Amidst this new generation of music (if we can even call some of it that), it’s always nice to see big names of the past still maintaining their star power in the present. These legends who have been around for years really place the meaning in the phrase “good music never gets old.”
Tommy Keene is a fine example of a musician whose music hasn’t gotten old, nor has it stopped being created. In the ’80s, Keene became known for his power-pop tunes. His first release Places That Are Gone, dating back to 1984, launched the singer’s career with the title track maintaining a rank on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. Nearly 30 years after the initial start of his extensive career, Keene continues to share his talents as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, releasing a cover album due out later this month titled Excitement At Your Feet.
In addition to the release of his cover album, Keene is playing a handful of shows in select venues. Among the select venues is the 9:30 Club. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to see the underground pop artist, along with openers The Deadmen (with Justin Jones) and Hero Jr., in DC this Friday, September 13.
Regarding his upcoming album release, the track list contains some pretty legendary pop icons. Excitement At Your Feet will display Keene’s own take on songs by The Rolling Stones and the Bee Gees, just to name a few. The official release date is September 17.
To win a pair of tickets to see Tommy Keene at the 9:30 Club on Friday, leave a comment below naming your favorite song cover, along with the musician who covered it.
Mine would have to be a cover of Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” done by a singer named Zach Porter.
The winner will be chosen at noon on Thursday, September 12. Tickets are still available.
