Dave the Bartender works late … There are not a lot of people on the planet who are as educated as bartenders. Unfortunately – Dave the Bartender is not one of them. Lucky for the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene … His advice comes cheap yet it’s not cheap advice. Dave the Bartender sees everything, hears everything and attempts to pass that knowledge on. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Avoiding Hitchhikers
One album with the current line-up. One album; several awards including New Group of The Year at the Maple Blues Awards held on Monday, January 19th in Toronto …. Not too shabby …. Schooled in the Blues and carrying on that tradition with their own ‘spin’ on things; Wicked Grin, out of Ottawa, Ontario are -well on their way. Please listen below as Murray speaks … Continue reading Maple Blues Award Winner for Best New Group; Wicked Grin !
It’s been a long journey from Bishop Street in downtown Montreal during the 80’s to the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto in 2015 .. Angel Forrest, originally from Dorval, Qc – has earned every accolade thrown her way. The ‘once-upon-a-time’ Janis Joplin clone, is without a doubt – Montreal’s ( and now Canada’s ) premiere female vocalist. Please listen as Angel dicusses her voice, her … Continue reading Angel Forrest; Female Vocalist of the Year … !
Dave the Bartender is no kidder … He is also no bartender. He does what he does and speaks what he hears. He is every man / woman who tends bar. He is wise, diligent and savvy. He is …. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode 11 and a 1/2
It’s come down to this … Following much dissection, a number one interview has been discovered. Amid hundreds of hours of audio tape ( most of which is on the floor), a favorite interview has been unearthed. A favorite is far removed from the best. There is no best as all interviews are equally exciting and interesting … Without further ado – the number one … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Number One Canadian Interview of 2014
In Canada, we have a saying … He shoots, he scores … ! Aside from that – we have beavers and lots of ( Justin Bieber aside ) – great music. In 2014, I was fortunate enough to speak to very many of the men, women and teenagers who sing from this great country of Canada. Please listen below as the countdown to the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Canadian Interviews – Part Deux
Dave the Bartender – like everyone else, took some time off during the holidays to be with family … It is not his fault, his family are behind bars! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; New Years Edition
Oh Canada … Fitting those words are usually sung. Canada is a mecca for great music, past and present. The late Jim Clench – just one of many talented Canadian musicians I have spoken to over the years. 2014 was no different … Please listen below to part one of my Top Ten Canadian Interviews. All the interviews were fantastic and these were my favorites. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Canadian Interviews 2014; Part One
A lot of talking went on in 2014 …. Narrowing down all my chats with musicians to ten was quite the task. All of the conversations, all of them – interesting and educational. Since I interview so many, two Top Ten lists are in order. One containing people from other countries and two; musicians from Canada. Please listen all week as I count them down … … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The 2nd Best Darn International Interview of 2014
It’s that time of year once again. A time to say, a time to reminisce, an occasion to place memories into a pocket called time. Concerts, just like shooting stars – come and go … Some remain bright for years while others die within minutes of their creation. Some linger for a fleeting moment – others force gazers to look away or write a ‘bad … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Concerts of 2014 – Part One and Two
David Myles made his way into the city of Montreal on Saturday night. Given the ‘snowy fact’ the New Brunswick – born Juno Award winner is on tour promoting a Christmas album; ‘a Miracle on 34 …er … Ste. Catherine Street seemed to take place. Myles is not your average looking music star. Given the horn rimmed glasses, tuxedo and polite neighbor – … Continue reading David Myles Concert Review; Montreal Dec. 13th 2014
Joe Louis Walker just recently returned from a tour which brought him to Australia. He hooked up with some fellows who were schooled in the Blues. Mick, Keith, Charlie – along with Joe’s pal Ronnie Wood, love talkin’ about the Blues. Joe loves talking about the Blues also so a match made in heaven; a gross understatement … Please listen as Joe discusses many topics … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Full Interview
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