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What’s Happening in Montreal and The Greatest Half Hour of Music!

Lots going on in the city. Lots of tunes, fun times and finally … warmth ! Please listen below to several upcoming concert announcements, what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene and several great songs – new and old. What better way to start off your weekend? Click on The Montreal International Jazz Festival logo as well as Evenko to discover and buy tickets to … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and The Greatest Half Hour of Music!

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Celebrate Jeff Healey’s Birthday; Buy a Limited Edition Print and Give to Daisy’s Eye Cancer Fund – Part One

Photographer James St Laurent is doing his part. On March 2nd 2008, Canada and the world lost a great human being. Jeff Healey passed away on that date and the universe lost a piece of it’s orchestra. Jeff’s legacy lives on.  His music, his family and now a couple of prints taken by James St Laurent – providing the tools necessary to ensure a better … Continue reading Celebrate Jeff Healey’s Birthday; Buy a Limited Edition Print and Give to Daisy’s Eye Cancer Fund – Part One

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Robi Botos; Good Things Come To Those Who Wait .​.​.

Jazz pianist Robi Botos has come a long way. Literally. This Hungarian refugee, currently living in Toronto, had a dream. To play music and make people happy. He arrived in Canada with family in tow and – following tutelages with the likes of Oscar Peterson, his dream is closer than before. Please listen as Robi explains mostly everything. Robi? Continue reading Robi Botos; Good Things Come To Those Who Wait .​.​.

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Under the ‘ZZ’ Top; Montreal Concert Review

If whiskey, cars and ladies are the three most favorite things in your life – ZZ Top is the band to rock out to … The trio who benefited  more  from the age of Friday Night Videos than any other Blues and Rock formation in history – proved once and for all; Top coat, top hat, And I don’t worry coz my wallet’s fat. Black … Continue reading Under the ‘ZZ’ Top; Montreal Concert Review

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Mike Goudreau – A Must Listen for The Blues and How to Make Money from Music!

Every musician can relate. CDs are not selling as much anymore and the cost to put on gigs is high. The pay for the gigs seem to diminish with every  passing month.   Mike Goudreau is no different. With the help of the internet, Mike discovered a money – making vehicle for his endless repertoire. Please listen below as Mike discusses his new found fame, his work … Continue reading Mike Goudreau – A Must Listen for The Blues and How to Make Money from Music!

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Jay Sewall – Old School ( (With a Little Help from Some Friends

Earning a Lys Blues Lifetime Achievement Award is nothing to sneeze at. Earning a lifetime achievement award when life is just getting good, somewhat unfitting. Do they give away two lifetime achievement awards? Jay Sewall is just getting started. Jay has a new album out which includes all of his musical friends he has accumulated over the years. A musical voyage back to the future. … Continue reading Jay Sewall – Old School ( (With a Little Help from Some Friends

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Valentine Special Love Song Edition

Everyone loves Dave the Bartender… Except for maybe his Mother … aside from her … how can Dave the Bartender not be adored? He listens to problems, he talks about problems and more often than not – deals with problems every shift. For the above reasons, Dave the Bartender enjoys Sunday evenings as he can relax and answer your musical questions … Dave? The Bartender? … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Valentine Special Love Song Edition

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A Book Every Musician Must Read – Chapter One …

Everyone is aware of  the book about positional foreplay. Kama Sutra is the definitive ‘how-to’ book, the ‘Bible’ that is on ‘the tip’ of everyone’s fingers … Lady Chaterley’s Lover? Yup. Most know … These books were all penned as guidelines for the art of lovemaking.  Sex – for the inhibited … Gern F, a singer and songwriter who was the front-man of one of Montreal’s … Continue reading A Book Every Musician Must Read – Chapter One …

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Ask Dave the Bartender; Christmas Special

Dave the Bartender – like everyone, almost everyone; takes some time at the holidays. Moments to unwind and reflect on his past year.   Before he sets off on an island excursion or a pilgrimage to his pillow, Dave the Bartender is taking away time from his customers in Toronto to answer some musical questions. Please listen to one of the most intriguing conversations this side … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Christmas Special

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David Myles; ‘It’s Christmas – Every Day of the Year …’

David Myles does not appear as your average Pop star. Then again –  neither did Tiny Tim.  CDs cannot be judged by their covers. Myles – every bit the accountant in appearance, is on the verge of a career which may place him in the same breath as Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot and other iconic Canadian singer / songwriters. His new found popularity all started with a Rap … Continue reading David Myles; ‘It’s Christmas – Every Day of the Year …’

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Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s; Part Two

Theresa’s was a legendary Blues club in Chicago .. Everyone who was everyone in the Blues scene back in the day – played at Theresa’s. Starting in the 50’s right up until it’s closing in the early eighties; Theresa’s was the spot. Nobody owned Theresa’s, music-wise like Junior Wells. No other musician, not Buddy Guy, not Howlin’ Wolf and not Willie Dixon – held court … Continue reading Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s; Part Two

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‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014

Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones.   Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014

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