A preview, a review – call it what you want, it is what it is … Please listen to some Blues, some Jazz and a track from an artist who I will be interviewing next. Thanks for listening – talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene
Crooner and pianist Bob Ricci – did not start out that way … Accordions were not very cool after all. Please listens as Bob explains his insight into music, life and ultimately what it all means. Bob? Bob is at The House of Jazz in Laval Tonight! Continue reading Bob Ricci – Music; For The Right Reasons …
Johnny Cash, Elvis, Wanda Jackson, The Stray Cats and … The HellBound Hepcats! Five musical acts, hellbent on keeping the true roots of Rock n Roll alive. Please listen as Alexander Brown discusses his band’s recent activity and what are the plans for the future … Visit The HellBound Hepcats Here! Tune in to k103.7fm on Thursday at 6:15pm for a chance to win … Continue reading Rockabilly Ain’t Dead – Neither are The Hellbound Hepcats
Mark Baxter is not a household name. Except where it counts the most. At his household. Please listen below as Mark talks about some sad things, some happy things, his music, his music friends and … hockey? Mark? Visit Mark Right Here! Tune in Thursdays at 6:15pm on k103.7fm Continue reading Mark Baxter; Living the Dream …
Once upon a time – Montreal radio was the place to be … Heck, once upon a time, music was the place to be. Especially in the early sixties when The Beatles took the world by the scruff of the neck and made radio fun again. Please listen as Marc gives some anecdotes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles playing in … Continue reading Montreal Radio Legend Marc ‘Mais Oui’ Denis Remembers The Beatles!
There is a huge difference between being someone and paying homage to someone. Marcus Cahill – a resident of Australia, knows the feeling well. Marcus has been doing his John Lennon Tribute; Imagine – The Tribute, for one hundred years. For him, playing at the Cavern Club more times than The Beatles themselves – makes a few years seem very long indeed. Please … Continue reading Marcus Cahill ‘Imagines’ The Beatles …
How time flies … The Beatles took the world by storm. Creating a sensation which – to this day; remains unmatched. What was it about these four lads from Liverpool? Their hair? Their suits? Their silly English accents combined with even sillier humor? All of the above for sure yet without an amazing ability to create timeless tunes, sing-a-long melodies and poignant love tales; the … Continue reading All You Need is Police Protection! Fifty Years Since The Beatles Played in Montreal; Part Two
Fifty years ago today … Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play … Ok – not really but close. The Fab Four passed through Montreal on Sept.8th, 1964. It was supposed to be a day longer but Ringo received death threats so the group cut short their stay in Montreal. Who says the world is more violent today? Please have a listen as John … Continue reading All You Need is Police Protection! Fifty Years Since The Beatles Played in Montreal
Tom Petty is the real deal … In an age where ageing Rock stars more often than not mail in performances, Petty with his band of Heartbreakers – as refreshing as a sea breeze on a hot and humid day. The sixty-three year old Petty, on tour with his latest album Hypnotic Eye – took the stage at 9pm with a statement which set the … Continue reading Tom Petty Concert Review; Rock n’ Roll is Alive and Well …
Ste. Anne de Bellevue resident Robert Stefan is no stranger to success … Having five top ten French singles on the charts from his debut album to working with former April Wine guitarist Gary Moffet – Robert has seen a lot. Nothing prepared him for a rendez-vous with a soldier. Please listen below as Robert talks of many things including working with the … Continue reading Robert Stefan; To Afghanistan with Love …
Wuz up? What’s happening? What’s going on? A good question – especially if you are a music lover … I have some interviews coming with two new artists and the singer of a great new Jazz outfit out of Massachusetts. All in all – something for everyone. Thanks for listening, have a great week and remember – keep your headphones on unless you are … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Once upon a time … Men like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were dominating the musical landscape. They were the ‘kings’ of Rock n Roll. Teenagers were screaming, crying and tossing various items of clothes toward stages filled with energy. Parents were appalled. Priests tossed their hands into the air to combat the ‘devil music’ which possessed so many teenagers. Fast forward … Continue reading The Slacks; Montreal’s Oldest / Newest Rock Band
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