Rick Keene Music Scene – What Exactly is The Talk on the Turnpike?

Every year – there is Christmas cheer.  In most places … Please listen below to hear information about Bands for Baskets. An annual event which helps feed the needy in the West Island at Christmas. Also, find out about some upcoming shows in and around Montreal, hear some great tunes and chuckle at musician jokes ! Thanks! Talk Soon !   Visit Bands for Baskets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What Exactly is The Talk on the Turnpike?

The Lost Fingers – Christmas in a Non Conventional Kinda Way

The Lost Fingers aren’t lost at all … The band whose name derives from Django Reinhardt’s loss of use in two fingers, are not resting on their laurels. Upping their game to new heights and exploring music from all corners of the globe. The Lost Fingers, a Gypsy-Jazz band are all set for Christmas. Albeit in a non conventional way. Please listen to my chat … Continue reading The Lost Fingers – Christmas in a Non Conventional Kinda Way

The League of Rock Montreal – Showcasing Enters a Different Level !

 Johnny was a schoolboy when he heard his first Beatle song, ‘Love me do,’ I think it was. From there it didn’t take him long. Got himself a guitar, used to play every night, Now he’s in a rock ‘n’ roll outfit, And everything’s all right, don’t you know? Johnny told his mama, hey, ‘Mama, I’m goin’ away. I’m gonna hit the big time, gonna be … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Showcasing Enters a Different Level !

Barbra Lica Is ‘ Still Learning’. A Great Thing for Music Lovers of All Genres. Full Two Part Interview

Once upon a time, there were four categories of music to play if you wanted to reach radio stardom … Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues. There were other genres such as Classical and Opera yet face it, the stars of the latter ( minus a handful) did not reach the same global popularity as the stars of the first four genres. Somewhere along the way, music became … Continue reading Barbra Lica Is ‘ Still Learning’. A Great Thing for Music Lovers of All Genres. Full Two Part Interview

Kensico – Still Exploring …

Travelling and exploring. That is what many musicians do. Kensico is one of those musicians. Originally from France, Kensico makes her home in Montreal. That is when she is home and not touring and discovering different forms of music. Please listen below as Kensico speaks of her career since the release of her album; White Sage. She also let’s us know when her gigs are. … Continue reading Kensico – Still Exploring …

Barbra Lica Is ‘ Still Learning’. A Great Thing for Music Lovers of All Genres.

Once upon a time, there were four categories of music to play if you wanted to reach radio stardom … Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues. There were other genres such as Classical and Opera yet face it, the stars of the latter ( minus a handful) did not reach the same global popularity as the stars of the first four genres. Somewhere along the way, music became … Continue reading Barbra Lica Is ‘ Still Learning’. A Great Thing for Music Lovers of All Genres.

Jonas’ Massive November 25th Christmas Party!

Jonas Tomalty was not the best behaved high school student. Having a Father as a teacher kept things interesting. Having a Father in his own high school made things trickier. Add all this to the fact his Mom was a guidance councilor, well – it’s no wonder Jonas became a Rock n Roll rebel … Please listen below as Jonas explains high school as well … Continue reading Jonas’ Massive November 25th Christmas Party!

A Must Listen as Junkyard Villain Rocks The Cause ! Saturday November 19th. Be There or Be Square!

Canadians are a friendly bunch. A place where citizens practice apologies rather than hate. Slap-shots in lieu of slander. Snowball fights instead of ignorance. In short – Canadians are kind, helpful and giving. You know … polite. If there is one Canadian who exemplifies what it is to be Canadian, it is The Junkyard Villain.  What’s that? Junkyard Villain? Is this a professional wrestler who … Continue reading A Must Listen as Junkyard Villain Rocks The Cause ! Saturday November 19th. Be There or Be Square!

The Most Important Record Label and The Connection to Montreal plus What the Heck is Happening in and Around Montreal ?

One of the most important record labels in music history is Verve Records. Verve Records has an important connection to Montreal . Please listen below to hear what that connection is as well as some great recordings from Verve Records. Please listen in part two to find out  a few of the shows happening in Montreal in the coming weeks and tonight! Thanks for listening ! Talk … Continue reading The Most Important Record Label and The Connection to Montreal plus What the Heck is Happening in and Around Montreal ?

Michael Kaeshammer Discusses his New Album ‘ No Filter ‘ with Special Guest; Randy Bachman

 Pianos and Rock n Roll … The two aren’t always associated with one another. They should be.  Johnnie Johnston, Chuck Berry’s ‘greatest sideman in Rock n Roll”, an integral part of the building blocks of Rock and Popular music. What does any of this have to do with Michael Kaeshammer and his new album ‘ No Filter”? Did Michael suddenly switch gears and head on … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer Discusses his New Album ‘ No Filter ‘ with Special Guest; Randy Bachman

Michael Kaeshammer – Liberace to New Orleans; Unfiltered and Seated !

Pianos and Rock n Roll … The two aren’t always associated with one another. They should be.  Johnnie Johnston, Chuck Berry’s ‘greatest sideman in Rock n Roll”, an integral part of the building blocks of Rock and Popular music. What does any of this have to do with Michael Kaeshammer and his new album ‘ No Filter”? Did Michael suddenly switch gears and head on … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – Liberace to New Orleans; Unfiltered and Seated !

Ask Dave the Bartender ! The Legacy of The Tragically Hip !

Sometimes answers are hard to come by. Sometimes – responses arrive in mysterious ways.   Please listen below as Dave The Bartender answers your musical questions.  Surprisingly – he delivers a couple of knock-out punches (answers) concerning The Tragically Hip. Or – does he? Thanks for listening ! Have a question for Dave the Bartender? Send them to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Visit The League of Rock Here ! … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender ! The Legacy of The Tragically Hip !