Keller Williams

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Keller

freeker by the speaker

Da Goods

New Groove

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Jam music

“Hello music loving Freeks.   About 10 years ago, I began working on my 7th record, ‘Home’.  It was to be the follow up to my record ‘Laugh’.  Unfortunately, the fine folks at SCI Fidelity records informed me that they weren't even close to finished pushing the ‘Laugh’ record to radio stations, and anything else that I would record would have to wait until the plan for ‘Laugh’ was done.  I was bummed…for at least a day.  

Then I got the crazy idea to do a remix of ‘Laugh’.  The label agreed, and I jumped right into sessions with a mad musical scientist (engineer, producer) named Jeff Covert.   He and I had almost completed ‘Home’ by this time, and watching him work his crazy magic with the computer made me confident that with my ideas and his computer skills, this record could be rad.  

The idea was to extract my favorite samples from the ‘Laugh’ and create new tracks around those samples.  With Dave Watts on drums and Tye North on bass, being the total badasses that they are, it was easy to find samples.  I had more than enough.  The creative process was a blast.  

The end result was a record called ‘Dance’ that I am extremely proud of and even more proud to re-release it as I originally intended for it to be heard.  The entire record as one continuous track!   And to celebrate 10 years of its existence, I am ecstatic to announce that for a very short time, you can have it…for FREE!  After that, the one track download will continue to be an option along side the cd and single track downloads at the discounted price of $6.99.  A HUGE thank you goes to SCI Fidelity Records for allowing this to happen.   

Now excuse me while I shut up and DANCE.  Please enjoy.   KW. “


Dance - Keller's Remix of his album 'Laugh' - Enjoy in 1 long track!

Keller Williams - Best Feeling

In The Kitchen

Live performance of All In Time from Chicago, IL on December 31, 2010

All In Time (Live 12.31.10)

From the album Local Band Does O.K. (2002)

Uncle Wally

2nd Self

Sir Duke- Keller Williams

Another one bites the dust/ we will rock you - Keller Williams

"Let's Jam" is off of Keller's newest album, FUNK (self-released / November 12, 2013.

Pre-order FUNK now at: http://kellerwilliams.shop.musictoday.com/

Keller is once again putting on an online pre-sale contest. This year, a winner selected at random will receive an all-expense paid trip for 2 to see Keller in New Orleans during the second weekend of Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2014. In order to enter the "Tear The Roof Off The Funker" Sweepstakes you must purchase FUNK before 1/1/14. However, if you pre-order Funk before it's released on 11/12/13 you will receive TWO entries into the Sweepstakes.

More information at: http://droppingthefunk.net

PRE-ORDER

"Let's Jam" - Funk - Keller Williams with More Than A Little

from the new release Hall of Fame: Class of 2012 now on iTunes and UMLIve.net

more info on the album: http://umphreys.com/home/news.php?newsId=941

Slacker (Live 12.28.12 Atlanta, GA)

"Fundamental Interaction" is a musical interpretation of the fundamental processes within matter, and how those interactions are mirrored in our own lives. The album is divided in 3 parts : 

I. Nuclear Force
II. Magnetism
III. Super Gravity


 It has taken over 2 years and countless hours to create, and we are infinitely grateful for your support. 

Special Thanks to our families and closest supporters, we could not do this  without you!

Also special thanks to our friends Lulu, Michael Boyer Emma Fields, Cameron Crumpler, Clark Smith, Nick Lucini, Alea Clymer, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Ty Unland, Ableton Live and oh so many more.

Secret Weapon - (Super Gravity EP)

One More Saturday Night (Live) - Grateful Grass

Brown Eyed Women (Live)

The Werks Live at The Werk Out Music Festival 2010, Zane Shawnee Caverns. Bellefountaine, Ohio

