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Tag: Montreal
Rick Keene Music Scene – Elizabeth Shepherd Loves Montreal on Her New Record
Once a Montrealer – always a Montrealer … Elizabeth Shepherd is a traveler. Physically and spiritually. Searching for new within … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – The Sheepdogs Take Montreal On a Ride
It is not easy ‘riding’ global accolades … For the Western Canadian band The Sheepdogs – that is precisely what … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Artist Nominations For Gala Trille Or 2019 ( Franco-Canadian)
L’Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) announced the nominations for the 10th edition of the Gala Trille … More
Rick Keene Music Scene -Sass Jordan Releases Her Own Brand of Kick Ass Wine
Is there anything Sass Jordan can’t do? Singer, songwriter, actress, judge, wife and Mother -Sass’ tasks are unique and … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Some of the Best Music Shows in January
Christmas is gone and New Year’s celebrations are fading into either good or bad memories. The winter blues can be … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Seven
As the year wound down – the music wound up. Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank – stopped by to chat … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Six
And the beat went on. And on … And on … The weather cooled but the music did not. … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Five
And the beat went on … 2018 continued in August where it left off in July. George Thorogood was back … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Four
The music kept coming. The Montreal International Jazz Festival got underway and this year was a great mix for fans … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review Part Three
Half way through the year – the music kept coming. The folks at The Montreal International Jazz Festival announced their … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review – Part Two
What a year it was … Twelve months have come and gone quicker than a man / woman looking for … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review – Part One.
What a year it was … Twelve months have come and gone quicker than a man / woman looking for … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Musical Christmas Gifts
Tis the season to be musical. Here are a few options or gifts to place under the Christmas tree. … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Jess Moskaluke Delivers ‘A Small Town Christmas’ Musical Gift
Jess Moskaluke was and is a huge Shania Twain fan. Now – Jess is creating a career which may … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction Onto Canadian Walk of Fame and The 14th Annual Andy Kim Christmas
Andy Kim is a ‘lucky guy’. Lucky is the way Andy describes a career which has now placed him among … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Montreal Girl Annabel Gutherz Is Making a Difference Through Song
If everyone took steps for change – change would come. Westmount native Annabel Gutherz hopes that people will follow … More
Rick Keene Music Scene -A Candlelight Christmas; A Must See Holiday Event
Christmas should be celebrated by candlelight. The Lyric Theater Singers understand that and then some. Every year in December, musical director … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris
It is all about the roots after all … Angela Harris knows all about the ‘roots’ of music. It is … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !
Raising money for the March of Dimes via Rock n Roll. Pretty cool … Every year in several Canadian cities … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review
How do you describe Frank Zappa’s music? Easy. A blend of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Genesis, Yes, Rush, The Ramones, … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Jake Burns Still Has ‘Stiff Little Fingers’
Some bands fall through the cracks as far as recognition goes. Stiff Little Fingers are one of those bands. Born … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Reuben and The Dark; A Musical Success For Album Number Two
Rarely does a band come along which evokes feelings of hope within despair. Reuben and The Dark are that band. … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Barbra Lica Is ‘A Little Bit Country’ On Her New Album
The word Jazzify is now a new thing … Barbra Lica is one of the fastest -rising Jazz singers in … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree. PART TWO
Frank Zappa was all about artistic integrity. His son Dweezil is also … Authenticity within sound is crucial to creating … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – A Zappa Doesn’t Fall Far From The Zappa Tree.
Playing guitar very well must be a DNA thing … Frank Zappa’s son Dweezil, is a chip off the old … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Local Nurse Chantal Guimond Realizes Her Dreams
A nurse has one of the most stressful jobs in Montreal. Chantal Guimond knows this very well. A veteran of … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Ladies and Gentlemen; The Winner of The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge Justin Saladino
Only the good die young … The Blues are steeped in tradition of making deals with the Devil at the … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – Chris Velan is No ‘Amateur’ on Latest Album
Montreal singer and songwriter Chris Velan has it right. His latest album contains lyrics so human, so profound and so … More
Rick Keene Music Scene – The Five Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge 2018
Every year someone heads to Memphis … This year is no different. Five bands have been chosen as the finalists … More
