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Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Happening in Montreal and A Plea to Help My Sister

As usual – a lot going on in Montreal.  Please listen below to some great tunes by Jay Sewall, some upcoming shows and information about a great auction item for the 2nd Annual A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer. Also – please listen to some information concerning ALS. You can go to ALS.ca to find out more.   My sister, Lynda Mathieson, is … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Happening in Montreal and A Plea to Help My Sister

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Cd Review, Interview, Review, Rock

What Do Jesse Jack, Abandoned Animals and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Have in Common? Have a Listen – Won’t Ya?

Montreal’s Jesse Jack had an eye-opening experience as he travelled to Nashville to work on his new album. Jesse gained knowledge which many musicians never do. Equipped with the new found smarts and some great original tunes, Jesse Jack will display his experience on Feb.6th at The Firm ( see link below) to help Gerdy’s Rescue and Adoption Fundraiser.  Noelle Hannibal, one of Montreal’s best … Continue reading What Do Jesse Jack, Abandoned Animals and Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Have in Common? Have a Listen – Won’t Ya?

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Three Time Cancer Survivor Laura Perlman’s New CD Filled with ‘Precious Moments’

Sometimes, life does not go as planned.   Career and health. Two of the most important things that should go well. For New York native Laura Perlman, one of two ain’t bad at all.   Cancer and the Hollywood film industry interrupted Laura’s original dream. Her primary passion. Singing.   All these years later, Laura, in pretty good health, has finally begun to pursue her … Continue reading Three Time Cancer Survivor Laura Perlman’s New CD Filled with ‘Precious Moments’

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Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer

A lot coming … Montreal and Spring. Like two doves in a cage. Filled with song as the sun brightens the future. Music and Montreal. Made for each other.   Listen below to some tunes and find out what’s coming. Click on The House of Jazz logo, Evenko logo and Montreal Jazz Festival logo to buy tickets!   Thanks for listening !       … Continue reading Jazz All Year Round Series Featuring Jordan Officer

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Lisa Fischer – A Montreal Experience …

Anyone at the Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre on Saturday night in Montreal was – twenty feet from a star. No – the star in question was not Keith Richards. The star in question was Lisa Fischer and although she may owe a certain amount of her fame to Richards and the rest of The Rolling Stones, her fame has been earned by sheer talent. A … Continue reading Lisa Fischer – A Montreal Experience …

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Laura Perlman, Andrea Simone, Emilie-Claire Barlow and Barb Diab Sings the Stones !

Women … ! Women … ! Women !   They are all over the place in Montreal these days. The Bell Center, the House of Jazz, Upstairs Bar and Grill – just a few of the venues housing such amazing talent.   Please listen below to hear some tunes from some gals and discover where you can buy tickets! Right here on …. Rick Keene … Continue reading Laura Perlman, Andrea Simone, Emilie-Claire Barlow and Barb Diab Sings the Stones !

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Carol Welsman Returns to Montreal. It’s About Time!

It has been a learning curve … Carol Welsman, one of Canada’s main Jazz exports, has arrived full circle with her new album; Alone Together.   Following a Top Five ranking by USA Today of all genres for her last album ‘ Reflections of Peggy Lee’, Welsman’s confidence and skill have never been so high. Being included with the likes of Barbara Streisand and Mark … Continue reading Carol Welsman Returns to Montreal. It’s About Time!

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Get Off The Couch and See Some Shows! Won’t ya?

Don’t be left all alone at home.  There are always plenty of live shows in and around Montreal. Singers, songwriters and musicians who write their own music and scrape by because the cost of making their music accessible to the public – not very cheap.  Original artists need your help. Not cover bands who have full time jobs and play music as a hobby. Original … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Get Off The Couch and See Some Shows! Won’t ya?

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David Henman – You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

David Henman worked with Myles Goodwyn. One of the greatest Canadian songwriters in history. David Henman is no slouch himself. Beginning with April Wine – David Henman has been a part of the music landscape in Canada since the 1960’s. The Wackers, The Dudes. The Debutantes and Prism. To name a few. There is no question, David Henman has left a mark on Canadian music. Please listen … Continue reading David Henman – You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One Interview of 2015

Then there were one … Twelve months condensed into one final ‘tip of the iceberg’. The titanic of interviews. The top of the heap, hey number one … Thanks so much for listening in 2015 and hopefully, see you again in 2016. I believe my choice as the top interview is warranted for several reasons. You be the judge and listen below … won’t ya? … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One Interview of 2015

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Rick Keene Music Scene Top Ten 2015 Interviews – Part One ,Two and Three

If musicians did not speak, noone would understand anything behind the art. Please listen below to my Top Ten Interviews of 2015. It wasn’t easy reducing over one hundred interviews and condensing them into ten. Find out who and why the following artists are included in the Top Ten. Thanks for listening ! Talk soon … Stay tuned for the number one interview of 2015 … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Top Ten 2015 Interviews – Part One ,Two and Three

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Christmas Tunes for … er … well, Christmas !

As The Payolas once said; ‘ Christmas is coming, it’s been a long year.’ If you tune in to your favourite radio station at this time of year, the same sorry songs will hit you harder than an elephant falling out of a plane. There is nothing wrong with that yet sometimes it is refreshing to hear something fresh. Something new. Something borrowed. Please listen … Continue reading Christmas Tunes for … er … well, Christmas !

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