The Werks - The Werks Live at The Werk Out Music Festival 2010 - 07 Gameplan

I came up with the hook for this song in the car on the way from dropping my kids off at school to the third stream studio in Thornburg, Virginia. As soon as they are out of the car, the music changes quickly. That day, 5/10/11, I went back and forth between backspin and shade 45, 2 awesome hip hop channels on satellite radio, so I had that mentality going when I arrived at the studio. I was planning on doing something completely different that day, but went ahead nd went with my inspiration. I’m glad I did. All I had was a hook and a slight idea of a theme. We found a cool loop to play along to and created the drum track. Toby Fairchild, who played with me in the added bonus, was in the house in full force. I stood in the room with him as he pounded on his drums. To create verse and chorus sections I would signal him to go to and from the high hat and the ride cymbal as well as the stops.It was all an experiment at this point. I think we did one take. Then I grabbed the house bass and spent 15 minuets recording bass ideas. Once that was done, I took to the vocal mic. Again I had nothing. I started riffing, stopping and starting over and over, laughing and carrying on, making things up.It was about 10 in the morning by this point so that was weird in and of itself. Sarah Wolff, a local singer songwriter/performer, was there assisting the engineer, Matt Montoro. I figured she would make a fine addition to the song and I was very happy with her cameo. I actually laugh out loud when I hear her parts. During my vocal improvs, I stumbled upon a line I heard from a live saffire record called "Live and Uppity." The song is called “Bitch With a Bad Attitude” sung by local celebrity and internationally known blues icon, Gaye Adegbalola.When she wasn't touring, she was a teacher at my high school.She was known as miss A. She taught the smart kids photography and maybe journalism. I think she might have done some AP classes as well. Her classes were never an option for me as I was.......not one of the smart kids. I was to busy failing spanish 1 for the second time to be invited to attend her smart kid classes. I remember her classroom being a small closet like room with only a few people there at a time. She was by no means in the closet, but her class room was small. I think they ran the school newspaper and designed the year book there. Saffire would occasionally play the local bars in Fredericksburg. I think my first gig for pay was between 10th and 11th grade, so I tried to go see Saffire any chance I could. I would hit her up for advice from time to time. I remember once between the student and faculty parking lots she told me that playing original music is great, but at the bars, don't be afraid to play songs people know and can sing along to. Her son, Juno, was the drummer of my first band called Down Hill Development featuring Kirk Edwards. Kirk showed me the proper chords to my first songs. He and I switched off and on guitar and bass. We submitted a cassette tape that we recorded with a boom box in Miss A's living room to the talent show committee (Jan White).I figured since Miss A was a respected teacher and local celebrity, and the drummer was her son, we would easily pass the audition and get to play the talent show.We did not. Either we weren't ready, or the tape was crappy, or we sounded completely awful. I’m guessing it was all of the 3. Juno still plays drums in one of Miss A's projects and produces his own music. Miss A continues to be a positive influence on many people, myself included. She's cool. If you are looking for funny, soulful and sometimes dirty acoustic blues, check Saffire, the uppity blues women. My favorite is “Live and Uppity”. Please enjoy, Keller.B.i.t.c.h. was recorded and mixed by Matt Montoro at Third Stream Music and mastered by Jeff Covert at Wally Cleavers. Toby Fairchild on drums, Sarah Wolff on vocals, and myself on bass, guitar, synth, and vocals.

B.I.T.C.H

DOWNLOAD FELA'S FUNK TROUBLE FOR FREE AT KELLERWILLIAMS.NET/WIFLIF

If you've seen me in the last five months or so, chances are you've seen the live version of this by way of me holding my mac book and what one journalist says "making ridiculous facial expressions."For one 5 minute segment a show, I've been doing this crazy live remix mash up (as live as a laptop can get), using a whole bunch of samples and the Ableton Live program. This track is the studio version and has me on bass and synthesizer.Warning.... There's a few god damn shits. So........ear muffs for youths. 

This track features samples of fela kuti, trouble funk, katt williams and richard pryor. I played bass and synth and danced naked while I did it.  

Crank it and enjoy.




