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 presents –  Heart Announces Rescheduled Dates

Legendary rock band HEART today announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant Spring performances. The band will bring  their signature sound to 19 cities, taking audiences on an unforgettable musical journey. Last month, HEART was forced to postpone their remaining 2024 dates due to health reasons. Their return to North American stages will now kick off on February 28 at the Fontainebleau in Las  Vegas.  2025 … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents –  Heart Announces Rescheduled Dates

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cult.

For The Cult – it’s all about a Cult. At MTelus on a balmy Wednesday evening, a packed house of diehard fans welcomed original members Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy (along with their ‘cult’) with mostly black t-shirts embodied with dark graphics or words. Monkey see monkey do.  Astbury led the pack onstage and off in an Aboriginal grand chief  ‘shaman’ way. Conducting songs … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cult.

Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

 Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks and Show Listings

Sometimes you never hear the songs that are coming to a town near you . Most of the great tunes are released to no fanfare from anyone – let alone to the common man. Have a listen below to some new tracks, a couple of familiar tracks and some shows coming soon to Montreal ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks and Show Listings

Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks

Stop what you are doing and listen. Won’t ya? Not all great tunes are at your disposal when in the car or on your preferred listening platform. That is why you visit Rick Keene Music Scene – to receive the chats, the info and the tunes from artists you may not know exist . Have a listen below to some great songs, some shows coming … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Essential Tracks

Rick Keene Music Scene – Evenko Concert Week !

For the second year, evenko announces that it will be joining Live Nation Canada in National Concert Week celebrations! Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give fans the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). The offer will include tickets to many in-demand shows, like; Eros Ramazzotti, Florence + The Machine, Pentatonix, Heart, Bryan Adams, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Evenko Concert Week !

Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

It is all about the roots after all … Angela Harris knows all about the ‘roots’ of music. It is in her blood and DNA. In fact – Bluegrass and Country were all around her as a child … Please listen below to my chat with Angela about her new disc; A Woman Like Me. Angela? What’s up?     Visit Angela Here !   Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

Raising money for the March of Dimes via Rock n Roll. Pretty cool … Every year in several Canadian cities – corporate guys and gals get together and put on a Rock show. This year, in Montreal – the event takes place on November 16th at The Corona Theater. It promises to be a night to remember and another big total of money raised for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

How do you describe Frank Zappa’s music? Easy. A blend of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Genesis, Yes, Rush, The Ramones, The Kinks, the Beatles and every artist between 1920 until present day. Frank Zappa’s brilliance as a writer, producer, arranger, guitar player and every other position within an intellectual realm artistically and socially was put on display via Dweezil Zappa in Laval last night. Epic … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

Rick Keene Music Scene – Jake Burns Still Has ‘Stiff Little Fingers’

Some bands fall through the cracks as far as recognition goes. Stiff Little Fingers are one of those bands. Born at the height of Punk music’s global popularity, the band emerged from a Country that was not known for Rock music. ‘I have no doubt there were many talented musicians and songwriters in Ireland …” Says original and current member and songwriter Jake Burns. ” … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jake Burns Still Has ‘Stiff Little Fingers’