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Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s New Tunes and Music Gnus

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates. Visit Trois-Rivières en Blues Here Please scroll down and listen to some new tunes and discover music news. Buy Tickets for Grammy Winner Chris Birkett’s Songwriting Workshop Here Chris Birkett Tickets and Tour Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday’s New Tunes and Music Gnus

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer, Singer, Songwriter Chris Birkett Part Three; Conquering Fear

‘And the World would be a better placeIf everybody had a place to call home’ Buy Tickets Trois Rivieres en Blues Chris Birkett – whose production credits include the Grammy Award winning song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinead O’Connor,does not like what he is seeing in the world today. Chris wrote a song; Everyone Deserves a Home‘ and was given a community recognition award. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Producer, Singer, Songwriter Chris Birkett Part Three; Conquering Fear

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

Volume 1 from Roots Super Group Set for ReleaseSeptember 4 on Stony Plain Records Stony Plain Records announces a September 4 release date for the first volume of music from roots “super group,” New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers: Charlie Musselwhite, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jimbo Mathus, the late Jim Dickinson, and North Mississippi Allstars members Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson. Recorded at the Zebra Ranch Recording … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

Jordan Officer is schooled. Many people play guitar. Many people write songs. Few study the history of music as profoundly as Jordan Officer. Jordan Officer came into his own opening up for George Thorogood. It was a double bill at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The Montreal crowd – stunned by Jordan Officer and his band’s groundbreaking set. Please listen below to my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Canadian Provinces.Ten Canadian Artists.

Canada. Vast and filled with serenity. The sounds of the cities sneak into the country as the greenery simultaneously begs from the towns. Please listen below to ten Canadian artists from ten Canadian Provinces. Ten Tunes. Be proud eh ?  Graffiti Signs Here JesseProtected Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. Donate here. Thank you. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ten Canadian Provinces.Ten Canadian Artists.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

Peter Varvaro is one of the hardest working men in Montreal. Fifteen hours a day or more for twenty five years, Pete has provided the best food and the best entertainment in Montreal. Covid has affected all restaurants very badly yet no other restaurant must put up with the constant harassment from town officials and local merchants / residents. Jealousy and language issues pre and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Mitchell Talks About First New Album in Thirteen Years

Kim Mitchell has a new album coming out titled; ‘The Big Fantasize’ It is his first album in thirteen years and the word ‘Anticipation’ is an understatement for music fans everywhere. Very few artists in this great Country can be called a legend. Kim is one of the greats and a songwriter whose talent is grossly overlooked on the world stage. Thankfully – Canada loves … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Kim Mitchell Talks About First New Album in Thirteen Years

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Tales and Tunes Under The Patio Lanterns

Kim Mitchell has a new album out. It is his first album in thirteen years and the word ‘Anticipation’ is an understatement for music fans everywhere. Very few artists in this great Country can be called a legend. Kim is one of the greats and a songwriter whose talent is grossly overlooked on the world stage. Thankfully – Canada loves him. Eh? Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tales and Tunes Under The Patio Lanterns

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Female Vocalists

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Eh? What elements make up a talented vocalist? Canada’s female singers are extraordinary. The beauty comes from within and shines from outside. Choosing the Top Ten Canadian Female Vocalists are impossible but here goes. Please appreciate some of Canada’s greatest female singers and listen below to The Top Ten?   Graffiti Signs Here JesseProtected Here If you … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Female Vocalists

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top New Songs and An Exciting Opportunity For Musicians

New tunes everyday in Canada eh ? Just because live music has come to a halt, that does not mean new music has. From Nova Scotia to Vancouver. Winnipeg to Ontario. Musicians from Canadian cities and Provinces are everywhere and filled with talent. Please appreciate some of Canada’s great new tunes including Kim Mitchell and listen below for a chance to have your music on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top New Songs and An Exciting Opportunity For Musicians

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Male Vocalists

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Eh? What elements make up a talented vocalist? Canada’s male singers are unique. Something about the tone, the pitch makes them truly Canadian. Let us see if a list of Top Ten Canadian Male Vocalists jives with your choices? Please appreciate some of Canada’s greatest male singers and listen below to The Top Ten?   Graffiti Signs … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Male Vocalists

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Guitarists

Five strings is a bridge to the moon. So many chords and yet so little. So many licks and so many melodies. Canada’s guitar players are unique. The sounds of the Country tend to be played loud and clear echoing Canada’s vast land and peoples. The tone, the feel – as Canadian as Maple Syrup. Please appreciate some of Canada’s greatest guitar players and listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Top Ten Canadian Guitarists

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