Tag: Montreal music scene

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David Henman – You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

David Henman worked with Myles Goodwyn. One of the greatest Canadian songwriters in history. David Henman is no slouch himself. Beginning with April Wine – David Henman has been a part of the music landscape in Canada since the 1960’s. The Wackers, The Dudes. The Debutantes and Prism. To name a few. There is no question, David Henman has left a mark on Canadian music. Please listen … Continue reading David Henman – You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

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David Henman of The Dudes – The Influence of David Bowie

In the early seventies, Montreal and various ‘other’ places benefited from two bands. One evolving into another. Each one took David Bowie’s courage, songwriting and performance style onto themselves. Please listen below as David Henman, co-founder of April Wine and member of The Dudes ( among other bands) , discusses Bowie’s influences, Ian Hunter and how the band chose the name based on a David … Continue reading David Henman of The Dudes – The Influence of David Bowie

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One Interview of 2015

Then there were one … Twelve months condensed into one final ‘tip of the iceberg’. The titanic of interviews. The top of the heap, hey number one … Thanks so much for listening in 2015 and hopefully, see you again in 2016. I believe my choice as the top interview is warranted for several reasons. You be the judge and listen below … won’t ya? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One Interview of 2015

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Rick Keene Music Scene Top Ten 2015 Interviews – Part One ,Two and Three

If musicians did not speak, noone would understand anything behind the art. Please listen below to my Top Ten Interviews of 2015. It wasn’t easy reducing over one hundred interviews and condensing them into ten. Find out who and why the following artists are included in the Top Ten. Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Stay tuned for the number one interview of 2015 … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Top Ten 2015 Interviews – Part One ,Two and Three

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Girls ! Girls ! Girls !

There is a famous song about girls. Ok – so there are over 14 Billion songs written about girls. Who’s counting? In recent times, women (the ‘weaker’ sex?) have risen high above men in many musical genres. Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Soul and even – Rap and Hip Hop. Unlike the days of old. Many talented ladies would rot away in an underground bar somewhere … Continue reading Girls ! Girls ! Girls !

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Film Director Paul Marchand Talks About His Documentary on the Life of Jaco Pastorius. Full Interview.

The Jimi Hendrix of Bass Guitar. That is the way most musicians lovingly describe the late Jaco Pastorius. A genius or a mentally – ill man? Questions which rise more often than a globe- trotting Rooster when the subject of Jacko surfaces. Clinically yes. Artistically no? There is a fine line between the two worlds and this is one subject which tosses it’s inquisitive head … Continue reading Film Director Paul Marchand Talks About His Documentary on the Life of Jaco Pastorius. Full Interview.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Music To Do The Sunday Crossword Puzzle

What to do on a Sunday? Open the curtains, make a cup of coffee, grab the paper and do the Sunday Crossword Puzzle. It is – a no brainer! Oh – don’t forget to listen to some great tunes! Right here on Rick Keene Music Scene ! Thanks ! Buy Tickets for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Here !   Visit Procure … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music To Do The Sunday Crossword Puzzle

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What’s Happening with Jazz All Year Round Series and in Montreal !

As usual … Lots coming in Montreal ! The Jazz All Year Round Series is in full flight, Evenko has their usual fine acts and the Holiday season approaches with concerts, shows and fund raising efforts. Please listen below to some of the upcoming events, some great tunes and information to help the less fortunate and the sick. Thanks for listening! Talk soon …   … Continue reading What’s Happening with Jazz All Year Round Series and in Montreal !

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Reggae ‘Superstar in Waiting’ Rocky Dawuni ‘Kills’ Montreal !

Bob Marley would be proud … Over the years, many Reggae ( Marley) – influenced singers and musicians have come and gone. Some, like Peter Tosh, have had successful careers cut tragically short. Most, have a few hits (or none) and fade into obscurity. Ghana native Rocky Dawuni does not fit into the above category. Dawuni has that ‘ je ne sais quoi …’ . … Continue reading Reggae ‘Superstar in Waiting’ Rocky Dawuni ‘Kills’ Montreal !

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Bands for Baskets and A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer

 Have you ever starved at Christmas? Most people in the West Island receive over a thousand dollars in presents at Christmas in the form of jewelry, gifts and trips. Most people in the West Island don’t realize that over a thousand food baskets are given out at Christmas.   Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. One in eight men will … Continue reading Bands for Baskets and A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer

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Francesca Blanchard – Making Waves in Both Official Languages

Francesca Blanchard is originally from France … This fact easily explains why her first full length CD contains songs in French and English. Blanchard – a resident of Vermont, is also on her first tour of the States. Everything is a learning curve except for the songwriting part. That is easy … Francesca? Visit Francesca Here!   Buy Tickets to See Francesca Here ! Continue reading Francesca Blanchard – Making Waves in Both Official Languages

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Ask Dave the Bartender – What does Randy Rhoads’ Mom and Michael Jackson Have in Common?

It is not easy being married. Ask any bartender ! Dave … the Bartender, has heard everything. Drunken confessions, slurred slander and lies and innuendo. All from his Mom ! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions.     Buy Tickets for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Here !         Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender – What does Randy Rhoads’ Mom and Michael Jackson Have in Common?

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