Press:

“Les Kerr [is] "the heir apparent to the late Jimmy Buffett...Consider Kerr one gracious guide, and a road warrior who culls satisfaction from song.”
Lee Zimmerman - Gold Mine: The Music Collector's Magazine

“An outstanding singer,instrumentalist, composer & bandleader, Kerr's adroit musical blend combines blues, R&B, and soul with zydeco, bluegrass and country.”
Nashville Scene

“Les Kerr’s music is full southern richness: from food to people, places to legends. Listen for a bit and you’ll feel right at home.”
Amy Lyles Wilson - Writer and Longtime Nashvillian

“I love Les Kerr. He’s multi-talented, a great songwriter and artist. Les is a favorite with Bluebird audiences”
Amy Kurland, Founder - Bluebird Cafe

"Nobody writes the 'Old Coast' like Les Kerr. He is the James Lee Burke of music."
Howard L. Bahr - Author, The Judas Field, The Year of Jubilo, Pelican Road

“This is the perfect model of the Nashville songwriter, performing the music that flows from the pen via the soul and personality of the writer. Les Kerr is delightful and masterful in his expression of these tunes.”
Cynthia Aycock - Digital Rodeo

“A smooth blend of Trop Rock, Americana, and Southern storytelling, [Les Kerr's Child of Highway 90] album is a musical road trip down the legendary Hwy 90 — from beach towns to bayous and everywhere in between. Feel the sunshine. Hear the waves. Let the stories unfold.”
Harry Teaford - Radio A1A

“... the annual Fat Tuesday performance by Les Kerr & The Bayou Band at the Bluebird Café. That Nashville tradition has become a favorite not just for the audience but for the bandleader, who inserts the laissez les bons temps rouler attitude into the generally quiet listening room in Lower Green Hills.”
Tim Ghianni - Nashville Ledger

“Les, who describes his music as “Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock and Roll,” has taken a departure from his classic sound on this album...The title track, Child of HWY 90, is easily relatable to those who live and grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hwy 90 created a well-worn path to Mobile, Alabama, on the east and New Orleans, Louisiana, on the west.”
Deborah Chatham - Southland Music Line

“Les Kerr is ...a tireless troubadour, sharing his philosophical outlook from the view of an eccentric Everyman.”
Lee Zimmerman - No Depression

“Les Kerr is an absolutely beloved musician in Nashville...a Nashville icon entertaining the fans.”
Joe Dubin - Mornings on Main Street

“Les Kerr & The Bayou Band will perform their annual St. Patrick's Day Concert at Jimmy Kelly's Restaurant...An avid fan of Irish music, Kerr played St. Patrick's Day shows in Mobile, Memphis, Shreveport, Fairhope, AL and other cities before he and his band began celebrating the 'Wearin' of the Green' at Jimmy Kelly's.”
Nashville Today

“Les Kerr has a gift for crafting songs and lyrics from his life and surroundings. Like a great bowl of gumbo the best stuff is just below the surface!”
Eric Dahl - Acme Radio Live Gear Gab

“Les Kerr’s greatest personal virtue – a ginormous heart – beats steady in these smart, catchy songs. Listening to Les just makes you happy, like watching a geyser of good cheer. He’s never sounded better in his career … and neither has The Americana Boogie.”
Charles McNair - Paste Magazine, and author of Pickett’s Charge, a novel

“Les Kerr is a great spinner of musical yarns. He is living in Nashville but is a product of the Upper Gulf Coast of MS, AL and LA. He grew up just a few miles from where Jimmy Buffett was born and raised. He knows the real story behind the 'Pascagoula Run'.”
Harry Teaford - Radio A1A

“Kerr hails from Mississippi and developed a deep love of the blues while growing up. His deep voice is reminiscent of a bluesy Johnny Cash and his well-crafted guitar playing lays down the perfect accompaniment for each song...Les Kerr is no stranger to the Crescent City.”
Kathleen Rippy - OffBEAT, New Orleans, LA

