Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Review, Rock, Uncategorized

Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

What is the health of The Blues Scene in Quebec and Montreal? A fair question by passing music fans … Well, in a very small ‘ tip of the iceberg’ sorta way, examples are fast and furious. Last season, in the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge ( an annual event which chooses the best Blues Band and Solo Act to represent Quebec in Memphis), The Paul … Continue reading Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

Rick Keene16 Oct 201617 Oct 2016Leave a comment

Blues, Concert Review, Jazz, Review, Rock

Justin Saladino and Jamiah Rogers; The Future of the Blues !

Let us not forget – The Blues came before Jazz. The Jazz purists cringe at the ‘not Jazz’ genres at The Montreal International Jazz Festival. The artists who ply their crafts to be near the top of their specific genre, often shunned by the Jazz stuffy shirts. In 2016, at the 37th edition – it was The Blues stage which, night after night, attracted the … Continue reading Justin Saladino and Jamiah Rogers; The Future of the Blues !

Rick Keene14 Jul 201614 Jul 2016Leave a comment

Blues, Cd Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

What’s Happening in Montreal and The Greatest Half Hour of Music!

Lots going on in the city. Lots of tunes, fun times and finally … warmth ! Please listen below to several upcoming concert announcements, what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene and several great songs – new and old. What better way to start off your weekend? Click on The Montreal International Jazz Festival logo as well as Evenko to discover and buy tickets to … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and The Greatest Half Hour of Music!

Rick Keene27 Mar 201527 Mar 2015Leave a comment

Blues, Cd Review, Interview, Rock

Mike Goudreau – A Must Listen for The Blues and How to Make Money from Music!

Every musician can relate. CDs are not selling as much anymore and the cost to put on gigs is high. The pay for the gigs seem to diminish with every passing month. Mike Goudreau is no different. With the help of the internet, Mike discovered a money – making vehicle for his endless repertoire. Please listen below as Mike discusses his new found fame, his work … Continue reading Mike Goudreau – A Must Listen for The Blues and How to Make Money from Music!

Rick Keene10 Mar 201511 Mar 2015Leave a comment

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The Mother Jones Band – Live!

The Mother Jones Band fly under the radar … For the group, a rag tag bunch cut from the cloth of B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Junior Wells, ‘under the radar’ may be fitting. After all – the old Blues guys didn’t exactly look for fame. They played from the heart and they played for the right reasons. The Mother Jones Band is the same. … Continue reading The Mother Jones Band – Live!

Rick Keene16 Aug 201416 Aug 2014Leave a comment

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There is No Taboo with Bad Taboo; Carolyn Fe Blues Collective Delivers Another Great Album!

Two and a half albums into a career does not a career make. For Carolyn Fe and her ‘Collective’ – the journey has begun along the grand pathway known as The Blues. Please listen below as Carolyn discusses the new album, the Blues and in particular Big Mama Thornton. A great chat with one of Montreal’s great Blues’ singers … Carolyn? Visit … Continue reading There is No Taboo with Bad Taboo; Carolyn Fe Blues Collective Delivers Another Great Album!

Rick Keene5 Aug 2014Leave a comment