Aaron Keim has a habit of getting himself into situations that he is not ready for. Then, when the heat is on, he lives up to these high expectations and explores his new path. This has lead him to a diverse and fulfilling career as performer, writer/scholar, teacher and luthier and gained him a reputation as a true renaissance man
As a performer, Aaron is mostly seen touring with indie folk string band Boulder Acoustic Society. He also plays in the old timey duo flatfoot and with his wife Nicole. Although trained on the french horn in college, Aaron has taught himself to play the string bass, guitar, banjo and ukulele since 2000. In 2005, Aaron and Nicole released "Born in the Country Raised in Town," which features their diverse folk/blues/jazz tastes.
Aaron honed his writing skills while working on his master's degree in music history at CU-Boulder. His specialty is depression era string bands and roots music culture. You may have read some of his work in Fretboard Journal, Old Time Herald, Pow'r Pickin, Fret Knot Magazine and Uke Mag.
While teaching public school orchestra fresh out of college, Aaron taught himself how to repair the musical instruments that the budget left behind. His interest in repair and lutherie has led him to start Beansprout Banjo Company, www.thebeansprout.com.
When Aaron is on the road, he often teaches workshops on ukulele, old time banjo, fingerstyle guitar and string bass. When he is home, he pays the bills teaching lessons to people eager to learn from his diverse knowledge.
Besides Beansprout banjos (which he builds) Aaron plays Mike DaSilva ukulele's, a 1938 Gretsch archtop guitar, an OME Juniper banjo, Rupublic reso instruments and a Calin Voltur bass.
hey false advertising! we missed you at avo's. i heard about your green five-string banjo uke for jake. i think i must get one myself one of these days. and i saw peggy d. right before her photo shoot of y'all at red rocks. that sounds like a great gig. much love to you and the society. xo, k
yep! it's a jeff & vida tune that we were honored to record. i need to fix that credits on the player. i got "written by" on there but the "jeff burke & vida wakeman" part didn't fit.... your comment is a good kick in the ass to fix it. thanks!
We thought it might interest you to hear that our debut CD is now available on CD Baby. Click on the little picture below and listen to some samples. Hope you like what you hear :-)
Cheers Jesper Big Hungry Joe Old-time band from Denmark
Hey Mate! It's time once again to help the Irish rock the vote...VOTE FOR "THE INDULGERS" IN THE 2008 WESTWORD MUSIC SHOWCASE AWARDS. The band has been nominated in the "Best World Music" category. Your vote is appreciated. You can support the THE INDULGERS and irish/scottish celtic music in Colorado by voting online at: http://westword. com/polls/musicpoll/ ***** Or you can go to our web site at "shamrocker. com" and click on the link for the Westword Music Showcase Awards. Online voting must be received no later than noon Monday, June 16th. Cheers to you for being our friend and your time and effort!
Man, I just read up about your bio - I'm doubly impressed and proud to have said we made your acquaintance. I'm loving the music, your wife has a gorgeous voice. How would I get a copy of the songs you have in the media player (pardon moi if I'm just being incredibly blind and the answer is right in front of my face). -Jeremy LunahZon
Aaron hi,Any word on the Steamplant? I Would still love to open up for you guys next time. Ive got a song I wrote for a freinds movie that I shuold get published. Let me know. Brian
Hi Aaron! Thanks so much for your friendship & support! I just wanted to let you know that my new e.p. “Paper Box” is available now on itunes. Drop me a line and let me know how you’re doing! Visit http://www.tunecore.com/music/gayleskidmore for a link to my itunes site. Cheers! Gayle Skidmore
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