“There are few people that can entertain an audience as well as Les Kerr. You can almost hear the crash of the Gulf Coast waves in many of his songs. The songs he writes tell a story and he puts pen and paper to music. His ability to entertain makes him a frequent guest on my show. He is one of the nicest, most sincere people you will ever meet.”
Mickey Bunn, GM-WNKX,Host-Producer - Grinders Switch Hour

“Want to savor musically 'The Big Easy?' You can almost taste the Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice and Hurricanes on Les Kerr’s new CD”
Bob Mueller - News Anchor, WKRN TV Nashville

“Nashville-based guitarist/ singer Les Kerr wisely employs Elvis Presley greats the Jordanaires on "Christmas on the Coast" (O.N.U. Records), a holiday album highlighted by Kerr's hillbilly title track, the John Hartford number On Christmas Eve and a cool surf-cum-cabaret retelling of Wayfaring Stranger.”
Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee

“While listening to The Americana Boogie this morning, Les' gift is telling the listener what is going on in life. I feel like I have just had an update from him about what he's thinking about. That is a great way to approach songwriting.”
David Holt - Four-time Grammy winner, host of David Holt's State of Music PBS TV show

“...Les Kerr, Nashville's most ardent ambassador for the blues and vintage New Orleans and Gulf Coast music.”
Ron Wynn - Music journalist, Nashville, Tennessee

“Les Kerr left Cajun country to find success in Music City singing about New Orleans. Go figure.”
Tim Ghianni - Nashville Ledger

“Les' music is like a passport through the American South. He takes you on a journey with lyrics that tell tales of places you'll want to see and people you'll want to meet. It's a good mix of the exotic and familiar.”
Corey Webb - Nashville Experience

“Have yourself a merry little Christmas with "Christmas on the Coast" You become certain listening to Les Kerr's music that he is a spirited man who still has that child-like excitement about life. Surely this is important in all music, but it is essential in Christmas music...Owning over 100 holiday albums, I now include this one in my "short stack" during Christmas next to Burl Ives and Bing Crosby. Add some cheer to your holiday and buy this CD!”
Kathleen Lee, Host-Swing Session - WWOZ FM, New Orleans

“Much hits home on Les Kerr's Christmas on the Coast. Formerly of Jackson, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter has ripe, new lyrics for Jingle Bells ("Dashing through the snow is one way to go/ But I'd rather row the pirogue down the old bayou"), and a stanza on the title tune ("It might turn cold, but it might not/ Some years it was downright hot/ One thing's for sure, it never snows ...") is the perfect antidote to a White Christmas overdose.”
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi

“Kerr is not just a singer, not just a guitar player, not just a songwriter. He is indeed an entertainer, bringing his own brand of savory Cajun, rock and blues music.”
Music City Bluesletter

“The sounds of the bayou were never far away, and their influences can be heard on ... Christmas on the Coast. Cascading accordion riffs, reminiscent of the French-Cajun sounds of the Gulf Coast, are laced throughout several cuts on the CD.”
The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee

“Les Kerr's The Americana Boogie CD has become a favorite of our listeners. The fun, uptempo title track has become one of the most requested songs of the last year.”
Jay Preston - Americana Music Host, WSGI Radio

“Are you ready for a quick trip to The Gulf Coast? As you listen to Les Kerr's new Part of the Show CD, you may notice you’re warming up and shaking off the winter. When I listen to Les, the words that come to mind are authentic, clever, thoughtful, and fun. The song Inspiration and Bar Scotch always gets me. Try to keep up with The Price Of Coffee after you’ve been lulled by Committed Kisses. Here’s an opportunity for your own private concert.”
Drew Laney, host - Reminisce Radio, Radio Free Nashville

“Les Kerr has soaked up the music and culture of the South, something readily apparent in his music which he calls "Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll," an amalgam of rockabilly, Zydeco, bluegrass, blues and rock"”
Carey Miller - Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi

