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Amanda Balsys; Walking Through the Wilderness with Alex Lifeson?

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?

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Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!

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!

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Jann Arden; Speaking Out …

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 …

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Ask Dave the Bartender …

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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Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

Things are picking up … Following a lull in the new release category – a flock of CDs have arrived at my doorstep. Good news for the listener and better news for the artists if the CDs are purchased …  Have a listen to what is coming up this week on Rick Keene Music Scene – including a song with Rush’s Alex Lifeson !   … Continue reading Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

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Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !

Jarrett Lobley asked a lot of questions as a kid … So much so – his Father limited them to a list of fifty a day to keep his son’s thirst quenched and his own sanity intact. Those questions paid off. Following stints as a homeless guy, talking with the homeless and travelling the globe in search of truth, Jarrett eventually settled down and became … Continue reading Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !

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Rockabilly Ain’t Dead – Neither are The Hellbound Hepcats

Johnny Cash, Elvis, Wanda Jackson, The Stray Cats and … The HellBound Hepcats! Five  musical acts, hellbent on keeping the true roots of Rock n Roll alive. Please listen as Alexander Brown discusses his band’s recent activity and what are the plans for the future …   Visit The HellBound Hepcats Here! Tune in to k103.7fm on Thursday at 6:15pm for a chance to win … Continue reading Rockabilly Ain’t Dead – Neither are The Hellbound Hepcats

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Marcus Cahill ‘Imagines’ The Beatles …

There is a huge difference between being someone and paying homage to someone. Marcus Cahill – a resident of Australia, knows the feeling well.     Marcus has been doing his John Lennon Tribute; Imagine – The Tribute, for one hundred years. For him, playing at the Cavern Club more times than The Beatles themselves – makes a few years seem very long indeed. Please … Continue reading Marcus Cahill ‘Imagines’ The Beatles …

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