Jolene Keats (vocals, keyboard, guitar, mandolin)
Sharlene Keats (vocals, fiddle, keyboard, guitar)
Robin Anne Ettles (vocals, bass)
Kurtis Loveless (guitar)
Troy Keats (drums)
Influences
Sugarland, Little Big Town, Big and Rich, Brooks and Dunn, The Judds, Martina McBride, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, The Wilkinsons, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, The Motion Ensemble, John Keats, Emmylou Harris, Allison Kraus and Union Station, Dolly Parton, Sarah Harmer, Tom Petty, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, etc
THE KEATS are a straight up country band, and their upfront and honest songs that are characterized by an undeniable sibling harmony are becoming a force to be reckoned with in country music. Their musicality comes from authentic roots, as they grew up singing Celtic/folk music in their home province of Newfoundland. Being classically trained musicians, playing music is like breathing for this twin sister performing power house, and they often accompany themselves ..board, guitar and mandolin.
The last couple of years have proved to be very worthwhile for THE KEATS, and they have had wonderful opportunities to share the stage with their colleagues on the East Coast Country Scene such as The Divorcees, JD Clarke, Mark Cameron, and Ryan Cook. They have showcased at the East Coast Music Awards and Canadian Music Week and they continue to tour throughout Canada on a regular basis.
"Somewhere New" and "Nothing left to Give" from their debut release both garnered attention on maritime country radio stations such as FX 101.9 in Halifax, NS and has paved the way out of the ’unknown artist" category for THE KEATS. With a video, more tour dates, and a full length, full on countrified album on the horizon, get ready to add some KEATS to your COUNTRY.
Hi, It was nice meeting you both at Sackville Farmer's Market this morning. Thank you for the autographs too. I really enjoy listening to your songs. Good Luck with your concert in Moncton for Canada day. xox mimi
Hey Guys! You should really try to have a show in Liverpool at the Astor Theatre!! I'd definately be coming along with Lauren! ♥ Have an awesome day! ◘ Samm ◘
Hey Jolene didn't realize this was you and your sis. Great stuff. Looks like you are definitely on the move and I expect it won't be long before we hear some big music news from you. Keep us on your drum beat. (tt/kt)
Hello to the Keats... Thanks for inviting us to be on your friends list! hope everything is going well up in the Fort... please come by and visit us at the studio when you are in Calgary.... Cheers, RM http://www.musiccentrecanada.com/studio.php
Hi Girls, Wow, congrats! You guys sound great! Can't wait until you start touring around Newfoundland. I'll definitly be one of the first ones there to support you. Glad that your dreams are finally coming true! Keep up the good work. Hope to see you soon.
I just want to let you girls know that I love you to death! you are amazing at what you are doing! I love the new songs. I sing them all the time. cant wait to hear more!
Howdy y'all love your music, thanks for welcomming me into your circle of friends to say your music is awesome is truly and understatement..Keep on Keepin' on!
Hey girls, there is a new thing out now like myspace, but called pogopage. It is likes with the gamesite pogo. I added the link on my site there in pogopage so that others can vote for you as well. Keep up the good work & Good Luck. I vote for you all the time!
