What to do on a Sunday? Open the curtains, make a cup of coffee, grab the paper and do the Sunday Crossword Puzzle. It is – a no brainer! Oh – don’t forget to listen to some great tunes! Right here on Rick Keene Music Scene ! Thanks ! Buy Tickets for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Here ! Visit Procure … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Music To Do The Sunday Crossword Puzzle
As usual … Lots coming in Montreal ! The Jazz All Year Round Series is in full flight, Evenko has their usual fine acts and the Holiday season approaches with concerts, shows and fund raising efforts. Please listen below to some of the upcoming events, some great tunes and information to help the less fortunate and the sick. Thanks for listening! Talk soon … … Continue reading What’s Happening with Jazz All Year Round Series and in Montreal !
Bob Marley would be proud … Over the years, many Reggae ( Marley) – influenced singers and musicians have come and gone. Some, like Peter Tosh, have had successful careers cut tragically short. Most, have a few hits (or none) and fade into obscurity. Ghana native Rocky Dawuni does not fit into the above category. Dawuni has that ‘ je ne sais quoi …’ . … Continue reading Reggae ‘Superstar in Waiting’ Rocky Dawuni ‘Kills’ Montreal !
Have you ever starved at Christmas? Most people in the West Island receive over a thousand dollars in presents at Christmas in the form of jewelry, gifts and trips. Most people in the West Island don’t realize that over a thousand food baskets are given out at Christmas. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. One in eight men will … Continue reading Bands for Baskets and A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer
It is not easy being married. Ask any bartender ! Dave … the Bartender, has heard everything. Drunken confessions, slurred slander and lies and innuendo. All from his Mom ! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Buy Tickets for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Here ! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender – What does Randy Rhoads’ Mom and Michael Jackson Have in Common?
Steve Hackett is better known as the lead guitarist with Genesis. Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford. Legends … Following his departure from Genesis after the album Wind and Wuthering was released, Steve Hackett has continued his musical prowess and education. Adept in Classical, Blues and really – every style of music, Steve Hackett is a true writer, composer and … Continue reading Steve Hackett – The ‘Genesis’ of His New Album Wolflight. Complete Interview.
Chances are – a music fan in the 1970’s was profoundly affected by The Who’s album Tommy. It is simple. Nothing like this came before or after. It was and remains a ‘film’ within a soundtrack. A coffee table to a book in the mind. In the Wings Promotions brings Tommy to Montreal in a form which Pete Townsend can be proud. A musical which … Continue reading The Who’s Masterpiece Tommy – In Montreal! Live !
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
Executive producer Noelle Hannibal is on a mission. An excursion to ensure the music of someone is spread about … The person in question is Stephen Schwartz. Author of such soon-to-be-classic songs such as ‘Day by Day’, ‘No One Mourns The Wicked’, ‘Corner of the Sky’ and ‘Alas for You’ – Schwartz has quickly established himself as one of today’s brightest talents. Noelle Hannibal wants to make … Continue reading Celebrating the Music of Stephen Schwartz; In Just ‘One’ Corner of the Sky
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
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