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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

Leaving her home in Ottawa at the age of sixteen to become one of the great Blues guitarists of all time was the goal. That goal has been achieved. Sue is just getting started. Sue was in town along with her three-piece band following a hugely successful show in Quebec City the night before. Back-to-back gigs elevate most performers to a different level on the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

The Quebec phenomena drew the masses to Place des Festival. 100.000 fans, curiosity seekers or just people who love music and being in the ambiance of the Festival placed ‘security’ on alert. The duo, whose music that is fresh to many yet very familiar to seasoned musicians and producers – appeased the crowd. Visually and sonically, Angine de Poitrine may have single handily placed a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

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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

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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.

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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!

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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

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cinematic Orchestra to Close the 44th Edition of theFestival International de Jazz de Montréal.

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto opens on June 27—in just under a month! Visit Jazz Festival Here One of the leading nu jazz/downtempo bands from the 2000s, The Cinematic Orchestra is back in Montréal! This British band, formed in 1999 by Jason Swinscoe, is best known here for its collaboration with Patrick Watson and is more generally for its unique fusion of jazz, electronica and orchestral … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cinematic Orchestra to Close the 44th Edition of theFestival International de Jazz de Montréal.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Nude Tunes … er … New Tunes !

You don’t want to be known as that ‘person’ who lives in the past … Mayfair Tavern – Live Music Click Here * Please listen below to a bunch of new tunes from some great Canadian artists. Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue Here Visit THEMUSEUM HERE  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Nude Tunes … er … New Tunes !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Album of The Week

A lifelong passion of music leads into fruition with the help of an angel. Mayfair Tavern – Live Music Click Here * Please listen below to a FANTASTIC album with musicians playing from the heart for the heart. Buy Tickets For Bowser and Blue Here Visit THEMUSEUM HERE  Mental Health Information and Contact Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Album of The Week

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Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

 Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

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