The music kept coming. The Montreal International Jazz Festival got underway and this year was a great mix for fans of all genres. July Gary Petersen – the original drummer for The Guess Who (and a man who started drumming before Rock n Roll’s heyday) took some time out to chat about his career and the future of The Guess Who. Petersen has never stopped … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Four
Half way through the year – the music kept coming. The folks at The Montreal International Jazz Festival announced their line up and the stage was set ( so to speak). June Jann Arden was in town and at this point in her musical career – she is the Elton John of Canadian women. The hits and the magic within new tunes are gone and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Three
There are starving people living in the West Island. It is easy to ignore life’s problems when everything is great in yours ! One day – Bands for Baskets may be something you are thankful for as life tosses a curve ball across your empty dinner plate. Suddenly – a food basket will be the best gift you will ever receive! Please listen below to some … Continue reading Bands for Baskets – Feeding the Needy in the West Island for Eleven Years!
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from some of Montreal’s crème of the crop professional musicians. Rock … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Final Showcase, Studio Tracks and A Wrap Up with CEO Gary Johnston. Part Two
The League of Rock Montreal is nearing the finish line in its inaugural session. It has been an interesting journey. Four bands created from nothing. Rising from personal prowess to functioning Rock n Roll bands. Operating at high speeds as they cruise the landscape of music in Montreal. Along the way – gathering information from some of Montreal’s crème of the crop professional musicians. Rock … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Final Showcase, Studio Tracks and A Wrap Up with CEO Gary Johnston. Part One.
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 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
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 !
The star of 20 Feet to Stardom was twenty feet away. So – it seemed … The former back-up singer for The Rolling Stones ( just one of many acts Lisa Fischer has enhanced), was at Maison Symphonique in Montreal Saturday night with her band; Grand Baton. What a band it was … In a day and age of auto tune and auto – ‘everything … Continue reading Lisa Fischer Brings a Smile to Montreal
They have come a long way … It is … make or break time. Following a month of rehearsals, The League of Rock Montreal and the four ‘brand spanking new bands’, introduced themselves to the rockin’ world on November 2nd at McKibbons Pointe Claire. It was an opportunity for each member of each band to recognize their place in the world of music. There are no … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal – Speeding Towards Showcase Number Two on November 16th !
Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority. As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Three. Hear Two New Blues Songs Here!
Legend has it … Robert Johnson sold his soul at The Crossroads to the Devil in exchange for Blues superiority. As time goes on, it appears someone else sold their souls and the Devil must have gotten a hell of a lot in return. The Rolling Stones, created and led by Brian Jones – were originally a Blues Band. Schooled by Johnson, Elmore James, … Continue reading The Stones Have The Blues – Part Two. Parental Guidance Suggested.
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