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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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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Melody Gardot at Maison Symphonique

I guess you can say Melody Gardot was ‘Entre eux deux’ and hundreds of others last night.  Entre eux deux is the name of her latest album and the disc was on full display at The Jazz Festival. It is Melody’s first collaborative effort and she brought along the collaborator on the road with her. Brasilian pianist Philippe Powell was the yin to Gardot’s yang. The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Melody Gardot at Maison Symphonique

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Can you feel the rhythm yet? On the heels of their latest album ‘Empire Central’ and their continued rise to the top, Snarky Puppy landed in Montreal last night with a sis – boom – bah. Everything thereafter – a bah – boom – sis. Jazz’s version of The Grateful Dead were in fine form and that … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Snarky Puppy

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; George Benson

Music is memory. George Benson, all eighty years of him, is a born performer. People from his era, tend to be that way because it was ( at that point of time) the only thing that put food on the table. Guitar ( unless you were Hendrix), vocals and songwriting were the vehicles but unless you had a presence – the music alone could be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; George Benson

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Discover the Wall of Legends at the Montreal Jazz Festival

Jazz is Everywhere presented by TD with the financial support of Canada Economic Development, an innovative and accessible experience starting June 29 that allows people to access and enjoy all of jazz’s relevance and contemporaneity, including its influence on other musical styles and historical importance. Il comprend trois composants : une visite en réalité augmentée, une version rénovée du Mur des Légendes ainsi qu’une exposition. Just in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Discover the Wall of Legends at the Montreal Jazz Festival

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Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

 Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

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