Once upon a time – a music concert was all about fun … The bands got on a stage, played their guitar strings off and parlayed unparalleled enthusiasm into a crowd that expected to be entertained. Due to many factors including big business – many times, this experience is a thing of the past. Thank goodness Nova Scotia – born Joel Plaskett lives in the … Continue reading Joel Plaskett in Montreal
Sisters can do weird things … Sometimes, good things may happen. Such is the case with The BlueBell Sisters. A trio of ladies (with a brother tossed into the mix) singing songs that people love. The entire act is a romp into the past with ties to Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis. Add some infectious energy during live shows and voila ! Priceless … Continue reading The BlueBell Sisters – Old School Music Done Right!
No … Hootie was not there … It is easy to mix up bands from the past. Groups who – at one time in music history; ruled the airwaves.The Counting Crows were … one of ‘those’ bands. At Metropolis on May 15th in Montreal, it was easy to forget. Fourteen years had passed since Adam Duritz and company graced La Ville de Montreal with a … Continue reading Counting Crows … in Montreal
Lots to do, as usual, in Montreal … Most Importantly is a Fundraiser for Baby Chloe ! Click Here for information and head to Le Pionnier on May 16th to Rock for Chloe ! Please listen below to what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene as well as in Montreal in the next few days. Beirut kicks off the Festival! Montreal, Tuesday, May 5, … Continue reading What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene
Johnny Beaudine & DEEP BLUE One of the most exciting nights on the Montreal jazz and blues scene can be found whenever Johnny Beaudine & Deep Blue take the stage with their smoking menu of Chicago style jazz, blues and soul fusion with touches of New Orleans funk. A veteran of some of the most famous and infamous south-side Chicago blues clubs,the young Beaudine was tutored by masters … Continue reading An Evening with Deep Blue; The Most Complete Band in Montreal!
Visit JamesStLaurentPhotography Here ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday night! The 78 year old Blues legend made that clear from the get-go with his opening song; ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues’. There is no greater torch bearer for the Blues than Mr. Buddy Guy and he is not shy to point that out. Currently on tour with his protege; Quinn Sullivan and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!
Emma Frank has her first full album out. Debatable because the latest disc; ‘The People We Are Becoming’ – is the second album. Say what? Please listen below as everything is explained. Emma? Visit Emma Here! Continue reading Emma Frank – Frankly Speaking ...
Bob Walsh has been around. The Bluesman has played with everyone in the Quebec Blues scene at one point in time. Nanette Workman, Guy Belanger … the list goes on. Please listen below as Bob talks abut the new disc, his recent health issues (including the replacement of his aorta) and his love of music. Bob? Visit Bob Here! Continue reading Bob Walsh – ‘After the Storm’ ; First Album Following Triple Bypass Surgery
Lots to do, as usual, in Montreal … Please listen below to what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene as well as in Montreal in the next few days. Continue reading What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene
ABBA and musicals – not exactly synonymous with one another. Two of the Swedish group’s members ( along with Tim Rice) wrote a soundtrack which is beyond fabulous. Please listen below as Producer Noelle Hannibal discusses this Saturday’s show. Hear some of the great tunes involved as well. Buy Tickets Here! In The Wings Production Continue reading Chess – The Musical ; Bringing a Piece of ABBA to Montreal
A racially charged mass murder or a displacement of entire races from their homelands. Sometimes banishing families forever or cornering them into small communities. Either way – humanity on display at it’s worst. Genocide Please listen below as Armenian descendant Lousnak explains an event on April 22nd to raise attention to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Find Out About the … Continue reading 100 Anniversary of The Armenian Genocide; A Conversation with Lousnak
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below in Part Two as David speaks on many things. Stay tuned for part three. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two
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