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Rick Keene Music Scene – April Wine Co-Founder Jim Henman Talks New CD; Before You Go

The founders of music know how to set things straight. April Wine co-founder Jim Henman is a busy man. House concerts, internet concerts and touring around with April Wine front-man Myles Goodwyn. Just a few of Jim’s recent endeavors. Right now, Jim has released his latest CD titled; Before You Go. A collection of songs that are pure at heart. The way music is meant … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – April Wine Co-Founder Jim Henman Talks New CD; Before You Go

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Rick Keene Music Scene -April Wine’s Co-Founder Jim Henman Has Had Enough of School Shootings and Is Doing Something About It !

Children are the future … Imagine how the world will appear in ten years? Imagine there is no safe zone at all? Homes and schools – the two places where kids should feel safe. A pair of sacred turfs now affected more and more by gun violence in the United States of America. One of the co – founders of April Wine, Jim Henman , … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -April Wine’s Co-Founder Jim Henman Has Had Enough of School Shootings and Is Doing Something About It !

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Rick Keene Music Scene -April Wine’s Brian Greenway; Part of Canadian Music History

What you hear on stage is only the tip of a musician’s iceberg. Starting with Mashmakhan , guitarist Brian Greenway has had a very colorful and fruitful musical career. The Wackers , The Dudes , April Wine and now two new entities to keep Brian’s musical chops fresh and alive . Brian Greenway’s Blues Bus and Brian’s Attic Dust Solo Show. Please listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -April Wine’s Brian Greenway; Part of Canadian Music History

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Paolo Stante ; The Next Generation of Montreal Guitarists

Practice makes perfect … For guitarist Paolo Stante – the less he thinks – the more he feels the music. Just prior to the release of his third disc; At It Again – that is the essence of Paolo’s music. Experience through gigging and writing has brought less panic to Stante’s craft and in turn, At It Again is his most complete album thus far. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paolo Stante ; The Next Generation of Montreal Guitarists

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Rick Keene Music Scene – BackTraxx; Bringing Hairspray and Rock n Roll Back from The Eighties !

Remember when Rock was energetic?     The bands, the fans and the music all had big hair and the experience of going to a show was electrifying ? An event? An experience that sculpted you for life ? Not to worry, that experience is back and once you attend a show by the band BackTraxx – your hairdresser will become very rich ! Please … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – BackTraxx; Bringing Hairspray and Rock n Roll Back from The Eighties !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Wake Up Music World, It Is The ‘Crack of Dawn’ !

In a music galaxy far, far away – a Canadian band altered the airwaves and  sent Canada into an entirely different universe.     Crack of Dawn were the first black band to be signed to a major label (CBS) in Canada. Otis Redding’s producer discovered them and the band sold more albums than Earth, Wind and Fire in Canada. They were headed for stardom … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Wake Up Music World, It Is The ‘Crack of Dawn’ !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – April Wine Co – Founder Jim Henman’s Family Affair !

Without Jim Henman – April Wine may have never been the same. Without The Henman Family, East Coast music may not have been the same.   Jim Henman ( bass) along with cousins David (Guitar) and Ritchie (Drums) started the band April Wine. Jim grabbed his old mate from a band called Woody’s Termites and recruited him to join April Wine. That fellow, Myles Goodwyn, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – April Wine Co – Founder Jim Henman’s Family Affair !

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Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four

In this ongoing saga which is known as the Jerry Mercer story – the drummer discusses the differences between the days of yesteryear and today when it comes to ‘the life of a musician’ in Montreal. He also talks about some of his memorable moments including opening up for Steppenwolf at the Montreal Forum … Please enjoy the interview and come back for more. Thank … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four

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Jim Henman; Co- Founder of April Wine Part Two

Mr. Henman – and that IS MR. Henman, recently toured for the first time in a long time … Along the way, he played with his cousin David and hooked up with Myles Goodwyn for a listen to Myles’ soon-to-be-released C.D. It has been a long journey for Jim, a musical man whose knowledge and love of ‘old school music’ – just may make the … Continue reading Jim Henman; Co- Founder of April Wine Part Two

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Jim Henman – Co-Founder of April Wine. Part One

Jim Henman is very happy with the way his life turned out … Considering some people would have regrets for leaving a rock band that would go on to become one of Canada’s largest, Mr. Henman went on to a very productive life with nothing but feelings of pride for his old mate; Myles Goodwyn. A life that is more productive than ever. Musically and … Continue reading Jim Henman – Co-Founder of April Wine. Part One

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Death in Music; Two Very Different Levels …

If a person passes away, a famous person such as an actor or musician – their death is considered a tragedy. A loss which sends ripples across the global seas at breath – taking speeds through the countless media outlets positioned to do – just that. Everyday, thousands perish by way of disease, accidents,criminal behavior, war or plain old age. Everyday people whose lives may have been … Continue reading Death in Music; Two Very Different Levels …

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