The Beatles and All That Jazz!
What’s coming this week on Rick Keene Music Scene … Continue reading The Beatles and All That Jazz!
What’s coming this week on Rick Keene Music Scene … Continue reading The Beatles and All That Jazz!
A preview, a review – call it what you want, it is what it is … Please listen to some Blues, some Jazz and a track from an artist who I will be interviewing next. Thanks for listening – talk soon … Continue reading What’s Happening on Rick Keene Music Scene
Crooner and pianist Bob Ricci – did not start out that way … Accordions were not very cool after all. Please listens as Bob explains his insight into music, life and ultimately what it all means. Bob? Bob is at The House of Jazz in Laval Tonight! Continue reading Bob Ricci – Music; For The Right Reasons …
Once upon a time – Montreal radio was the place to be … Heck, once upon a time, music was the place to be. Especially in the early sixties when The Beatles took the world by the scruff of the neck and made radio fun again. Please listen as Marc gives some anecdotes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles playing in … Continue reading Montreal Radio Legend Marc ‘Mais Oui’ Denis Remembers The Beatles!
How time flies … The Beatles took the world by storm. Creating a sensation which – to this day; remains unmatched. What was it about these four lads from Liverpool? Their hair? Their suits? Their silly English accents combined with even sillier humor? All of the above for sure yet without an amazing ability to create timeless tunes, sing-a-long melodies and poignant love tales; the … Continue reading All You Need is Police Protection! Fifty Years Since The Beatles Played in Montreal; Part Two
Tom Petty is the real deal … In an age where ageing Rock stars more often than not mail in performances, Petty with his band of Heartbreakers – as refreshing as a sea breeze on a hot and humid day. The sixty-three year old Petty, on tour with his latest album Hypnotic Eye – took the stage at 9pm with a statement which set the … Continue reading Tom Petty Concert Review; Rock n’ Roll is Alive and Well …
Boston -based world Jazz ensemble Grand Fatilla have been entertaining audiences for six years. It’s about time for an album. Due to popular demand – the foursome recorded their album ‘Global Shuffle’. A disc containing all styles with the utmost respect given to the original genre. Please listen to Mike, Roberto and Fabio discuss the new album and what they are all about … Guys? … Continue reading The Global Sound of Global Shuffle – Grand Fatilla Album Launch; Part One and Two
Ste. Anne de Bellevue resident Robert Stefan is no stranger to success … Having five top ten French singles on the charts from his debut album to working with former April Wine guitarist Gary Moffet – Robert has seen a lot. Nothing prepared him for a rendez-vous with a soldier. Please listen below as Robert talks of many things including working with the … Continue reading Robert Stefan; To Afghanistan with Love …
Wuz up? What’s happening? What’s going on? A good question – especially if you are a music lover … I have some interviews coming with two new artists and the singer of a great new Jazz outfit out of Massachusetts. All in all – something for everyone. Thanks for listening, have a great week and remember – keep your headphones on unless you are … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
Once upon a time … Men like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were dominating the musical landscape. They were the ‘kings’ of Rock n Roll. Teenagers were screaming, crying and tossing various items of clothes toward stages filled with energy. Parents were appalled. Priests tossed their hands into the air to combat the ‘devil music’ which possessed so many teenagers. Fast forward … Continue reading The Slacks; Montreal’s Oldest / Newest Rock Band
Gary Moffet Joins April Wine! In 1971, Gary was developing a band for AQUARIUS RECORDS called ALLISON GROSS. He had been working with the band as their producer for about a year and a half. Working on their arrangements with them in their rehearsal space and using his portable recording rig to cut the band track. Then he would work on the vocals with the … Continue reading Gary Moffet – Former April Wine Guitarist … The Future is Bright!
Katrina Leskanich has a new album out … Most music lovers – specifically 1980’s music lovers, remember her as Katrina of Katrina and the Waves. It’s a shame. This talented singer and songwriter deserves better than selective memory. On the eve of a North American tour, a jaunt which begins in New York City – Katrina speaks of her new album Blisland as … Continue reading Katrina Leskanich; ‘Ridin’ the Wave’