Angel has recruited some angels for her new album. Guitar-playing heavenly bodies. ‘All of them have wings – some of them, don’t know why…’ Please listen below as Angel speaks of her ‘ angels’ and what went down at The Corona Theater on her Birthday ! Angel? What’s up? Check out Angel Here ! Continue reading Angel Forrest’s Eleven Angels !
Interviews and tunes – a whole lot of both coming up on Rick Keene Music Scene … Please listen below to a preview of next week and hear some old and new tunes from old and young alike. Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Continue reading New Angel Forrest feat. Steve Hill, The Record Breakers, Cat Empire, Stone Doctors Benefit and George ..
The Paul Deslauriers Band made Quebec proud. The band finished second at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. No small feat considering the amount of bands involved from all around the globe. Please listen below as Paul Deslauriers speaks of their adventure starting from winning the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge which took place at Bistro a Jo Jo. Paul ? … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day ! Give Some Love to The Paul Deslauriers Band Just Like Memphis Did !
As usual – a lot going on in Montreal. Please listen below to some great tunes by Jay Sewall, some upcoming shows and information about a great auction item for the 2nd Annual A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer. Also – please listen to some information concerning ALS. You can go to ALS.ca to find out more. My sister, Lynda Mathieson, is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Happening in Montreal and A Plea to Help My Sister
Montreal’s Jesse Jack had an eye-opening experience as he travelled to Nashville to work on his new album. Jesse gained knowledge which many musicians never do. Equipped with the new found smarts and some great original tunes, Jesse Jack will display his experience on Feb.6th at The Firm ( see link below) to help Gerdy’s Rescue and Adoption Fundraiser. Noelle Hannibal, one of Montreal’s best … Continue reading What Do Jesse Jack, Abandoned Animals and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Have in Common? Have a Listen – Won’t Ya?
Sometimes, life does not go as planned. Career and health. Two of the most important things that should go well. For New York native Laura Perlman, one of two ain’t bad at all. Cancer and the Hollywood film industry interrupted Laura’s original dream. Her primary passion. Singing. All these years later, Laura, in pretty good health, has finally begun to pursue her … Continue reading Three Time Cancer Survivor Laura Perlman’s New CD Filled with ‘Precious Moments’
Women … ! Women … ! Women ! They are all over the place in Montreal these days. The Bell Center, the House of Jazz, Upstairs Bar and Grill – just a few of the venues housing such amazing talent. Please listen below to hear some tunes from some gals and discover where you can buy tickets! Right here on …. Rick Keene … Continue reading Laura Perlman, Andrea Simone, Emilie-Claire Barlow and Barb Diab Sings the Stones !
Women rule … So many talented women from Montreal, Canada and the World make their way singin’ up a storm wherever they go. Thanks to pioneers such as Diana Ross and Lisa Fischer, these ladies are able to parlay their talents back to us. Please listen below to a few of these talented voices and discover who are singing in Montreal and where in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Angel Forrest, Carol Welsman, Diana Ross, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Lisa Fischer, Susie Arioli
It has been a learning curve … Carol Welsman, one of Canada’s main Jazz exports, has arrived full circle with her new album; Alone Together. Following a Top Five ranking by USA Today of all genres for her last album ‘ Reflections of Peggy Lee’, Welsman’s confidence and skill have never been so high. Being included with the likes of Barbara Streisand and Mark … Continue reading Carol Welsman Returns to Montreal. It’s About Time!
Don’t be left all alone at home. There are always plenty of live shows in and around Montreal. Singers, songwriters and musicians who write their own music and scrape by because the cost of making their music accessible to the public – not very cheap. Original artists need your help. Not cover bands who have full time jobs and play music as a hobby. Original … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Get Off The Couch and See Some Shows! Won’t ya?
David Henman worked with Myles Goodwyn. One of the greatest Canadian songwriters in history. David Henman is no slouch himself. Beginning with April Wine – David Henman has been a part of the music landscape in Canada since the 1960’s. The Wackers, The Dudes. The Debutantes and Prism. To name a few. There is no question, David Henman has left a mark on Canadian music. Please listen … Continue reading David Henman – You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
In the early seventies, Montreal and various ‘other’ places benefited from two bands. One evolving into another. Each one took David Bowie’s courage, songwriting and performance style onto themselves. Please listen below as David Henman, co-founder of April Wine and member of The Dudes ( among other bands) , discusses Bowie’s influences, Ian Hunter and how the band chose the name based on a David … Continue reading David Henman of The Dudes – The Influence of David Bowie
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