Once upon a time – a music concert was all about fun … The bands got on a stage, played their guitar strings off and parlayed unparalleled enthusiasm into a crowd that expected to be entertained. Due to many factors including big business – many times, this experience is a thing of the past. Thank goodness Nova Scotia – born Joel Plaskett lives in the … Continue reading Joel Plaskett in Montreal
The Jazz Festival is coming real soon ! One of the highlights will be the first presentation of The B. B. King Award. Legendary Bluesman James Cotton will receive the award and stay tuned for my interview with James on June the 2nd. Please listen below to a preview of some of the shows, where to buy tickets and some musical samples. Also – hear … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview and What’s Happening in Montreal !
Joe Louis Walker had an opportunity most people do not … Not only did Joe get to play with B. B. King – he also became friends with the Godfather of The Blues. Playing on three albums with B.B. and heading up King’s band – affords Joe the right to pay homage to one of his idols. Please listen below to part one of … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Pays Tribute to His Friend … B.B. King. Part One
Sisters can do weird things … Sometimes, good things may happen. Such is the case with The BlueBell Sisters. A trio of ladies (with a brother tossed into the mix) singing songs that people love. The entire act is a romp into the past with ties to Wanda Jackson, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis. Add some infectious energy during live shows and voila ! Priceless … Continue reading The BlueBell Sisters – Old School Music Done Right!
No … Hootie was not there … It is easy to mix up bands from the past. Groups who – at one time in music history; ruled the airwaves.The Counting Crows were … one of ‘those’ bands. At Metropolis on May 15th in Montreal, it was easy to forget. Fourteen years had passed since Adam Duritz and company graced La Ville de Montreal with a … Continue reading Counting Crows … in Montreal
Dave the Bartender is not always at his post … Sometimes – he can be found two blocks away sleeping in an alley. That’s neither here nor there… Invisible sometimes but never void of musical knowledge – Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions with his usual flare … Dave? The Bartender? May 16th at Le Pionnier! Rockin’ for Chloe! Donate Here! … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; What is The Best Hockey Song Ever and Various Other Lies and Innuendo ...
Lots to do, as usual, in Montreal … Most Importantly is a Fundraiser for Baby Chloe ! Click Here for information and head to Le Pionnier on May 16th to Rock for Chloe ! Please listen below to what’s coming on Rick Keene Music Scene as well as in Montreal in the next few days. Beirut kicks off the Festival! Montreal, Tuesday, May 5, … Continue reading What’s Coming in Montreal and On Rick Keene Music Scene
Johnny Beaudine & DEEP BLUE One of the most exciting nights on the Montreal jazz and blues scene can be found whenever Johnny Beaudine & Deep Blue take the stage with their smoking menu of Chicago style jazz, blues and soul fusion with touches of New Orleans funk. A veteran of some of the most famous and infamous south-side Chicago blues clubs,the young Beaudine was tutored by masters … Continue reading An Evening with Deep Blue; The Most Complete Band in Montreal!
Visit JamesStLaurentPhotography Here ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday night! The 78 year old Blues legend made that clear from the get-go with his opening song; ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues’. There is no greater torch bearer for the Blues than Mr. Buddy Guy and he is not shy to point that out. Currently on tour with his protege; Quinn Sullivan and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Damn Right’ Buddy Guy was in Montreal Saturday Night!
A racially charged mass murder or a displacement of entire races from their homelands. Sometimes banishing families forever or cornering them into small communities. Either way – humanity on display at it’s worst. Genocide Please listen below as Armenian descendant Lousnak explains an event on April 22nd to raise attention to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Find Out About the … Continue reading 100 Anniversary of The Armenian Genocide; A Conversation with Lousnak
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below in Part Two as David speaks on many things. Stay tuned for part three. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’ Part Two
David, Jim and Ritchie Henman – along with Myles Goodwyn; formed April Wine. Following stints with bands such as Prism ,The Dudes, and The Debutantes – David Henman has never stopped playing music. Please listen below as David speaks of his last two projects. Stay tuned for part two. Continue reading David Henman – ‘ Me and Cousin Jim Wrote Our First Song When We Were Twelve …’
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