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Rick Keene Music Scene: Canada Day Line up 2025

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

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Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News.

“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.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

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!

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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 – Karen Myatt; A Treasure Right In Montreal’s Backyard

‘It is infinitely better to transplant a heart than to bury it to be devoured by worms.‘ Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here East Coast roots have led to a delicious Montreal fruit. Please listen below to my chat with Karen Myatt about her new album ‘Femoir’ and of an upcoming show on November 3th Visit Karen Myatt Here Visit Kosa Music Here  Mental Health Information … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Karen Myatt; A Treasure Right In Montreal’s Backyard

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Music News and New Tunes!

Getting stuck in the past is like guarding a cemetery. Unfold your today beyond your yesterday, or else, there’ll be no tomorrow, only decay. Scroll down and listen to some new tunes and music news! Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here Chris Birkett Tickets and Tour Here Buy Tickets for Grammy Winner Chris Birkett’s Songwriting Workshop Here Visit Kosa Music Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music News and New Tunes!

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Cinema 5: Famous Montreal Band Back Together (Sort Of)

Frustrating times can lead to strength. The band Cinema 5 from Montreal were on the top of the world but everything outside of their control – had other plans. Scroll down and listen to my chat with Rad Crasto from Cinema 5 and listen to some amazing music. Visit OHM Music Productions Here Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here Chris Birkett Tickets and Tour Here Buy … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Cinema 5: Famous Montreal Band Back Together (Sort Of)

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Music Show Is At It Again

Afraid of thunder? You have come to the right place. Scroll down, cozy up on the couch, listen to some great new music and some news you may not know. Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here Chris Birkett Tickets and Tour Here Buy Tickets for Grammy Winner Chris Birkett’s Songwriting Workshop Here Visit Kosa Music Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Best Music Show Is At It Again

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Aldo Massa; The Most Famous Drummer / Percussionist from Montreal?

Out of sight – out of mind. Aldo Massa is a teacher, a master drummer, percussionist and an entrepreneur who is changing the world through music. Please – scroll down and listen to a great chat (and tunes) with someone who was friends with Neil Peart of Rush fame. Visit Kosa Music Here Buy Tickets for Grammy Winner Chris Birkett’s Songwriting Workshop Here Visit Trois-Rivières … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Aldo Massa; The Most Famous Drummer / Percussionist from Montreal?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

That’s all folks! Jazz brings together people of all ages and from all backgrounds, it builds bridges both on stages and in crowds.The popularity of indoor shows is undeniable, with 33 sold-out performances!  Maurin Auxéméry, the Festival’s programming director. “A new wind is blowing through our beloved jazz world, and we can be proud today to see the public rallying around. The miracle happened again. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Diana Krall

Genius can sometimes mean crazy. Diana Krall’s show last night at Place des Arts was what most people did not expect. Krall ain’t Shania Twain and because of Diana’s mainstream success – a lot of people are brainwashed into thinking it will be one hit after another done in a Pop way. Diana Krall is Jazz and within Jazz lies a lot of eccentricities. Not … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Diana Krall

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