Rick Keene Music Scene – Six Songs You Can’t Say on Televison ( or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Benny Hill ).

George Carlin knew the deal. Somehow he knew how the rich control the media and in return – the media control the masses.  Disguised as a ‘news story’ – the real goal is to send patrons to an establishment or buy a product. Anyone who ‘helps’ – gets free ‘meals’. Same thing with music.  Buy advertising and just like that, your music is on the playlist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Six Songs You Can’t Say on Televison ( or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Benny Hill ).

Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions ! Part Two.

 The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions ! Part Two.

Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions !

The Blues will get ya all the time ! Singer / songwriter and guitarist Anthony Gomes had a revelation at Sam the Record Man in Toronto. The Blues got him and got him bad … Fast forward to 2017 and The Blues world would not be the same. Combining all elements of The Blues, Anthony is a true scholar of the music which ‘heals’. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Anthony Gomes; Giving Back Through Music and Actions !

Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’

Sarah Slean is keen … Not only is she excited about her new disc, she is also excited about her new life.  Following a period of self-reflection, Sarah has arrived at a couple of conclusions. Discoveries that may – or may not, include the film My Cousin Vinny.  Say what? Please listen below as Sarah speaks of the new album and hear some great new … Continue reading Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’

Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)

 Montrealers – just like The Flintstones …  rock !   Although The Way-Outs are not coming to Montreal – many artists are ! Please listen below to some of the shows, some great tunes and where you can buy tickets !   Ian Janes is opening up for Matt Anderson on March 30th @L’Astral Click Here for Tics ! Visit Ian Janes Here ! *Listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)

Rick Keene Music Scene – Ian Janes; Crafting Songs The East Coast Kinda Way …

Ian Janes comes from Nova Scotia. His songs? More universal than that. Combining an eclectic range of influences which he received as gifts from his Mom in the house growing up – Ian is on the brink of a brilliant career. Please listen below as Ian explains everything you need to know about his influences, his songwriting process and thoughts on Ray Charles . An enormous … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ian Janes; Crafting Songs The East Coast Kinda Way …

Joel Plaskett in Montreal

Once upon a time – a music concert was all about fun … The bands got on a stage, played their guitar strings off and parlayed unparalleled enthusiasm into a crowd that expected to be entertained. Due to many factors including big business – many times, this experience is a thing of the past. Thank goodness Nova Scotia – born Joel Plaskett lives in the … Continue reading Joel Plaskett in Montreal

All You Need is Police Protection! Fifty Years Since The Beatles Played in Montreal; Part Two

How time flies … The Beatles took the world by storm. Creating a sensation which – to this day; remains unmatched. What was it about these four lads from Liverpool? Their hair? Their suits? Their silly English accents combined with even sillier humor? All of the above for sure yet without an amazing ability to create timeless tunes, sing-a-long melodies and poignant love tales; the … Continue reading All You Need is Police Protection! Fifty Years Since The Beatles Played in Montreal; Part Two

The Stones – As Usual; An Event …

The Rolling Stones – fittingly, arrived on stage at the Bell Center last evening, practically fifty minutes late. Fifty and Counting …? As with every tour or show since 1989, they arrive in each city under a cloud of various predictions or guesses. Unlike their ‘solo’ contemporaries ( for reasons best left to the overweight, non – active, jaded and ‘I am stuck in a … Continue reading The Stones – As Usual; An Event …

Elvis Presley’s Rhythm Guitar Player; Dead at 67.

Rhythm guitar player John Wilkinson, who performed with Elvis Presley more than a thousand times, has died at his home in southwest Missouri. He was 67. Wilkinson passed away Friday at his home in Springfield after a fight with cancer, according to a family spokesman and the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley offered their “deepest sympathy” to his family, saying in a … Continue reading Elvis Presley’s Rhythm Guitar Player; Dead at 67.

Eighteen Year Old Keith Richards’ Letter to his Aunt

In April of 1962, 18-year-old Keith Richards wrote the following enthusiastic letter to his aunt, “Patty,” and described, amongst other things, an encounter some months previous that would ultimately change his life — the moment he met Mick Jagger for the first time since being childhood friends. Three months after the letter was written, “The Rollin’ Stones” played their first gig at the Marquee Club … Continue reading Eighteen Year Old Keith Richards’ Letter to his Aunt

Top Ten Christmas Songs

There are a lot of great Christmas songs. Whatever floats your boat … Here are mine! Merry Christmas ! Father Christmas   The Kinks Run Rudolph Run   Chuck Berry Merry Xmas Baby   Bruce Springsteen Rockin Around the Christmas Tree   Brenda Lee Happy Christmas (War is Over)     John Lennon The Christmas Blues  Bob Dylan Merry Christmas ( I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)  The … Continue reading Top Ten Christmas Songs