Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Celebrating Canada, Loud and Proud – Festivities Include a Star-Studded Noon and Evening Show, an O Canada! Station, Fireworks, and More “The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,” said The Department of Canadian Heritage. “More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain  Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Once upon a time – The Montreal International Jazz Festival was just Jazz. Before festivals required big name acts from the Pop and Rock world to pay the bills, Montreal earned a reputation as the best jazz festival in the world for a reason. Please scroll down and discover a few of the reasons why. Jim Cuddy Tickets Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Tickets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

The Liss Gallery is thrilled to welcome Bernie Taupin, renowned visual artist and legendary songwriter, back to Toronto for an exclusive artist-in-attendance event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Best known as the lyricist behind Elton John’s most iconic songs—from “Tiny Dancer” to “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”—Taupin’s influence on the music world is undeniable. But over the past two decades, Taupin has carved out an equally compelling … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

GRAMMY Award-Winning Queen Of The Blues To Be Honored With New Greatest Hits Collection Available On LP And Digital Koko Taylor was one of very few women who found success in the male-dominated blues world. She took her music from the tiny clubs of Chicago’s South Side to concert halls and major festivals all over the world. She shared stages with every major blues star, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

Rick Keene Music Scene – Events Announced for 2021 JUNO Week Taking Place Virtually May 27 to June 6

This year’s lineup of events are free, open to the public and available to stream online. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced additional details for JUNO Week events taking place in Toronto from May 27 to June 6 leading up to The 2021 JUNO Awards Broadcast on June 6. Canada’s biggest night in music will feature multiple performances and appearances from the nation’s best and brightest … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Events Announced for 2021 JUNO Week Taking Place Virtually May 27 to June 6

Rick Keene Music Scene – Original Much Music VJ and Songwriter Christopher Ward Shines On New Record. Part Two

Black Velvet by Allanah Myles written by Christopher Ward. Who knew? Amanda Marshall, Diana Ross and The Backstreet Boys also had songs written by Ward. Who knew? Comedian, DJ, VJ, author and songwriter. Christopher Ward seemingly does it all. He’s interviewed George Harrison and Paul McCartney. Leonard Cohen and Janet Jackson. With all this – songwriting is his strength. Please have a listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Original Much Music VJ and Songwriter Christopher Ward Shines On New Record. Part Two

Rick Keene Music Scene – Friday’s Soothing Summer Sounds

Relax. Don’t do it ! The weekend is here and things are looking up. Before you know it – festivals, concerts and people will once again be in your lives. Please have a listen below to some of Montreal’s best songwriters and a few tunes that will make you go hmmm … Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Friday’s Soothing Summer Sounds

Rick Keene Music Scene – Original Much Music VJ and Songwriter Christopher Ward Shines On New Record. Part One

Black Velvet by Allanah Myles written by Christopher Ward. Who knew? Amanda Marshall, Diana Ross and The Backstreet Boys also had songs written by Ward. Who knew? Comedian, DJ, VJ, author and songwriter. Christopher Ward seemingly does it all. He’s interviewed George Harrison and Paul McCartney. Leonard Cohen and Janet Jackson. With all this – songwriting is his strength. Please have a listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Original Much Music VJ and Songwriter Christopher Ward Shines On New Record. Part One

Rick Keene Music Scene – Tuesday’s Titillating Treats

Seek and ye shall find. Discover new music and music information you need to know. Did you know a former Much Music VJ is responsible for writing two of Canada’s biggest hits? Please have a listen below to some great new tunes and get ready for hockey? Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tuesday’s Titillating Treats