Catherine Stamatakos battled Cancer for two years. On June 30th, 2025, she passed away in the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care. She was 54 years old. On September 26th – there will be a concert to keep Catherine’s memory alive and to pass on a message to women which Catherine wanted to keep going; get tested early for Ovarian and Uterine cancer and do not let … Continue reading Concert for Catherine; A Star-Studded Affair
Celebrating Canada, Loud and Proud – Festivities Include a Star-Studded Noon and Evening Show, an O Canada! Station, Fireworks, and More “The July 1 festivities will allow us to celebrate our unity and express our national pride, while affirming our sovereignty, our identity and our culture,” said The Department of Canadian Heritage. “More than ever, this year is the perfect opportunity to wave our flag proudly and show … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Visit Evenko.ca Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Monday’s New Tunes and Music News.
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!
Once upon a time – The Montreal International Jazz Festival was just Jazz. Before festivals required big name acts from the Pop and Rock world to pay the bills, Montreal earned a reputation as the best jazz festival in the world for a reason. Please scroll down and discover a few of the reasons why. Jim Cuddy Tickets Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Tickets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival
The Liss Gallery is thrilled to welcome Bernie Taupin, renowned visual artist and legendary songwriter, back to Toronto for an exclusive artist-in-attendance event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Best known as the lyricist behind Elton John’s most iconic songs—from “Tiny Dancer” to “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”—Taupin’s influence on the music world is undeniable. But over the past two decades, Taupin has carved out an equally compelling … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin
GRAMMY Award-Winning Queen Of The Blues To Be Honored With New Greatest Hits Collection Available On LP And Digital Koko Taylor was one of very few women who found success in the male-dominated blues world. She took her music from the tiny clubs of Chicago’s South Side to concert halls and major festivals all over the world. She shared stages with every major blues star, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18
Within the hearts of every soul, a fire does ignite,A longing for a freedom that shines ever bright.Chains can’t hold a spirit that yearns to be free,The dream of liberation flows wild as the sea. Lots of new songs are released daily across Canada and the world. Please scroll down and listen to some of those new tunes as well as concert news. Visit Festival … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Music and Concert News
“So do I raise my fist and curse up at the sky? Or do I close my eyes and realize that’s just life?” – That’s Just Life by Memphis May Fire Lots of new songs are released daily across Canada and the world. Please scroll down and listen to some of those new tunes as well as concert news. Visit Evenko.ca Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Music and Concert News
Sylvia Tyson. Do we need to say anything else? Canada’s Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame and a member of the Order of Canada. Now, at the age of 84 – another Juno nomination in 2025. Please listen below to my chat with Sylvia Tyson. Visit Sylvia’s Books Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with a Canadian Music Legend – Sylvia Tyson
Ash Lex sang with Grammy Award winning producer Chris Birkett before she recorded her first song. Things can only go sky high with the debut of her first disc into the world. Please scroll down and listen to my chat with Ash about the record; Trees + Bones Album Launch Tickets Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Ash Lex – A Rising Star from Montreal
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