“The Kelly Bell Band are among the most genre-expanding acts on today’s blues scene. Who else can combine elements of hip-hop, funk, and blues-electrified here, Delta there, horn driven elsewhere- and still manage to sound sincere? A forward view of the way blues is transitioning in today’s scene…Bell’s an honest poet and an outstanding singer with lots to say. ”
— Blues Revue Magazine
Baltimore’s own Kelly Bell Band (Phat Blues Music), voted the best Blues band in the Mid Atlantic Region 12 years in a row is looking to go bigger and better.
With over 100,000 CD’s sold, and 100 plus shows a year for over a decade, the KBB is eager to expand its sound. The band is looking to replace its current keyboard player, and has recently added a new guitarist and saxophone player.
Serious inquiries can make contact through phatbluesmusic@yahoo.com. A resume, video links, and/or an electronic press kit appreciated.
The KBB has appeared with James Brown, The Black Crowes, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, The Meters, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Dr. John, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Z.Z. Top, Derek Trucks, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Matchbox 20, Robert Cray, G. Love & Special Sauce, Better than Ezra, The Wailers, Jimmy Buffett, Cheap Trick, Josh Gracin, The Los Lonely Boys and many more.
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