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Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One

  If there are not any subliminal messages within the title of Susie Arioli’s new album, there should be … Susie has recorded an album without Jordan Officer on guitar. A new beginning for Susie and the album title mirrors that rebirth. In perfect Arioli fashion – the title track ‘stings’ with irony. Both sides of the human psyche duel for first class seats. A … Continue reading Montreal’s Jazz Sweetheart Susie Arioli – ‘Spring’ Is in the Air. Part One

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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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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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A Review of Keith Richards’ Documentary ‘Under the Influence’

Most people have dual citizenships. Keith Richards has dual personalities. In the documentary ‘ Under the Influence ‘ ( available on Netflix) – the lines are blurred with orgasmic pleasure for a true music fan. The general population love Keith Richards. The masses also know very little about the man. They know the myth. They have read the tales of decadent behavior and the seemingly … Continue reading A Review of Keith Richards’ Documentary ‘Under the Influence’

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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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Ask Dave the Bartender; Six Months in a Leaky Boat?

Dave the Bartender remains a mystery. Unearthed and unscathed. Just like his tips … Please listen below as Dave, the Bartender, attempts to answer musical questions sent in by the listeners. Dave? A rum and coke please …     Dundees Aug. 20th – Becky Fiset Cote Sept. 4th – Rick Keene 50th Bday Bash!   Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Six Months in a Leaky Boat?

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Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

Keith Richards can no longer play guitar like the Richards of old.   Any Rolling Stones review post – coconut tree (shrub) incident must include this fact. Stones’ fans know it, newer fans and people seeing the band for the first time must be educated. A combination of arthritic fingers / memory loss and / or years of living dangerously have left Keef a ‘moonlight … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – The Rolling Stones in Quebec

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Jazz Festival Reviews – Huey Lewis and The News

You got to be ‘Hip to be Square …’ Face it, the musical feeling about Huey Lewis and The News circulating the planet some thirty years following the release of their album ‘Sports’ – is not very … musical. It is easy to write off an 80’s band. Even easier to write off a ‘video’ 80’s band. Easier still to write off Huey Lewis and … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews – Huey Lewis and The News

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