Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

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

Rick Keene9 Mar 20159 Mar 2015Leave a comment

Blues, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

Rick Michel is coming to Montreal … A treat for fans of the old school entertainment world. Rick started his career as a comedian and quickly established himself as one of the great impersonators. Among the greats Rick has learned and worked with – Rich Little and Don Rickles. Quite the career and quite the Sinatra homage he is travelling around with. Complete with Sinatra’s … Continue reading Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

Rick Keene18 Jun 20141 Comment

Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

As the talented Ranee Lee sings in her latest album …’What’s Going On’? Perfect words for what is upcoming on Rick Keene Music Scene along with a few new tracks from some Canadian groups. In the case of Go Van Gogh – hear one of their classic songs as a per-cursor to their June 26th Jazz Festival appearance at Club Soda and my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

Rick Keene16 Jun 2014Leave a comment

Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Gino Vannelli; All Those Nights in Montreal. Part Two

Gino Vannelli had a lot of ambition as a young man growing up in Montreal. According to him – you have to have that fire to succeed. “I was filled with fire as a kid. I moved to New York when I was young and signed a record deal by the time I was twenty-one, which was fairly young for even today’s standards. None of … Continue reading Gino Vannelli; All Those Nights in Montreal. Part Two

Rick Keene7 Sep 20137 Sep 20131 Comment

Jazz

Susie Arioli; Changes are Standard

Jazz crooner Susie Arioli did not plan on being a singer… Art – or rather drawing, was her thing. In fact , she even enrolled in a four year Fine Arts program at Dawson College in Montreal. Something she did not finish because it was too confining for her free – spirited ways. ‘It is a lot of work being an artist.” Says Susie. ” … Continue reading Susie Arioli; Changes are Standard

Rick Keene22 Nov 201222 Nov 20121 Comment