In the conclusion of my four part interview – Wayne and I discuss the importance of music in schools, the effect of the new generation when it comes to digital technology and his other project. Salsa De La Bahia is a compilation of some of the great latin Jazz plyers to come out of the San Francisco Bay area. Have a listen – won’t ya? … Continue reading Wayne Wallace Part Four
Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace talks about his influences. Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Part Three
Sometimes … things are meant to be. That appears the case with two talented young ladies currently residing in Toronto. A pair of souls joined at the songwriting hip. A duo destined for stardom along the lines of any great Folk tandem or person. Please listen as Andrea and Cindy explain everything needed to know of their alter-ego; Scarlett Jane. Enjoy … Please visit Scarlett … Continue reading Scarlett Jane – A ‘Stranger’ In Our Midst …
Sheldon Kagan has been around … From his humble beginnings in a bachelor apartment at the age of fifteen to introducing Jazz legend Miles Davis on stage – Mr. Kagan has a few stories to tell. Please listen to his tales of playing cards at his home with Artie Shaw and how he feels about Miles Davis – all these years later … A true … Continue reading Sheldon Kagan; Memories of a Concert Promoter
In this segment of my interview with Jerry Mercer – the drummer discusses opening up for the Rolling Stones, hearing Janis Joplin sing from the heart and thoughts on April Wine’s late great bass player; Jimmy Clench. He also talks about the downside of being a performer and the loneliness that sometimes comes with it … Please enjoy this latest installment. Very insightful and poignant … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Five
In this ongoing saga which is known as the Jerry Mercer story – the drummer discusses the differences between the days of yesteryear and today when it comes to ‘the life of a musician’ in Montreal. He also talks about some of his memorable moments including opening up for Steppenwolf at the Montreal Forum … Please enjoy the interview and come back for more. Thank … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four
Jerry Mercer – the drummer who had the opportunity to play drums for Roy Buchanan, retired as the drummer for April Wine four years ago … In that time, along with his wife – Jerry has been travelling the globe and enjoying his ‘Golden Years’. Does this mean drumming is not part of his life anymore? Au contraire … Listen as Mr. Mercer explains his … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Three
As my interview with Jerry Mercer goes on – the legendary drummer discusses the rudiments of drumming, his battle with cancer and how it brought him together with an old friend. His musical education continues as he educates us … Please stay tuned as this interview will be in five parts …. What I’d say ….? Continue reading Jerry Mercer- As The Years Go By; Part Two.
Jerry Mercer heard Ray Charles’ song ‘What I’d Say’ on the radio. His life was never the same … Starting with Trevor Payne and the Triangle, Mashmakhan and eventually April Wine – Mercer’s career has taken him on trips with Janis Joplin, Roy Buchanan, The Band and many, many others … At the young age of seventy-four, four years following his ‘retirement’ – Jerry continues … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As the Years Go By; Part One
I have been blessed … Combined with a little bit of elbow grease and in the pathway of many talented artists who make their way into Montreal – I was fortunate to have many insightful conversations this past year. Far too many to put a list together as the best. Each one of my talks – informative about music, the music business or the character … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene- 2013 Top Ten Interviews
Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks – it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013
Frank Marino – one of the last surviving ‘guitar Gods’ , speaks his mind on many things. Including an upcoming DVD, The Beatles, the Stones and Stevie Wonder … Frank Marino is refreshingly the same guy he once was. Too bad – the rest of the music business is not … Continue reading Frank Marino; Frankly Speaking … Part One
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