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Rick Keene Music Scene: Tremblant Blues Festival; A Must Visit.

The Tremblant Blues Festival \ Blues de Tremblant got underway on July 8th and is continuing through the weekend with the final show on June 12th. Dwane Dixon, The Sugar Darlings, Spencer Mackenzie – just a few of the acts that are gracing the stages and ears of Festival goers. From Chicago Blues to Memphis Blues and everything in between, Tremblant is the place to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Tremblant Blues Festival; A Must Visit.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

Willow delivered a jazz-infused set on the TD Stage and made a surprise appearance at Le Balcon. Kokoroko’s set of afrobeat and jazz on the Place des Festivals was an eye opener and Alfa Mist and pop sensation Izzy Escobar both captivated new audiences on the TD Stage. Jazz-fusion and metal bassist Mohini Dey along with Canadian pianist Elysia Biro, both packed the house at Le Studio TD (ENTRÉE LIBRE TD).  Flore Laurentienne … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … The Wooten Brothers

It isn’t often you have a keyboard player who played on Whitney Houston’s first album and then spent thirty -three years with The Steve Miller Band as a member of the ‘backing band’. The four Wooten Brothers (Regi, Roy, Joseph and Victor) taught everyone (including seasoned musicians in the crowd) how do it right. How to do it. Jazz. Funk. Soul. R&B. Blues. Each taking … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … The Wooten Brothers

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

Leaving her home in Ottawa at the age of sixteen to become one of the great Blues guitarists of all time was the goal. That goal has been achieved. Sue is just getting started. Sue was in town along with her three-piece band following a hugely successful show in Quebec City the night before. Back-to-back gigs elevate most performers to a different level on the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

The Quebec phenomena drew the masses to Place des Festival. 100.000 fans, curiosity seekers or just people who love music and being in the ambiance of the Festival placed ‘security’ on alert. The duo, whose music that is fresh to many yet very familiar to seasoned musicians and producers – appeased the crowd. Visually and sonically, Angine de Poitrine may have single handily placed a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Angine de Poitrine on June 27th – Leads Some Great Free Concerts at The Montreal International Jazz Festival

Please check out some of the best free shows to check out this summer. The Barr Brothers Thursday, June 25, 2026 Rio Tinto Stage 9:30 pm Annie & The Caldwells Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 pm TD Stage Angine de Poitrine Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:30 pm TD Stage Larkin Poe Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9:30 pm TD Stage Son Little Sunday, June 28, 2026 … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Angine de Poitrine on June 27th – Leads Some Great Free Concerts at The Montreal International Jazz Festival

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