Top Ten Signs The Rolling Stones are Going on Tour

Sure as Spring ( except in Montreal), the Rolling Stones dust off their instruments every couple of years and prepare for a tour. Unlike their mammoth ‘A Bigger Bang‘ tour in 2006 which saw the legendary English group play before 1.5 million people in Brazil alone  – this time around, it appears that age has finally caught up to them. A little bit anyways. Thus … Continue reading Top Ten Signs The Rolling Stones are Going on Tour

Garbage is Anything But Garbage; Concert Review

Hey boy, take a look at me Let me dirty up your mind I’ll strip away your hard veneer And see what I can find – Queer lyrics Shirley Manson must be happy … After her band’s show last night at Metropolis, it was raining. Shirley is ‘ only happy when it rains …’ Shirley doesn’t seem very happy otherwise. For her fans – that … Continue reading Garbage is Anything But Garbage; Concert Review

Scott Kempner; The Life of a Dictator.

Scott Kempner, born in the Bronx, is a lifelong Yankees’ fan and according to the fifty – five year old; ‘Mickey Mantle is God.’ Living in California – does not change that .. “Its part of the genetic make-up when you come from America. Baseball is part of the DNA …” Says Scott. Kempner was the rhythm guitarist for The Dictators, a band formed in … Continue reading Scott Kempner; The Life of a Dictator.

Queen; Night at The Corona Theater …

Freddy Mercury is a hard act to follow … Considered by many as the top front man in rock n roll history – his act cannot be duplicated. His theatrical ability, his charisma and his voice – a shooting star snuffed out. Too soon. Sunday evening, Classic Albums Live – a ten year organization hell bent on recreating some of the best songs every laid … Continue reading Queen; Night at The Corona Theater …

A Conversation with Brie Nielson

“I guess I write simple songs …” It is no wonder. Brie Nielson, originally from Vancouver and a current Montrealer – comes from a simple place. “I grew up singing in church, loved musicals, acted and sang in them then started listening to old jazz singers in my teens.” Says Brie as she prepares for her Thursday night album launch at La Salla Rossa.” I … Continue reading A Conversation with Brie Nielson

Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

Friday the 28th of September will be my debut on air at k103.7fm at 5 :15 pm. This will be a regular feature every Friday on the station.  Sean Mckeogh, the afternoon host and I –  will discuss the people I have interviewed, the cd’s I have reviewed and the upcoming shows in Montreal. It will also give an opportunity for the station and I … Continue reading Tune in to Rick Keene on K103.7 fm

David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth

Juno Award winner David Usher is  releasing his eighth studio solo album; ‘Songs From The Last Day On Earth’. The album will be released on October 2nd through MapleMusic Recordings. Rice Paper / Partir Ailleur, is the first.single to be released and is currently circulating on radio. A video for the song was shot by award winning Quebec short film director Arnaud Brisebois. According to … Continue reading David Usher; Songs from the Last Day on Earth