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Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

Quebec appears to know The Blues. Whether it is the ubiquitous political crap or the never ending construction – Quebec musicians tend to flock to The Blues. Every year, a contest is held to send the best Quebec Blues band or artist to Memphis – the Holy land of music. Every year,Quebec artists do very well in Memphis. The pressure is now on to live … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete’s Blues Playlist

Only one place to hear The Blues. The cornerstone of all music is alive and well in Montreal. You can hear it through various players, venues and Rick Keene Music Scene. Yet face it – there is only one place that gives you Live Blues seven nights a week ! Please listen below to some Montreal Blues players and some of the best Blues / … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete’s Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Weekend Playlist

You can’t beat Pete’s Blues ! The Blues are the cornerstone of all popular music and none know it better than Smoke Meat Pete. Whether live in Ile Perrot or over the listening device of choice – Smoke Meat Pete keeps the tradition of The Blues alive and well ! Have a listen below to some great tunes and remember – You Can’t Beat Pete’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Weekend Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Cliff Stevens Takes It To the Next Level on Latest Disc

Road warriors gain knowledge. Montreal’s Cliff Stevens has the air miles to prove his wisdom. Known firstly from his uncanny days duplicating Eric Clapton, Cliff has put those days behind him. Instead – Cliff’s long overdue writing and composing are making a name for himself in Canada and abroad. Stevens’ last album Grass Won’t Grow climbed the charts and his new album Nobody But You … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Cliff Stevens Takes It To the Next Level on Latest Disc

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Lisa Fischer Brings a Smile to Montreal

 The star of 20 Feet to Stardom was twenty feet away. So – it seemed … The former back-up singer for The Rolling Stones ( just one of many acts Lisa Fischer has enhanced), was at Maison Symphonique in Montreal Saturday night with her band; Grand Baton. What a band it was … In a day and age of auto tune and auto – ‘everything … Continue reading Lisa Fischer Brings a Smile to Montreal

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The League of Rock Montreal – Speeding Towards Showcase Number Two on November 16th !

They have come a long way …    It is … make or break time.  Following a month of rehearsals, The League of Rock Montreal and the four ‘brand spanking new bands’, introduced themselves to the rockin’ world on November 2nd at McKibbons Pointe Claire.  It was an opportunity for each member of each band to recognize their place in the world of music. There are no … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Speeding Towards Showcase Number Two on November 16th !

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The Stones Have The Blues – Part Three. Hear Two New Blues Songs Here!

  Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority.  As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Three. Hear Two New Blues Songs Here!

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The Stones Have The Blues – Part Two. Parental Guidance Suggested.

  Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority.  As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Two. Parental Guidance Suggested.

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The Stones Have The Blues – Part One.

  Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority.  As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part One.

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The League of Rock Montreal – The First Showcase? A Huge Success !

          *Welcome to the Grand illusion Come on in and see what’s happening Pay the price, get your tickets for the show The stage is set, the band starts playing Suddenly your heart is pounding Wishing secretly you were a star The lyrics from Styx’s great song ‘Grand Illusion’ – never rang so true as they did on November 2nd at McKibbon’s … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – The First Showcase? A Huge Success !

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Cliff Stevens – Explaining Why ” Grass Won’t Grow’ !

 In Montreal – Cliff Stevens is known as ‘ Slowhand ‘.  Something that came as a surprise to Stevens at one point in his musical life. ” I loved Clapton and loved playing his music.” Says Cliff from his ‘home away from home’ Morocco. “Everywhere I played or went, people kept telling me I sounded like Clapton and looked like him too. It took me … Continue reading Cliff Stevens – Explaining Why ” Grass Won’t Grow’ !

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Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Three.

 Delfeayo Marsalis comes from Jazz royalty. The Marsalis clan are considered to be building blocks and messengers for the great tradition of New Orleans music. Carrying the torch and integrity of  great American Jazz. Delfeayo Marsalis, perhaps more than his brothers Wynton and Branford, or – in a different way, is educating  the folks in real time. Adorning the American landscape with words and music, … Continue reading Delfeayo Marsalis – Making America Great Again ! Part Three.

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