D A V E K E L L E R
MUSIC
You Get What You Give: Duets (2020)
Original duets, featuring Joe Louis Walker, Trudy Lynn, Johnny Rawls, Annika Chambers, and many more. Hit #6 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, the gold standard for Blues and Soul airplay (Jan. 2021). Dave Keller’s most intriguing album yet.
Live at the Killer Guitar Thriller (2020)
Keller’s first-ever live album! This thrilling set of originals and fan favorites serves as an excellent introduction to Keller's music.Includes songs from Every Soul's a Star (2018), Right Back Atcha (2016), Soul Changes (2014), and Where I'm Coming From (2011). 100% raw!
Every Soul's a Star (2018)
Produced by Grammy-winning legend Jim Gaines (Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Miller, Tower of Power, Luther Allison, etc.), Keller's vocals and guitar playing shine on ten originals, plus one very cool tribute to Aretha Franklin. Released on esteemed soul/blues label Catfood Records, recorded with their top shelf studio band, The Rays. Of special note is guitarist Johnny McGhee, whose resume includes albums with Marvin Gaye, Johnny Rawls, and countless top soul artists.
Right Back Atcha (2016)
If the last CD was his 'divorce album', Right Back Atcha is his 'over-the-hump' album: songs about being back in love, having fun, and still dealing with the past but moving on. Deep soul singing, fiery guitar work, meaningful songs with addictive choruses. Like a younger generation Robert Cray, Keller mixes the power of soul and blues, drawing the listener into his world, and leaving him or her richer for the experience.
Soul Changes (2014)
The album features the legendary Hi Rhythm Section (the late Teenie Hodges on guitar, Leroy Hodges on bass, and Charles Hodges on the organ), Otis Clay, Syl Johnson, and Keller's personal fave, O.V. Wright. Adding fuel to the soul fires are ace Stax guitarist Bobby Manuel (who replaced Steve Cropper in Booker T and the MGs), and master Stax arranger and keyboardist Lester Snell (member of The Isaac Hayes Movement).
Never Grow Old (2014)
Brother Bob White is a living treasure. Eighty-five years young, he is one of the very last of the ‘old school’ gospel organists. For almost 60 years he has provided the musical foundation for churches throughout the greater Kansas City area. This is his first recording. Produced by Dave Keller, this CD features Dave's guitar on all songs and his vocals on four songs.
Where I'm Coming From (2011)
The album is a deep soul gem. Produced by Bob Perry (Wu-Tang Clan, Brian McKnight, Foxy Brown), with backing from Brooklyn's soul hotshots, The Revelations, the music sounds alive and full and super funky -- like
Hi Records around 1969, but with the clarity of modern recordings. It even features Keller singing a duet with acclaimed soul singer Tre’ Williams.
Play for Love (2009)
The album reached #8 on Roots Music Report's blues chart, and received airplay on over 200 stations in the U.S. and abroad. He earned glowing reviews in Blues Revue, Vintage Guitar, and many other print and online publications. About.com named him one of six young blues artists to watch in 2010.
OUT OF PRINT ALBUMS
Down at the Aloha (2001)
Keller’s second CD, featuring all-original songs, and Keller’s band, plus horns and backing vocalists. Special guest Jamie Masefield on mandolin.
