Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Pays Tribute To Salome Bey

All rise. Salome Bey was one of a kind. An artist. A person whose tools made an impact on the world. Salome Bey (October 10, 1933 – August 8, 2020) was an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and actress who lived in Toronto Ontario since 1966. In 2005, she was made an honorary Member of the Order of Canada. Born to a middle-class African-American family in New Jersey, Bey formed a vocal group with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Pays Tribute To Salome Bey

Rick Keene Music Scene – Saturday, In The Park …

All rise. “We hear that phrase when presidents or judges come into the room,” says Porter, “but I’m thinking all of us rise – not just one person being exalted. We are all exalted and lifted up by love. This is my political thought and my real truth. It comes from my personality, my mother’s personality, the personality of the blues, and of black people. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Saturday, In The Park …

Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday New Tunes and Beware the Ides of June?

The Ides are in every month whether you eat a Caesar salad or not … Monday is the day many establishments reopen around the world. Be afraid or breathe a sigh of relief ? Your call. In the words of Paul McCartney; ‘Live and let die?’ Please listen below to some of The Best New Music Released This Week and Some Music Information. Visit Graffiti … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday New Tunes and Beware the Ides of June?

Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Top Musicians

The best music is not always greener on the other side of the street. Montreal is a hotbed for musicians of all genres and styles. The diversity and the language make Montreal as unique as a two horned Unicorn. Please listen below to some of Montreal’s Best Bands and Solo Artists. Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Top Musicians

Rick Keene Music Scene – Burger Town Blues Playlist

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” Howlin’ Wolf’s quote above defines The Blues more than most. The Blues are the cornerstone of popular music as we know it and it is the most enduring genre of music in it’s purest form. Most people walking around on this planet are struggling. The elite, the Kings and Queens – oblivious to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Burger Town Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” Howlin’ Wolf’s quote above defines The Blues more than most. The Blues are the cornerstone of popular music as we know it and it is the most enduring genre of music in it’s purest form. Most people walking around on this planet are struggling. The elite, the Kings and Queens – oblivious to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” Howlin’ Wolf’s quote above defines The Blues more than most. The Blues are the cornerstone of popular music as we know it and it is the most enduring genre of music in it’s purest form. Most people walking around on this planet are struggling. The elite, the Kings and Queens – oblivious to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Rick Keene Music Scene – 41st Annual Blues Music Awards

“If you cannot pay your rent – that’s The Blues …” On Sunday, May 3, The Blues Foundation announced the winners of the 41st Annual Blues Music Awards, the blues world’s highest honors. Newcomer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram led all recipients with five awards, winning in every category in which he was nominated. He took the trophies for Album Of The Year, Contemporary Blues Album Of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 41st Annual Blues Music Awards