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Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Christmas; The Show Must Go On …

Andy Kim is a legend. Leaving Montreal as a youngster for New York displayed his courage. Putting out an album in 2015 with perhaps his most complete track listing shows his resolve. Being inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame – shows the timelessness of his songwriting ability. Please listen below to my chat with Andy Kim as we discuss his Christmas Show on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Christmas; The Show Must Go On …

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Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

 Michel Pagliaro is a legend in Quebec … Anglophone artists, Francophone artists – any genre, unconsciously or consciously affected  by ‘Pag’. Rarely do artists create such a vast ‘society affecting’ songbook in a quick period of time. The Guess Who, Dylan,The Beatles, The Stones,Elvis and Pag. For this reason, it is fitting after all these years for a tribute album. Eleven of Pagliaro’s songs performed … Continue reading Michel Pagliaro; Quebec’s Greatest Songwriter?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Brian Greenway Talks April Wine’s 50th Anniversary and Rock for Dimes

I like to Rock … Brian Greenway joined April Wine during the summer of 1977. Right before the band reached enormous success internationally. The album Nature of The Beast put the band into places they had never been before, although before was nothing to sneeze at. The new guy – Greenway is still touring with April Wine as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary . Not … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Brian Greenway Talks April Wine’s 50th Anniversary and Rock for Dimes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

Andy Kim is a legend. Leaving Montreal as a youngster for New York displayed his courage. Putting out an album in 2015 with perhaps his best complete track listing shows his resolve. Being inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame – shows the timelessness of his songwriting ability. Please listen below to my chat with Andy Kim as we discuss the 50th Anniversary of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Talks Induction into Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a 50th Anniversary?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Move Your Music Career Ahead !

Ready for the next step with your music? You didn’t spend all that time writing, recording, and releasing your music just to stop there, did you? Of course not. But what’s your next move? Let the Indie Bible’s 20 years of experience pave the way. No matter where you live, which genre of music you play, or where you’re at in your career, The Ultimate Indie Bundle is your … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Move Your Music Career Ahead !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review – Part One.

What a year it was … Twelve months have come and gone quicker than a man / woman looking for a one night stand. That’s what happens when music is in the air and in your soul. Let’s take a look back shall we? Let us revisit the musical past of 2018. January Big Wreck celebrated twenty years as a band with a bang on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – 2018 Year in Review – Part One.

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Musical Christmas Gifts

Tis the season to be musical.   Here are a few options or gifts to place under the Christmas tree. If you like what I do – then donate here and give me a gift too! Two concerts in January are ‘not be missed’. January 25th sees Montreal’s own The Damn Truth along with The Sheepdogs. A double bill which will shake away the post- … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Musical Christmas Gifts

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Rick Keene Music Scene -The Musical Box;Turning Genesis Into An Extravanza

In the big scheme of things, very few people saw Genesis live in their orginal formation. Before fans knew it – Peter Gabriel was gone and shortly after, Steve Hackett followed. Fans of the original material who missed out on the theatrics and brilliant musicianship of the original  line -up live were out of luck. Out of luck until the Quebec – formed Musical Box … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -The Musical Box;Turning Genesis Into An Extravanza

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Plays Santa for Starlight Children’s Foundation

Pay it forward … Canadian Walk of Fame and Canadian Music Hall of Fame member Andy Kim has many friends in the music business. Many of whom hold Andy in such high esteem – they will follow him anywhere. Saturday night at The Corona Theater, some of those friends arrived in Montreal to participate in the fifth annual Andy Kim Christmas. A musical event which … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Andy Kim Plays Santa for Starlight Children’s Foundation

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Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

It is all about the roots after all … Angela Harris knows all about the ‘roots’ of music. It is in her blood and DNA. In fact – Bluegrass and Country were all around her as a child … Please listen below to my chat with Angela about her new disc; A Woman Like Me. Angela? What’s up?     Visit Angela Here !   Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – There Is ‘No Woman’ Like Angela Harris

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

Raising money for the March of Dimes via Rock n Roll. Pretty cool … Every year in several Canadian cities – corporate guys and gals get together and put on a Rock show. This year, in Montreal – the event takes place on November 16th at The Corona Theater. It promises to be a night to remember and another big total of money raised for … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rock for Dimes This Friday !

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

How do you describe Frank Zappa’s music? Easy. A blend of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Genesis, Yes, Rush, The Ramones, The Kinks, the Beatles and every artist between 1920 until present day. Frank Zappa’s brilliance as a writer, producer, arranger, guitar player and every other position within an intellectual realm artistically and socially was put on display via Dweezil Zappa in Laval last night. Epic … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Hey Dweezil! Where Did You Find That One? Concert Review

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