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Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is fast approaching! With just one month to go, the festival is delighted to announce that concerts by Blue Rodeo and Monsieur Periné have been added to the outdoor programming, offered free of charge on the TD Stage. Also on the agenda: roaming performances, student orchestras, lively after-parties and a vinyl fair that is sure to delight music lovers. The countdown is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Blue Rodeo, Monsieur Periné and More Surprises Added to the Free Lineup!

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

Once upon a time – The Montreal International Jazz Festival was just Jazz. Before festivals required big name acts from the Pop and Rock world to pay the bills, Montreal earned a reputation as the best jazz festival in the world for a reason. Please scroll down and discover a few of the reasons why. Jim Cuddy Tickets Here Montreal Jazz Festival Tickets Here Tickets … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Celebrating the Montreal Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

The Liss Gallery is thrilled to welcome Bernie Taupin, renowned visual artist and legendary songwriter, back to Toronto for an exclusive artist-in-attendance event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Best known as the lyricist behind Elton John’s most iconic songs—from “Tiny Dancer” to “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”—Taupin’s influence on the music world is undeniable. But over the past two decades, Taupin has carved out an equally compelling … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Liss Gallery Welcomes Bernie Taupin

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Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

GRAMMY Award-Winning Queen Of The Blues To Be Honored With New Greatest Hits Collection Available On LP And Digital Koko Taylor was one of very few women who found success in the male-dominated blues world. She took her music from the tiny clubs of Chicago’s South Side to concert halls and major festivals all over the world. She shared stages with every major blues star, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; ALLIGATOR RECORDS TO RELEASE KOKO TAYLOR’SCROWN JEWELS LP ON JULY 18

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

If you’re a fan of The Tragically Hip, chances are you’ve already been swept up into the whirlwind of nostalgia, fandom, and stories that is The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown. Hosted by JD Dew, this podcast has taken the Hipverse by storm, reaching #1 on Apple Podcasts Music Commentary in Canada, and charting in over 10 countries. Out now, JD drops one of the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Hockey Night the Tragically Hip Way

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Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

15 ARTISTS ADDEDTO THE LINEUP LASSO Montreal, presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Original is back with more exciting news for its 2025 edition, happening August 15 & 16 at the scenic Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal’s île Sainte-Hélène (plus LASSO in the City hosted by SiriusXM on August 14). Building on the excitement of the already announced lineup featuring headliners Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll, and country heavy-hitters Sheryl Crow, Riley Green, Shaboozey and Tucker Wetmore, this year’s … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: THE LASSO MONTRÉAL 2025

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Rick Keene Music Scene; It’s in the Air; International Residency (Canada x Europe x Africa)

The Association of Song and Music Professionals (APCM) invites four (4) artists from the Canadian Francophonie (West, Ontario and Acadia) and four (4) artists from the European and/or African Francophonie, with their respective managers, to apply to participate in C’est dans l’air . Conditions offered: Five (5) days of co-creation in Montreal for artists, from November 10 to 14, 2025; Three (3) days of networking, workshops and development for managers, from … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; It’s in the Air; International Residency (Canada x Europe x Africa)

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Top Ten Interviews of 2024

They say talk is cheap. Unless you learn something. Then it is golden. Please scroll down and listen to the Top Ten Interviews of 2024 Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Don’t forget – it’s that time of the year. Buy music to help artists and support charity concerts to help … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Top Ten Interviews of 2024

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; The Best Christmas Special Ever.

Peace. Please scroll down and listen to the Best Christmas Special ever. Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Don’t forget – it’s that time of the year. Buy music to help artists and support charity concerts to help those in need. Tickets for Macallans Events Here Visit Denielle Bassels Here  Mental … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; The Best Christmas Special Ever.

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Remembering Myles Goodwyn.

Just over a year ago – the world lost a special Canadian. One of the great songwriters in music history. Please scroll down and listen to the final interview I did with Myles. Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Don’t forget – it’s that time of the year. Buy music to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Remembering Myles Goodwyn.

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News

Have you bought your milk and cookies yet ? Please scroll down and listen to a few new songs and some music news. Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Don’t forget – it’s that time of the year. Buy music to help artists and support charity concerts to help those in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; New Tunes and Music News

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Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Happy 81st Birthday to Keith Richards

The Human Riff. One half of the most prolific and successful songwriting duos in Rock n Roll history. Please scroll down and listen to a few select songs from The Stones and Keith Richards. Buy Tom Locke’s Books – Moments in Time and Moments in Time 2.0 Here Buy The Books on Amazon Here Don’t forget – it’s that time of the year. Buy music … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene presents; Happy 81st Birthday to Keith Richards

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