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Please answer the trivia question about The Stones below. Be the first caller after 6pm Monday November 29th with the correct answer. The winner receives two adult admissions to Stones UnZipped in Kitchener Ontario. Number to call 438 820 6936
Rick Keene Music Scene Monday – Friday 8-9pm
Who named The Rolling Stones and where did the name come from ?
Rob Preuss taught Rami Malek how to play piano for Malek’s role as Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Considering Rob’s biggest influence to learn piano was Mercury himself – life is intimating art. Or is it the other way around?
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Please listen below to a great chat with former Spoons and Honeymoon Suitekeyboardist Rob Preuss. The Spoons have two new albums out and hear some tracks from those albums.
Rob Preuss taught Rami Malek how to play piano for Malek’s role as Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Considering Rob’s biggest influence to learn piano was Mercury himself – life is intimating art. Or is it the other way around?
“More information and sales of Ablaze – Ten Years That Shook The World Here
Music vs The Man is available at amazon and all other online booksellers.”
Please listen below to a great chat with former Spoons and Honeymoon Suitekeyboardist Rob Preuss. The Spoons have two new albums out and hear some tracks from those albums.
On the stage at the Filmore West in San Francisco -not only magic, a spontaneous musical interaction took place. Concert goers in 2021 have no idea of what a live show sounds like when music is natural and played by the best of the best.
King Curtis was the bandleader and was at the top of his game. Few players understood the soul of a song like King Curtis.
Please listen below to some information on King Curtis, the band and the Filmore West. Also hear some great tracks from the fabled album; King Curtis Live at Filmore West
Ghosts of Christmas past always come back to haunt.
Many Rock bands from the sixties and the seventies remain there. Most times – songwriting disappears or band members depart for the heavenly stage. Sadly – the chances of seeing or hearing your favorite group live in it’s original glory; slim as a drum stick. Live footage is available only in grainy, low production quality. The Who – in many people’s minds, one of ‘those‘ bands.
Keith Moon , the original drummer – passed away in 1978. According to even the most ardent of fans; The Who died along with him. In concert, Moon provided ‘the show’ while driving the engine periously close to falling off cliffs. Guitarist Pete Townshend wrote the songs, Daltrey delivered the vocals and John Entwistle tried to keep things grounded on bass. Moon’s fills echoed Daltrey and became part of the chorus. Moon’s energy pushed Townshend into another realm of rhythm at top speed. In their heyday – few came close to The Who live.
Following Moon’s death – the songs came few and infrequent. Even the best of the post Moon era paled in energy to The Who in their prime. Daltrey, Entwistle and Townshend all lost their muse. Once Entwistle left via a true Rock Star’s death; The Who were filed away and destined for Classic Rock radio.
Fast forward to the year 2015. The fiftieth anniversary of The Who.
A concert / mini – documentary was filmed at London’s Hyde Park. Townshend and Daltrey – the surviving members, interrupt the live show ( backstage and recorded ) with insights and observations of both the past and the present. An interesting take on a band who arguably sit in position number three of the top Rock bands of all time. The show then goes on to prove why The Who sit behind only The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in Rock history.
A lot of bands (whose best days lay in decades void of the internet) put on nostalgia shows parading hit after hit for outstanding performances. Great songs last and stand the test of time. The tunes endure in the hearts of fans because they remind people of simpler times. It is also a chance for parents to introduce the kids to the music of their youth. Sadly – with exceptions ; these concerts lack the revolt and original feeling of the times when they were released. It’s music’s version of a hockey team’s old-timer ceremony.
The Who Live at Hyde Park not only capture the idea of Rock rebellion – they sell it in dirty shot-glasses at their merch tables.
Without Moon and without Entwistle. Lacking the energy of youth and sans the surprise factor of smashing instruments ; Townshend and Daltrey in 2015 capture the magic of The Who ‘with a little help from their friends’.
Ringo Starr’s son Zak is the muse Daltrey and Townshend lost many ‘Moon’ (s) ago. Starkey’s energy and immense ear for fills and rhythm inject life into half of The original Who. Just as Keith Moon made them forty years ago, The Who 3.0 are relevant on this night thanks to Starkey. Suddenly – songs which could have easily been portrayed as golden oldies in much the same fashion Elton John (2021) does, the tunes take on freshness and a Rock n Roll attitude. Just like that – The Who are ‘Live at Leeds’.
