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Rick Keene Music Scene – Joe Louis Walker; Every True Bluesman Tells a Story …

Joe Louis Walker understands the Blues … The guitar player was around to witness the Blues being introduced to California in the late sixties and the early seventies. Being privy to guys like Mike Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield. Please listen below to my chat with Joe about Mike Bloomfield’s influence on The Blues scene and Joe’s new record; JourneysTo The Heart Of The Blues Joe? What’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Joe Louis Walker; Every True Bluesman Tells a Story …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Kyra Shaughnessy; A Breath of Fresh Music Air …

Sit back and escape … Leaving the fast paced digital age behind is something Kyra Shaughnessy wants to pass on to listeners through her music. On her fifth release – the (now) resident of the Eastern Townships has matured into a comfortable artistic place. Combining all previous learning curves into a beautiful arc. Please listen below to my chat with Kyra about her new album … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Kyra Shaughnessy; A Breath of Fresh Music Air …

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Max Parker; Do Not Call Him the Next Justin Bieber …

Max Parker is young, Canadian and a songwriter. That is where the comparison with Justin Bieber ends. Max is his own person. Something he wants to make clear as his single makes it’s way into the charts. ‘Out of the Blue’ is the first single released with more on the way in the  coming months. The song showcases Max’ talents as a guy with a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Max Parker; Do Not Call Him the Next Justin Bieber …

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux

In Canada, we have a saying … He shoots, he scores … !   Aside from that – we have beavers and lots of ( Justin Bieber aside ) – great music. In 2014, I was fortunate enough  to speak to very many of the men, women and teenagers who sing from this great country of Canada. Please listen below as the countdown to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux

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Top Ten Reasons Why Justin Bieber Wants To Change His Race To Black

My, my, my, my,  my … What is going on with Bieber? From a cute Youtube sensation to a wanted ‘potential criminal’. Somewhere – Stompin’ Tom  is stompin’ in his grave. Now comes the news that Justin wants to alter his official race of ‘white’ to a definate more off – white hue. Somewhat darker. Somewhat BLACK … Somewhere Marvin Gaye is stompin’ in his … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons Why Justin Bieber Wants To Change His Race To Black

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One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll

La la la la … life goes on … Or so it goes for the band One Road. Tracy and Mike’s lifelong dream of making a living as musicians – is far from over. Despite a learning curve larger than Justin Bieber’s list of arrest warrants, the duo are re-adjusting their game plan. Not changing – tweaking. A little change never hurt anyone after all … Continue reading One Road; A Little Bit Country – A Little Bit Rock n Roll

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Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three

Lennex, Santers, Mainline, Bravebelt, Klaatu … Heard of these guys? Probably. You just do not know it. Five Canadian bands who paved the way for guys like Bryan Adams and (sigh) Justin Bieber. Commercially – anyways. Bands who did not get their fair due airplay -wise and monetarily. Some did – most had a cup of coffee in the show but in those days, record … Continue reading Great Canadian Rock Show Part Three

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Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …

Franco De Crescentis got the idea to write his play by watching YouTube videos of conspiracy theories. He was careful however as many are recorded by fundamentalists whose visions are slightly ‘skewed’ … The play in question; ‘Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame’ is a fantastic look into the bad side of the music business. Corporate radio may want to stay away. Gazing into … Continue reading Alex Cross and His Director’s Rise to Fame …

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Top Ten Signs Your Baby will Become a Rock Star!

Spawn a kid did ya …? Want he or she to grow up and become a lawyer, doctor or astronaut? Doesn’t everyone? Sometimes, life does not end up as planned. Children end up doing things that do not necessarily appease the parents ( just ask Mr. and Mrs. Dahlmer ) Kids lead their own destiny. They follow their own path. They eat  yellow snow … … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Your Baby will Become a Rock Star!

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Top Ten Things Keith Richards Will Probably Never Say

The human riff. Keef. The original bad boy and guitarist who defined the behavior for five decades of rock n roll offspring … He is a man’s man. He stays the course, remains true to his beliefs no matter the consequences. For this reason, here now are the Top Ten things Keith Richards will probably never say … 10. ‘Hey Mick! I love that matching … Continue reading Top Ten Things Keith Richards Will Probably Never Say

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Misstress Barbara – Business as Usual

The beat goes on … Never is this as true when it comes to Misstress Barbara. “I really do not know how well my music is doing or where it is selling the most.”Says Barbara Bonfligio from her home in Montreal. ‘”Cd’s are not as big as they once were. It’s difficult to have a barometer on how popular things are.” If the popularity of … Continue reading Misstress Barbara – Business as Usual

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