Ria Reece is new on the scene of music. Professionally – that is. Out All Night is her and her band’s take on Ria’s musical experiences growing up. A little bit of Etta James, a lit bit of this and a whole lotta R and B, Blues and Soul. It is the band’s first album of original material, Judging by the sound of it – … Continue reading Ria Reece is Out All Night ! That’s a Good Thing !
The tunes are loved by everyone who listens to them except for Beatles’ fans. They make up the fabric of popular music. They are sung by the not-so-greatest Rock n Roll Band of all time. Please listen below to some great tracks by ….? NOT the Rolling Stones! Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen … It’s NOT The Rolling Stones?
There is more to the music than meets the eye. Or – something along those linear notes … Please listen below to a few things happening around town and coming up on Rick Keene Music Scene Continue reading What’s Happening in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene
Moppa Elliot is one heck of a guy … A leader, a visionary and a Bass player extraordinaire. An arranger, a producer – the list goes on longer than drummers in Spinal Tap. Together with a threesome of Jazz musicians, Moppa is intent on changing the landscape into something new with a twist of old. Please listen to a bit of background on … Continue reading Mauch Chunk aka Jim Thorpe – Mostly Other People Do the Killing
Gary Moffet of April Wine fame did not ‘like to Rock’ as a teenager. Although the now sixty – six year old guitar player is better known as a Rock n Roll guitarist, his true passion shines through in his most recent endeavors. Moffet is a producer, arranger, composer and songwriter. A student of music and a player who has an ear to draw the … Continue reading Gary Moffet – Full Circle in His Musical Tastes …
Sometimes – kids can lead by example. Such is the case with The Record Breakers. A bunch of teens with so much devotion to their craft, it makes adults appear lazy. This is probably one of the reasons The Record Breakers have played more gigs than most Montreal bands this past year. Please listen to a couple of songs from two of the members as … Continue reading The ‘Two Yoots ‘ Ain’t Bad ....
A lot has gone on in three years! A lot of shows and an awful lot of interviews. In short – quite a bit of musical knowledge has entered my musical psyche. Please listen below to a few samples of some of these interviews along with the artist’s tunes. Make sure and visit archives to listen to these interviews in their entirety. Stay tuned for … Continue reading The Best of Rick Keene Music Scene
Ladies … start your engines ! The Montreal Music Scene and North American rhythmic landscape are ripe with women who not only possess singing chops, there are plenty who can do … pretty much anything musically. Please listen below to a few of these ladies’ songs along with a couple of dudes who are – not too shabby in their own right? Ladies? Gents? One … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ladies Night! ( Sorta)
Fifty years is a long time … Hard to believe on September 7th, I will be reaching a half century on this planet ( 47 years if you count the times I was in a different world as a teenager). Please help me celebrate and at the same time – raise money for Sax player Johnny Beaudine. Johnny lost his belongings in a fire and … Continue reading Rick Keene 50th Birthday Bash / Fundraiser for Johnny Beaudine Line Up
Gino Vannelli has been here before. The native Montrealer recently returned to his birth city for a pair of great shows at The Rialto Theatre. Just four short days after those performances – Gino recorded a DVD and CD of a show in L.A. Please listen below as Gino speaks about that show including a duet with a very unlikely suspect. Is there a new … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – Los Angeles and Home ...
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Fedchock began his career in 1980 as a jazz trombonist with the legendary Woody Herman Orchestra, serving as featured soloist, musical director and chief arranger for Herman’s last two Grammy nominated albums. Herman said of Fedchock, “He’s my right hand man. Everything I ask of John he accomplishes, and I ask a lot. He’s a major talent.” Fedchock has also … Continue reading From Woody Herman to “John Fedchock’s New York Big Band
Jamiah Rogers loves his family of fans. He also loves his family. His real family. Combined with two cousins in the band along with his manager / songwriting partner / Father – the group Jamiah On Fire are a real ‘family affair’. Please listen below as Jamiah and his Father talk about all things – on fire! Jamiah? Tony? Visit Jamiah on Fire … Continue reading Trois Rivieres Blues Festival; Jamiah on Fire!
Rick Keene Music Scene 