Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Dave the Bartender is never asleep on the job …   That’s because he is never there! Nevertheless – when he is slinging drinks, he gathers information faster than a janitor at a Bordello collects condom wrappers. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions sent in by the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Dave? The Bartender?             … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ask Dave the Bartender

Jazz Festival Review – Mike Love

Mike Love The Beach Boys have nothing to do with it … Mike Love is his own entity. Figuratively and literally. Not only that – how many musicians visit Montreal from their native Hawaii? Mike Love  did last night at Metropolis as the opening act for Britain’s Joss Stone. According to Mike ( and there is no reason to doubt him), his performance last evening … Continue reading Jazz Festival Review – Mike Love

Rocky Dawuni – Reggae for Mankind …

Rocky Dawuni has rubbed shoulders with a few ‘ stars’ … Bono, Peter Gabriel and Stevie Wonder.  A trio of musicians who apply their popularity for the good of humankind. Now – Ghana native Rocky Dawuni can be added to that select group. Please listen below and discover why …? Rocky? Visit Rocky Here! Continue reading Rocky Dawuni – Reggae for Mankind …

Yellowman; Winning the Race …

Imagine starting a race without shoes on the hot desert sand …? Kind of puts a runner behind the eight ball. No chance of winning. Not a hope in hell to finish in the top three. Winston Foster started his life that way and guess what? It became even harder for the man known as Yellowman. Winston Foster grew up in Kingston, Jamaica.  He was raised in an … Continue reading Yellowman; Winning the Race …

Reggae in December – Auresia Style

Auresia believes that anyone who comes to her show tonight – will be dancing away the winter blues … The beautiful singer of Ukrainian origin has just released her first ep ‘So In Love With You‘ and she plans on introducing it tonight at  Bobards – 4328 Saint Laurent Boulevard. Doors open at 9pm. “I will be on stage with a seven piece band. There will … Continue reading Reggae in December – Auresia Style