Boo! Lots of scary stuff happening in and around Montreal this spooky weekend. Please listen below to some of these events as well as directions to a complete Hallowe’en rundown. Also listen to what else is happening in and around Montreal. Talk soon. Boo! Continue reading Hallowe’en Happenings in Montreal and Other Events That Go Bump in the Night
Emilie – Claire Barlow loves Montreal. So much so, she made a life altering decision and moved to the city to pursue her Juno Award winning musical career. A life changing trip on board a Coast Guard ship in the Arctic also played into Emilie’s decision to change her life completely. To enter her new life with a ‘clear day’ in mind … Please listen … Continue reading Welcome to Montreal Emilie – Claire Barlow! It’s a ‘Clear Day’ …
New York, New Jersey, New Guinea … new tunes! Plus – lots of upcoming shows in and around Montreal! Stop by every Sunday for a schedule of weekly and monthly shows and by clicking on the Evenko and Jazz Festival logos – a one stop shopping adventure to buy tickets too! Only on Rick Keene Music Scene! Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and on Rick Keene Music Scene
If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part Two
If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One
Guitar player extraordinaire, songwriter extraordinaire, performer extraordinaire David Gogo is heading Montreal’s way … Vicksburgh Call, David’s fourteenth studio album, is his calling card as this Vancouver Island native returns to the city where his hockey heart lies. David is a huge Montreal Canadiens’ fan and even has a sticker of the legendary squad’s logo on his guitar. A clever ploy to win new fans … Continue reading Are You Ready to Go to a Gogo ? David Gogo is Ready for You …!
As Fall enters Winter. As cold winds blow Winter into Spring and Summer once more, collapses to Fall … There is a lot coming. Please listen below to some new tunes, some upcoming shows and some words from a local musician talking about his new single making it’s debut on Rick Keene Music Scene. Continue reading What’s Coming and New Songs on Rick Keene Music Scene
Dave the Bartender is not always standing at his bar. Sometimes – he is on the floor sleeping. That does not stop him from dreaming of musical answers to musical questions. Queries sent in by listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions about music. Or – does he? Dave? The Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender
Hallowe’en isn’t always scary. Well – ok, it is always scary but some things on that evening are also fun. On October 30th – join two bands for an evening of music and dance from two very different musical acts. A pair of entertainment entities very different in the phases of their careers. Please listen below to Hayden Rabinovitch speak of his band The Record … Continue reading A Spooky Chat with The Record Breakers!
The Province of Quebec is filled with the blues. Luckily, it is also filled with The Blues. Music – that is … Come down to Bistro a Jo Jo on October 6th, 12th and 20th to cheer your favorite Blues’ singers as they compete to represent Quebec in Memphis, Tennessee. Three nights of some of the greatest artists in this Province laying their hearts out … Continue reading Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge – Part Two
So much is going on – even the Pope is gay! As usual – Montreal has a lot to offer in the music field. Concerts, shows – if it has a groove, this city adores it ! Please listen below to what is coming music-wise and find out how to buy tickets online for most of the shows taking place in Montreal and beyond. Thanks … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene – Spooky!
Blues! Blues! Blues! It is all about the Blues. Especially the next couple of weeks at Bistro a Jo Jo on St. Denis in Montreal. It is the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge. The winner of the eleven artists competing receive an opportunity to go to Memphis, Tennessee to test their skills there as well. Some of the best Blues artists in Quebec will give … Continue reading Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge at Bistro a Jo Jo – Oct. 6th
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