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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Montreal En Lumiere

From February 20 to March 9, your taste buds are invited to this star-studded feast, as international gastronomy converges in Montréal for this one-of-a-kind event. Also on the menu this year is a redesigned outdoor site that celebrates better than ever the crossroads of all the facets of Montréal en Lumière —gastronomy, music and ice skating, of course!—in a brilliant spread of readily available and free activities! Visit Montreal En Lumiere Here The festival’s music program will … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Montreal En Lumiere

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cult.

For The Cult – it’s all about a Cult. At MTelus on a balmy Wednesday evening, a packed house of diehard fans welcomed original members Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy (along with their ‘cult’) with mostly black t-shirts embodied with dark graphics or words. Monkey see monkey do.  Astbury led the pack onstage and off in an Aboriginal grand chief  ‘shaman’ way. Conducting songs … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – The Cult.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

The best is not necessarily paraded in front of you. Montreal ( and surroundings) has some of the finest musicians, producers, engineers and behind the scene women and men in the world. They are right in front of your nose. Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz and everything in between is seeded and nurtured in Montreal and Quebec. Some of the best voices, songwriting and musical … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Musicians

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Arcaydium; A Breath of Fresh Musical Montreal Air

To make it in this business – bands must have that ‘thing’.  Any experienced DJ will tell you, all it takes is a three minute listen to separate the ‘men’ from ‘the boys’. The ‘it’ in question is many times not explainable. A unique sound, voice or chemistry. It is basically magic. A wondrous thing found at Hogwarts. Please listen below to my chat with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Arcaydium; A Breath of Fresh Musical Montreal Air

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Elizabeth Shepherd Loves Montreal on Her New Record

Once a Montrealer – always a Montrealer … Elizabeth Shepherd is a traveler. Physically and spiritually. Searching for new within herself and within the world of music. Her latest release brings her back to Montreal to discover things that were always under her nose. In the album Montreal – Shepherd brings the listener on a trip through her hometown. Please listen below to my chat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Elizabeth Shepherd Loves Montreal on Her New Record

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Sheepdogs Take Montreal On a Ride

It is not easy ‘riding’ global accolades … For the Western Canadian band The Sheepdogs – that is precisely what they are doing. And – doing it well. When Rolling Stone magazine proclaims you as the band to watch out for, that is a lot of pressure. Judging from their performance at MTelus on a double bill with Montreal’s own The Damn Truth, the pressure … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Sheepdogs Take Montreal On a Ride

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Artist Nominations For Gala Trille Or 2019 ( Franco-Canadian)

L’Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) announced the nominations for the 10th edition of the Gala Trille Or. The gala is an opportunity for Franco-Canadian artists to shine. Seventy-six performers and industry professionals from across Canada are nominated in twenty-nine categories. 1. Artiste Solo Damien Robitaille Étienne Fletcher Jacobus Mélissa Ouimet YAO 2. Groupe Amélie et Les Singes Bleus Georgian Bay Jérémie … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Artist Nominations For Gala Trille Or 2019 ( Franco-Canadian)

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Rick Keene Music Scene -Sass Jordan Releases Her Own Brand of Kick Ass Wine

Is there anything Sass Jordan can’t do?   Singer, songwriter, actress, judge, wife and Mother -Sass’ tasks are unique and numerous. Yet why stop there? Jordan (currently working on an album of new material), has somehow found the time to release her own brand of wine. Kick Ass Sass White 2016 and Kick Ass Sass Red 2017. For Sass, Rock n Roll and wine go … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -Sass Jordan Releases Her Own Brand of Kick Ass Wine

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of the Best Music Shows in January

Christmas is gone and New Year’s celebrations are fading into either good or bad memories. The winter blues can be overtaken by getting out and socializing. Music is your dancing partner. Here are just a few shows you may consider and click on the links to check out full schedules.   January 12 Panic! At The Disco  Place Bell, Laval 7:00 PM January 25th The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of the Best Music Shows in January

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Seven

As the year wound down – the music wound up. Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank – stopped by to chat about his upcoming Montreal show and the legacy of his Father. Given the notoriety of Frank Zappa’s humor in music and lyrics, it was interesting to hear Dweezil’s take on everything not funny. The genius of Frank as a guitar player, a writer, a producer … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Seven

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Six

And the beat went on. And on … And on …   The weather cooled but the music did not. Malcolm Bruce took time to speak of his band and what a band it is. Bruce is the son of legendary bass player Jack Bruce (Cream) and together with Eric Clapton’s nephew (Will Johns) and Ginger Baker’s son Kobi  – the trio are paying homage … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Six

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Five

And the beat went on … 2018 continued in August where it left off in July. George Thorogood was back in Quebec for the second time in three months. Trois Rivieres en Blues was the setting this time around and the swagger returned. Thorogood was ‘safe’ at Place des Arts in Montreal and in Trois Rivieres; he discarded the condoms. Rock n Roll is dangerous … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Five

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