Sometimes answers are hard to come by. Sometimes – responses arrive in mysterious ways. Please listen below as Dave The Bartender answers your musical questions. Or – does he? Thanks for listening – stay tuned for part two ! Have a question for Dave the Bartender? Send them to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Visit The League of Rock Here ! Visit Evenko Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Road Trip ! Ask Dave the Bartender !
Welcome to the Hotel Bell Center… It took the entire show and practically Henley’s entire back catalog to arrive at Hotel California. Don’s and his former band – The Eagles, piece de la resistance ( music by Don Felder). Luckily for the punters, it was not the final nail in the coffin at Le Centre Bell. After all – ‘ you can check out any time … Continue reading Don Henley – That’s Why You Pay the Big Bucks ! Montreal Concert Review
When duels are thought of – pianos don’t often come to mind. Pianists Matt Herskovitch and John Roney have other ideas. Combined with the loving mentoring from Dr. Oliver Jones, the pair have completed their first album. The launch of the disc will take place this weekend Sept. 16th and 17th. Please listen below to my chat with Matt about everything related to being … Continue reading Piano Chameleons – Matt Herskovitch and John Roney ‘ Duel ‘ It Out !
Rarely an album comes along which captivates an audience from start to finish. Adding genres while subtracting sounds. ‘Negative Spaces’ become the stars of the show while telling intricate tales of musicianship. Please listen below to the most compelling and brilliant album thus far in 2016. Thanks for Listening ! Talk soon ! Visit THE ALBUM HERE ! Sign Up … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best Album of 2016 ( Thus Far …)
Portugal has a great music scene. Guitarist Francisco Pais had many infkuences growing up, mostly American Blues. Please listen below as Francisco explains those influences and his new album. A disc which included working with an engineer noted for working with Bob Dylan and John Lennon. Thanks for Listening ! Visit Francisco Here ! Sign Up for The Leaue of Rock Here. … Continue reading Guitarist ‘Franciso Pais’ Blends Blues and Rock Influences Into Jazz. Part Two
Portugal has a great music scene. Guitarist Francisco Pais did not abandon his country of birth and move to Boston, Ma. for lack of music. Or – did he ? Please listen below as Francisco explains his life thus far, his guitar influences and the thinking behind his new album ; Verde. Stay tuned for Part Two of my chat ! Thanks for Listening ! … Continue reading Guitarist ‘Franciso Pais’ Blends Blues and Rock Influences Into Jazz
Vocalist Scott Morgan did not start out that way. Or – perhaps he did … Starting with a background in musical theatre, interrupted by a corporate gig and interrupted once more by a social conscience, Morgan’s return to music is a long and winding one. Egged on by his partner ( musically and romantically) Fred Hersch, Scott’s debut CD is a journey through the past … Continue reading The ‘ Songs of Life ‘ As Told by Scott Morgan
A lot happened in music the past few days and a lot more will be happening! The ‘Hip’ and Gord Downie put on a show for the ages on Saturday evening before 11.7 million Canadians. To put that into perspective, that’s approximately 11.7 million more than Justin Bieber has of stable relationships. At least – some Canadians act Canadian ! Eh? What’s going on in … Continue reading In the Words of a Jealous Spouse; ‘ What’s Going On ‘ ?
The Blues are a community … Following a brief hiatus – Trois Rivieres en Blues is back once more for it’s eight session in it’s current format. Local Montreal stars such as Angel Forrest, Pat Loiselle and Justin Saladino will grace the stages along with Trois Rivieres-boy-done-good; Mr. Steve Hill. Please listen below as the artistic director for the Festival … Continue reading Trois Rivieres En Blues – From Local Star Justin Saladino to Colin James and Steppenwolf, This Festival is a Must Hear !
Susie Arioli ain’t new to these parts … From her humble beginnings jammin’ with The Stephen Barry Band to her meteoric rise with Jordan Officer, Susie has earned her place in Montrealers hearts. Susie took her ‘ new ‘ act to the stage of Club Soda Friday evening as part of The Montreal International Jazz Festival. New meaning – sans Officer et avec Jim Bland. … Continue reading Susie Arioli; Montreal’s ‘Dearest Darlin’. Jazz Festival Review
Sometimes – it takes a while. For Chateauguay – born Pete Dumoulin, now is now. Following years of writing and performing song, Pete has finally released an album. It’s a good one ! Pete has No Regrets … ‘Things I’d Change’; the Dire Straits performance enhancing first song, is a hit – in – waiting. The catchiest tune this side of the pond. Every … Continue reading Pete Dumoulin – Owner of The Catchiest Song ‘Not on Radio’.
Chaim Tannenbaum has done many things in life. Releasing an album is not one of them. Until now … Informally, he is known as the Godfather of Canadian Folk music. Having co-produced Loudon Wainwright and worked on practically every album the McGarrigle Sisters and Loudon delivered. Keeping it among the family, Tannenbaum has also worked with Rufus and Martha Wainwright. Following a thirty-five year career as … Continue reading Chaim Tannenbaum; His First Album and It’s a Beauty !
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