Ken ShaneA Government Turns On Its PeopleIn 1969 I was part of a massive anti war demonstration in Washington, DC. The marchers initially gathered on the Mall but then SDS led an…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Ken ShaneBoardwalk RucusIt was a summer night in 1968. If you were a teenager in Atlantic City in those days, there was only one place to be. It was known as…Apr 20, 20202Apr 20, 20202
Ken ShaneTurn Around, Look At MeIt was another golden day in an already golden summer. 1968 is most often remembered as a year of tremendous strife and violence, but I…Aug 19, 20193Aug 19, 20193
Ken ShaneThe Rolling Stones — MetLife Stadium, August 1, 2019I first saw the Rolling Stones in 1965. At that point, they had progressed from the small clubs they started in to playing theaters…Aug 5, 20191Aug 5, 20191
Ken ShaneSoul Serenade: Dennis Coffey, “Scorpio”Session musicians often toil in obscurity. People hear the hit records and become fans of the artists whose names are on them without ever…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Ken ShaneSoul Serenade: The Masqueraders, “I Ain’t Got To Love Nobody Else”If you are a fan of classic soul and you watch America’s Got Talent you might have been surprised to see a singing trio that appeared on…Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019
Ken ShaneSummer and Smoke“You’re going to love this. It’s my favorite ride.” Susan didn’t answer, but the look on her face was response enough. She was putting up…Jul 15, 20192Jul 15, 20192
Ken ShaneSoul Serenade: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”Alright, I admit it. There’s more Philly Soul covered in this column than music from any other soul capitol. There are a few reasons for…Jul 11, 2019Jul 11, 2019
Ken ShaneShake It Up Baby! When The Fab Four Hit Atlantic CityThis story was first published in NJ Monthly magazine in August 2014Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Ken ShaneSoul Serenade: The Delfonics, “Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love)”Do you remember when you first fell in love with Philly Soul? For me, it was in 1968 because that was the year when the Delfonics’ “La La…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019