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The Slacks; Montreal’s Oldest / Newest Rock Band

Once upon a time … Men like Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were dominating the musical landscape. They were the ‘kings’ of Rock n Roll. Teenagers were screaming, crying and tossing various items of clothes toward stages filled with energy. Parents were appalled. Priests tossed their hands into the air to combat the ‘devil music’ which possessed so many teenagers. Fast forward … Continue reading The Slacks; Montreal’s Oldest / Newest Rock Band

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What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene ?

It’s a new week … That means a couple of more interviews and some more songs. Wake the hamsters and call the sheep! Please listen to what is coming up this week on … Rick Keene Music Scene     Check out archives and hear many more interviews – including Buddy Guy, Mitch Ryder, Lee Rocker and so much more! The Best of Last Week … Continue reading What’s Coming on Rick Keene Music Scene ?

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Play 4 Keeps; Playing for Keeps – Funk Wise!

Play 4 Keeps are a Montreal-based band who are deep in a funk. That is a good thing … Much has been said (too much), of the music from past generations being better than today.  Now – with a band such as Play 4 Keeps, it is nice to see a new (er) generation being influenced by  a new (er) generation. The Red Hot Chili … Continue reading Play 4 Keeps; Playing for Keeps – Funk Wise!

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Jill Barber; Up Close …

Jill Barber is hard to pin down … Is she Jazz? Pop? A little of both? Judge for yourself with some songs off her latest album; Fool’s Gold. A melting pot with a sound purposely copied via The Dap Kings – Amy Winehouse’s backing group. It is no surprise Jill sounds a little like Winehouse. Please listen as Jill discusses the above topics moments before … Continue reading Jill Barber; Up Close …

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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three

It goes without saying, this is one of the finest festivals I’ve ever played! Thank you Montreal for building an institution.” Ben Harper on Instagram. At least one Harper showed. Stephen Harper – our resident Prime Minister did not appear at The Jazz festival nor was his pride evident in Canada’s and the world’s biggest festival. Well – at least God appeared happy. The tunes … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014- Recap Part Three

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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Recap Part Two.

It is the people of Montreal that make the Jazz Festival so good. ‘If you build it – they will come …’ Musicians from Zaire to Atlanta, each and every one of them, during the Jazz Festival or in the cold winter months, exude the same sentiment. “Montreal has the best crowds …” Maybe it is the winters which make us appreciate everything. Perhaps it … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Recap Part Two.

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Cody Chestnutt Review – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014

Who is Cody Chestnutt? Easy. Put Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Lionel Ritchie and practically every other R and B singer from the 1970’s into a blender, add some influence by The Roots and – TA DA! A Cody Chestnutt shake. Shake? The audience at Club Soda did just that! If anything, the man who just flew in from L.A – was a ball of energy. … Continue reading Cody Chestnutt Review – Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014

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Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

Rick Michel is coming to Montreal … A treat for fans of the old school entertainment world. Rick started his career as a comedian and quickly established himself as one of the great impersonators. Among the greats  Rick has learned and worked with –  Rich Little and Don Rickles. Quite the career and quite the Sinatra homage he is travelling around with. Complete with Sinatra’s … Continue reading Rick Michel; A Stunning Homage to Frank Sinatra!

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Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

The Barenaked Ladies have been around … Seven Juno Awards and two Grammy nominations will do that. Please listen as Tyler Stewart gives us a Top Ten list of his favorite cities to play in and why … The Barenaked Ladies are in Montreal as part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on the 4th of July at Metropolis. Enjoy the show,  the interview and the Top … Continue reading Undressing a Barenaked Lady; Tyler Stewart’s Top Ten Favorite Cities

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Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

As the talented Ranee Lee sings in her latest album …’What’s Going On’? Perfect words for what is upcoming on Rick Keene Music Scene along with a few new tracks from some Canadian groups. In the case of Go Van Gogh – hear one of their classic songs as a per-cursor to their June 26th Jazz Festival appearance at Club Soda and my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene Presents; What’s Going On?

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