“- (The Jordanaires) go a long way towards giving a real old-fashioned Christmas feel to these simple country tunes laced with a hint of Zydeco, especially Kerr’s charming original title track and John Hartford’s ‘On Christmas Eve.’”
OffBEAT Magazine, New Orleans, Louisiana

“About Christmas on the Coast: (The Jordanaires) go a long way towards giving a real old-fashioned Christmas feel to these simple country tunes laced with a hint of Zydeco, especially Kerr’s charming original title track and John Hartford’s ‘On Christmas Eve.’”
OffBEAT Magazine, New Orleans, Louisiana

“For my Christmas album review this morning I am proud to present Christmas On The Coast, by Les Kerr. This holiday album is a mixture of Country, Blues, and Zydeco...Among my favorite tracks on this album are Jingle Bells (Christmas In New Orleans) which has new lyrics to this standard written by Les, the title track Christmas On The Coast (on which he is accompanied by Elvis Presley famous back up singers The Jordanaires), What The King Didn’t Know, Christmas By The Barbecue, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. This album was well written, performed, recorded and produced. I highly recommend you give this album a listen”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“Once again, Les Kerr has delivered a group of songs that fill our senses with the sounds, sights, and smells of the Gulf Coast and the Deep South. The whole project made me smile.”
Tricia Walker - Songwriter, Director, Delta Music Institute

“Les Kerr's CD, 'The Americana Boogie' takes me through a whole range of wonderful emotions -- from wanting to laugh and boogie to the title song -- to slowing it way down with a good dose of warmth with others like 'Hope and Love.' Then there's my favorite, 'Comfort Music,' for its groove that gets a hold of me and won't let go.”
Brenda McClain - Author, One Good Mama Bone

“Les Kerr and The Bayou Band opened the show and gave us a taste of some southern style creole blues. By mixing New Orleans style Jazz with the Blues, it was the perfect appetizer.”
Your Guide to Nashville

“He’s a master of taking everyday slices of life and setting them to music, and his love for New Orleans has been an inspiration for some of his best works.”
Music City Bluesletter

“Les Kerr’s CD The Americana Boogie, that features the song Mississippi Sunshine, is a mix of salt water blues tales and blues ballads, with lyrics that make you reminisce and think, as well as melodies that make you tap your toes or just sit back and enjoy.”
Andy Forsyth, Program Director - Beachfront Radio

“We have just finished reviewing Les Kerr's latest 'Tropical Americana' album, Part of the Show, and have decided to feature this 'LIVE' compilation and personal introduction of the works of a 'Gulf Coast' 'Tropical Americana' Nashville Singer Songwriter. We love 'The Americana Boogie'...!!!”
Harry Teaford - Radio A1A/A1A Media

“Les Kerr & The Bayou Band coin their blend of music as "Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll." Just the type of energy that is needed from these veteran performers to kick start the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Nashville.”
Amy Smith - Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Nashville

“I've enjoyed Les Kerr's music for many years, both on record and in-person. The new album, Part Of The Show, showcases this fine artist live onstage, in a solo setting. I highly recommend it for its excellent songs and first-rate performances..”
Steve Haggard - Haggard and Haggard Radio Hour

“Part of the Show: This show of Les and his acoustic guitar showcases his songwriting abilities with such tracks as Smile Upon Your Soul, Hustling on Bay Street, The Americana Boogie, Committed Kisses and much more. This album was well written and recorded.”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“Les Kerr’s “Part of the Show” CD is a compilation of live cuts that make you laugh out loud, sing along and occasionally ponder the human condition. The title track and “Midriff Mama Blues” are riotously funny, “Committed Kisses” tells a poignant tale, “Hope and Love” tells a frightful story and “Inspiration and Bar Scotch” makes you marvel at Les’s ability to weave touching and intricate lyrics. Every cut is a winner.”
Tom Adkinson - Travel writer and author of “100 Things To Do in Nashville Before You Die, 2nd

