Rick Keene Music Scene – FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL Starts Tomorrow! 

JAZZ IS BACK! Starting tomorrow, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto will fill the air of Quartier des spectacles! From September 15 to 19, more than thirty renowned artists will shine on the TD Stage (Place des Festivals) and on the Rio Tinto Stage (Parterre symphonique) to offer us a series of exceptional and free concerts!  This 41st edition will give festival-goers the occasion to finally discover live versions of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL Starts Tomorrow! 

Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs To Make Love To …

Pleasure over pain. Then again – pain may be your pleasure. In a world where worry, atrocities and anxiety raise their ugly heads minute by minute, it is important to take time and love one another. Dim the lights and delight the mind. Please have a listen below to songs to make love to. Tickets for Corey Hart, Gord Sinclair and The Trews Here  Mental … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Songs To Make Love To …

Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s Musical Musings

Another week – another Covid variant. Let us place all that out of mind and concentrate instead on things that increase strong immunity and powerful mental health; Music. Please have a listen below to some new tunes, old tunes and music news. Tickets for Corey Hart, Gord Sinclair and The Trews Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Smoke Meat Pete Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s Musical Musings

Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood’s Jeff Simon Talks Charlie Watts

As the world is aware – Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones has passed away. Drummer Jeff Simon of The Destroyers is one of those guys hit hard by Charlie’s loss. Charlie Watts for Jeff – an introduction to Jeff’s passion, approach to drumming and Jeff’s eventual livelihood. Please have a listen below to a great chat about drumming, drummers and Jeff’s ‘guy’ – Mr. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – George Thorogood’s Jeff Simon Talks Charlie Watts

Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Unveils It’s Program; Vaccine Passport and Reservations Required

The more things change -the more they DO NOT stay the same. The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto is proud to announce the complete line-up for its 2021 edition! From September 15 to 19, more than thirty renowned artists will once again bring the heart of the Quartier des spectacles to life. True legends of Canadian and Quebec music will occupy the TD Stage (Place … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Unveils It’s Program; Vaccine Passport and Reservations Required

Rick Keene Music Scene – You Don’t Like Mondays? Get Over it.

Starting your time off with music is psychologically proven to be great for mental health. Please have a listen below to some music news and some new and old tunes. Smoke Meat Pete Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – You Don’t Like Mondays? Get Over it.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Speaks a Thousand Words; The Best of Charlie Watts. Part Two

As the world is aware – Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones has passed away. Please have a listen below to Part Two of some of Charlie Watts‘ best work within The Rolling Stones. Music is more powerful than words. Smoke Meat Pete Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Speaks a Thousand Words; The Best of Charlie Watts. Part Two

Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Speaks a Thousand Words; The Best of Charlie Watts

As the world is aware – Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones has passed away. Please have a listen below to some of Charlie Watts‘ best work within and outside of The Rolling Stones. Music is more powerful than words. Smoke Meat Pete Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music Speaks a Thousand Words; The Best of Charlie Watts

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Charlie Watts; A Death in the Family.

One of the most musically educated and unique drummers in the history of music has passed away at the age of eighty. When I was eleven years of age, my Father passed away suddenly. A year later – my Mother was diagnosed with cancer. For a young man discovering the world around him, it was a time when insecurity replaced comfort. Each day was filled … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Charlie Watts; A Death in the Family.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Glass Tiger; If It Ain’t Scottish, It’s Canadian EH

In the eighties, Glass Tiger exploded onto the music charts. Nineteen eighty five was the year when fighting traffic in your car was made a little easier. Glass Tiger‘s song ‘Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone’ not only added a bounce to your foot – it also added sunshine to a dreary commute to work. Glass Tiger and The Box – Buy Tickets Here Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Glass Tiger; If It Ain’t Scottish, It’s Canadian EH

Rick Keene Music Scene – Jean Marc of The Box; ‘Better Than Ever.’

Very few Canadian bands had the success of The Box. Aside from having a groundbreaking video and song with L’Affaire Dumoutier, The Box were an everyday occurrence in Canada on radio and TV. Please listen below to my chat with Jean Marc about passing the time with Covid and his upcoming show with Glass Tiger. Buy Tickets for Glass Tiger and The Box Here Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jean Marc of The Box; ‘Better Than Ever.’

Rick Keene Music Scene – Breen LeBoeuf Introduces The Night Bluemers

Trois Rivieres is a musical kind of place. Steve Hill, the multi-talented guitar player and world traveler hails from Trois Rivieres. Breen LeBoeuf, vocalist and bassist formerly of Offenbach and April Wine has lived n the town for twenty-three years. t’s a great place to hook up with other musicians. Please listen below to my chat with Breen about the band Night Bluemers. Breen’s latest … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Breen LeBoeuf Introduces The Night Bluemers