Tag: rock n roll

Blues, Cd Review, Jazz, Rock

Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

Things are picking up … Following a lull in the new release category – a flock of CDs have arrived at my doorstep. Good news for the listener and better news for the artists if the CDs are purchased …  Have a listen to what is coming up this week on Rick Keene Music Scene – including a song with Rush’s Alex Lifeson !   … Continue reading Brazil, Alex Lifeson, Jann Arden, Ask Dave the Bartender, Jim Cuddy and The Mandevilles .​.​.

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Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !

Jarrett Lobley asked a lot of questions as a kid … So much so – his Father limited them to a list of fifty a day to keep his son’s thirst quenched and his own sanity intact. Those questions paid off. Following stints as a homeless guy, talking with the homeless and travelling the globe in search of truth, Jarrett eventually settled down and became … Continue reading Jarrett Lobley; The Doctor is in The House- Literally ! Complete Interview !

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Blues, Concert Review, Rock

Rockabilly Ain’t Dead – Neither are The Hellbound Hepcats

Johnny Cash, Elvis, Wanda Jackson, The Stray Cats and … The HellBound Hepcats! Five  musical acts, hellbent on keeping the true roots of Rock n Roll alive. Please listen as Alexander Brown discusses his band’s recent activity and what are the plans for the future …   Visit The HellBound Hepcats Here! Tune in to k103.7fm on Thursday at 6:15pm for a chance to win … Continue reading Rockabilly Ain’t Dead – Neither are The Hellbound Hepcats

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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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Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!

Tracy and Mike from One Road hit the road to record their latest album; All In.  An album which shall be released at the end of June – beginning of July. Judging by the first single ( one of six that shall be released), it appears the learning curve is over for the duo from Montreal, Qc.   Their first album; Ride On – was … Continue reading Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!

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Caleb Taylor; Not Your Father’s Rugby Player …

Caleb Taylor is very much like Johnny Cash … Does he play Country music? Not really. Is he addicted to drugs? Nope. Not unless an addiction to his wife and baby boy counts. Caleb is like Johnny Cash because the pair share an experience. They both visited and played music for prisoners. A spiritual revelation which enabled both men to beat their demons and spread … Continue reading Caleb Taylor; Not Your Father’s Rugby Player …

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Concert Review, Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks  –  it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013

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Terez Montcalm; Voice of a Ragged Angel

At L’Astral last evening, Terez Montcalm came home and the predominant Francophone crowd – welcomed her with open ‘bras’. Why would they not …? Montcalm, in her somewhat short, six album career, has recorded mostly in French. Her sole English album? Voodoo, released in 2006. Terez is presently touring with her new album; I Know I’ll Be Allright. It is a mixture of jazzed – … Continue reading Terez Montcalm; Voice of a Ragged Angel

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Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …

It has been a long time since Jim Henman recruited Myles Goodwyn to play in a band which became known as April Wine … All these years later, Mr. Henman – a pioneer in Canadian music, has a new album and it is a return to his roots. All the music he loved growing up – returns to haunt the musician along with his many … Continue reading Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …

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Jazz, Rock, Uncategorized

Charlie’s Good T’ night … What about Ronnie?

Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood celebrates his 65th birthday on June 1. ‘The new Stone’ made his official debut as a member of the Stones with 1976’s ‘Black and Blue’ album, having already established himself as a formidable presence through his work with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces. Since then, Wood has contributed an impressively varied tapestry of guitar work to the band’s … Continue reading Charlie’s Good T’ night … What about Ronnie?

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