Rick Keene Music Scene – Country Artists Pay Homage to The Rolling Stones

Country music plays an integral part in the legacy of The Rolling Stones. Gram Parsons had a lot to do with introducing Keith Richards to the underbelly of Country music. The Stones, born from The Blues, raised by Country and matured in Rock n Roll. (scroll down for more). Everyone is well aware Nashville is the home of Country and music in general. The best … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Country Artists Pay Homage to The Rolling Stones

Rick Keene Music Scene – Crystal Shawanda Abandons Country Music For Her First ‘Love’ on Church House Blues

Hank Williams, Patsy Cline – they all came from The Blues. Crystal Shawanda, an indigenous singer / songwriter originally from Ontario, is filled with The Blues and it’s Gospel background. She is well aware; community and spirituality nurtures great music. Please listen below to my chat with Crystal and hear some great tunes ! Including a very touching homage to The Tragically Hip. Visit Crystal … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Crystal Shawanda Abandons Country Music For Her First ‘Love’ on Church House Blues

The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …

The Kentucky HeadHunters are living proof – Country Music and Blues make up Rock n’ Roll … Starting in 1968 as The Itchy Brothers – the band came oh-so-close to stardom. An untimely death ultimately killed their chances of becoming ‘America’s Greatest Rock n Roll band’ yet, like Rock n Roll itself – they came back with a vengeance … Please listen to Part One and … Continue reading The Kentucky Headhunters – ‘ John Bonham Dying Killed Our First Shot at Success …