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The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

They say, practice makes perfect. If that is the case, then no-one is perfect because even guys like April Wine’s guitarist Brian Greenway keep practicing …. Greenway is the first ‘Rock Star’ coach to participate in The League of Rock Montreal’s first rehearsal which took place this past Wednesday at Studio Musico Practik in Verdun. An initial meeting of the instruments ( and minds) …   … Continue reading The League of Rock Montreal; And a One … And a Two …

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Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

Mathew and Jill Barber are brother and sister.  Both – possessing very solid solo careers on their own but face it, family is family … All these years later, the pair of siblings have finally recorded an album together and it is a feel good story. ‘The Family Album’ combines folk music with sentimental values – the album is an open door to heartwarming lyrics … Continue reading Mathew and Jill Barber Keep Family Values Alive With New Album

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Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

Justin Rutledge – at one point, wanted to be a writer. A Juno Award down the road, things have not gone Justin’s way. Or – have they?  Please listen below to hear some new tunes from Justin’s album East and hear his thoughts on bar-tending? Justin? What’s up? Visit Justin Here !   Visit The League of Rock Here!  Visit Evenko Here !     Visit The … Continue reading Justin Rutledge – Former Juno Award Winner is Heading ‘ East ‘.

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What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

As usual – a lot happening in Montreal ! The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge got underway last night and The League of Rock started  it’s first Chapter in Montreal ! There are a lot of shows coming – the Jazz All Year Round Series and Evenko are busy as usual and a bevy of local acts are playing everywhere ! Montreal is a great … Continue reading What’s The Talk on The Turnpike ? The Word on the Street ?

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Jason Rockman is Not ‘Horse’ – Slaves on Dope’s Latest Album Feat. Lee-La Baum of The Damn Truth

If you enjoy Rock music in Montreal – Jason Rockman is your man ! Aside from his duties at Chom – Fm , Jason is also the front man in the local band-done-good, Slaves On Dope. Twenty-three years ago the band was  formed and shortly after, signed by Sharon Osbourne to Ozzy’s record label. It’s been an up and down career culminating with what is probably … Continue reading Jason Rockman is Not ‘Horse’ – Slaves on Dope’s Latest Album Feat. Lee-La Baum of The Damn Truth

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Next Week on Rick Keene Music Scene

Looking for stuff to do ….? Angel Forrest has a CD launch at Bistro a Jo Jo tonight. Monkey Junk are playing at L’Astral. John Beaudine is at The House of Jazz tomorrow night and Monday. Just a couple of things to hear in the next couple of days. Please listen to a couple of tracks from some of these people as well as a … Continue reading Next Week on Rick Keene Music Scene

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Drum Wars; The Beat Goes On …

Seriously … When is the last time you heard the Flintstones theme played out with drums alone? For that matter, has anyone ever performed the iconic song with percussion alone? Vinny Appice, drummer for John Lennon, Derringer, Black Sabbath and Dio, along with his older brother Carmine (Vaniila Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne), ventured into the land of Bedrock last night as the … Continue reading Drum Wars; The Beat Goes On …

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Top Ten Interviews of 2012

Next up on my list – two people who helped enormously in putting Canada on the map musically … 4. Sass Jordan I spoke with Sass, not once – twice for a couple of hours each time. She is warm, sweet, funny and tough. A trooper who helped pave the wave for Canadian rockers in the States … https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-one/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-two/ https://keenemusic.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/sass-jordan-transplanted-montreal-girl-does-good-part-three/ 3. Frank Marino Frank … Continue reading Top Ten Interviews of 2012

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Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part Three

Sass Jordan does not sit still … “I just got back from Las Vegas …” She says. ” I was helping out Jake. E. Lee on his new album. He is such a fantastic player who has massive legions of rabid fans! It was an honor to sing with him!” Who is Jake E. Lee? Sass explains… ” Jake was in a band in the … Continue reading Sass Jordan; Transplanted Montreal Girl Does Good – Part Three

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Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

It seems nowadays – everyone does a duet together … From Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett to Carlos Santana and Rob ( whatever happened to him?) Thomas. Yes – the unlikeliest of pairs unite. Was it Michael Jackson who started the trend when he hooked up with ex- Beatle Paul McCartney to sing ‘ Say, Say , Say‘? Or – maybe it was Stevie Wonder … Continue reading Top Ten Duets You Will Never See

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