Tag: Rick Keene music Montreal

Blues, Concert Review, Interview, Jazz, Review, Rock

Are You Ready to Go to a Gogo ? David Gogo is Ready for You …!

Guitar player extraordinaire, songwriter extraordinaire, performer extraordinaire David Gogo is heading Montreal’s way … Vicksburgh Call, David’s fourteenth studio album, is his calling card as this Vancouver Island native returns to the city where his hockey heart lies. David is a huge Montreal Canadiens’ fan and even has a sticker of the legendary squad’s logo on his guitar. A clever ploy to win new fans … Continue reading Are You Ready to Go to a Gogo ? David Gogo is Ready for You …!

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What’s Coming and New Songs on Rick Keene Music Scene

  As Fall enters Winter. As cold winds blow Winter into Spring and Summer once more, collapses to Fall … There is a lot coming. Please listen below to some new tunes, some upcoming shows and some words from a local musician talking about his new single making it’s debut on Rick Keene Music Scene.               Continue reading What’s Coming and New Songs on Rick Keene Music Scene

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Ask Dave the Bartender

Dave the Bartender is not always standing at his bar. Sometimes – he is on the floor sleeping. That does not stop him from dreaming of musical answers to musical questions. Queries sent in by listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene. Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers questions about music. Or – does he? Dave? The Bartender?           Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender

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Sultans of String – Never in ‘Dire’ Straights !

The Sultans of String, the Juno nominated band of musicians, headed East … Musically. Together with master Sitar player Anwar Kurshid, the band has stepped up their education. Combining the souls of two regions of spiritual awakening, has not only allowed for the output of great tunes, it has established a growing friendship.   Please enjoy my interview with Chris McKhool, bandleader and a man with … Continue reading Sultans of String – Never in ‘Dire’ Straights !

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Top Ten Signs Your Career as a Rock Star ‘May’Be Over

Popularity can be a fickle thing … On top of the world one moment, singing with Justin Bieber the next! Sometimes, musicians do not want to give up their last ditch effort to remain as the Gods they once were. Too often – they become jokes and popular only among drunken patrons who themselves attempt to rekindle their youth. Here now are the Top Ten … Continue reading Top Ten Signs Your Career as a Rock Star ‘May’Be Over

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Mauch Chunk aka Jim Thorpe – Mostly Other People Do the Killing

Moppa Elliot is one heck of a guy … A leader, a visionary and a Bass player extraordinaire. An arranger, a producer – the list goes on longer than drummers in Spinal Tap. Together with a threesome of Jazz musicians, Moppa is intent on changing the landscape into something new with a twist of old.     Please listen to a bit of background on … Continue reading Mauch Chunk aka Jim Thorpe – Mostly Other People Do the Killing

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Gary Moffet – Full Circle in His Musical Tastes …

Gary Moffet of April Wine fame did not ‘like to Rock’ as a teenager. Although the now sixty – six year old guitar player is better known as a Rock n Roll guitarist, his true passion shines through in his most recent endeavors. Moffet is a producer, arranger, composer and songwriter. A student of music and a player who has an ear to draw the … Continue reading Gary Moffet – Full Circle in His Musical Tastes …

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The ‘Two Yoots ‘ Ain’t Bad .​.​.​.

Sometimes – kids can lead by example. Such is the case with The Record Breakers. A bunch of teens with so much devotion to their craft, it makes adults appear lazy. This is probably one of the reasons The Record Breakers have played more gigs than most Montreal bands this past year. Please listen to a couple of songs from two of the members as … Continue reading The ‘Two Yoots ‘ Ain’t Bad .​.​.​.

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The Best of Rick Keene Music Scene

A lot has gone on in three years! A lot of shows and an awful lot of interviews. In short – quite a bit of musical knowledge has entered my musical psyche. Please listen below to a few samples of some of these interviews along with the artist’s tunes. Make sure and visit archives to listen to these interviews in their entirety. Stay tuned for … Continue reading The Best of Rick Keene Music Scene

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ladies Night! ( Sorta)

Ladies … start your engines ! The Montreal Music Scene and North American rhythmic landscape are ripe with women who not only possess singing chops, there are plenty who can do … pretty much anything musically. Please listen below to a few of these ladies’ songs along with a couple of dudes who are – not too shabby in their own right? Ladies? Gents? One … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents – Ladies Night! ( Sorta)

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