Felas Funk Trouble

Rush Limbaugh. This song is not a rebel song. This song is not a political song. This song is not “Sunday Bloody Sunday”. It is however about free speech and speaking your mind all of the time. It’s all about opinions. Well......this song is mine. I released this song a little while back and got a few letters from Rush lovers that didn't like this song very much. I can understand not liking the lyrics but the groove is down right sexy if I do say so myself. Sexy like the thought of Rush Limbaugh backin’ that ass up. Ohhhh…..that's sexy. Damn. You can just tune out the words and focus on that tasty, panty droppin’ groove. This was recorded at the totally awesome Pageant in St. Louis. It features harmony vocals from sound engineer, Louis Gosain. Please know that this song comes from me being a fan of the asshole/douche bag character that Rush Limbaugh portrays and not from any hatred of the Republican Party. I love republicans. They are funny. Glenn Beck is hilarious. The facial expressions that Sean Hannity gets are priceless. Bill O’Reilly and Giuliani? Both very funny men. Especially Giuliani. I'd bet he’d be fun to party with. They all have a role to play. They should all be in a movie together. Some non-political action packed thriller with special effects and nudity. I'd see it in the theater. Anyway, this one is about Rush Limbaugh whom I'd like to thank for giving me the inspiration to write 9 minutes of lyrics. 

Thanks Rush.

Rush Limbaugh - Keller Williams -  Recorded Live at The Pageant in St. Louis on 01/30/10

DrFameus - Iced (Richmond, VA)

Featuring new tracks from The String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams, Lotus, Younger Brother, Emmitt-Nershi Band and EOTO!

B.I.T.C.H. - Keller Williams

Ifnyauntu is Keller Williams, Larry Keel, Jenny Keel, Jay Starling and Mark D.  This is from New Years Eve 2011 at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC.  Enjoy.

Pumped Up Kicks - Ifnyauntu - 12/31/11 - Wilmington, NC

Here is a Keller & The Keels favorite, "Mary Janes Last Breakdown", a mash up of two Tom Petty favorites as only Keller can do.  Keller is on manditar, Larry is on guitar and Jenny is on stand up bass.  This was recorded 12/31/2011 in Wilmington, NC.  Happy New Years!

Mary Jane's Last Breakdown - Keller & The Keels - NYE 12/31/2011

String Cheese Incident & Bela Fleck - Telluride Bluegrass Festival

This version of 'Born to Be Wild' was recorded at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT on March 24, 2012.  Keller is joined by Mike Gordon.

Born To Be Wild - Keller & Mike Gordon - Burlington, VT 3/24/12

"Something Else" is off of the upcoming album, "Pick", by Keller Williams with The Travelin' McCoury's.  "Pick" will be available in stores and online retailers July 3rd, 2012.  

PICK ME!!! - Win A Trip For 2 To See Kel, Del and The Travelin' McCoury's for NYE!

The "Pick Me!!"contest winner, along with a friend, will be flown to Nashville, TN from a major airport in the continental United States, receive 2 nights hotel accommodations, VIP tickets to the NYE Extravaganza featuring Keller, Del McCoury Band and Keller with The Travelin' McCourys, and the chance to meet the band! 

To be eligible to win the "Pick Me!!" NYE package, you must purchase Pick at our online merch store before 11:59 pm ET on SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2012. IF YOU PREORDER PICK BEFORE JULY 3RD, 2012, YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 ENTRIES INTO THE "PICK ME!!" CONTEST! 

Something Else - Keller Williams with The Travelin' McCourys

Mishawaka Amphitheatre 7/13/12 is available for digital download at nugs.net with 100% of the proceeds going to the victims and firefighters of Colorado wildfires. Enjoy "Fire on the Mountain" as free download! 

Fire on the Mountain Live - Keller Williams - Mishawaka Amphitheatre 7/13/12

This version of 'Vacate' was performed as part of a Keller Incident with String Cheese at Horning's Hideout in June 2004.  This is not your normal version of 'Vacate' with Keller and the Band choosing a much more Reggae vibe than usual.  Enjoy!

Vacate - 6/20/04 - Keller Incident with String Cheese at Horning's Hideout

Keller Williams
Yonder Mountain Harvest Festival
10/16/10

Keller-Williams-Harvest

This version of 'Freeker By The Speaker' was recorded on October 7, 2012 at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.  This is a collaboration called Bernie and Kyle's Kelmock Wally Hess Mess and is comprised of the following players:

Keller Williams - Guitar and vocals
Kyle Hollingsworth - Keys
Steve Kimock - Guitar
Bernie Worrell - Keys
Andy Hess - Bass
Wally Ingram - Drums

Freeker By The Speaker - Bernie & Kyle's Kelmock Wallyhess Mess

"Space Cowboy" is the third and final track of the Lone Star EP. It represents a lot of the ideals that have kept us together as a band, and the mentality that it takes to succeed.

