Canada exports many songs that go on to change the world. Hockey may be what Canada is known for yet if you dig through the layers of music in the past century, songwriters and musicians are unearthed more often than dinosaur bones. From East Coast to West. North to South. Canada’s vastness helps contribute to the nature of poets and lyricists. The sway of Canada’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Ultimate Canadian Playlist
The O Canada Jazz Orchestra which has been captured in a virtual performance of Hersog’s world class, high energy and infinitely swinging new arrangement of “O Canada!” Hersog created the orchestra and the arrangement with the intention of showcasing the camaraderie that exists among Canadian jazz musicians in these difficult times. The musicians, who come from all ten Canadian provinces, include folks like Christine Jensen, Joel Miller, Bria … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – O Canada !
Dan Akroyd’s quote above sums it up. Two songs of Downchild Blues Band were featured on The Blues Brothers’ first album and in the film The Blues Brothers. An enduring legacy for Canadian musicians. An enduring legacy for The Blues. Please listen below to my chat with lead vocalist and harmonica player Chuck Jackson. Fifty years of Downchild. Visit Downchild Here ! Graffiti Signs Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – No Downchild Blues Band, No Blues Brothers
Concerts may be on hold right now but Michael Kaeshammer is not. Live music is essential to the soul. It cures everything from depression to a broken heart. Michael has taken the opportunity to fill a void with a live album that was going to be released anyway. A DVD of the show with special guests is also available. Please listen below to my chat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Michael Kaeshammer; ‘Live’ Music To Your Livingroom
No House of Jazz in Montreal, no Rick Keene Music Scene.com Sadly – due to the government’s reaction to Covid, Montreal’s House of Jazz has closed it’s doors. In honor of the late George Durst and Francois Martinek, please listen below to some great new Jazz with a lot of fun thrown in. George Durst loved the fun aspect in Jazz. If you enjoy Rick … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Jazz Tribute to The Late House of Jazz
Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?
Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please Listen Below To Your Requests Jesse Protected Here Graffiti Signs Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist
Enough of the hate and time spent spreading it. Social media commenting is endorsing and spreading of hate. Please listen below to Some New Tunes You Do Not Hear Anywhere Else ! Streaming Live at the Village Vanguard Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons beginning June 13 On February 22, 2020 the Village Vanguard, the world’s oldest continuously operated jazz club, marked its 85th year in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Collection of New Song Releases
Enough of the hate and time spent spreading it. Social media commenting is endorsing and spreading of hate. Please listen below to Tunes and Memories of Much Better Times. If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. Donate here. Thank you. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Flip Flops, Polly-Wogs and Summer Oddities
Please enjoy a Wide Range of Tunes and a Special Message from a Blues Legend. Please listen below If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. Donate here. Thank you. Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Spectacular Showcase
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Montreal has the best music fans in the world. Every band that arrives in Montreal says the same thing. ‘Montrealers know music and it shows.’ The enthusiasm from the crowd to the band, the energy exchanged – second to none. Please enjoy Your Playlist Please listen below Smoke Meat Pete Here If you enjoy Rick Keene Music Scene – Please help me to support music. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Montreal Playlist
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