Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Ian Hunter’s Long Time Guitarist Hits Home with a Solo Record

James Mastro may not be a household name – but it should be. Aside from working beside Ian Hunter for the past twenty-three years, James has also joined Garland Jeffreys,Patti Smith and even Robert Plant. Just a few musicians who have ‘taught’ James through his lifelong love of music. Please scroll down and enjoy my chat with James and hear some great tunes from the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents – Ian Hunter’s Long Time Guitarist Hits Home with a Solo Record

Rick Keene Music Scene – Adam Karch Proves Everything Can Change on New Album

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changesTurn and face the strange Adam Karch may or may not have used David Bowie’s song Changes as an influence for his new album; Everything Can Change. The album, Karch’s fifth studio offering, reminds everyone the more things change; the more they stay the same. Karch maintains the finesse which his fans are accustomed to but adds another dimension to his songwriting. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Adam Karch Proves Everything Can Change on New Album

Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

In the words of Loverboy; Everyone’s watching, to see what you will doEveryone’s looking at you, ohEveryone’s wondering, will you come out tonightEveryone’s trying to get it right, get it right Kick off your shoes (don’t hit the kids), open a tasty beverage and take time to listen to some new tunes, old tunes and upcoming shows. Please listen below to some great tunes sand … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Thank God It Is Friday and Why Did I Not Feed the Fish?

You Scream, I Scream – We all Scream for New Tunes ! Betty Bonifassi, Michael Blum, Royal Wood, Pete DuMoulin, Paul DesLauriers Band and Rob Garcia !

In with the old and out with the new ! These days, it seems radio has a problem with new tunes ! R &B, Blues and Jazz are ripe with talented songs which require airplay. Unfortunately – radio is mostly controlled by corporations. Unless an artist has a link to those corporate companies, radio airplay is sadly – not in the cards … Please … … Continue reading You Scream, I Scream – We all Scream for New Tunes ! Betty Bonifassi, Michael Blum, Royal Wood, Pete DuMoulin, Paul DesLauriers Band and Rob Garcia !

Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause

Noelle Hannibal is no stranger to fundraising … Given her outgoing nature, it is natural for her to be able to approach people with ease. Asking for donations for a good cause? A no-brainer for this native Californian girl. It is about helping people and asking others to do the right thing. Listen as Noelle explains the very poignant reasons why she is co-producing a … Continue reading Noelle Hannibal; Using RENT For A Good Cause

A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner

Tom Gimbel, the multi – instrumentalist for the band Foreigner – is no stranger to music. Listen below as he speaks of his early influences, his love of playing the drums, rhythm guitar and saxophone. He also speaks of touring with Aerosmith, INXS and how he hooked up with the Mick Jones through a ‘personality’ test …? Hope you enjoy. A great guy and a … Continue reading A Conversation with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner

Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically

Akilah Newton and Jonathan Emile are doing their part to make the world a better place … Akilah ( the organizer) and Jonathan ( the performer) are travelling many places to spread the word about peace and love. They are doing it through music and other elements which may catch the ignorant eyes in the audience. The best thing? They are educating the young and … Continue reading Black History Month is Human History Month – Musically