past year, many musicians from all genres have been kind enough to speak with me. Giving their time and music to share stories and insights from the world of music. Tales of recordings, the dynamics of bands or plain anecdotes from where they come. To siphon the interviews into a tank of top ten – both unfair … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Favorite Interviews 2016. Part One.
They say it is the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. Well, ‘they’ better run and tell the Mayor of Montreal and all his cronies that for 3,016 citizens, it is not the most wonderful time of the year. That said – Christmas is always a great time for tunes ! Melodies, riffs and harmonies. Always an uplift to the darkest of souls at this time … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Deck the Halls with ‘Sounds’ from Around the World and Help the Homeless.
It’s all about the Bass … Music was in the household with Brandi Disterheft and in her genetic pool. Her Mom – a pianist. Her Aunt – a vocalist. A career in music seemed her destiny. Starting with something her father thought would be funny and interesting, that ‘joke’ has turned out to be a gift to Canadians and the world. A present wrapped … Continue reading Brandi Disterheft – ‘Painting’ Upright Bass on a Blue Canvas
There is nothing like the good ol’ days. Especially when Christmas comes to mind. Most people have fond memories of the Holiday Season and Matt Dusk is one of them. In fact – Matt’s memories are so great, he decided to put together a Christmas album with a couple of guests. Traditional combined with new. A love affair with the past … Trust me … Continue reading Matt Dusk – Bringing Back Christmas in a Big Way !
Bass players unite ! Rarely are Bass players featured prominently on albums for promo. Once in a while – their pictures are front and center, on the back cover of CDs. Simon Daigle – a Granby, Qc. resident, is shaking the normal world to it’s preconceived core. Daigle is one of Quebec’s and Canada’s premiere Bass players. Collaborating with the likes of Victor Wooten, among … Continue reading Simon Daigle – Quebec’s Premiere Bass Player Talks Groove
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