There is a famous song about girls. Ok – so there are over 14 Billion songs written about girls. Who’s counting? In recent times, women (the ‘weaker’ sex?) have risen high above men in many musical genres. Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Soul and even – Rap and Hip Hop. Unlike the days of old. Many talented ladies would rot away in an underground bar somewhere … Continue reading Girls ! Girls ! Girls !
The Ottawa-based band Monkey Junk have won a lot of awards. Their mantles, filled with Maple Blues Awards in every category. The band stays true to their roots and does not allow success to interfere with the music. This fact is present in their new release ‘Moon Turn Red’. Please listen below to my chat with Steve Marriner of Monkey Junk. Discover the thought … Continue reading Moon Turns a ‘Monkey Junk’ Kinda Red ...
Christmas is coming faster than Chevy Chase on a sled … In the meantime, there is a lot of stuff going on as you head down the hills of the Holiday season. Please listen below to some of these events as well as some great tunes. Thanks for listening -talk soon. Buy Tickets Here for A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – What’s Happening in Montreal
The Jimi Hendrix of Bass Guitar. That is the way most musicians lovingly describe the late Jaco Pastorius. A genius or a mentally – ill man? Questions which rise more often than a globe- trotting Rooster when the subject of Jacko surfaces. Clinically yes. Artistically no? There is a fine line between the two worlds and this is one subject which tosses it’s inquisitive head … Continue reading Film Director Paul Marchand Talks About His Documentary on the Life of Jaco Pastorius. Full Interview.
As usual, lots happening musically in Montreal. Please listen below to some of these events as well as a new tune from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. Steve is coming to Montreal in April and find out when the tickets are going on sale. Thanks for listening ! Purchase Tickets to A Magical Musical Evening to Combat Prostate Cancer Right Here! … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and a Brand New Track from Steve Hackett
Ed Sheeran is one lucky fella… Having such a talented songwriting partner helped propel their song ‘Little Things’ to number one on the charts in the UK. Now, Fiona Bevan is on her own and making waves with her new album; Talk to Strangers. A blend of Folk, Pop and Rock, her album is as unique as Fiona herself. Please listen below as Fiona takes … Continue reading Fiona Bevan Enjoys Talking to Strangers …
To say that Glen Campbell is an American institution is a vast understatement. So vast, most people would not realize the pit for the forest. It is easy to ‘clump’ musicians into a generic concert. Rock ‘n Roll fans would pick out Waylon Jennings from a police line-up when asked to choose Kris Kristofferson. Country music fans can easily mistake Steven Tyler for Michael Phillip … Continue reading A Review of Glen Campbell’s Documentary; I’ll Be Me
Hallowe’en isn’t always scary. Well – ok, it is always scary but some things on that evening are also fun. On October 30th – join two bands for an evening of music and dance from two very different musical acts. A pair of entertainment entities very different in the phases of their careers. Please listen below to Hayden Rabinovitch speak of his band The Record … Continue reading A Spooky Chat with The Record Breakers!
The Province of Quebec is filled with the blues. Luckily, it is also filled with The Blues. Music – that is … Come down to Bistro a Jo Jo on October 6th, 12th and 20th to cheer your favorite Blues’ singers as they compete to represent Quebec in Memphis, Tennessee. Three nights of some of the greatest artists in this Province laying their hearts out … Continue reading Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge – Part Two
So much is going on – even the Pope is gay! As usual – Montreal has a lot to offer in the music field. Concerts, shows – if it has a groove, this city adores it ! Please listen below to what is coming music-wise and find out how to buy tickets online for most of the shows taking place in Montreal and beyond. Thanks … Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene – Spooky!
Blues! Blues! Blues! It is all about the Blues. Especially the next couple of weeks at Bistro a Jo Jo on St. Denis in Montreal. It is the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge. The winner of the eleven artists competing receive an opportunity to go to Memphis, Tennessee to test their skills there as well. Some of the best Blues artists in Quebec will give … Continue reading Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge at Bistro a Jo Jo – Oct. 6th
To say that ex – April Wine drummer Jerry Mercer has been around is a gross understatement. Starting from scratch and working his way up from Trevor Payne and The Triangle to the wondrous sounds of the Cuban rhythms – Jerry Mercer has played a lot of percussion. He ain’t done yet … Please listen below to my chat with this legendary Canadian musician. Jerry? Continue reading Jerry Mercer; As the Years Have Gone By …
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