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 “Singer/songwriter, John Keller, thrills the audience with his original music...”

Mid-York Weekly.

A native of Utica, New York, John Keller had begun playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. Since

that time, he has honed his skills to become a well-received performer/songwriter, as well as a sideman with

several musical projects.

His talents are best reflected in his solo ventures, which the Rome Observer defined as “lively...original

musical art.” His CD releases include, ‘Words We Say, Words We Read’ (2000), the 4 track ‘The Christmas

EP’ (2001) and ‘Grazin’ at the Margins.’ Each contain fan favorites i.e. “Age of Modern Man”, “Don’t Walk

Away”, “The Light”, and “Make Me Believe.” The Rome Observer described the music as “... a mixture of

bluegrass fronting a breath of chunky blues, love ballads and Americana folk tunes.” His vocals have been

thought of as “... swinging from Dr. John’s growl to (Roy) Orbison’s vocal caress...” And quoting from The Life

and Times of Oneida County, “... intriguing vocals... circumscribe the refined arrangements...his guitar creates

rich and resonant melodies...” John’s third full-length album, a completely solo effort in the ‘Springsteen

Nebraska’ style, entitled, ‘Hard Luck Highway’, which Exmogul.com calls “...an up-close personal

style...featuring excellent folksy acoustic guitar...” He recently released a new album, “Captive Audio.”

He has done session work & produced albums for others. His songs have been recorded by others.

John’s music has been heard on Central NY radio, including WOUR, WRCK, and WRUN, as well as

WMNF Tampa Florida. Most recently, his song ‘Travis’, was number one for two weeks on Radio Belgium.

John has been a mainstay on the ‘Java Circuit’, performing the stages of The Tramontane Café’, The Black

Cow in Croton-on Hudson, NY, Professor Java's - Albany, et. al. He’s performed at colleges, clubs, family

venues and festivals. These include SUNYIT Utica/Rome, Utica College, WCCC in Youngswood, PA, The

Electric Company, Betsy the Barge in Marcy NY, The Lionheart Blues Café in Albany, The Barking Spider in

Cleveland, OH, as well as Mountain Jam, SoulFlow, and Harvest Celebration.

John has performed in many benefit shows. In fact, a portion of the sales from his Christmas EP, goes to the

American Red Cross.

John organized the Acoustic Showcase series held at The Rock and Roll Preserve, which helped promote

local musicians.

He appears in Jennifer Perez’s award winning indie documentary “60 Minutes of Freedom - A Revolution

Through Music.” John’s music is regularly featured on CNY television program, “Mohawk Valley Living.”

Several of his songs are currently being considered for major motion picture inclusion.

He has contributed music columns to several widely read Central New York newspapers.

Besides being a performing musician, John has been President of The Utica Music Alliance & Resource

Center, Inc. (UMARC). UMARC was a non-profit organization designed to encourage and promote the creation

of original music in the Mohawk Valley. He hosts a monthly Songwriter’s Circle at The

Tramontane, as well an Open Mic in Rome, NY .

When not performing, John can be found at his vintage record shop, Off-Center Records. For over 15

years, he has stocked and sold rare & valuable vinyl recordings worldwide.

Music runs through the heart and soul of John Keller, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.