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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dale Boyle; Putting Some Much Needed ‘Gasoline’ Into the Montreal Music Fire

Songwriting is always there but sometimes it takes a while to come out.   This appears to be the case with Dale Boyle.  Originally from the Gaspe region and currently a Dorval resident, Boyle has written five songs that are way ahead of the Montreal curve. Citing one of his major influences as recently departed Tom Petty – it is easy to hear the contributing … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dale Boyle; Putting Some Much Needed ‘Gasoline’ Into the Montreal Music Fire

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

Sass Jordan is a one of a kind performer.       Twenty-five years ago, Sass’ biggest selling album Racine hit the radio and the charts. Songs that catapulted her to higher levels both inside and outside of Canada.   Fast forward a decade and a half and the ‘kids’ are all grown up.   Please listen below to my chat with Sass about Racine … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Sass Jordan’s ‘Roots’ Revisited

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

Everyone needs a break once in a while. Noise pollution is not good for the musical soul.       Please enjoy some real tunes in the meantime. Rick Keene Music Scene will be back before you can say Andrei Markov !       Listen to my interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx below !       Visit Styx Here ! Visit Strangers … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Song for Markov, The ‘Mooch’ and Jack Black Recites Carl Sandburg

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 2

‘East is east and west is west – and an elephant never forgets. Boulder’s rules … Jarrett Lobley loved music before he became a doctor. Ironically – both professions heal from within. To combine the two is a double bonus for both doctor and patient. A double transplant – if you will … Please listen below to part two of my chat with the good … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Jarrett Lobley Discusses Addiction and Music. PART 2

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

  Legendary is an understatement. Buddy Guy is the last Blues guy. Last meaning one of very few who learned from the masters firsthand. Crafting his skills from the likes of B.B. King, T Bone Walker, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters. Live and in person. Live in studio. Buddy will be performing tonight as part of a triple bill with Charlie … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview;Buddy Guy

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

What is there to be said about Melissa Etheridge that has not been said before?   Melissa is a poster woman for so many causes and inspirational platforms; to list them here would be unfair to the ones we don’t know about. A woman of song and a woman with song. A marriage profound in it’s roots and very apparent in her latest album; ‘Memphis … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Melissa Etheridge

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Whitehorse

  It ain’t easy being green. It ain’t easy being a Whitehorse in what can sometimes be – a muddy puddle.  Melissa and Luke have conquered the beginnings of a music career. Their outfit – Whitehorse, have gained critical success in a few short years. Stagnation can be anyone’s enemy, especially artists. The need to create and be fresh – essential to a lifespan in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Whitehorse

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Rick Keene Music Scene – On Tour with Bryan Ferry ( Sorta, Kinda )

One day you are just a ‘guitar player’ trying to get work and the next day – your entire life changes. Playing with Bryan Ferry will do that sorta thing … ‘Quist’ is living the dream as he is learning something everyday that he is on tour with Ferry – the master of creating spaces. It was Ferry’s inspiration that egged Quist into doing his … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – On Tour with Bryan Ferry ( Sorta, Kinda )

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Fuel Junkie

 Every once in a while, a band comes along that makes you smile …   Montreal – based Fuel Junkie are one of those bands. Combining high octane Blues with R&B in the mold of The Powder Blues Band; Fuel Junkie are on the fast track to stardom.  Please – listen below to my chat with Mark Leclerc from the band ! Mark? What’s up? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Preview; Fuel Junkie

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview. Men without Hats

You can dance if you want to … How many songs in Canadian music are recognizable by a few words? How many Canadian tunes are responsible for creating a non – dance dance craze? Say what?  Please listen below to  my chat with Ivan Doroschuk – the writer and composer of ‘The Safety Dance’  and every song released by ‘Men without Hats’.  Ivan? What’s up?       … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal Jazz Festival Preview. Men without Hats

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Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Going On ?

As usual – a lot going on … From 80’s Pop to R&B and Soul – Montreal and The Montreal Jazz Festival has a lot to offer.   Please listen below for some upcoming shows and some great tunes. Thank You !     Listen to my interview with Cliff Stevens Here !     Visit Cliff Here !   The Montreal International Jazz Festival  … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Going On ?

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Cliff Stevens – The Prodigal Guitarist Returns to Montreal to Prove ‘Grass Won’t Grow’.

Cliff Stevens’ hands aren’t slow.   Despite many years portraying Eric Clapton as means to meet the ends, Stevens’ is on his way to ‘bucking’ the label. ‘Grass Wont Grow’ – Stevens’ new album, is an accumulation of years of practice and years of being on the road. Easy going riffs compliment easier going melodies as Cliff reaches into his soul to evoke feelings which … Continue reading Cliff Stevens – The Prodigal Guitarist Returns to Montreal to Prove ‘Grass Won’t Grow’.

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