“Hurricanes, floods and all types of upheavals have changed the world since the last time Les Kerr played in the Mobile area. But the particular strain of music that ties this Nashville resident to the coast hasn't broken.”
Lawrence Specker - Mobile Register

“Les Kerr's As Is CD: This twenty-four track album contains such tracks as The Sun Also Rises, New Orleans In The Spring, The Memorial, Hillbilly Blues Caribbean, Get To The Grill, Yea You Right and so much more...a live album at a small venue, the recording was done well. This album was well written and performed.”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“I've played Les Kerr's fine songs many, many times on my radio show. His new album, Bay Street, is an excellent addition to his catalog... and to my playlist.”
Steve Haggard - Haggard and Haggard Radio Hour

“[Les Kerr's album] Contributor was released on the O.N.U. label and shows a different style for this amazing artist as shown with such tracks as the title track Contributor which was inspired by Nashville’s street newspaper, The Blue And White, The Gail, Ready For A Train, St. Louis Blues and so much more. This great album was well written, performed, recorded and produced”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“[Les Kerr's New Orleans Set album] takes you to New Orleans in preparation for Mardi Gras with such great tracks as Smile Upon Your Soul, The Camellia Grill, New Orleans In The Spring, Midriff Mama Blues and so much more...I was impressed by how well this album was written, performed, recorded and produced. This is a great addition to one’s music library.”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“His blues are his go-to when the chips are down, and he gives his best performance on “Comfort Music,” where his straight-ahead, no-nonsense guitar picking and clear, honest vocals make us feel good.”
Janet Goodman - Music News Nashville

“Christmas on the Coast carries on the style Kerr calls Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll with mellow roots-rock arrangements leaving plenty of room for sing-along vocals.”
Mobile Register, Mobile, AL

“Bay Street is my second review for Les Kerr, a Gulf Coast native, now an established player in Nashville’s music scene. I am impressed with his style of music he calls Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock and Roll which is heard in such songs as Pool People, Ink By The Barrel, Running Buddies, Magnolia Springs and so much more. This album features great vocals and instrumentation and was well written and recorded.”
Robert Levoy - Oasis Entertainment Blog

“I'm enjoying this new album, Bay Street, by Les Kerr. Well written songs and some laid back fun grooves. Give it a listen!”
Nashville Experience

“Les Kerr's latest CD Bay Street is a great collection of Americana music that crosses the genre boundaries of Country, Americana, Trop Rock, Hillbilly, a little New Orleans jazz, and Caribbean influences. You'll go on an international journey and you'll want to come back for more.”
Andy Forsyth - Beachfront Radio

“The 'Road to Paradise' extends from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Alabama by way of the 'Tropics of Nashville' through the original musical styles of Bay Street, the new release from Les Kerr.”
Harry Teaford - Radio A1A

“Les Kerr's 'Contributor' CD is a tasty combination of songs that give the listener food for thought. This is a strong effort by one of Nashville's hardest working singer/songwriters. Well produced cuts with nice session work by Bryan Cumming and Danny McCann cover an interesting combination of subjects. The Blue and White is vintage Les Kerr, complete with a menu and restaurant description. But Les also includes thought provoking songs like Contributor; Inspiration and Bar Scotch, and especially, What Didn't Kill Me.”
Dan Modlin, host, Songwriter Rounds at Gallery 916, Bowling Green, KY - Dan Modlin

“Nashville's street newspaper The Contributor now has a song in its honor...Kerr's song is written from the perspective of the homeless and formerly homeless men and women who sell the newspaper.”
Jen Todd - The Tennessean

“His songwriting is easily the showpiece of his music, its witty, unusual wordplay and welcome respite from the 'love-above' contingency, using innovative rhyme and unorthodox subject matter.”
Amanda Sawyer - Encore, Wilmington, NC

