Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

If you’re a fan of The Tragically Hip, chances are you’ve already been swept up into the whirlwind of nostalgia, fandom, and stories that is The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown. Hosted by JD Dew, this podcast has taken the Hipverse by storm, reaching #1 on Apple Podcasts Music Commentary in Canada, and charting in over 10 countries. Out now, JD drops one of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

15 ARTISTS ADDEDTO THE LINEUP LASSO Montreal, presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Original is back with more exciting news for its 2025 edition, happening August 15 & 16 at the scenic Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal’s île Sainte-Hélène (plus LASSO in the City hosted by SiriusXM on August 14). Building on the excitement of the already announced lineup featuring headliners Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll, and country heavy-hitters Sheryl Crow, Riley Green, Shaboozey and Tucker Wetmore, this year’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

Rick Keene Music Scene – Country Artists Pay Homage to The Rolling Stones

Country music plays an integral part in the legacy of The Rolling Stones. Gram Parsons had a lot to do with introducing Keith Richards to the underbelly of Country music. The Stones, born from The Blues, raised by Country and matured in Rock n Roll. (scroll down for more). Everyone is well aware Nashville is the home of Country and music in general. The best … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Country Artists Pay Homage to The Rolling Stones

Rick Keene Music Scene – Listen to The Best New Blues Players Stop By and Say Hello !

It is okay to have The Blues The Blues are the cornerstone of popular music along with Jazz and Country. The Blues are thriving despite mainstream media’s lack of attention. Please listen below as several Blues artists stop by and introduce some new Blues tunes. Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Listen to The Best New Blues Players Stop By and Say Hello !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s Buffet of New Releases

Everyday music is set free. From Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, Canadians all over plant flowers for everyone to smell. Check out a few of those songs and support music everywhere. Do not stream – buy. After all, pies from your local bakery aren’t free ? World-Jazz Singer-Songwriter Nancy Ruth Urges You to “Turn The Lights Back Down” in Sultry New Single — Available Now! Donate … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s Buffet of New Releases

Rick Keene Music Scene – One of The Greatest Songs in Canadian History Celebrates a Rebirth

If you are a music fan and you have not heard The Kings’ ‘This Beat Goes On / Switchin’ To Glide‘, shame on you. It has been forty years this month since that song hit the Billboard Top 100. The Kings were ( for all intensive purposes) a one hit wonder. August 23rd, 1980, The Kings also marked history by closing the now-legendary Heatwave Festival … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – One of The Greatest Songs in Canadian History Celebrates a Rebirth

Rick Keene Music Scene – Online Edition Of The Festival International Jazz De Montreal A Success

Forty -five countries tuned in to stream the live music and archived concerts broadcast on the Festival website and social media platforms The Festival team worked tirelessly to mount the most exciting event possible, given the exceptional Covid circumstances , and it required some ingenuity, some gumption, a forward-thinking perspective, and a whole lot of creativity, but the results speak for themselves and the numbers tell … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Online Edition Of The Festival International Jazz De Montreal A Success

Rick Keene Music Scene – Johnny Dee of Honeymoon Suite Talks New Single and Album

Honeymoon Suite were everywhere in the eighties. Whether it was penning the title track for the Mel Gibson film Lethal Weapon or reaching the Top Fifty in the United States – Honeymoon Suite took full advantage of a decade fueled by videos. The band was formed in 1981 and as a fortieth anniversary approaches – Honeymoon Suite are at it again. Please listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Johnny Dee of Honeymoon Suite Talks New Single and Album

Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Fall Tunes and A Hint of What’s To Come.

Creativity within the Blues structure. Essential to creating great music. Lots of new Blues albums coming out this Fall and into 2021. Some legends and some rookies. Charlie Musslewhite and Elvin Bishop top the heap as wily old veterans while newcomer Chris Cain displays why the future of The Blues looks great. Please listen below to some great new tunes and a precursor to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Fall Tunes and A Hint of What’s To Come.

Rick Keene Music Scene – SCENE and Universal Music Canada Announce New Partnership and Launch Music Program

The brand partnership, ‘SCENE Music’ will deliver exclusive music content to Canadians commencing with a live-streamed event in Toronto this summer Today, SCENE, Canada’s #1 Entertainment Loyalty Program, announced its new partnership with music label, Universal Music Canada, to showcase top artists and emerging performers through interactive programming. Starting with a livestream music event on August 26, the new initiative will introduce and feature a variety of artists and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – SCENE and Universal Music Canada Announce New Partnership and Launch Music Program

Rick Keene Music Scene – Special Edition; Why The Montreal Canadiens Will Win The Stanley Cup

In 1919 – The Spanish Flu cancelled The Stanley Cup finals. The only hockey player who died from The Spanish Flu was the Montreal Canadiens’ Joe Hall. The Stanley Cup finals in 1919 took place in Seattle. Covid -19’s first outbreak in North America was at an old folk’s home in Seattle. Just one twist of fate for The Canadiens’ 2019 -20 run for The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Special Edition; Why The Montreal Canadiens Will Win The Stanley Cup