Tommy Keys

Bio:

International Blues Challenge (IBC) Finalist Tommy Keys, a native of Long Island NY, has a winning combination - Barrelhouse Boogie & Blues Piano with moody, soulful vocals. Lowdown & dirty, to multi-faceted originals, & hip-shakin’ bounce, you’ll testify that Tommy uses all “89” of the 88 keys & all three of his hands- hammering out a percussive style that leaves you breathless...

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Member Since:

February 04, 2006

Influences:

Memphis Slim, Otis Spann, Professor Longhair, Sunnyland Slim, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, Champion Jack Dupree, and Dr. John influence his individual style, encompassing elements of New Orleans Blues, Funk, Boogie and Jazz.

Through the years Tommy has opened for such greats as Watermelon Slim, Bryan Lee, Studebaker John, The Kinsey Report, Big Bill Morganfield, Smokin' Joe Kubek, Stuff, and Sister Sledge, in addition to playing alongside many local favorites.

Sounds Like:

I am happy to announce my appearance at the 40th Annual Burghausen Jazz Festival in Germany March 21st 2009 at 2pm with The John Earl Walker Band. See http://www.b-jazz.com

Band lineup (left to right) Gene Cordew - Hammond B-3 Organ, Tommy Keys - Piano, J.E. Walker - Lead Gtr. - Lead Vocals, Frank Diorio - Drums, Peter Harris - Bass Gtr. Slinky Tremelo - Rhythm Gtr.

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Tommy Keys and his hot band burn the house down on Antique R&B

Record Label:

Indie