Michel Pagliaro is Back! Sorta …

   Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec …   Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any type of gender from a particular era in Montreal, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast songbook in a short period of time. Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis and Pag.   For this reason, it is only fitting, after all these years for a tribute album to be released. Eleven of … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro is Back! Sorta …

Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night

Boo!   Lots of scary stuff happening in and around Montreal this spooky weekend. Please listen below to some of these events as well as directions to a complete Hallowe’en rundown. Also listen to what else is happening in and around Montreal. Talk soon. Boo!     Continue reading Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night

Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …

Emilie – Claire Barlow loves Montreal. So much so, she made a life altering decision and moved to the city to pursue her Juno Award winning musical career. A life changing trip on board a Coast Guard ship in the Arctic also played into Emilie’s decision to change her life completely. To enter her new life with a ‘clear day’ in mind … Please listen … Continue reading Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …

What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene

New York, New Jersey, New Guinea … new tunes! Plus – lots of upcoming shows in and around Montreal!     Stop by every Sunday for a schedule of weekly and monthly shows and by clicking on the Evenko and Jazz Festival logos – a one stop shopping adventure to buy tickets too! Only on Rick Keene Music Scene! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene

Ask Dave the Bartender; Dylan Sings Sinatra and Other of Life’s Mysteries

Dave the Bartender takes time off to feed his dog sometimes. Dave the Bartender does not have a dog …     That is why he has the time to ponder musical questions sent in by listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Have a question? Send them to  Rickkeene2@gmail.com   Dave? The Bartender?   *The opening sequence was done in parody. On International Women’s Day … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Dylan Sings Sinatra and Other of Life’s Mysteries

Musician Jokes and What’s Happening in Montreal

Montreal – the city that doesn’t sleep … Fleetwood Mac, just one of many shows coming to Montreal in the next couple of months. All genres and all sorts of levels of success. The future is now and the past is in the future. Please listen to some great tunes, some event listings and hear some ( truthful?) gags about musicians … Talk soon … … Continue reading Musician Jokes and What’s Happening in Montreal

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

It’s gonna be fun …! Seldom do bands hook up that are headliners on their own.  Imagine. Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – together on tour! Crystal Ball, JukeBox Hero and Hotel California in one night!That’s just three songs! A night to remember. A night to attend … Listen as Tommy Shaw, Kelly Hansen and Don Felder talk about the tour, the songs and each … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Special. Featuring a New Version of Hotel California with Mick Jones!

One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll

La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll