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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour

Thanks to Lawrence Gowan of Styx – I am able to provide three special segments.   Segments containing words and music from Tommy Shaw (Styx), Kelly Hansen ( Foreigner) and former Eagles’ member – Don Felder. Within these segments – hear the boys talk about their summer tour which began tonight in Kansas City … Part one is an introduction of the sounds of summer. Part two … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; Styx, Foreigner and Don Felder – ‘Soundtrack of Summer’ Tour

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Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style …Part one

Taurey Butler is a funny guy … He just happens to be one of the best piano players in Montreal and North America. No wonder. He discovered a bond with Oscar Peterson the very first time he listened to one of Peterson’s CDs. A feeling which changed his life. A feeling which is currently changing many people’s lives who have had the pleasure of seeing Taurey Butler … Continue reading Taurey Butler; Making His Way – Oscar Peterson Style …Part one

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You Can Call Me Ray … You Can Call Me Jay – Or you Can Call Me ‘Snooksta’; Part Two

Wednesday is the night to be downtown … Why? That is the evening ‘Snooksta and the Gangstas’ take to the stage at The House of Jazz. They provide rhythm, Blues and Jazz. Combined with a battery section of two old friends, a young and upcoming saxophone player and a beautiful pianist – the band leaves no one empty. Especially the house which George Durst built. … Continue reading You Can Call Me Ray … You Can Call Me Jay – Or you Can Call Me ‘Snooksta’; Part Two

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Top Ten Things Overheard at The Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal

So …. Sabbath came and went. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler held court on Monday au Centre Bell. What happened? What was said? Here now are the Top Ten Things Overheard at the Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal. 10. What? 9. What did Ozzy say? 8. I can’t understand what Ozzy is saying … 7. Huh? 6. It’s not me right? It’s … Continue reading Top Ten Things Overheard at The Black Sabbath Press Conference in Montreal

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Sarah Slean is On T.V.

Sarah Hope Slean (born 21 June 1977 in Pickering, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet, visual artist and occasional actress. She has released eleven albums to date (including EPs and live albums). She has been on television. Saturday night – she will be again. After all, Everybody is on T.V. – right? Please listen below as Sarah explains the meaning behind the above-mentioned song title as well as her upcoming television appearance. She … Continue reading Sarah Slean is On T.V.

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The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!

Take Springsteen, add a sprinkle of Cat Stevens and what do you get? Exactly … Good music. Music from the heart. Music from the soul. That is what the band The Rising Few bring to the mix. Add a producer who has worked with Keith Richards, David Grohl and David Bowie ( to name a few), this group of guys led by Cairo- born Karim – … Continue reading The Rising Few; Montreal’s Rising New Band!

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Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record

Blues guitarist Joe Louis Walker has been around more than most. Rooming with legend Mike Bloomfield or hanging around with Jimi Hendrix and Ron Wood, let us say; Joe knows the Blues. Hornet’s Nest is his latest labor of love and it will be released on the 25th of February. A fun-filled addition to his vast catalog. A blend of Blues, Gospel and …? Joe? … Continue reading Joe Louis Walker; Hornet’s Nest – A ‘Feel Good’ Record

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Adrian Maben; Directing Pink Floyd

The year was 1971 … Up until that point, concert films were all done in the same fashion. Lot of cameras and as many shots as possible from every different angle imaginable. Adrian Maben came along and changed everything. Just like Pink Floyd did … “Overhead the albatross hangs motionless up on the air And deep beneath the rolling waves In labyrinths of coral caves … Continue reading Adrian Maben; Directing Pink Floyd

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Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four

In this ongoing saga which is known as the Jerry Mercer story – the drummer discusses the differences between the days of yesteryear and today when it comes to ‘the life of a musician’ in Montreal. He also talks about some of his memorable moments including opening up for Steppenwolf at the Montreal Forum … Please enjoy the interview and come back for more. Thank … Continue reading Jerry Mercer – As The Years Go By; Part Four

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