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Blues, Interview, Review, Rock

Rick Keene Music Scene – Rivercat Provides 52 Saturday Nights of Real Rock N Roll

It may sound like a cliche but – it absolutely does not mean a thing without that swing. Rivercat was established more than two decades ago. Principle songwriter and leader Mark Rivers honing his New Jersey-bred craft under the bright lights of New York City. Just like the Big Apple itself – Rivercat is a blend of everything. Just like The Big Apple itself – … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Rivercat Provides 52 Saturday Nights of Real Rock N Roll

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Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Jazz, Rock

Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

In the second installment of my interview with Gordon Gano ( one of the founding members of the Violent Femmes), he speaks of many things … How they achieved their name, how they feel about being back together again, who is playing with them in Montreal and his favorite song. He also speaks of writing the riff for one of the most popular songs played … Continue reading Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes Speaks to Rick Keene; Part Two

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Blues, Cd Review, Concert Review, Rock

Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

Following a tutelage under the watchful ears of people such as Jeff Healey and Colin James – Blues-man Adam Karch is right at home with his new album – Blueprints. Ironic because within the album are covers originally penned by the men whose blueprints set the stage for what Adam and many others have done since the early sixties. Carry on the tradition of the … Continue reading Adam Karch; Designing ‘Blueprints’

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Rock, Uncategorized

Who was Lou Reed?

Inevitably – age catches up to everyone. Rock n’ Rollers are no exception. Lou Reed is the latest victim of a combination of age / sickness. Who is next? McCartney? Ringo? Jagger? Richards? ( never mind the latter – the Stones’ guitarist’s shelf life has long since passed and his existence is questionable  …) The common denominator within the names above is simple… Legendary. What … Continue reading Who was Lou Reed?

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Concert Review, Rock, Uncategorized

The Virgins Concert Review; Too Much Attitude!

The Virgins For a while – it all seemed dicey … The Virgins. an American band who just happened to open up for Iggy and The Stooges ( once upon a time ) – seemed destined to not draw any attention late Sunday night.  A half hour before the show, a crowd of less than capacity did not fill Club Soda. As the band took … Continue reading The Virgins Concert Review; Too Much Attitude!

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