Montreal Hard Bop Five are reliving the past. A quintet quintessentially quizzing patrons on their knowledge of Jazz. Through Jazz … Between certain years, Hard Bop Jazz was primarily dominating the Jazz circles in places such as New York. Somewhat of a forgotten art as the Jazz genre continually wrestles the talk between purists and the ‘avante garde’ crowd – Montreal Hard Bop Five ( MTL … Continue reading MTL HB5 – A Jazzy Chat About .. er … Jazz!
Louis Janelle built his first drum kit and also his first guitar … Janelle’s music on his new album ‘ Dance Everybody ‘ – as pure as snowflakes on Willie Dixon’s tongue. Every genre responsible for modern day music is represented by Louis and his band. Please listen below as Louis explains everything about himself ( within reason) and his new album. Louis? Visit … Continue reading Louis Janelle Says; ‘Dance Everybody’ !
A lot coming … Please listen below to what’s coming in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene Stay tuned for my Strangers in the Night 11 Review with awesome photos! Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene and in Montreal
It all starts with a name … Gypsophilia are an eclectic bunch from Nova Scotia. A group of women and men who – through music, travel around the globe making people smile. Not just through music, humor as well. Please listen below as guitarist Ross Burns explains everything including their latest album; Night Swimming. Ross? Please visit Gypsophilia Here ! … Continue reading Gypsophilia – A ‘ Flower ‘ in The Montreal International Jazz festival
The Kentucky HeadHunters are living proof – Country Music and Blues make up Rock n’ Roll … Starting in 1968 as The Itchy Brothers – the band came oh-so-close to stardom. An untimely death ultimately killed their chances of becoming ‘America’s Greatest Rock n Roll band’ yet, like Rock n Roll itself – they came back with a vengeance … Please listen to Part One and … Continue reading The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …
A lot coming … Please listen below to what’s coming and who I will be speaking to on … Rick Keene Music Scene Continue reading Huey Lewis, John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Whitehorse, Johnnie Johnston, The Kentucky Headhunters and Harry Manx
This is the only time of the year – kids should talk to strangers …. Strangers in the Night 11 – is a charity event filled with food, fun and live entertainment. All proceeds go to Starlight Children’s Foundation of Canada. Last year – over 700,000 dollars was raised! Stranger in the Night 10 The Boogie Wonder Band Jesse Jack Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Strangers in the Night 11 Preview
Philip Sayce did not just get off the Rock n Roll truck … A Mini-Van perhaps – but not a truck! Fresh off a triumphant eight city tour of Canada that left fans and critics spellbound, rock guitar sensation Philip Sayce makes his major label debut on Tuesday, April 7 with the release of his album Influence. Originally released in Europe in late August … Continue reading Philip Sayce – This is Your Father’s Rock n Roll!
The Blushing Brides. North America’s version of ‘The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band in the World.’ Thirty-six years together as ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Cover Band’. Lead guitarist James Green has been there from almost the beginning. He has been there since the band became one of the most sought after tribute bands in North America! James Green has seen it all … Please listen to … Continue reading James Green; Never a Bridesmaid – Always a Blushing Bride ...
A lot coming … Please listen below to what’s coming and two new tracks! The Hi Fins are not appearing. Apologies for the error. Continue reading Strangers in the Night, Nuits D’Afrique and Two Young Up and Coming Guitarists
Colonel Tom Parker made a lot of money off Elvis Presley. Tom Parker of Toronto, aka Colonel Tom – has the same name as the famous promoter / Elvis career killer. That’s where the comparison stops … Tom Parker is a Country / Folk singer who plays Guitar and Mandolin. Unlike Elvis or Colonel Tom Parker – Tom ( of Toronto) writes his own tunes. … Continue reading Colonel Tom Parker Has Not Left the Building! ‘Pour’ Him an ‘American’ Shot !
The Jazz Festival is getting underway very soon … This year’s Festival is dedicated to B. B King. Click on the images below to hear interviews with some of the artists performing outdoors this year. To see a full list of the Outdoor and Indoor Programs Click Here!</span> Stay Tuned for a Lot of Great Interviews ! Thanks for Listening ! … Continue reading The 2015 Montreal International Jazz Festival – Outdoor Shows and Interviews
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