New Angel Forrest feat. Steve Hill, The Record Breakers, Cat Empire, Stone Doctors Benefit and George ..

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 ..

Exclusive to Rick Keene Music Scene – Trumpets in the Sky? It’s Just the New Cat Empire CD !

Trumpets in the air? Aliens? End of the world? Nope. It is the sounds of the new Cat Empire CD. Please listen below to some great tunes from the album ! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon …     Visit The Cat Empire Here !   Visit Montreal En Lumiere Here !           Continue reading Exclusive to Rick Keene Music Scene – Trumpets in the Sky? It’s Just the New Cat Empire CD !

The 34th Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival – Part One

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone … – Bill Withers The above lyrics could not be more suited when a summation of the 34th Annual Montreal International Jazz Festival is complete. Musically and weather – wise … Mother Nature appeared to be somewhat undecided  with her decision to join the festivities. For many tourists and locals  – a moot point.  The sights and sounds of … Continue reading The 34th Edition of The Montreal International Jazz Festival – Part One

The Cat Empire; Full Circle

‘Brighter than Gold’ – the first single from The Cat Empire‘s new album; Steal the Night, has exceeded expectations – according to trumpeter and vocalist Harry Angus. The song, along with the entire disc, is a throwback to the group’s roots. “The last few albums we made, we were following a very live ascetic.” Explains Harry. “Probably, the last three or four records we made … Continue reading The Cat Empire; Full Circle