Wednesday, September 18, 2019

TUNE-IN ALERT: KEB’ MO’S EPISODE OF EMMY-AWARD WINNING SHOW "BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND" AIRS ON PBS TONIGHT


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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