It’s been coming for a while … The occasion when Montrealers can reflect on a career in Jazz. Not a career from a local boy such as Oscar Peterson or Dr. Oliver Jones, a career which harks back to the beginnings of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The career of Pat Metheny. Twenty Grammy Awards later – Kansas -born Metheny is returning to Montreal on … Continue reading Pat Metheny; Returning to his Montreal ‘Roots’
Dave the Bartender deals with all sorts of characters, then, he goes to work. He toils in the one occupation which is everything rolled into one. Doctor, lawyer, psychologist, nurse … there is not a piece of advice which Dave the Bartender has not relayed to the average working Joe … or, average radio interviewer for the CBC by the name of Gomeshi. … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Seven
How many times has someone brought you to their car and showed you a double barrel shotgun in the trunk? How many times was it a legendary musician who used it to show strength? Well – Sax player and Chicago -born Blues player Johnny Beaudine may be one of very few who can answer in the affirmative. Please listen to find out who the … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; History of Chicago Blues – Part Two
How many times has someone sat down and explained how good Muddy Waters was. On how many occasions did someone tell a captive audience that Howlin’ Wolf was the best … How many of these storytellers actually played with and/ or witnessed these legends first hand? Not many. This is where saxophone player Johnny Beaudine comes in. Born in Chicago and receiving a Blues apprenticeship … Continue reading Johnny Beaudine; The Blues – ‘Live’ from Chicago ….Part One
Quebec city born Guy Belanger knows a little something about The Blues. Now – he knows a little bit more. From his humble beginnings with guys like Bob Walsh up until a recent brush with greatness in Chicago, Guy has been schooled. Now – it’s his turn to teach … Guy? Visitez Guy Ici! Continue reading Guy Belanger; His ‘Turn’ at The Blues …
The man sees every type of person born under a bad sign … He has cleaned up under every type of condition imaginable. He is the unpaid psychiatrist of the world. The listener. The guru of gossip. He is also the man who has listened to every song played on every jukebox this side of Foreigner. He is Dave the Bartender … Email any … Continue reading Ask Dave the Bartender; Episode Six
The Lazys came and went … Don’t worry, as Arnold Schwarzenegger will attest; ‘They’ll be back ..” Straight from ‘Down Under’ – the boys are and will be a force to be reckoned with. Starting with ubiquitous energy and ending with no holds barred Rock n Roll – nothing should stop the guys from taking the music world by storm. Nothing except … the … Continue reading The Lazys; Top Ten Best Ways to Trash a Hotel Room
Mo Kenney is a powerful solo artist … Imagine what she sounds like with a band? Please listen as Mo talks about all things related to her new album; ‘In My Dreams’ – her tour and her band … Mo? Visit Mo Here! Click on Sixties Invasion Image to buy tickets! Continue reading Mo Kenney; Socan Songwriter of the Year Talks about New Album and Tour
The band from Nova Scotia done good … Opening up for Aerosmith, The Stones, Kiss and Gun n Roses – not a bad thing to put on your resume. You would think, airplay on Rock stations would come easy after such monumental shows in a ten year span. Think again … Listen why the band has trouble in certain markets and how one decision can … Continue reading Is Classic Rock Killing The Trews in Quebec?
George Bowser is one half of a team … Problem is, Rick Blue is one half of a team. Maybe George and Rick should hook up? They could have a catchy name like Bowser and Blue … Ya that’s the ticket! Bowser and Blue …! George this is Rick. Rick meet George … Continue reading George Bowser; Not ‘Blue’ at All …
Next week …. Grab the kids, wake the neighbors and get the phone ready! Lots of concerts coming, lots of musicians to speak to and – lots of great tunes! Be here or be squ …hey that don’t rhyme! Talk soon ! Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene …
As Barney from the hit show ‘How I met Your Mother’ once said; Legend … wait for it … ary! Eric Burdon possesses one of the true voices in not only Rock n Roll history – music history as well. A man who believed in himself, his convictions and passed those messages on through unmatched live and studio appearances. Ranked 57 on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top … Continue reading Rick Keene Speaks to Eric Burdon …
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