Today, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams announces his 2016 Winter Tour plans, including the debut of his new 4-piece collaboration, The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller, and Rodney Holmes.
The Keller Williams KWhatro featuring Gibb Droll (guitar - Brandi Carlisle/Bruce Hornsby), Danton Boller (bass - Roy Hargrove/Jazz Mandolin Project) and Rodney Holmes (drums - Santana/Steve Kimock) will debut in January 2016. This four-piece collaboration with two acoustic guitars, double bass and drums will reinterpret Keller originals and choice cover songs with sounds ranging from new disco, reggae, drum and bass, jazz afro trap, and much more.
Before 2016, Keller Williams performs with musical friends EOTO for three shows in Texas and the KellerWilliams Trio featuring Rob Wasserman (bass-RatDog) and Rodney Holmes plays short run in early December. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Keller hosts "Thanksforgrassgiving" with an all-star lineup of bluegrass buddies: Travis Book and Chris Pandolfi (The Infamous Stringdusters), Larry Keel, Jason Carter (Del McCoury Band) and Cody Kilby (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder). Catch Thanksforgrassgiving at The National in Richmond, VA on November 27 and the 9:30 Club in D.C. on November 28. Keller will spend New Year's Eve in Telluride, Colorado with his 7-piece funk outfit More Than A Little. Dubbed "Tofunkuride" featuring Keller Williams and More Than A Little.
See below for the complete list of currently confirmed tour dates. Tickets and information on all shows available at www.kellerwilliams.net.
The complete list of Keller Williams confirmed tour dates is as follows:
11/12/15 Warehouse Live Houston TX An Evening with Keller Williams and EOTO
11/13/15 Trees Dallas TX An Evening with Keller Williams and EOTO
11/14/15 Scoot Inn Austin TX An Evening with Keller Williams and EOTO
11/27/15 The National Richmond VA "Thanksforgrassgiving" with Travis Book, Chris Pandolfi, Larry Keel, Jason Carter, and Cody Kilby (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder)
11/28/15 9:30 Club Washington D.C. "Thanksforgrassgiving" with Travis Book, Chris Pandolfi, Larry Keel, Jason Carter, and Cody Kilby (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder)
12/3/15 V-Club Huntington WV Keller Williams Solo
12/4/15 State Theatre State College PA Keller Williams Trio featuring Rob Wasserman and Rodney Holmes
12/5/15 Mr. Small's Theatre Pittsburgh PA Keller Williams Trio featuring Rob Wasserman and Rodney Holmes
12/18/15 Warren Station Keystone CO Keller and His Compadres featuring Drew Emmit, Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall and Garrett Sayers
12/19/15 Warren Station Keystone CO Keller and His Compadres featuring Keith Moseley and Michael Travis
12/31/15 Telluride Conference Center Telluride CO "Tofunkuride" with Keller Williams and More Than A Little
1/6/16 - 1/11/16 Jam Cruise Keller Williams with More Than a Little
1/16/16 The Blind Tiger Greensboro NC Keller Solo
1/21/16 Cain's Ballroom Tulsa OK The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
1/22/16 George's Majestic Lounge Fayatteville AR The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
1/23/16 Revolution Music Room Little Rock AR The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
1/28/16 The Copper Dragon Carbondale IL The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
1/29/16 The Canopy Club Urbana IL The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
1/30/16 Park West Chicago IL The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
2/4/16 Plaza Live Orlando FL Keller & The Keels w/ YMSB
2/5/16 Jannus Live St. Petersburg FL Keller & The Keels w/ YMSB
2/6/16 B.E. Easy Music & Arts Festival Lake Worth FL Keller & The Keels
2/7/16 Big Sky Grass Big Sky MT Keller Williams with The Travelin' McCourys
2/11/16 Fairfield CT The Warehouse The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
2/12/16 City Winery New York NY The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
2/13/16 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia PA The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
2/25/16 Port City Music Hall Portland ME The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
2/26/16 The Higher Ground Burlington VT The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes w/ Cabinet
2/27/16 Paradise Rock Club Boston MA The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
3/3/16 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland OH The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
3/4/16 Newport Music Hall Columbus OH The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
3/5/16 Mercury Ballroom Louisville KY The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller and Rodney Holmes
4/15/15 Alyeska Resort at Sitzmark Bar & Grill Girdwood, AK Keller Solo
4/16/15 Alyeska Resort at Sitzmark Bar & Grill Girdwood, AK Keller Solo
Additional dates to be announced.
Earlier this year, Keller Williams released his 20th official album, Vape. The release hits during Keller's 20th year of making music. On Vape, Keller offers up 10 original tracks - some road tested and some brand new. With a hugely successful career spanning two decades under his belt, the music on Vape somehow finds Keller more confident delivering his signature, often off-the-wall storytelling. Backed by a variety of fellow musicians including Samson Grisman/bass, John Kadlecik/guitar, Ronnie McCoury/mandolin, Rob McCoury/banjo, Alan Bartram/bass, Jason Carter/fiddle and others - Keller's playing has never been more precise and versatile.
For more information, visit www.kellerwilliams.net, follow Keller Williams on Facebook or Keller Williams on Twitter.
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