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
Keith Richards does not allow anyone close to his heart who he feels does not have the chops or the strength to play in the Rolling Stones. Sax player Bobby Keys not only proved his worth musically to Richards, he proved he may have been the one guy who could sustain the same lifestyle Richards become famous for. It is probably why the two … Continue reading ‘ Television is Boring Anyway … ‘ – A Tribute to Bobby Keys 1943 – 2014
He’s young, he’s talented, he has a great voice and the ladies love him … What could possibly go wrong? In the entertainment business, especially the music business – a lot can derail a career. Bad management, alcohol, drugs – there are many poor decisions which can easily place someone out of work and ( God forbid) on the streets. It ain’t pretty out there, … Continue reading Jesse Jack – Montreal’s Next ‘Massive Attraction’ …?
Carl Palmer is ahead of his time … literally. Musically, that’s what it is about. Forget about playing with Greg Lake and Keith Emerson, Carl is too quick for them … Palmer, the man who once sat in for Mick Fleetwood during a Peter-Green era Fleetwood Mac show, is way ahead of his playing days with ELP. Ahead of ELP but not their music. Friday … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Carl Palmer Drum Solo
He is the man of all seasons; Winter, Summer, Spring and fall down. Dave the Bartender is available to listen, to talk and to give advice to the most lost of souls. He is also open for the biggest tips. Please listen as Dave the Bartender disperses his wisdom as quick as he delivers shots. Dave? The bartender? Email your questions to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Donate Here! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Eleven
What does the average person spend ten dollars on ? Condoms? Sometimes. Candy? Sometimes. A pack of smokes? Sometimes. Feeding the needy? Seldom … Seems a trifle selfish doesn’t it? This Sunday at Calistoga Grill marks the ninth anniversary of Bands for Baskets. An all day event which provides music for an admission price of ten dollars. This money, 100% goes to help buy food baskets … Continue reading The Greatest Christmas Concert Extravaganza This Side of ..well , Christmas! Band for Baskets Number Nine .. Number Nine .. Number Nine ..
Altered Five Blues Band. Remember those words. A bunch of guys who are not only carrying on the tradition of The Blues, a band who are doing it their way. Together (as the current formation for ten years), the boys – led by singer J .T.; are starting to reap the awards they have worked so hard for … Starting with Blues Band of the … Continue reading Altered Five Blues Band; The Next Generation of The Blues
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