Jazz is a four letter word … Once upon a time, it was the coolest thing happening. All the cats were hip to be square long before Huey Lewis got news of it … In a very long legacy, one which has laid the framework for music as we know it today, Jazz has evolved through many art forms. It was the original melting pot. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene; All That Jazzy Stuff …
Face it . Everyone at one time or another let’s their hair down and Rocks out ! Cranking up tunes and letting all your inhibitions flow out of the body is refreshing. Psychologically uplifting. A freeing experience allowing the rest of the day to proceed a little easier … Have a listen below to some great NEW tunes as well as … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ‘If I Still Had Hair – I’d Swing It Around !’
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium and waved it for millions to … Continue reading Former Montreal Expos and Drummer Warren Cromartie Talks Montreal Baseball Project and Jammin’ with RUSH ! Part Two.
Warren Cromartie is a hero in Montreal for a couple of reasons … Not only did the Florida native help the Montreal Expos win their first birth to the post season, he single-handily, in one sweeping motion, unified baseball with Canada. Everyone who followed baseball in 1981 remembers when ‘Cro’ grabbed the Canadian flag in Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium and waved it for millions to … Continue reading Former Montreal Expos and Drummer Warren Cromartie Talks Baseball, Raines and RUSH ! Part One.
It’s all about the Bass … Music was in the household with Brandi Disterheft and in her genetic pool. Her Mom – a pianist. Her Aunt – a vocalist. A career in music seemed her destiny. Starting with something her father thought would be funny and interesting, that ‘joke’ has turned out to be a gift to Canadians and the world. A present wrapped … Continue reading Brandi Disterheft – ‘Painting’ Upright Bass on a Blue Canvas
Canada is a hockey kinda place … Pucks, fights and overdressed commentators. A trio of things synonymous with a Country whose symbol is the hard working beaver. Are these things the most famous trio? Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart would beg to differ. Canada is as vast in it’s musical capabilities as it is in it’s land. Something that many people do not … Continue reading Robert Stefan is ‘ Made in Canada’ !
One of the most important record labels in music history is Verve Records. Verve Records has an important connection to Montreal . Please listen below to hear what that connection is as well as some great recordings from Verve Records. Please listen in part two to find out a few of the shows happening in Montreal in the coming weeks and tonight! Thanks for listening ! Talk … Continue reading The Most Important Record Label and The Connection to Montreal plus What the Heck is Happening in and Around Montreal ?
Pianos and Rock n Roll … The two aren’t always associated with one another. They should be. Johnnie Johnston, Chuck Berry’s ‘greatest sideman in Rock n Roll”, an integral part of the building blocks of Rock and Popular music. What does any of this have to do with Michael Kaeshammer and his new album ‘ No Filter”? Did Michael suddenly switch gears and head on … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer Discusses his New Album ‘ No Filter ‘ with Special Guest; Randy Bachman
Pianos and Rock n Roll … The two aren’t always associated with one another. They should be. Johnnie Johnston, Chuck Berry’s ‘greatest sideman in Rock n Roll”, an integral part of the building blocks of Rock and Popular music. What does any of this have to do with Michael Kaeshammer and his new album ‘ No Filter”? Did Michael suddenly switch gears and head on … Continue reading Michael Kaeshammer – Liberace to New Orleans; Unfiltered and Seated !
Sometimes answers are hard to come by. Sometimes – responses arrive in mysterious ways. Please listen below as Dave The Bartender answers your musical questions. Surprisingly – he delivers a couple of knock-out punches (answers) concerning The Tragically Hip. Or – does he? Thanks for listening ! Have a question for Dave the Bartender? Send them to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Visit The League of Rock Here ! … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender ! The Legacy of The Tragically Hip !
Sometimes answers are hard to come by. Sometimes – responses arrive in mysterious ways. Please listen below as Dave The Bartender answers your musical questions. Or – does he? Thanks for listening – stay tuned for part two ! Have a question for Dave the Bartender? Send them to Rickkeene2@gmail.com Visit The League of Rock Here ! Visit Evenko Here ! Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Road Trip ! Ask Dave the Bartender !
Welcome to the Hotel Bell Center… It took the entire show and practically Henley’s entire back catalog to arrive at Hotel California. Don’s and his former band – The Eagles, piece de la resistance ( music by Don Felder). Luckily for the punters, it was not the final nail in the coffin at Le Centre Bell. After all – ‘ you can check out any time … Continue reading Don Henley – That’s Why You Pay the Big Bucks ! Montreal Concert Review
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