Mighty Sam McClain, Robert Ward, Paul Rishell, Ronnie Earl, O.V. Wright, Robert Cray, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Otis Rush, The Isley Bros., Snooks Eaglin, Arthur Alexander, Son House, Blind Boy Fuller, Solomon Burke, Otis Clay, Bobby Womack, The Van Dykes, Barbecue Bob, Bessie Griffin, The Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, Tommy Ridgley, Professor Longhair, The Neville Brothers, Otis Spann, Ray Charles, Little Willie John, Bobby "Blue" Bland, B.B. King, Fontella Bass, The Temptations, Tyrone Davis, Clarence Carter, Sam Dees, Toussaint McCall, Clay Hammond, Marvin Gaye, Gwen McCrae, Little Buster and the Soul Bros., The O'Jays, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, Eddie "One String" Jones, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Freddie King, and Reggie Taylor.
Get Dave's new album, Play for Love, at cdbaby.com:
Dave Keller's blistering guitar skills coupled with his deep commitment to songcrafting has made his name synonymous with authentic blues and soul. His band has evolved over the years, and after a thousand or so gigs, the current incarnation is a soul and blues quartet focusing on original, heartfelt songs that range from funk to ballads of a caliber reminiscent of The Beale Streeters or the Stax titans of the 60's.
Dave has released three albums, the most recent of which PLAY FOR LOVE is a slowburning effort that's understated and astute. Ira Friedman flavors the tracks with the unmistakable comfort and molten texture that only a Hammond organ can offer.
Currently, Dave is working with Ronnie Earl (of Roomful of Blues fame) on Ronnie's upcoming album. Dave lives in Montpelier, Vermont his wife, two daughters, and living room jukebox.
"There are no words for how beautiful and divine your music is. It really speaks to me."
~Ronnie Earl, blues guitarist extraordinaire
"It's very compelling -- a beautiful record with no pretensions."
~Paul Rishell
"Keller reveals an authentic soul man nature. His singing possesses the conviction of the African-Americans who have influenced him, but he doesn't look to imitate them. It's going to be necessary to put Vermont on the map of blues and soul."
~Jacques Perin, "Soul Bag", Paris, France
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and the seclusion needed to lay down those most righteous of tracks. And just like the mobile unit, there is never
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Thank You For Making My Ears SMILE lol That's what GOOD MUSIC Does to ME :-)) Got your Schedule, and Hope to Hear You Soon!! You Are A Treat Here in Vermont! Got a Bit Spoiled Living in CT Most of My Life...where entertainment in the Music Biz Is BIG! and One Day>>>You Will Put Vermont on The Map as A Great Place of Music! Smilezzzz cindi
Happy New Year! (kind of late... only by two days though) Hey, hey, hey... I thought I'd ask you if there was the possibility of sending a message to you when there was a certain song that I'd like to learn, but don't have the CD. Do you think that'd work? If I were to send you a site along with the song were you could listen to it and all.
Hey Dave, you should also mention for folks who just can't get enough blues that you will be playing at First Night Montpelier earlier in the day on New Year's Eve too. Check out the schedule at www. mdca. org
Hey hey. I have a new song posted on my blog. I'm really not sure about this one. I think it needs a little work. I'm looking for comments, so please tell me what you think... and possibably a melody idea too. I've tried extremely hard to put chords to it, but so far I've gotten no where.
My friends car is in the garage so I'm hoping I'll be able to catch the show tomorrow. And I have a question, last night you played a song, it was something about running away from problems...I think the chorus was three words...not sure. Anyways, What's that song called?
Haha. I've never actually commented you yet. Sorry. That F chord is really bugging me. Really, I gave up on it for a while... I can play it... the wrong way and it sounds fine... but not the right way. I REALLY DISLIKE the F chord. LOL! (laugh out loud)
