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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Special Birthday Tribute To Jerry Mercer

Someone once said; “Rock n Roll is a vicious game …” The music business is, in general, a very vicious game. More people are used and tossed aside than dishrags at a cheap restaurant. The good die young and the bad fade away unless their souls are sold to the devil. Enter Mr. Jerry Mercer. Some people have witnessed so much stuff in their lives … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Special Birthday Tribute To Jerry Mercer

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

The Jim Cuddy Band. Period. If aliens came from space and had to choose musicians from each Country that best represented the core and values of the land they come from, hands down – The Jim Cuddy Band would be headed to the stars. The band, led by Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame, get the job done. All efforts go into playing music. No … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Jim Cuddy Band Delivers a Lesson in Musicianship

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Director Nick Mead Talks Clarence Clemons Doc

There are more than one ‘big men’ on this planet. Director Nick Mead was a friend of Clarence Clemons, perhaps the most well known Sax player in the history of Rock n Roll. The two of them enjoyed their jobs because in the end – the work was not really work. A trip to China following a Springsteen tour proved to be an eye opening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Director Nick Mead Talks Clarence Clemons Doc

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dance, Absorb and Caress

Music has so many voices. The sounds can be rough.The sounds can be soft. The sounds can make you feel just right for the mood. What mood are you in? Have a listen below to some new tunes and some new information . You can’t make it better than that can you? Thanks for listening ! Advertise Here and Support the Arts. Smoke Meat Pete … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dance, Absorb and Caress

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Rick Keene Music Scene. Lori – Lynne Johnson; A Long Way from The Kingston Penitentiary

It is all about caring. Lori – Lynne Johnson is a compassionate person. A long time nurse whose first gig was at the Kingston Penitentiary – taught her quite a bit about compassion. Lori has taken all her experiences and put them into music. It is a new beginning for someone who has always loved music. Please listen below to my chat with Lori-Lynne and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene. Lori – Lynne Johnson; A Long Way from The Kingston Penitentiary

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

Quebec appears to know The Blues. Whether it is the ubiquitous political crap or the never ending construction – Quebec musicians tend to flock to The Blues. Every year, a contest is held to send the best Quebec Blues band or artist to Memphis – the Holy land of music. Every year,Quebec artists do very well in Memphis. The pressure is now on to live … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Here Are Your Quebec to Memphis Blues Finalists

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Suzanne Jarvie’s Tragic Family Accident Creates Magic

One day – it can all disappear. Lawyer Suzanne Jarvie was living life with four kids. All of them doing what kids do. One day, nine years ago, a spiral staircase changed everything including Suzanne’s soul. ‘I played music my entire life. I sang a lot, I played piano and guitar. It was only after my son’s accident I started writing songs. That was the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Suzanne Jarvie’s Tragic Family Accident Creates Magic

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Author Terry Stuart Talks Awesome Music Project

Music heals … Without realizing it – most Canadians are healed daily by music. It is the bandage of the soul. Authors Terry Stuart and Robert Carli have decided to share this news in the form of music tales. Famous, not so famous and just plain good old Canadians share their experiences of what music has done to help them or the people in their … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Author Terry Stuart Talks Awesome Music Project

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Releases

Something new is always around the corner. If the world housed only the business type people, the vibes of the universe would pass by us like a ship searching for a beacon under stormy skies. Please listen below to some new releases or soon-to-be released tunes. Thanks ! Visit Smoke Meat Pete Here! Visit Blueberry Guitars Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Releases

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Spirit of Rock

There is life in music – you just have to look and listen for it. Most savvy music fans avoid the radio these days. It is filled with ‘fake tunes’. Corporate – pumped propaganda to coincide with the equally corporate-pumped newscasts. Music along with common sense should not be fueled by a station’s political agenda or beliefs. Have a listen below to some events coming … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Spirit of Rock

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Whitehorse Continue Their Assent Up The Musical Ladder

Nothing beats harmonies. Whitehorse took center stage at Montreal En Lumiere at L’Astral and demonstrated professional music without the usual ‘polished’dog and pony act attached. Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland – the husband / wife duo are more comfortable than they should be. The chemistry both musically and spiritually was very apparent as they performed on the heels of their latest disc; The Northern South … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Whitehorse Continue Their Assent Up The Musical Ladder

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