Wanda Jackson dated Elvis Presley. Not bad eh? Following forays into Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Country and Gospel music – Mrs. Jackson is still going strong into her sixth decade. Her latest endeavor? Working with Jack White and Justin Townes Earle. Please listen as Wanda explains her experiences. All part of music history … Continue reading Wanda Jackson – From Elvis to Jack White
Next week …. Grab the kids, wake the neighbors and get the phone ready! Lots of concerts coming, lots of musicians to speak to and – lots of great tunes! Be here or be squ …hey that don’t rhyme! Talk soon ! Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
The man who knows everything. The man who serves everything. The man known simply as … Dave the Bartender! Remember – Dont Drink and Drive! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender … Episode Four
Winning two Juno Awards in such a short time is nothing to sneeze at … Kiran Ahluwalia is not resting on her laurels however. Forever incorporating new sounds – please listen as Kiran talks about her new album, her sounds and what’s happening in the near future … Kiran? Visit Kiran Right here! Tune in to K103.7fm today at 6:15pm for a chance … Continue reading Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music
Former Montreal Expos player Warren ‘Cro’ Cromartie – not unlike Martin Luther King Jr; has a dream … To bring baseball back to the city that gave him an opportunity to earn a living playing the game he loves. Music is his second passion. Warren? Visit The Montreal Baseball Project Here! Buy Your Tickets for the Gala Here! Continue reading Warren Cromartie – The Universal Dream
The Wilderness of Manitoba seems an odd title for a band of musicians. Then again – in this day and age, everything appears weirder than fiction … Artwork is inspirational after all. Say what? Please listen as Amanda Balsys, the relative newcomer in the band – speaks of all things related to the forest … er …wilderness … Amanda? Visit The Wilderness of Manitoba … Continue reading Amanda Balsys; Walking Through the Wilderness with Alex Lifeson?
Sometimes music knowledge escapes even the most ardent fan … Unless of course – drinking and not driving are involved. Then, answers are downed quicker than a shot of Whiskey at closing time. Please listen as Dave the Bartender attempts to answer unsolved musical riddles. He’s funny, he’s smart … he’s … Dave the Bartender? Tune in at 6:15pm Thursday on k103.7fm to … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …
They clapped, they cheered and they stood. In between – Jann Arden actually sang a few songs … Arden, on the heels of her latest album; ‘Everything Almost’ – took the stage at The Olympia in Montreal on a warm September evening. Warm outside and warm in people’s hearts. Such was the vibration felt around the venue from the mostly over-forty female audience. Put it this way, … Continue reading Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!
Seldom does the word prodigy mean so much … In the old days – the word had verity. A truthful component. Shock value. Now – thanks to endless ‘make-producers-rich-forget-about-the-kids ‘ talent shows, the definition of prodigy or … child prodigy, is skewed. Not the case with Hayden Rabinovitch. Just a kid with talent who hopes to make it as a musician. If not – … Continue reading The Beatles Had a Baby and They Named It Hayden Rabinovitch
It’s all about ‘old school’ Rock n Roll … According to The Mandevilles’ singer; Serena Pryne – that is what she would like her band to be known as … Fresh on the heels of the album; Windows and Stones – Serena discusses that disc, her influences and where she would love to travel to sing. Serena? Visit The Mandevilles Right here! … Continue reading Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !
Very few Canadians have not felt the presence of Jann Arden … The mutil-talented performer wears her feelings on her sleeve and thank the Lord for that. If not so, the world would be a sadder place. Arden is a rare soul who can transcribe feelings which everyone can identify with … Please listen as Jann discusses her new album, her tour and feelings about … Continue reading Jann Arden; Speaking Out …
Google is not enough … For answers to be answered properly – it is important to seek the truth. Climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest seas and reach the keeper of knowledge … Dave the Bartender … Questions for Dave the Bartender? Send to rickkeene2@gmail.com ( Drinkers, Wait Staff, Busboys and Passerby’s were not injured during the filming of Dave the Bartender) … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …
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