When Moon was alive and Entwistle was safely interacting with hookers – The Who ,on stage and in studio, were four guys calming and creating teen angst. In 2015, as with many artists in the modern age; adding the right amount of backing musicians is more of a law than a felony. The Who can (and) do sound better than 1977 or 1967 live. A fuller sound is now completed by Townshend’s edgy guitar work and Daltrey’s equally ( at times) menacing vocals. The sums of all the above make songs such as My Generation , I Can’t Explain, Who Are You, Pictures of Lily and Behind Blue Eyes new and dangerous once more.
Watching The Who live in 2015 conjurs up ghosts of the present and future. Entwistle and Moon smiling onstage. A pair of ghosts from Christmas past. Enjoying a haunting good time.
Paul McCartney is in the news recently calling The Rolling Stones a ‘Blues Cover band’.
Not a very nice thing to say from ‘Sir’ Paul. Especially since you consider The Stones are still together and their song output did not require Kanye West to hit the charts in recent years.
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That said; perhaps the world would be better off without McCartney walking around sounding like a jealous old fool?
Please listen below to What Would Happen If We Got Rid of Paul McCartney? ( If you play this audio backwards – it says ‘Paul is dead’).
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and the number-one selling duo in music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates, are releasing ‘Live At The Troubadour’ for the first time ever on vinyl.
The album, which will be gracing the shelves in 3LP vinyl format on November 26th (Black Friday) is a collection of live, stripped-back classics, including hits such as ‘You Make My Dreams’, ‘Maneater’,‘Sara Smile’, and many more. Alongside this, the album will also be released in 2CD format and is available to stream on DSPs here.
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John Oates explains; “Playing the Troubadour in LA has been a “rite of passage” for live musicians for 64 years and Daryl and I played our first show there opening for the late great Harry Chapin in 1973. Over the years I always loved seeing shows and hanging out there with musicians and friends…returning to play again in 2008 was a full circle moment for me and the vibe was amazing.”
Daryl Hall and John Oates remain to be a huge inspiration to some of the world’s most successful contemporary artists, from The xx to Kanye West, who have all sampled hits from the formidable duo. One of the most sampled artists today, their impact can be heard everywhere from boy band harmonies, to neo-soul to rap-rock fusion.
Christmas music and decorations should begin only afterDecember 1st.
Children and adults alike require time to dream. A buffer between Hallowe’en and the magic of Christmas ensures a more special and magical time for all.
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Please listen below to the real meaning of Christmas through music and tales.
Charlie Watts had a day job when he first played with a band called The Rolling Stones.
His employment led him to Denmark for a few months and Charlie sat in with various bands at the Jazz and Blues clubs. Fats forward to 2010 and Charlie put on a live performance with some of Denmark’s great Jazz players.
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Please listen below to some selected tracks of Charlie Watts and The Danish Radio Big Band
Kellylee Evans has had many ups and recently; a few downs. Getting struck by lightning in her house was scary and then, in an unrelated incident – falling and getting a concussion. Music does heal.
Please listen below to my great chat with Kellylee and find out about a charity TV show this weekend to help The Ottawa Mission.
Miss Emily has stayed in the classroom after hours and is now well on her way to a long and successful music career. Hooking up with half of The Tragically Hip also doesn’t hurt.
Please listen below to my great chat with Miss Emily and find out about a charity TV show this weekend to help The Ottawa Mission.
‘All those nights in Montreal’ were made better with Gino Vannelli providing the musical backdrop.
Gino has re -recorded an album that was not released in North America and for Vannelli fans; that is more of a good thing.
Please listen below to a great chat with Gino about his new album; ‘More Of A Good Thing’ as well as a variety of subjects including the death of his Mom.
Chris DeBurgh insists on keeping the child alive inside himself and encourages everyone to follow.
Chris DeBurgh – Photo by Ruth Medjber
Please listen below to a great chat with Chris about his new album; ‘The Legend of Robin Hood’ as well as a variety of subjects including the origins of Spanish Train.
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