Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Your One Stop Shopping for All Your Entertainment Needs!

Tomorrow kicks off the opening of the festival site for the 25th edition of MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, presented by Loto-Québec in collaboration with Scotiabank! Although the gourmet program has already been running since February 22, from February 29 to March 10, come celebrate winter in style. Exclusive tables, lectures and gourmet tastings, unforgettable shows and a host of other exciting free activities await in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles for the 25th anniversary of this uniquely … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Your One Stop Shopping for All Your Entertainment Needs!

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Monday’s Melodies

“Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? There’s a support group for that. It’s called everybody, and they meet at the bar.” —Drew Carey Visit Festival de la Voix Here “No man goes before his time—unless the boss leaves early.” —Groucho Marx Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and music news! California Guitar Trio and Levin Brothers Tickets Here  Mental Health … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Monday’s Melodies

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Tony Levin Travels Full Circle

Getting the music bug from an older brother? Priceless. Sixty years later making records and touring with your older brother? Priceless is an understatement. Tony Levin – bassist for Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and Stick Men. Innovator of the Chapman Stick. The most recorded bass player in history. The list is long and now, along with his brother Pete; returning to the music that initially … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Tony Levin Travels Full Circle

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Festival de La Voix; Rob Lutes – One of Montreal’s Greatest Gifts

Rob Lutes writes songs from his soul. Is there any other way? Please scroll down and listen to a great chat with Rob Lutes and discover a true musician doing it for the right reasons. Visit Rob Lutes Here Visit Festival de la Voix Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Festival de La Voix; Rob Lutes – One of Montreal’s Greatest Gifts

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Festival de La Voix; The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Kerry – Anne Kutz does thankless work. Her mission was to provide her students and the wider community with the opportunity to discover exceptional professional singers and musicians of various genres in concert, as well as the chance to learn from these artists in workshops and masterclasses. Twelve years later, Festival de la Voix has produced countless concerts and workshops celebrating many musical genres and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Festival de La Voix; The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Monday’s Mesmerizing Moments

“It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.” – Betty White If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” — Dolly Parton Please scroll down and listen to some new and old tunes … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Monday’s Mesmerizing Moments

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Friday’s Fun!

Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.Dr. Seuss When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.Joe Namath Please scroll down and listen to some new and old tunes from some of the best music has to offer. Hear some concert news as well.  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Friday’s Fun!

Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The 2024 Maple Blues Awards Winners

Think of The Grammy Awards without the dance routines. The Maple Blues Awards honor the best Blues Artists in Canada and take place every year in Toronto. Eh. Please scroll down and listen to some tunes from some of the winners announced this past weekend. Visit Maple Blues Awards Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The 2024 Maple Blues Awards Winners

Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2020 Maple Blues Awards Winners

One week it is a detergent, the next week – another product. Awards can be fickle. Some artists love them, while others despise them. Good for a career? Or bad? For most – if the award is chosen fairly and honestly through contemporaries or fans – it is nice to be acknowledged. The Maple Blues Awards are The Blues’ version of The Junos. Canada’s trophies … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2020 Maple Blues Awards Winners

Rick Keene Music Scene – Carvin Jones Bringing His Electrifying Guitar Work to Montreal !

You have never seen anything like him. Carvin Jones is among the ‘top fifty Blues guitarists’ in the world according to Guitar Magazine. He has received accolades from Eric Clapton, Albert King and Buddy Guy. His live performances are legendary and now he’s coming to Montreal and Canada ! Please listen below to my chat with Carvin Jones and hear about ‘The Ultimate Guitar Experience … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Carvin Jones Bringing His Electrifying Guitar Work to Montreal !

Rick Keene Music Scene – Justin Saladino is Brilliant with Latest Album ‘A Fool’s Heart’

Justin Saladino is smart. Too often, Blues guitarists remain true to the Blues and it confines them. Pigeon holes their talent and next thing you know, twenty years have passed and another whisky shot comes there way at four in the morning. Few (over the years) have come to the realization that Blues may be the necessary classroom but diversity is the only way out … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Justin Saladino is Brilliant with Latest Album ‘A Fool’s Heart’