Today, independent recording artist Keller Williams releases Bluhm, a five track EP benefitting fellow musician Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips who, in the fall of 2015, was severely injured in a speed flying accident. Since his accident, Tim has undergone a number of surgeries incurring upwards of $50,000 in uninsured medical expenses. Keller has been a longtime fan of Tim Bluhm, whom he describes as “the epitome of a west coast songwriter.” Inspired by Tim’s plight, Keller wanted to support Tim and his music by releasing Bluhm and giving 100% of the net proceeds to Tim Bluhm’s medical fund.
For the Bluhm recording, Keller rallied an all-star west coast crew of musicians and some old time friends to collaborate on this five track EP. Bluhm features performances by Jackie Greene, Reed Mathis, Jason Crosby, and Larry and Jenny Keel. “I looked at it as a perfect excuse to record five of my favorite Tim Bluhm songs with all the proceeds going to help him get back on his foot,” says Williams. Bluhm is available for digital download through livedownloads.com and iTunes
As always, Keller is a busy man this summer. In addition to recording Bluhm, he is travelling the country hitting many festivals with some of his fan-favorite projects and working on a new KWahtro record to be released in the coming months. You can catch Keller Williams at the shows listed below and stay tuned for a Fall Tour announcement coming in July!
Bluhm Track Listing:
Smoke (Jackie Greene, banjitar & vocals / Reed Mathis bass / Keller Williams, guitar & vocals)
Spotless As You (Reed Mathis, bass / Keller Williams, guitar & vocals)
Esmerelda (Jackie Greene, dobro & vocals / Reed Mathis, bass / Keller Williams, guitar & vocals)
Gold Plated (Reed Mathis, bass / Keller Williams, guitar & vocals)
Do it on the Strings (Larry Keel, guitar & vocals / Jenny Keel, bass & vocals / Jason Crosby, fiddle
/ Keller Williams, mandola & vocals)
Keller Williams Tour Dates:
6/30 Party in the Park | Rochester, NY | More Than A Little
7/01 Grateful Fest | Garrettsville, OH | More Than A Little
7/02 Paradise on the Point | Cincinnati, OH | Keller Williams Solo
7/03 Highberry Music Festival | Ozark, AR | Keller Williams Solo
7/09 Blissfest | Harbor Springs, MI | Keller Williams Solo
7/15 Terrapin Crossroads | San Rafael, CA | Keller Williams Solo
7/16-17 Northwest String Summit | North Plains, OR | More Than A Little & Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel
7/21 Jerry Jam Music Festival | Bath, NY | Keller Williams Solo
7/22 Be Kind Gathering | Harrodsburg, KY | Keller Williams Solo
7/23 Live from the Underground | McMinnville, TN | Keller Williams Solo w/ special guest Zach Deputy
7/30-31 Floyd Fest | Floyd, VA | Keller Williams Solo, Keller & The Keels, More Than A Little
8/04 The Peace Center for the Performing Arts | Greenville, SC | Keller Williams Solo
8/05 Brooklyn Performing Arts Center | Wilmington, NC | Keller Williams Solo
8/06 Levon Helm Studios | Woodstock, NY | Keller Williams Solo
8/07 Jonathan Edwards Winery | North Stonington, CT | Keller Williams Solo
8/20 Camp Barefoot | Elkins, WV | Keller Williams Solo & Keller Loves Canon
8/27-28 LOCKN’ Festival | Arrington, VA | Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass & Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel
9/02 Bell’s Brewery | Kalamazoo, WI | More Than A Little
9/02-04 Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | More Than A Little
9/04 The Bootleg | St. Louis, MO | More Than A Little
9/08 Jackson Hole Center for the Arts | Jackson Hole, WY | Shut the Folk Up & Listen ft. Leo Kottke
9/09 The Mishawaka Amphitheatre | Bellvue, CO | Keller Williams Solo, Keller & his Compadres ft. Jeff Austin, Jay Starling, Bridget Law and Keith Moseley w/ special guest Trout Steak Revival
9/10 The Mishawaka Amphitheatre | Bellvue, CO | More Than A Little with special guest Andy Frasco
9/16-18 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion | Bristol, TN | Keller Williams Solo
9/22-24 Resonance Music & Arts Festival | Thornville, OH | Keller Williams and special guests
9/23-25 Catskill Chill | Lakewood, PA | Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass
10/22 The Georgia Theatre | Athens, GA | KWahtro with special guest Zach Deputy
11/12 The Orange Peel | Asheville, NC | KWahtro with special guest TBA
12/09-13 Strings & Sol | Puerto Morelos, Mexico | Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Keller & the Keels