“Nashville singer/songwriter Les Kerr is slated to premier a new video and song about The Contributor...Kerr said he's watched The Contributor emerge and grow...he's also watched the community learn to embrace the organization.”
Amanda Haggard - The Contributor

“Listening to a Les Kerr CD is like getting a hug from an old friend. Warm, familiar, and energizing. There’s something about Les’ music that brings back happy memories, even though the tunes you’re listening to are brand new. Les’ CD, The Americana Boogie, is a great example with the mash up of musical styles on the title track, the shuffling 'Comfort Music,' and 'Mississippi Sunshine,' a great song for driving around with the top down.”
Fred McFarlin - Beaches, Bands & Bars

“I really enjoyed Les Kerr's Crawfish Caravan CD. All of the singing is good and the music is good on every song throughout the whole album. I especially enjoyed Mardi Gras Song and Justine.”
Gordon Stoker - The Jordanaires

“Les Kerr’s CD, The Americana Boogie, is my favorite of all his albums. Recorded in the studio with his Bayou Band, the ten songs capture the feeling of a live performance. 'Old Lighthouse' is a poignant metaphor for a world that is slipping away. 'Comfort Music' and the title cut will keep you humming and nodding your head long after you hear them. A meticulous songwriter, Les explains the goal of all artists in 'Speak to Someone’s Heart.' The entire CD is summed up in a line from the final cut: 'You can speak my language if you understand the blues.' Besides, it’s the only song I ever heard that contains the word 'Mozambique.' That alone should make you want to listen.”
Dr. Randy Cross - Humorist

“Les Kerr has struck Cajun gold with The Americana Boogie, a delightful mix of Louisiana gumbo, Mississippi sunshine and Mardi Gras merrymaking. Les has made tremendous strides with his artistry, but more importantly, he brings an authentic, uplifting sound that makes listeners smile. Every Mardi Gras season, I long to return to my hometown of Mobile to celebrate. Les's latest album takes me there.”
Chuck Whiting - Publicist, author and composer, Nashville, Tenn.

“You and your music make us smile!!”
Radio Bungalow, Huntsville, AL

“Les grew up in the Gulf region around jambalaya, great Cajun-style food and Southern atmosphere and a lot of that you can hear in Les’ songwriting. His latest effort, The Americana Boogie, is a wonderful CD from a great songwriter and a great Nashvillian.”
Dave Eastman - WAMB AM/FM Nashville

“The Americana Boogie celebrates the musical genre Les Kerr calls his own: Hillbilly Blues Caribbean Rock & Roll! This collection of ten songs from Les’ pen includes the rocking title track... and the Folk-tinged Hope and Love and Speak to Someone’s Heart. Rounding out the album with some expected Les Kerr humor are Schmooze It or Lose It and Retro.”
Trop Rock Blog

“For the past two decades, the band’s blend of Zydeco, rockabilly, bluegrass and blues became a staple of the Mardi Gras season.”
Catherine Godbey - The Decatur Daily

“Les Kerr combines music and poetry at the Maple Leaf...”
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA

“Les Kerr entertained during the Southern Festival of books. His original music had everyone tapping their feet!”
Paula Underwood Winters - The Westview, Nashville, Tennessee

“Kerr and his band have long been known for music that has people bobbing in their seats”
Colleen Creamer - The Dickson Herald

“If you're a fan of Jimmy Buffett's...and the music of New Orleans, check out Les Kerr's solo acoustic show at Hal & Mal's...He'll be supporting his new album, New Orleans Set.”
Herman Snell - Jackson Free Press

"Nashville club favorite Les Kerr has been playing his brand of Gulf Coast-informed rhythm and country blues for years ... Red Blues is his best recording to date."
The Tennessean

“Kerr excels as both a vocalist and guitarist while working with either small combos or larger groups. New Orleans Set again puts the compositional and musical flair of Les Kerr squarely in the spotlight.”
Ron Wynn - The City Paper

“Les is a superb musician and songwriter.”
Jan Duke - about.com