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Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

What is the health of The Blues Scene in Quebec and Montreal? A fair question by passing music fans … Well, in a very small ‘ tip of the iceberg’ sorta way, examples are fast and furious. Last season, in the Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge ( an annual event which chooses the best Blues Band and Solo Act to represent Quebec in Memphis), The Paul … Continue reading Just Who Are the Finalists for The Quebec to Memphis Blues Challenge and Do They Live at 2120 South Michigan Avenue?

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Making America Great Again ! ( Through Music ) 

Ah … America ! The land of the free and the home of the brave … or is it bravado? Love ’em or hate ’em, the Unites States are a lot of fun to watch and learn from. This election brings craziness like it has never been seen before. Some, wish for the days of old, when America was great ! Or – is it … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Making America Great Again ! ( Through Music ) 

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John Lennon’s Life Through Words and Music

John Lennon left a legacy to the world. One filled with hope, love and tragedy.  Daniel Taylor, straight from Liverpool,  is carrying on the words and songs of Lennon. Not a Tribute show, more of an insight into the life of a man whose songs sometimes carry too much of the weight behind a very complex individual. Alongside piano player Stewart D’arrietta, Daniel provides the tales … Continue reading John Lennon’s Life Through Words and Music

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Ricardo Grilli – ‘1954’ and Counting …

 Brazil is not that far away from New York musically. Just ask Ricardo Grilli … Ricardo left his native land to attend Berklee College of Music and has now completed two albums in under four years. Pretty good for a guy who only started playing guitar at the age of twenty ! Please listen below to Ricardo speak of all things Grilli!   Visit Ricardo … Continue reading Ricardo Grilli – ‘1954’ and Counting …

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The Most Important Record Label and The Connection to Montreal plus What the Heck is Happening in and Around Montreal ?

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 ?

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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 Discusses his New Album ‘ No Filter ‘ with Special Guest; Randy Bachman

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Michael Kaeshammer – Liberace to New Orleans; Unfiltered and Seated !

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 !

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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.  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 !

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Rick Keene Music Scene Road Trip ! Ask Dave the Bartender !

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 !

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A Message to The Australian Pink Floyd; Keep on Shining You Crazy Diamonds !

Pink Floyd ain’t your normal Rock n’ Roll outfit.  Commencing with founding member Syd Barrett’s creative genius, the band elevated music to an entirely different level. Something magical which is difficult to emulate. Except for Down Under. After all, ‘several small species of kangaroos and koalas gathered together in a cave a grooving with a pict’ sounds pretty cool.  The Australian Pink Floyd Show played … Continue reading A Message to The Australian Pink Floyd; Keep on Shining You Crazy Diamonds !

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Don Henley – That’s Why You Pay the Big Bucks ! Montreal Concert Review

 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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Piano Chameleons – Matt Herskovitch and John Roney ‘ Duel ‘ It Out !

When duels are thought of – pianos don’t often come to mind. Pianists Matt Herskovitch and John Roney have other ideas.    Combined with the loving mentoring from Dr. Oliver Jones, the pair have completed their first album. The launch of the disc will take place this weekend  Sept. 16th and 17th. Please listen below to my chat with Matt about everything related to being … Continue reading Piano Chameleons – Matt Herskovitch and John Roney ‘ Duel ‘ It Out !

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