Sarah Slean is keen … Not only is she excited about her new disc, she is also excited about her new life. Following a period of self-reflection, Sarah has arrived at a couple of conclusions. Discoveries that may – or may not, include the film My Cousin Vinny. Say what? Please listen below as Sarah speaks of the new album and hear some great new … Continue reading Rick Keene and Sarah Slean … ‘Metaphysics’
Montrealers – just like The Flintstones … rock ! Although The Way-Outs are not coming to Montreal – many artists are ! Please listen below to some of the shows, some great tunes and where you can buy tickets ! Ian Janes is opening up for Matt Anderson on March 30th @L’Astral Click Here for Tics ! Visit Ian Janes Here ! *Listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘Gonna Go Way Out, Way Out ( That’s Where the Fun Is !)
Ian Janes comes from Nova Scotia. His songs? More universal than that. Combining an eclectic range of influences which he received as gifts from his Mom in the house growing up – Ian is on the brink of a brilliant career. Please listen below as Ian explains everything you need to know about his influences, his songwriting process and thoughts on Ray Charles . An enormous … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ian Janes; Crafting Songs The East Coast Kinda Way …
Royal Wood has one of the coolest names in music. He also has one of the coolest back catalogues. The ‘real’ Royal is emerging. You ain’t heard nothin’ yet ! Ghost Like is the name of the new album. It is a return to basics. A ‘ for the love of music ‘ CD which evolved ‘by accident’. A superb blend of catchy Pop, nurturing … Continue reading 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Royal Wood
Once upon a time – a music concert was all about fun … The bands got on a stage, played their guitar strings off and parlayed unparalleled enthusiasm into a crowd that expected to be entertained. Due to many factors including big business – many times, this experience is a thing of the past. Thank goodness Nova Scotia – born Joel Plaskett lives in the … Continue reading Joel Plaskett in Montreal
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!
The East Coast music scene is alive and well. Thanks in part to Nova Scotia native Joel Plaskett. His latest offering; The Park Avenue Sobriety Test – is an attempt at capturing that ‘ live on the floor ‘ feeling so prominent in music today. A feel good record with Socan Songwriter of the Year winner Moe Kenney adding her own backing vocals. An element … Continue reading Take ‘The Park Avenue Sobriety Test’ with Joel Plaskett
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