Grammy award-winning
singer-songwriter, guitarist and contemporary Blues Americana artist Keb’ Mo’,
will appear on Season nine’s third episode of the Emmy Award-Winning “Bluegrass
Underground” tonight, Sept. 18. Check your local listings and set your
DVRs.
Over the
past two decades, Keb’ Mo’, has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of
American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio
performances. Keb’ Mo’ recently announced the release of his first-ever holiday
album titled, Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (Concord), slated for an Oct. 18
release. Earlier this year, Keb’ released the thought-provoking solo project,
Oklahoma (Concord), which received acclaim from critics saying,”Keb’ Mo’ built
his now-legendary reputation as a bluesman but has proven to be equally adept
in R&B and Americana-styled roots music.,” (Glide Magazine) and, “Keb’ Mo’
is truly unlike any other artist on today’s contemporary blues scene” (Ink19).
B.B. King,
Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, and Tom Jones have all
recorded Keb’s songs. His guitar prowess has inspired leading instrument makers
Gibson Brands to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster acoustic guitar and
Martin Guitars to issue the HD-28KM Keb’ Mo’ Limited Edition Signature model.
Keb’ also wrote and performed the theme song for the smash sitcom, “Mike &
Molly,” and was the music composer for TV’s “Memphis Beat.”
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