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Rick Keene Music Scene – When The Road Bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan

You cannot walk straight when the road bends Roman Proverb When Johnny Depp gives a testimonial for a film, a musician or a toaster oven; people listen. In the documentary: When the road bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan, people are there to listen and listen some more… The film follows an eighteen show American tour with Gypsies from four countries. It is fitting … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – When The Road Bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan

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Nitza – A ‘World’ Traveller

Magical … That is the only way to describe Montreal-born Nitza’s career so far. “I was in Tokyo and Guy Laliberte approached me and asked if I would be interested in singing in a Cirque du Soleil show.” Says Nitza from her home in Outremont. ” Imagine, two people, ten thousand miles from the same province, connecting. Music is amazing that way …” Laliberte is … Continue reading Nitza – A ‘World’ Traveller

Rick Keene8 Dec 201210 Dec 2012Leave a comment

Concert Review, Rock

Jonas and the MASSIVE ATTRACTION – BACK in the HOUSE!

Outside on Saturday night in downtown Montreal it was cold. Inside at Club Soda on blvd. St.Laurent – it was hot! Don’t blame it on Rio – blame it on the band who were playing high energy rock n roll …It was a homecoming for the Montreal-based band after a successful tour in Europe. Lead singer Jonas was pumped from the beginning as he and … Continue reading Jonas and the MASSIVE ATTRACTION – BACK in the HOUSE!

Rick Keene4 Dec 20127 Dec 2012Leave a comment

Jazz, Rock

Top Ten Drummers

The men behind the scenes. The backbone of most bands. The guys whose mistakes can nullify anything in a heartbeat … To narrow down a list of the best drummers is next to impossible – here is a (rim) shot at just that … Ginger Baker Stewart Copeland Jimmy Chamberlain Terry Bozzio Keith Moon Mike Portnoy Neil Peart John Bonham Gene Krupa Buddy Rich Related … Continue reading Top Ten Drummers

Rick Keene20 Nov 201226 Nov 2012Leave a comment

Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock

Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station. Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I – will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

Rick Keene28 Sep 201230 Sep 2012Leave a comment

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Rick Gunn – A Battler

Last year, Rick Gunn was diagnosed with stage three myltiple myeloma. Previous to this, he had gone to the hospital many times, over a period of many months, suffering from extreme back pain. On each occasion, he was given painkillers and sent on his way. At one point – he was forcibly removed from a hospital and told that it was not a hotel. Finally, … Continue reading Rick Gunn – A Battler

Rick Keene15 Sep 2012Leave a comment

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All the Young Dudes; Part Four

Wayne Cullen – one of the drummers in the 70’s band; ‘The Dudes’ – continues the saga of the demise of a band. A fate which should never have happened … Cullen’s band – Bacchus, reached it’s demise around the same time Wayne’s favourite group, The Wackers, played their final gig. Cullen approached Bacchus’ booking agent (who also booked the Wackers) and asked for Bob Segarini’s … Continue reading All the Young Dudes; Part Four

Rick Keene10 Sep 201210 Sep 20122 Comments

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Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar

The following is an excerpt from Sammy Hagar’s book; When I was growing up, Fontana, California, was all orange groves, grape vineyards, and chicken ranches. I could eat oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines all fucking day if I wanted. I had to walk through an orange grove just to go to my next-door neighbor’s house. There really was no neighborhood. It was long before tract homes. … Continue reading Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock by Sammy Hagar

Rick Keene6 Jun 20126 Jun 2012Leave a comment

Jazz, Rock

Carolyn Fe – Blues Collective; Collectively Yours …

Sometimes – it is not about the money. Such is this case with a bunch of blues musicians who have come together from different areas of the globe. According to bassist Oisin Little of London, England; no matter how much he loves the blues – it would not be the same if he did not also love his bandmates. “They are truly great people …!” … Continue reading Carolyn Fe – Blues Collective; Collectively Yours …

Rick Keene5 Jun 20126 Jun 2012Leave a comment

Concert Review

When The Road Bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan

You cannot walk straight when the road bends roman proverb When Johnny Depp gives a testimonial for a film, a musician or a toaster oven; people listen. In the documentary: When the road bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan, people are there to listen and listen some more… The film follows an eighteen show American tour with Gypsies from four countries. It is fitting the … Continue reading When The Road Bends; Tales of a Gypsy Caravan

Rick Keene30 May 20126 Jun 20121 Comment