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 …

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Chat with a Live Zombie !

  The British Invasion was just that. An invasion ! The difference between this invasion and others – primarily music. The other abnormality was the  musicians were carrying American music back to America. Strange days indeed . ‘Most peculiar Mama …’ The Zombies were one of the British Bands who invaded America. Combining music from overseas with their own ‘twist’ on things. An English twist. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Chat with a Live Zombie !

Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Chuck Berry

Rock n Roll is about rebellion. There is a famous quote by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.  “If you are going to kick authority in the teeth, you may as well use two feet …” The modern day ‘bad boy of Rock n Roll ain’t got nothing on Chuck Berry.  Most ‘rebellious’ musicians gain notoriety and then get arrested. In Berry’s case, he was … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Chuck Berry