Jason Campbell is from Newfoundland … Campbell chooses Nova Scotia for a second home. That province holds the key to the success of his actual band; Signal Hill. Campbell’s group take up residency every Sunday evening at one of Nova Scotia’s premiere clubs; the Lower Deck. That gig has kept Signal Hill firmly planted in Halifax for many years and has garnered a huge following. Seldom is the … Continue reading Jason Campbell – Missing His ‘ Signals ‘ ?
Dave the Bartender works late … There are not a lot of people on the planet who are as educated as bartenders. Unfortunately – Dave the Bartender is not one of them. Lucky for the listeners of Rick Keene Music Scene … His advice comes cheap yet it’s not cheap advice. Dave the Bartender sees everything, hears everything and attempts to pass that knowledge on. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Avoiding Hitchhikers
Lee Rocker is quite aware from whence he came … Commencing at the age of seventeen into the crazy world of Rock n Roll with his band; The Stray Cats – Lee never strayed far from his roots. Now – over thirty years since The Stray Cats re -introduced Rockabilly into the mainstream, Rocker continues his love of what once was …simply …Rock n Roll … Lee? … Continue reading Lee Rocker; Like Talkin’ to a Stray Cat !
It’s come down to this … Following much dissection, a number one interview has been discovered. Amid hundreds of hours of audio tape ( most of which is on the floor), a favorite interview has been unearthed. A favorite is far removed from the best. There is no best as all interviews are equally exciting and interesting … Without further ado – the number one … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Number One Canadian Interview of 2014
Dave the Bartender – like everyone else, took some time off during the holidays to be with family … It is not his fault, his family are behind bars! Please listen below as Dave the Bartender answers your musical questions. Dave the Bartender? Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; New Years Edition
On December 17th, 2014 – Gary Moffet and his dear friend and former band mate Laurie; joined myself and Sean McKeogh on k103.7fm. It was an honor to have two of the cornerstones of Montreal music to not only play Christmas songs, to also discover some of the history of music in Montreal. Merry Christmas everyone! Please listen below and enjoy … Gary? Laurie? … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas with Gary Moffet and Laurie
Excuse me … you will have to speak up … Attending so many concerts in 2014 leaves a guy – short of hearing. It has been a slice to hear, witness and meet so many musicians in the past year – it is almost criminal to come up with a Top Ten list, never mind a number one show … Nine of the shows was … Continue reading Without Further Ado … The Number One Concert of 2014 Is …
It’s that time of year once again. A time to say, a time to reminisce, an occasion to place memories into a pocket called time. Concerts, just like shooting stars – come and go … Some remain bright for years while others die within minutes of their creation. Some linger for a fleeting moment – others force gazers to look away or write a ‘bad … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; Top Ten Concerts of 2014 – Part One and Two
Dave the Bartender – like everyone, almost everyone; takes some time at the holidays. Moments to unwind and reflect on his past year. Before he sets off on an island excursion or a pilgrimage to his pillow, Dave the Bartender is taking away time from his customers in Toronto to answer some musical questions. Please listen to one of the most intriguing conversations this side … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Christmas Special
David Myles does not appear as your average Pop star. Then again – neither did Tiny Tim. CDs cannot be judged by their covers. Myles – every bit the accountant in appearance, is on the verge of a career which may place him in the same breath as Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot and other iconic Canadian singer / songwriters. His new found popularity all started with a Rap … Continue reading David Myles; ‘It’s Christmas – Every Day of the Year …’
Theresa’s was a legendary Blues club in Chicago .. Everyone who was everyone in the Blues scene back in the day – played at Theresa’s. Starting in the 50’s right up until it’s closing in the early eighties; Theresa’s was the spot. Nobody owned Theresa’s, music-wise like Junior Wells. No other musician, not Buddy Guy, not Howlin’ Wolf and not Willie Dixon – held court … Continue reading Junior Wells – Live from Theresa’s; Part Two
Carl Palmer is ahead of his time … literally. Musically, that’s what it is about. Forget about playing with Greg Lake and Keith Emerson, Carl is too quick for them … Palmer, the man who once sat in for Mick Fleetwood during a Peter-Green era Fleetwood Mac show, is way ahead of his playing days with ELP. Ahead of ELP but not their music. Friday … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; A Carl Palmer Drum Solo
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