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Rick Keene Music Scene – ”Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy’

The correct lyric from Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze is ‘scuse me while I kiss the sky’. Actually, even after knowing the authorized version of the lyric, it still sounds that Hendrix is singing ‘kiss this guy’. It is possible that he phrased it ambiguously. He certainly played around with the lyric in later live performances. Mick Jagger plays with lyrics. Often mispronouncing sounds both in the studio … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – ”Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy’

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation With John Oates

John Oates is one half of the best selling songwriting duo in Pop / Rock history. Hall and Oates not only conquered the seventies – they destroyed the eighties as well. Six number one hits are not part of very many songwriter’s vocabulary. Like many musicians, Oates is layered. What you have heard within Hall and Oates is the tip of the iceberg. Sometimes – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Conversation With John Oates

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Hall and Oates

The best selling songwriting duo in Pop history. Hall and Oates not only conquered the seventies – they destroyed the eighties as well. Six number one hits are not part of very many songwriter’s vocabulary. Please listen below to some of Hall and Oates’ best tunes and the stories behind them. John Oates’ new track paying homage to Don Gibson? Worth the price of admission … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best of Hall and Oates

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes Feat. John Oates & The Good Road Band ‘Live In Nashville

In the words of comedian Emo Philips; ‘It’s New To Me’ Just because things have never been heard before, it doesn’t mean they were not done before. The ‘tree falls in the forest’ scenario. In music – many artists come from one place and wind up in another. Travelling the globe physically and spiritually. Antennas up, hands on chords. Please listen below to some new … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes Feat. John Oates & The Good Road Band ‘Live In Nashville

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best Sax Solos in Rock n Roll History

The saxophone used to be an integral part of Rock n Roll music. Fast forward to 2020 and – not so much. Along with Jazz – inspired drumming, the saxophone added energy and emotion to Rock n Roll. Not only did the Sax add layers – it also grounded the musician’s and listener’s souls. Please listen below to some of the best Sax solos in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best Sax Solos in Rock n Roll History

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Rick Keene Music Scene. A Drive – In Concert; Unmasked

Like Covid itself, Drive -In concerts are polarizing. Some artists such as Kim Mitchell do not like the idea. First – a live show increases the performance of the artist. The energy between the audience and the stage is like a shot of heroin. Creativity and comfort- ability replaces the trepidation of catalogs new and old in artists new or old. People sitting in their … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene. A Drive – In Concert; Unmasked

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Django Reinhard and Other Odds and Ends

Old can be new. It is imperative to not live in the past. Growing continually not only keeps the old young – it increases your chances of living long and building a strong immune system. Albums, EPs and songs hit the airwaves everyday. Most get little attention on mainstream media. Please listen below to Some of The Best New Tunes Released This Past Week Visit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Tribute To Django Reinhard and Other Odds and Ends

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

The world needs love and live music. Due to the restrictions placed by the governments – live music has taken a huge hit. Montreal especially. No Jazz Festival. No Osheaga. No Blues Festivals – the list is long and sad. Please listen below to my chat with the drummer of The Damn Truth; Dave Traina. Montreal’s top band are performing at The Royalmount Drive – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Damn Truth; Montreal’s Top Band Plays Montreal’s First Drive -In Concert

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Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

Somebody has to do it. It is imperative to not live in the past. Growing continually not only keeps the old young – it increases your chances of flirting with a more fit, less wrinkly crowd. New tunes are released daily and most can only be heard right here. Please listen below to Some of The Best New Tunes Visit Graffiti Signs Here Visit Jesse … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – The Best New Tunes

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

Volume 1 from Roots Super Group Set for ReleaseSeptember 4 on Stony Plain Records Stony Plain Records announces a September 4 release date for the first volume of music from roots “super group,” New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers: Charlie Musselwhite, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jimbo Mathus, the late Jim Dickinson, and North Mississippi Allstars members Luther Dickinson and Cody Dickinson. Recorded at the Zebra Ranch Recording … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

Jordan Officer is schooled. Many people play guitar. Many people write songs. Few study the history of music as profoundly as Jordan Officer. Jordan Officer came into his own opening up for George Thorogood. It was a double bill at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. The Montreal crowd – stunned by Jordan Officer and his band’s groundbreaking set. Please listen below to my interview with … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jordan Officer Delivers Blues, Jazz and Country the Proper Way

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