Cheers and enjoy!

Mastered by Nick Lucini
zesoundsuite.com

Space Cowboy

Featuring new tracks from The String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams with The Travelin' McCourys, Lotus, The Infamous Stringdusters, Conspirator, Honkytonk Homeslice and Kyle Hollingsworth!

Visit the SCI Fidelity Records online store to download the entire 2012 sampler for FREE!
(INSERT LINK)

Clicking "BUY THIS SET" in the Soundcloud Player will take you here to "buy" the sampler for $0.00.

The Place That I Call Home - The Infamous Stringdusters

Keller Williams with More Than A LIttle, a 6 piece funk and soul ensemble that Keller put together for his annual run of shows the week after Christmas. This version of the groups namesake song was recorded at The National in Richmond, VA on December 30, 2012. Enjoy!

Keller w/ More Than A Little - Richmond, VA 12-30-12

December 12, 2012 marked Keller's 'End of The World' Show Night #1 in Keystone, CO, which featured a set of bluegrass with Keller, Keith Moselely and Billy Nershi.  Here is "Chillin' Like a Villan" Into "Black Clouds".  Enjoy and stay tuned for some more tunes from this great weekend of music!

Keller & His Compadres - Chillin' Like A Villan -> Black Clouds - Keystone, CO - 12/21/12

This version of "Terrapin Station" was recorded on piano by Keller and can be found on the album 'Keys'.  'Keys' is available on iTunes (MIDNIGHT ON 2/11/13) for purchase (itunes.apple.com/us/album/keys/id598782779), and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Rex Foundation.  And now a word from Keller:

"It’s no secret I have an unhealthy fascination with the Grateful Dead. Whenever I sit down at the piano it seems the only thing that comes out are Jerry ballads.  Even though these songs are not all Jerry ballads, I have sort of made them that way.  The lyrics, although I've been singing them most of my adult life, are not 100% perfect. Like any other music I play, I've taken liberties.  All of the proceeds from the sale of these songs goes to support the Rex Foundation, which was started by the Grateful Dead, in the 80's, so you can feel good about that!  Gratefully yours, Keller"

Buy on iTunes

Keller Williams - 'Terrapin Station' - From the album 'Keys'

Hello music lovers and welcome back to Whenever I Feel Like It Freek.  The place where I release music when ever I feel like it.  Its been a while because.......I havn't felt like it.  
 
This one is called Makin' It Rain. It was recorded 3/4/13 at Breezes Resort in Negril, Jamaica apart of the Dark Star Orchestra's Jam In The Sand.  The song is a true story told to me by Tonya Lazimby Jackson. Please enjoy. 

Makin' It Rain - Keller Williams - Jam In The Sand - 3/4/13

Blind happiness. I spent a couple of great days with The Travelin McCourys.  This picture was taken at Ronnie's place.   Check out this version of The Felice Brothers "Lincoln Continental" we worked up and recorded on Jason Carter's cell phone. 

Please enjoy. I did.   Kw

"Lincoln Continental" - Keller Williams w/ The Travelin' McCourys

Please enjoy this Keller & The Keels version of the Mother Hips song 'Stunt Double'.  "Later Days" by the Mother Hips is in my top 5 of desert island records. In my humble opinion, they don't play as much as they should. 

KW



Keller & The Keels - 'Stunt Double' - From album 'Grass'

IndigoSun's latest single, "Advaita," incapsulates the tight and high-energy live show we've cultivated, and sends forth the positive energy and message we strive to convey: transcend everyday troubles in favor of the deep sense of peace available to you within your mind through the power of your love. We hope you enjoy it!

Lyrics:

Close your eyes 
Seek to understand you're not to blame
Cut the chains
That bind you to your suffering and pain
Paradise
It's not more than a state your mind creates
So take my hand
Enlightened ones will teach us not to hate

Advaita (Single Version)

Keep Moving....Slow music is for old people!