Ya never know what you will get … That is the beauty of Rick Keene Music Scene. Music is music and elephants never forget where they come from. Have a listen below to some great new tracks and make sure you have earplugs at some point. Smoke Meat Pete Music Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Box of Chocolates are Delicious Tonight
Smooth. Easy. Casual. Nat King Cole was so talented – everything he did appeared simple. For that reason, Cole is often overlooked when the topic of legendary musicians and singers comes up over dinner. ORI DAGAN is attempting to change how people perceive Nat King Cole on his latest offering; ‘Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole’. A centennial celebration of Cole’s birthday, the proper … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Ori Dagan Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole
One week it’s a brand of laundry detergent – the next week; another. That is how fickle music can be. A good song however, remains in your head for a while. Maybe – forever. Have a listen below to Part Two of my Best of 2019 Playlist Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Best of 2019 Playlist Part Two
One week it’s a brand of laundry detergent – the next week; another. That is how fickle music can be. A good song however, remains in your head for a while. Maybe – forever. Have a listen below to Part One of my Best of 2019 Playlist Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Best of 2019 Playlist Part One
by Catherine Stamatakos It is easy to hear why Serena Ryder is popular. At The Corona Theatre Friday night in Montreal, the audience contained people who loved catchy tunes, Canadian artists and Christmas. Serena Ryder easily delivered all three of the audience’s favorite things as a premature Christmas gift. Of course – Serena’s recent album Christmas Kisses was ‘the bow’ as those present at the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Serena Ryder Conquers All
When you speak to as many musicians as I do – arriving at a Top Ten is not easy. There are so many tales of triumph, overcoming obstacles and just pure talent that place musicians on a large or not-so-large stage. There is no ‘best of’ interviews. The list that follows are the ones that stood out in one way or another for various reasons. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Interviews of 2019
What time is it? Time for a great album … The Spin Doctors were one of the top bands in the 90s. The group – opening for The Rolling Stones on a few gigs. A feat many aspire to yet few reach. The co – founder and guitarist of The Spin Doctors, Eric Schenkman has a new solo album out. Who Shot John? is the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Releases New Solo Album
Quit living in the past. There are building blocks of music but let us get past the first three floors shall we? Have a listen below to some great new tunes and find out a couple of shows coming up! Smoke Meat Pete Here Stay Tuned – Eric Schenkman of The Spin Doctors Up Next ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Tunes You Need To Know
Naughty is the best way to go at Christmas … The badder the Blues – the better the Christmas season. Classic tunes with soul and feeling. That is the difference between commercial driven Pop stars singing Christmas tunes and Blues’ artists. Real music by real people. Please listen below to some great Christmas tunes by great musicians. Smoke Meat Pete Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Christmas Blues Playlist
Sometimes – you gotta get out ! Social media blues? Spouse blues? Bills piling up blues? Political blues? Fed up with it all …? There is only one type of Blues that does not get you down. There is only one place in Montreal to get live Blues seven nights a week! Join me below LIVE from Smoke Meat Pete ! Order a Smoke Meat … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Live Broadcast From Smoke Meat Pete
There are more than one ‘big men’ on this planet. Director Nick Mead was a friend of Clarence Clemons, perhaps the most well known Sax player in the history of Rock n Roll. The two of them enjoyed their jobs because in the end – the work was not really work. A trip to China following a Springsteen tour proved to be an eye opening … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Director Nick Mead Talks Clarence Clemons Doc
The Blues keeps you company. On one hand you may be blue and on the other – you need The Blues. An emotional double-negative which always becomes positive. Listen below to some great Blues tracks. Won’t ya? Smoke Meat Pete Blues Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Smoke Meat Pete Blues Playlist
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