Visit JamesStLaurentPhotography Here ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday night! The 78 year old Blues legend made that clear from the get-go with his opening song; ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues’. There is no greater torch bearer for the Blues than Mr. Buddy Guy and he is not shy to point that out. Currently on tour with his protege; Quinn Sullivan and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below in Part Two as David speaks on many things. Stay tuned for part three. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below as David speaks of his last two projects. Stay tuned for part two. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’
At one point in time – Randy Bachman was one half of a songwriting tandem which outsold The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Not bad for a boy / man from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Guess Who – Randy’s former ‘super – group’; responsible for many musical memories which are etched firmly into the subconscious of the 1960’s and early 70’s music lover. Randy … Continue reading Randy Bachman – Taking Care of Business … Again!
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!
Jeff Healey was one of a kind … There were many guitarists better than him. He was better than many guitarists. The one thing that set Jeff apart was something many do not have. Courage. Courage to obtain goals. One thing which made Jeff the man whose legacy will remain forever. Because of courage. Please listen below as Cristie Healey – Jeff’s widow, talks … Continue reading Cristie Healey; Remembering Jeff …
Photographer James St Laurent is doing his part. On March 2nd 2008, Canada and the world lost a great human being. Jeff Healey passed away on that date and the universe lost a piece of it’s orchestra. Jeff’s legacy lives on. His music, his family and now a couple of prints taken by James St Laurent – providing the tools necessary to ensure a better … Continue reading Celebrate Jeff Healey’s Birthday; Buy a Limited Edition Print and Give to Daisy’s Eye Cancer Fund – Part One
If whiskey, cars and ladies are the three most favorite things in your life – ZZ Top is the band to rock out to … The trio who benefited more from the age of Friday Night Videos than any other Blues and Rock formation in history – proved once and for all; Top coat, top hat, And I don’t worry coz my wallet’s fat. Black … Continue reading Under the ‘ZZ’ Top; Montreal Concert Review
Lawrence Gowan has an alter ego. Or – perhaps, Gowan has an alter ego. Either way, this pair of artists are blessed with talent. Blessed with talent and a love for life. The front-man for Styx since 1999 and one of the most successful solo artists in Canadian history, is all set for another chapter in both Styx’ history and his own solo … Continue reading Meet Lawrence Gowan and His Alter Ego; Gowan. Part One and Two
Earning a Lys Blues Lifetime Achievement Award is nothing to sneeze at. Earning a lifetime achievement award when life is just getting good, somewhat unfitting. Do they give away two lifetime achievement awards? Jay Sewall is just getting started. Jay has a new album out which includes all of his musical friends he has accumulated over the years. A musical voyage back to the future. … Continue reading Jay Sewall – Old School ( (With a Little Help from Some Friends
Dave the Bartender – pulls no punches … In fact, he is so quick on his feet, by the time an enemy attempts to punch him – Dave the Bartender is four blocks away. Please listen as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by listeners. Dave? The Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; The Price is Right !
Tomson Highway is the proud son of legendary caribou hunter and world championship dogsled racer, Joe Highway, and artist-in-her-own-right (as bead-worker and quilt-maker extraordinaire), Pelagie Highway. A full-blood Cree, he is a registered member of the Barren Lands First Nation, the village for which is called Brochet (pronounced “Bro-shay”) and which village is located in northern Manitoba where it meets Saskatchewan and what is now … Continue reading Juno Nominee for Aboriginal Album of the Year – Tomson Highway feat. Patricia Cano
Rick Keene Music Scene 