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The Riffers are a swing band specializing in original music and tight arrangements from the 1930s and 1940s. The band's distinctive sound was originally developed for Keenan's debut album, Forged in Rhythm. Since then, they have performed at dance weekends from NYC to San Francisco.
The group offers a mix of unique big band reductions and swing-era combo tunes, all with a focus on energy and rhythm. Keenan leads with over a decade of experience running bands and playing for dancers. He programs shows with a critical attention to tempo and emphasizes rhythm and energy on the bandstand.
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Keenan McKenzie & the Riffers have appeared at events including
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Bootlegger's Ball (San Francisco, CA)
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California Balboa Classic (Burbank, CA)
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Camp Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA)
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Classic City Swing (Athens, GA)
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DC Lindy Exchange (Glen Echo, MD)
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For Follow's Sake (Durham, NC)
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Hard Knox Vintage Jazz Weekend (Knoxville, TN)
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I *Heart* Bal (Richmond, VA)
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Flying Home (Durham, NC)
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Lindy Focus (Asheville, NC)
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New York Bal Week (New York, NY)
2024 Public Shows
Calbal Welcome Party
January 11 - Burbank, CA
Classic City Swing - 15 Piece ORCHESTRA!
Mar 2 - Durham, NC
I *Heart* Balboa
Mar 9 - Richmond, VA
DC Lindy Exchange
April 21 - Glen Echo, MD
Bal Week
April 28/29 - New York, NY
Triangle Swing Dance Society
June 8 - Durham, NC
Duke Swing
November 8 - Durham, NC
RVA Swing
December 15 - Richmond, VA
Lindy Focus
December 27 - Asheville, NC