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Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

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

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

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

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Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

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

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Music and Concert News

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

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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

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; A Chat with a Canadian Music Legend – Sylvia Tyson

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

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Ash Lex – A Rising Star from Montreal

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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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Nitza – A World Traveler

Magical … That is the only way to describe Montreal-born Nitza’s career so far. “I was in Tokyo and Guy Laliberte approached me and asked if I would be interested in singing in a Cirque du Soleil show.” Says Nitza from her home in Outremont. ”Imagine, two people, ten thousand miles from the same province, connecting. Music is amazing that way …” Laliberte is the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Nitza – A World Traveler

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Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Starts Today!

From February 27 to March 9, the Place des Festivals will be buzzing with a free outdoor site packed with incredible food, music  and skating. Saturday’s 22nd edition of the Nuit blanche promises a whirlwind of activities, while jam-packed spring break programming guarantees fun for the whole family. Get ready to make winter memories that will last a lifetime!  Visit The Montrealer Here View Montreal En Lumiere Music Schedule Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Montreal En Lumiere Starts Today!

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Jazz Festival Concert Announcements

45th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal The Festival unveils some new names Some major additions include Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Thundercat and the Avishai Cohen Trio, along with a special tribute to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oscar Peterson’s birth Presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) is thrilled to reveal a second wave of artists from … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Jazz Festival Concert Announcements

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News!

Please scroll down and discover some new music and concert news! Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here Visit Evenko.ca Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Visit Montreal En Lumiere Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News!

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; The Album of the Week; ‘A Million Pieces’

Please scroll down and discover ‘A Million Pieces’. Music done the way music should be done. Visit Sherri Harding Here Tickets for Macallan’s Events Here Visit Evenko.ca Visit Montreal En Lumiere Here Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; The Album of the Week; ‘A Million Pieces’

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