Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
Quebec city born Guy Belanger knows a little something about The Blues. Now – he knows a little bit more. From his humble beginnings with guys like Bob Walsh up until a recent brush with greatness in Chicago, Guy has been schooled. Now – it’s his turn to teach … Guy? Visitez Guy Ici! Continue reading Guy Belanger; His ‘Turn’ at The Blues …
A lot coming up … Especially with Blues shows in Montreal. Have a listen to some tunes, some upcoming shows and some information – you may not know. Thanks for listening! Buy Tickets Here for Downchild / Powder Blues Band Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene; Special Blues Edition
For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands. Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues
Most people at the age of fifteen – haven’t a clue what they want to do when they ‘grow up’. Most people with the exception of Bella Galasso … In a very short time ( with a little help from some friends ), Bella is quickly making a name for herself in the Montreal music scene. Writing songs appears effortless and she is far removed … Continue reading Lookout Taylor Swift – Bella is Coming!
The Lazys came and went … Don’t worry, as Arnold Schwarzenegger will attest; ‘They’ll be back ..” Straight from ‘Down Under’ – the boys are and will be a force to be reckoned with. Starting with ubiquitous energy and ending with no holds barred Rock n Roll – nothing should stop the guys from taking the music world by storm. Nothing except … the … Continue reading The Lazys; Top Ten Best Ways to Trash a Hotel Room
On Saturday night in Montreal, one of the first cold nights this side of Summer, three bands demonstrated with purpose – Rock n Roll is alive and well … Please listen to a sample of what you may have missed … Click on Sixties Invasion To Buy Tickets! Continue reading The Cranes, The Lazys and The Trews; Throwback Rock n Roll!
Over the years, the Rolling Stones’ cover band; ‘The Stone Doctors’ – have raised over 160,000 for various charities in Canada and the United Sates. That’s a lot of good happening … Please listen to Liam Chapman, Francine Boyer and Tim Thomas give three viewpoints of all three parties involved for this Saturday night’s latest fundraising effort. Please attend and help the good folks at … Continue reading The Stone Doctors; Got Live If You Want to Raise Money for WIAIH
Mo Kenney is a powerful solo artist … Imagine what she sounds like with a band? Please listen as Mo talks about all things related to her new album; ‘In My Dreams’ – her tour and her band … Mo? Visit Mo Here! Click on Sixties Invasion Image to buy tickets! Continue reading Mo Kenney; Socan Songwriter of the Year Talks about New Album and Tour
He’s the guy who drowns your sorrows … The man who can answer almost any genre of question related to music. Can you stump Dave the Bartender? Send your questions to rickkeene2@gmail.com and find out if you can! Buy Tickets for Replay Sixties Invasion Right Here ! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Five
George Bowser is one half of a team … Problem is, Rick Blue is one half of a team. Maybe George and Rick should hook up? They could have a catchy name like Bowser and Blue … Ya that’s the ticket! Bowser and Blue …! George this is Rick. Rick meet George … Continue reading George Bowser; Not ‘Blue’ at All …
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