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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones Talks Billy Joel, Elton John and Some Guy Named Penn Jillette?

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened !

This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas.

Fast forward sixteen years and the chemistry between Penn’s Bass playing and Jones’ keys was ripe for the picking. The pair play ‘The Show before the Show’ at each performance before the magic act commences. Magic before the magic !

Please listen below to my chat with Mike as he gives us his take on Elton John, Billy Joel and The Show Before The Show news.

Mike? What’s Up?

 

 

 

 

Visit Mike Jones Here !

 

Please listen below as Todd Galganov explains what is happening as he continues to search for his missing son Jesse in Peru.

Click on the links below to help out.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/missing-childrens-network-canada/p2p/JesseGalganovFund/

https://www.gofundme.com/help-find-Jesse-Galganov

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones’ Top Ten Piano Players. Part Three

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened !

This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas.

Fast forward sixteen years and the chemistry between Penn’s Bass playing and Jones’ keys was ripe for the picking. The pair play ‘The Show before the Show’ at each performance before the magic act commences. Magic before the magic !

Please listen below to my chat with Mike as he gives us his Top Ten piano players.

Mike? What’s Up?

 

 

 

Visit Mike Jones Here !

 

Please listen below as Todd Galganov explains what is happening as he continues to search for his missing son Jesse in Peru.

Click on the links below to help out.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/missing-childrens-network-canada/p2p/JesseGalganovFund/

https://www.gofundme.com/help-find-Jesse-Galganov

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones Creates ‘Magic’ with Penn Jillette. Part Two

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened !

This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas.

Fast forward sixteen years and the chemistry between Penn’s Bass playing and Jones’ keys was ripe for the picking. The pair play ‘The Show before the Show’ at each performance before the magic act commences. Magic before the magic !

Please listen below to my chat with Mike about the collaboration and the state of live performances. Stay tuned for part three!

Mike? What’s Up?

 

 

Visit Mike Jones Here !

Please listen below as Todd Galganov explains what is happening as he continues to search for his missing son Jesse in Peru.

Click on the links below to help out.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/missing-childrens-network-canada/p2p/JesseGalganovFund/

https://www.gofundme.com/help-find-Jesse-Galganov

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mike Jones Creates ‘Magic’ with Penn Jillette. Part One

Two guys walked into a bar and next thing you know – magic happened !

This is the tale of pianist Mike Jones. Magician Penn Jillette was one of the guys who walked into the bar and he loved Mike’s playing so much; Mike Jones became the opening act and musical director for Penn and Teller’s famous magical act in Las Vegas.

Fast forward sixteen years and the chemistry between Penn’s Bass playing and Jones’ keys was ripe for the picking. The pair play ‘The Show before the Show’ at each performance before the magic act commences. Magic before the magic !

Please listen below to my chat with Mike about the collaboration and the state of live performances. Stay tuned for part two !

Mike? What’s Up?

Visit Mike Jones Here !

Please listen below as Todd Galganov explains what is happening as he continues to search for his missing son Jesse in Peru.

Click on the links below to help out.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/missing-childrens-network-canada/p2p/JesseGalganovFund/

https://www.gofundme.com/help-find-Jesse-Galganov

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Mike Jones – Penn and Teller’s Pianist Explains the ‘Magic’ Of His New Record

Pianist Mike Jones has spent the past fifteen years playing magic. Sorta …

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Jones is the pianist for the Las Vegas magic act of acclaimed magicians Penn and Teller. A gig which Mike would not change for the world. Not only does he choose the music, Mike also enjoys a stationary existence. No ‘on the road’ gigs or – very few.

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Please listen below to some tunes off the album ‘Roaring’ and hear Mike explain his roots, his magical career and his solo efforts.

And what does  The Simpsons TV show have to do with this?

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