In part two of my interview with Susie Arioli – we discuss labels within music and in life. She also touches on her new album along with her show at the 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival. July 4th – Scene TD. Two shows – 8pm and 10pm . Be there or be carre … Susie? Visit Susie and the Jazz Festival Right Here! … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 Preview; Susie Arioli – Part Deux
It was a voice she never knew she had. Far more talented than imagined. Susie Arioli took that voice and traveled far. For the most part – Jordan Officer accompanied her on a musical voyage filled with wonder, excitement and satisfaction. Whether it be playing at Place des Arts or on stage in Paris, France – Susie is having a blast as a working, travelling … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview 2014; Susie Arioli
New songs have a way of getting lost … Except on Rick Keene Music Scene. Please listen below to a few of these tunes from some great up and coming artists. Thanks for listening! Talk soon … Continue reading What’s Up Doc …?
The Stones … Along with The Beatles, the most successful Rock n Roll band in history. The meat to The Beatles’ potatoes. Reality versus The Beatles’ dreams of love and peace. In reality, The Rolling Stones are The Greatest Rock n Roll band in history. They are also the most successful Country Band, posses one of the biggest selling‘ ‘dance’ songs of all time and can lay claim … Continue reading The Stones Post 1980; Cursed Darkly by Their Past …
In the second installment of my interview with Gordon Gano ( one of the founding members of the Violent Femmes), he speaks of many things … How they achieved their name, how they feel about being back together again, who is playing with them in Montreal and his favorite song. He also speaks of writing the riff for one of the most popular songs played … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two
Angel Forrest has been singing around Montreal and abroad for many years. Days and nights spent on the road – honing a voice which balances between Jazz, Blues and almost anything else … She has just recently released an album which, surprisingly – is her first Blues one with all original material in English. It has been a long time coming and for once – … Continue reading Angel Forrest; Reborn and Lovin’ It!
Micheal Kaeshammer knows where he came from … Because of this – his latest album is a tribute to someone whose influence is a cornerstone to Kaeshammer’s foundation. A concrete reason for Micheal’s love of the New Orleans‘ sound. Listen below as Micheal explains his love, his roots, his new album, his joy in performing and what the future holds for this thirty-six year old … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer; Honoring his Roots
Joe Louis Walker is the biggest fan of The Rolling Stones and his opinion is not just biased. It is educated and he wants everyone to also educate themselves before they walk around judging the greatest Rock n Roll band in the world … “You are seeing a part of history!” Says Walker. ” Just go by the T.A.M.I show when the Stones had to … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues Part Two
Joe Louis Walker could have easily ended up like several of his friends … Dead. Passed on to that musical graveyard in the sky. A place which houses so many of not only his contemporaries – some of his closest pals. Jimi Hendrix and Mike Bloomfield to name but two. Musicians who – according to Joe, were tempted by the excesses of the music business … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One
The year was 1981 … Hockey’s New York Islanders won their second of what would become four Stanley Cups. Actress Natalie Wood died in what was an ‘apparent’ and questionable drowning. The film ‘Cannonball Run‘ – starring Burt Reynolds, was enticing people everywhere to race the world disregarding rules and general etiquette. On the music front – MTV began its sucessful run giving music another … Continue reading Pssst! April Wine Rocks! (Just Between You and Me)
Ontario-born Natalie Renee is one smart girl … “I am in school right now for Occupational Physiotherapy.” Explains Natalie from her home near Niagra Falls. ” I am doing the music on the side because it is a safe bet to have a back up plan. My plan is to continue to go to school and do music on the side and whichever one flourishes … Continue reading Natalie Renee; Just Like Everyone Else …
Hier soir – a la Maison du Jazz, there were two pianos … Not one, not three – two. A pair of grand pianos taking center stage in the house that George Durst built. All week long, an event titled Piano Cameleons is taking place. An event hosted by John Roney and Matt Herskowitz which will offer a fresh take on old favorites. Special guests scheduled … Continue reading Top Ten Oddest Things Overheard at The House of Jazz
