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2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Texarillo – Hometown Boys Done Good!

Black Satin Blues is the name of Texarillo‘s first album. It won’t’ be their last. Talent does not disappear that quickly … Please listen as Dwane Dixon explains his excitement for what has been a short but successful jaunt into the Canadian Blues scene. Dwane …?   Visit Dwane and Texarillo Here!   Visit Jazz Festival Here!   Visit Strangers in the Night 10     … Continue reading 2014 Montreal International Jazz Festival Preview; Texarillo – Hometown Boys Done Good!

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Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

In the second installment of my interview with Gordon Gano ( one of the founding members of the Violent Femmes), he speaks of many things … How they achieved their name, how they feel about being back together again, who is playing with them in Montreal and his favorite song. He also speaks of writing the riff for one of the most popular songs played … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

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Ranee … ‘What’s Going On’? Part Two

In part two of my interview with the great Ranee Lee – the singer, songwriter, actress, producer and teacher talks about her latest album; ‘What’s Going On’. It is the first time she has worked with strings on an album. She has been changed by this experience. Changed for the better. Please listen to Ranee. Her students do. Her husband does. Her kids do. Her … Continue reading Ranee … ‘What’s Going On’? Part Two

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Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene

The Violent Femmes are one of the most popular ‘alternative’  bands of all time. ‘Blister in the Sun’ is a staple in pubs and bars across the universe. Gordon Gano – the composer of the song, cannot grasp the hugeness and impact his riff has. Please listen to part one of my interview with Gordon. A lot of interesting tidbits including … Gordon?   Visit … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene

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Ranee … ‘What’s Going on?’

Brooklyn- born Ranee Lee is a student. What makes her unique, is she teaches what she learns. Then – she sings about it.  Full circle for a lady who was inspired by Dinah Washington. Please listen as this actor, producer, writer, songwriter and singer ( not to mention a wife, Mother and Grandmother), speaks about life, music, her new album and an upcoming show at … Continue reading Ranee … ‘What’s Going on?’

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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

Jordan Officer has come full circle … He started his musical life with a love for the Blues. Following a very successful career working with Jazz crooner Susie Arioli; the guitarist has decided to start anew. A return to his roots. Please listen as Jordan talks about his upcoming Jazz Festival shows as well as his feelings about the Blues. He is a little more … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Preview; Jordan Officer

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks  –  it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

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Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

Imagine laying by the ocean on a warm summer day. The mist – soothing the aches caused by the immense heat of the sun … Think of a child appearing with a toothless grin amid the staunchest boors at a dinner party from Hell. Place the pair of scenarios together like two wine glasses connecting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s eve. This … Continue reading Bonnie Raitt; A Flower in the Mud

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Cubamanos

Rumba is a musical show put together by Cubamanos – a 12-musician band with four dancers; all professionals belonging to the famously rigorous Cuban Music Institute. The artists are based in Manzanillo, Cuba, cradle of Cuban Music where traditional “son” was born. Manzanillo has a 100,000 population with its highest building reaching three storeys. The city hosts some of Cuban most prolific artists. Despite humble living conditions, they bear one … Continue reading Cubamanos

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A New Guess Who Album with Derek Sharp … !

“Everything is great where I live …” Explains Derek Sharp. ” What’s it called? The Lord of the Rings … Narnia! Everybody is great in my family here in the middle of nowhere …” Sharp is the husband of local Montreal girl -turned-good; Sass Jordan. He is also the lead singer of The Guess Who and is entering his seventh year in that role. An … Continue reading A New Guess Who Album with Derek Sharp … !

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Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One

Joe Louis Walker could have easily ended up like several of his friends … Dead. Passed on to that musical graveyard in the sky. A place which houses so many of not only his contemporaries – some of his closest pals. Jimi Hendrix and Mike Bloomfield to name but two. Musicians who – according to Joe, were tempted by the excesses of the music business … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker Knows The Blues! Part One

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Gino Vannelli – All Those Nights in Montreal …

Hometown boy turned man; Gino Vannelli, is coming back to Montreal in November … What else is new? The man who started his musical career as a drummer in Montreal and a current resident of Portland,Oregon – often comes home. He frequently visits his Mom and was most recently in Ste. Agathe to play a festival. He was also in Montreal scouting out the location … Continue reading Gino Vannelli – All Those Nights in Montreal …

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