Did Michael Buble ever do a cover of Bon Jovi? Rush? Deep Purple? Well, Jordan Marchand of Dorval has done Bon Jovi on his first EP and as a former front-man in a heavy metal band; he most certainly did Rush, Purple and maybe even Metallica … Jordan, along with several local musicians, will be launching this crooner’s career on Nov. 22nd at Club Lambi … Continue reading Jordan Marchand; The Next Michael Buble’?
Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands. Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues
He’s the guy who drowns your sorrows … The man who can answer almost any genre of question related to music. Can you stump Dave the Bartender? Send your questions to rickkeene2@gmail.com and find out if you can! Buy Tickets for Replay Sixties Invasion Right Here ! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Five
George Bowser is one half of a team … Problem is, Rick Blue is one half of a team. Maybe George and Rick should hook up? They could have a catchy name like Bowser and Blue … Ya that’s the ticket! Bowser and Blue …! George this is Rick. Rick meet George … Continue reading George Bowser; Not ‘Blue’ at All …
Wanda Jackson dated Elvis Presley. Not bad eh? Following forays into Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Country and Gospel music – Mrs. Jackson is still going strong into her sixth decade. Her latest endeavor? Working with Jack White and Justin Townes Earle. Please listen as Wanda explains her experiences. All part of music history … Continue reading Wanda Jackson – From Elvis to Jack White
Next week …. Grab the kids, wake the neighbors and get the phone ready! Lots of concerts coming, lots of musicians to speak to and – lots of great tunes! Be here or be squ …hey that don’t rhyme! Talk soon ! Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
As Barney from the hit show ‘How I met Your Mother’ once said; Legend … wait for it … ary! Eric Burdon possesses one of the true voices in not only Rock n Roll history – music history as well. A man who believed in himself, his convictions and passed those messages on through unmatched live and studio appearances. Ranked 57 on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top … Continue reading Rick Keene Speaks to Eric Burdon …
Google is not enough … For answers to be answered properly – it is important to seek the truth. Climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest seas and reach the keeper of knowledge … Dave the Bartender … Questions for Dave the Bartender? Send to rickkeene2@gmail.com ( Drinkers, Wait Staff, Busboys and Passerby’s were not injured during the filming of Dave the Bartender) … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …
Jarrett Lobley asked a lot of questions as a kid … So much so – his Father limited them to a list of fifty a day to keep his son’s thirst quenched and his own sanity intact. Those questions paid off. Following stints as a homeless guy, talking with the homeless and travelling the globe in search of truth, Jarrett eventually settled down and became … Continue reading Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !
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