There are guitar players and there are guitar players. If I had to choose one Van Halen song. One tune which I recall as the first I heard from the original lineup. Runnin’ With The Devil, for me, best exemplifies the sound of Van Halen and the distinct guitar playing of Eddie. There are many bands with more hits and a greater creative catalogue. Once … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Paying Homage to Eddie Van Halen.
Special submission. Author not Rick Keene Legendary music producer Marshall Chess revealed to Billboard details of the late great Chuck Berry’s funereal. The father of rock and roll died on March 18 2017 and his funeral was held on April 9. Chess revealed that 800 people attended the funeral, including 200 members of Berry’s family, to pay tribute to one of music’s brightest stars. Tributes … Continue reading Marshall Chess Speaks About Chuck Berry’s Funeral
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
Lee Rocker is quite aware from whence he came … Commencing at the age of seventeen into the crazy world of Rock n Roll with his band; The Stray Cats – Lee never strayed far from his roots. Now – over thirty years since The Stray Cats re -introduced Rockabilly into the mainstream, Rocker continues his love of what once was …simply …Rock n Roll … Lee? … Continue reading Lee Rocker; Like Talkin’ to a Stray Cat !
Don Felder just finished a tour with Styx and Foreigner. For the former member of The Eagles – that means a small pause then right back on the road doing what he loves. Playing guitar. It has been a long and winding road for Felder, beginning with playing in a band with Stephen Stills and ending up many years later as the co – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Number One International Interview of 2014
On December 17th, 2014 – Gary Moffet and his dear friend and former band mate Laurie; joined myself and Sean McKeogh on k103.7fm. It was an honor to have two of the cornerstones of Montreal music to not only play Christmas songs, to also discover some of the history of music in Montreal. Merry Christmas everyone! Please listen below and enjoy … Gary? Laurie? … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas with Gary Moffet and Laurie
Not everyone is okay at Christmas … Some folks need love, some – need food. Some folks need both. That is where Bands for Baskets comes in … Dec. 7th at Calistoga Grill 2pm Music for the Needy in the West Island. Be There or Be Square. It’s That Simple. Please listen to a few tracks from some of the bands that will be playing … Continue reading Bands for Baskets – Coming Faster Than Chevy Chase on a Sleigh!
What’s with these old guys anyways? First, their ‘throwback’ songs set the bar too high for every young musician to reach, then – as if matters were not worse for the next ‘Mick Jagger’ – the old guys’ concerts are as high as the tunes. John Fogerty, he of Woodstock fame – played at The Bell Center last night. The year was 2014 not the … Continue reading John Fogerty Review – Montreal 2014
Rock for Dimes Montreal is entering it’s eight year. By the amount of money raised so far – it would appear to be in it’s 20th incarnation. A lot of money raised in a short time means two things; Montrealers are generous and Montrealers love to Rock n Roll! Rock for Dimes is a charity evening which places ‘cover’ bands in direct competition with one … Continue reading Rock for Dimes Montreal; Raising Eyebrows and Money for Great Causes!
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 …
Over the years, the Rolling Stones’ cover band; ‘The Stone Doctors’ – have raised over 160,000 for various charities in Canada and the United Sates. That’s a lot of good happening … Please listen to Liam Chapman, Francine Boyer and Tim Thomas give three viewpoints of all three parties involved for this Saturday night’s latest fundraising effort. Please attend and help the good folks at … Continue reading The Stone Doctors; Got Live If You Want to Raise Money for WIAIH
Wanda Jackson dated Elvis Presley. Not bad eh? Following forays into Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Country and Gospel music – Mrs. Jackson is still going strong into her sixth decade. Her latest endeavor? Working with Jack White and Justin Townes Earle. Please listen as Wanda explains her experiences. All part of music history … Continue reading Wanda Jackson – From Elvis to Jack White
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