Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music

Winning two Juno Awards in such a short time is nothing to sneeze at … Kiran Ahluwalia is not resting on her laurels however. Forever incorporating new sounds – please listen as Kiran talks about her new album, her sounds and what’s happening in the near future … Kiran?   Visit Kiran Right here!   Tune in to K103.7fm today at 6:15pm for a chance … Continue reading Kiran Ahluwalia; Blending Jazz, Blues and Traditional Indian Music

Ask Dave the Bartender …

Sometimes music knowledge escapes even the most ardent fan … Unless of course – drinking and not driving are involved. Then, answers are downed quicker than a shot of Whiskey at closing time.   Please listen as Dave the Bartender attempts to answer unsolved musical riddles. He’s funny, he’s smart … he’s … Dave the Bartender?   Tune in at 6:15pm Thursday on k103.7fm to … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …

Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!

They clapped, they cheered and they stood. In between – Jann Arden actually sang a few songs … Arden, on the heels of her latest album; ‘Everything Almost’ – took the stage at The Olympia in Montreal on a warm September evening. Warm outside and warm in people’s hearts. Such was the vibration felt around the venue from the mostly over-forty female audience. Put it this way, … Continue reading Jann Arden; Friday Night Lights!

The Beatles Had a Baby and They Named It Hayden Rabinovitch

Seldom does the word prodigy mean so much … In the old days – the word had verity. A truthful component. Shock value.   Now – thanks to endless ‘make-producers-rich-forget-about-the-kids ‘ talent shows, the definition of prodigy or … child prodigy, is skewed. Not the case with Hayden Rabinovitch. Just a kid with talent who hopes to make it as a musician. If not – … Continue reading The Beatles Had a Baby and They Named It Hayden Rabinovitch

Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !

It’s all about ‘old school’ Rock n Roll … According to The Mandevilles’ singer; Serena Pryne – that is what she would like her band to be known as … Fresh on the heels of the album; Windows and Stones – Serena discusses that disc, her influences and where she would love to travel to sing. Serena?   Visit The Mandevilles Right here!     … Continue reading Serena Pryne; Cranking Up the Mandeville (s) !

Jann Arden; Speaking Out …

Very few Canadians have not felt the presence of Jann Arden … The mutil-talented performer wears her feelings on her sleeve and thank the Lord for that. If not so, the world would be a sadder place. Arden is a rare soul who can transcribe feelings which everyone can identify with … Please listen as Jann discusses her new album, her tour and feelings about … Continue reading Jann Arden; Speaking Out …

Ask Dave the Bartender …

Google is not enough … For answers to be answered properly – it is important to seek the truth. Climb the highest mountains, swim the deepest seas and reach the keeper of knowledge … Dave the Bartender …   Questions for Dave the Bartender? Send to rickkeene2@gmail.com ( Drinkers, Wait Staff, Busboys and Passerby’s were not injured during the filming of Dave the Bartender)   … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender …

Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

Things are picking up … Following a lull in the new release category – a flock of CDs have arrived at my doorstep. Good news for the listener and better news for the artists if the CDs are purchased …  Have a listen to what is coming up this week on Rick Keene Music Scene – including a song with Rush’s Alex Lifeson !   … Continue reading Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Ask Dave the Bartender

We have all been there … Sitting at a bar, spilling our troubles or asking advice from the guy who pours our poison. It’s an age old ritual. Sometimes – people ask questions and I do not have the answer. What better person to demand help than – Dave the Bartender. Please listen as this former Montreal-er (exiled to Toronto), delivers the answers to questions … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Ask Dave the Bartender

Megan Bonnell – One Chance for a First Impression …

Ontario-born Megan Bonnell speaks of her debut album with love. ‘Hunt and Chase’ was her introduction to having her songs produced with precision. Please listen as she talks about that process as well as songwriting and a trip –  ‘down the rabbit hole ‘ ? Megan …?   Visit Megan Right Here!           Continue reading Megan Bonnell – One Chance for a First Impression …