Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ladies Night! ( Sorta)

Ladies … start your engines ! The Montreal Music Scene and North American rhythmic landscape are ripe with women who not only possess singing chops, there are plenty who can do … pretty much anything musically. Please listen below to a few of these ladies’ songs along with a couple of dudes who are – not too shabby in their own right? Ladies? Gents? One … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ladies Night! ( Sorta)

Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up

Fifty years is a long time … Hard to believe on September 7th, I will be reaching a half century on this planet ( 47 years if you count the times I was in a different world as a teenager). Please help me celebrate and at the same time – raise money for Sax player Johnny Beaudine. Johnny lost his belongings in a fire and … Continue reading Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up

Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home .​.​.

Gino Vannelli has been here before. The native Montrealer recently returned  to his birth city for a pair of great shows at The Rialto Theatre. Just four short days after those performances – Gino recorded a DVD and CD of a show in L.A. Please listen below as Gino speaks about that show including a duet with a very unlikely suspect. Is there a new … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home .​.​.

From Woody Herman to “John Fedchock’s New York Big Band

  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Fedchock began his career in 1980 as a jazz trombonist with the legendary Woody Herman Orchestra, serving as featured soloist, musical director and chief arranger for Herman’s last two Grammy nominated albums. Herman said of Fedchock, “He’s my right hand man. Everything I ask of John he accomplishes, and I ask a lot. He’s a major talent.” Fedchock has also … Continue reading From Woody Herman to “John Fedchock’s New York Big Band

Trois Rivieres Blues Festival; Jamiah on Fire!

Jamiah Rogers loves his family of fans. He also loves his family. His real family.  Combined with two cousins in the band along with his manager / songwriting partner / Father – the group Jamiah On Fire are a real ‘family affair’.   Please listen below as Jamiah and his Father talk about all things – on fire! Jamiah? Tony?     Visit Jamiah on Fire … Continue reading Trois Rivieres Blues Festival; Jamiah on Fire!

Michelle … Ma Belle …! Part One and Two

Michelle Malone is one of … those girls.  Talented but not a household name. Well, not in Montreal anyways. She has worked with the Indigo Girls and Rolling Stones’ keyboardist Chuck Leavell. In between, she has grown to love and admire almost everyone associated with all genres of music. Please listen below as Michelle explains many things including her new album and relates her tale … Continue reading Michelle … Ma Belle …! Part One and Two

Ask Dave the Bartender; Six Months in a Leaky Boat?

Dave the Bartender remains a mystery. Unearthed and unscathed. Just like his tips … Please listen below as Dave, the Bartender, attempts to answer musical questions sent in by the listeners. Dave? A rum and coke please …     Dundees Aug. 20th – Becky Fiset Cote Sept. 4th – Rick Keene 50th Bday Bash!   Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Six Months in a Leaky Boat?

What’s Happening in Montreal!

A lot coming musically to Montreal … As usual. From AC/ DC to Edgar Winter, the Province of Quebec is alive with the sounds of music! Have a listen below to who is coming to Montreal and surrounding areas in the next couple of months. Thanks for listening!     Visit Blues Bourbon and BBQ Here!   Dundees Aug. 20th – Becky Fiset Cote Sept. … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal!

Ria Reece – From Etta James and Beyond …

Diversity is … the spice of life. Arriving in Montreal via a time capsule of a unique musical background, enables Ria a perspective both unique and heartfelt. A love of Etta James and Rock n Roll places this ex Torontarian in a place as magical as music itself. Please listen below as Ria explains all that. Plus – listen yourself to some outstanding tunes from … Continue reading Ria Reece – From Etta James and Beyond …

Blues and Barbara Diab; A Love Affair …

Barbara Diab knows what she is singing about … A pure student of The Blues and a respect for the genre which appears natural for her. Natural and pure. Please listen below as Barbara discusses everything including the name of her band. Smoke Meat anyone? Barbara? What’s up?   Visit Barbara Here!   Visit Blues Bourbon and BBQ Here!     Dundees Aug. 20th – … Continue reading Blues and Barbara Diab; A Love Affair …

Blues Bourbon and BBQ – Quebec Blues Artists on Fire!

There is nothing better than adding sizzling Blues to sizzling BBQ ribs. That is exactly what will happen on the weekend of Aug. 22nd and 23rd at the Cosmodome in Laval. A parade of Quebec Blues’ artists will hit the stage while the sweet sounds of food being sizzled on a BBQ add the background. Please listen below to what is happening, a few words … Continue reading Blues Bourbon and BBQ – Quebec Blues Artists on Fire!

Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Dave the Bartender is never asleep on the job …   That’s because he is never there! Nevertheless – when he is slinging drinks, he gathers information faster than a janitor at a Bordello collects condom wrappers. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Dave? The Bartender?             … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender