Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? Well – the average Joe on the street, heads to the local bar, sits down and orders a drink. Why not? Bartenders all over the world are prepared to be whoever their clients need them to be. Dave the Bartender is no different. Except … He knows everything about music. Or – so he says … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Nine
What’s with these old guys anyways? First, their ‘throwback’ songs set the bar too high for every young musician to reach, then – as if matters were not worse for the next ‘Mick Jagger’ – the old guys’ concerts are as high as the tunes. John Fogerty, he of Woodstock fame – played at The Bell Center last night. The year was 2014 not the … Continue reading John Fogerty Review – Montreal 2014
Carl Palmer has been around for a while … The sixty-four year old drummer from England, was born into a musical family. Both parents, his Grandfather and his siblings – all playing instruments around the Palmer homestead. Beginning with his first professional gig at the age of sixteen, Carl has brushed shoulders or played with some of the legends in the music world. Heck – … Continue reading The Wisdom of Emerson, Lake and ‘Carl Palmer’ …
Are you going to have a great big turkey on Christmas day? Maybe the little rug-rats will be spoiled rotten by Santa Claus. Everyone will sit around, drink eggnog and be more merry than a dog with a red ribbon tied to it’s bone … For many, this is not reality. They are people who wish Xmas would go away faster than a P.K Subban … Continue reading Christmas Songs in November? Relax – It’s for a Good Cause!
It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
A lot coming up … Especially with Blues shows in Montreal. Have a listen to some tunes, some upcoming shows and some information – you may not know. Thanks for listening! Buy Tickets Here for Downchild / Powder Blues Band Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene; Special Blues Edition
For over three decades Powder Blues has been one of Canada’s leading blues bands. Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R & B. Four styles is what you get each and every time the band takes the stage. On November 2nd at Club Soda – the Powder Blues Band does just that along with The Downchild Blues Band. Two acts, one cause. Two acts … Continue reading Tom Lavin; The Water in the Powder ‘ed’ Blues
The Lazys came and went … Don’t worry, as Arnold Schwarzenegger will attest; ‘They’ll be back ..” Straight from ‘Down Under’ – the boys are and will be a force to be reckoned with. Starting with ubiquitous energy and ending with no holds barred Rock n Roll – nothing should stop the guys from taking the music world by storm. Nothing except … the … Continue reading The Lazys; Top Ten Best Ways to Trash a Hotel Room
Mo Kenney is a powerful solo artist … Imagine what she sounds like with a band? Please listen as Mo talks about all things related to her new album; ‘In My Dreams’ – her tour and her band … Mo? Visit Mo Here! Click on Sixties Invasion Image to buy tickets! Continue reading Mo Kenney; Socan Songwriter of the Year Talks about New Album and Tour
He’s the guy who drowns your sorrows … The man who can answer almost any genre of question related to music. Can you stump Dave the Bartender? Send your questions to rickkeene2@gmail.com and find out if you can! Buy Tickets for Replay Sixties Invasion Right Here ! Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Five
The band from Nova Scotia done good … Opening up for Aerosmith, The Stones, Kiss and Gun n Roses – not a bad thing to put on your resume. You would think, airplay on Rock stations would come easy after such monumental shows in a ten year span. Think again … Listen why the band has trouble in certain markets and how one decision can … Continue reading Is Classic Rock Killing The Trews in Quebec?
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