Rick Keene Music Scene – Fifty-Five Years; Fifty- Five Minutes of Musical Influences

A person listens to a lot of music in fifty -five years. Almost immediately upon birth, music is introduced. Chances are a soft nursery rhyme or perhaps classical music is dangling above your head as you lay comfortably in a crib. More likely; Mom is singing you to sleep. Please listen below to some of the songs that started my love affair with music over … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Fifty-Five Years; Fifty- Five Minutes of Musical Influences

Rick Keene Music Scene – Listen to The Sunday Papers

It is the day to unwind. It is a day of rest traditionally and not to be bombarded by negativity or work. The mind requires a haven, a place to recharge and build immunity. Canada has a lot to offer each day through music and if a Canadian musician is not performing on a tune ; chances are, a Canadian is involved somehow. Please listen … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Listen to The Sunday Papers

Rick Keene Music Scene – Wide Mouth Mason; A Musical ‘Stew’ and Tales with The Stones

Sometimes – music is good enough to have a second go round … Wide Mouth Mason have been around. The album Stew helped launch them into the worlds of AC / DC, ZZ Top and The Rolling Stones. Stew was an album which was the band’s funkiest project. Diversity is the key to keeping things fresh and WMM enjoys keeping things fresh. Please listen below … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Wide Mouth Mason; A Musical ‘Stew’ and Tales with The Stones

Rick Keene Music Scene – Don’t Live in the Past; Explore the Future …

If The Beatles did not play live, there would have been no records and no radio airplay. What would the world of music and the world itself be like if that did not happen? Artists need to grow and be heard if music will continue to soothe the souls of the planet. The souls need music more than ever right now. Please listen below to … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Don’t Live in the Past; Explore the Future …

Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Pays Tribute To Salome Bey

All rise. Salome Bey was one of a kind. An artist. A person whose tools made an impact on the world. Salome Bey (October 10, 1933 – August 8, 2020) was an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and actress who lived in Toronto Ontario since 1966. In 2005, she was made an honorary Member of the Order of Canada. Born to a middle-class African-American family in New Jersey, Bey formed a vocal group with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Dr. Trevor Payne Pays Tribute To Salome Bey

Rick Keene Music Scene – Saturday, In The Park …

All rise. “We hear that phrase when presidents or judges come into the room,” says Porter, “but I’m thinking all of us rise – not just one person being exalted. We are all exalted and lifted up by love. This is my political thought and my real truth. It comes from my personality, my mother’s personality, the personality of the blues, and of black people. … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Saturday, In The Park …

Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday New Tunes and Beware the Ides of June?

The Ides are in every month whether you eat a Caesar salad or not … Monday is the day many establishments reopen around the world. Be afraid or breathe a sigh of relief ? Your call. In the words of Paul McCartney; ‘Live and let die?’ Please listen below to some of The Best New Music Released This Week and Some Music Information. Visit Graffiti … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Monday New Tunes and Beware the Ides of June?

Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Top Musicians

The best music is not always greener on the other side of the street. Montreal is a hotbed for musicians of all genres and styles. The diversity and the language make Montreal as unique as a two horned Unicorn. Please listen below to some of Montreal’s Best Bands and Solo Artists. Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal’s Top Musicians