Following Keller's 2014 Blues Music Award nominated CD, Soul Changes, his new album includes 11 new originals and one cool cover, recorded with his longtime band, augmented by a 3-sax horn section, backing vocalists, and even a string section on a few songs.
If the last CD was his 'divorce album', Right Back Atcha is his 'over-the-hump' album: songs about being back in love, having fun, feeling sexy, still dealing with the past but moving on. While showing the influence of his mentors (Johnny Rawls, Mighty Sam McClain, Ronnie Earl), Keller's individuality shines. Deep soul singing, fiery guitar work, meaningful songs with addictive choruses. Like a younger generation Robert Cray, Keller mixes the power of soul and blues, drawing the listener into his world, and leaving him or her richer for the experience.
released September 23, 2016
The Dave Keller Band:
Dave Keller: vocals, guitar
Ira Friedman: Hammond B3 organ, piano
Gary Lotspeich: bass
Brett Hoffman: drums
The Mo' Sax Horns:
Jessica Friedman: baritone sax, alto sax
Joe Moore: tenor sax
Terry Youk: C melody sax
Morgan Klarich: backing vocals
April Caspari: backing vocals
Michael Close: cello
Paul Reynolds: violin, viola
Horns arranged by Dave Keller and The Mo' Sax Horns
Backing vocals arranged by Dave Keller
Strings arranged by Michael Close and Dave Keller
All songs written by Dave Keller, Tastee Tone Publishing (BMI), except:
It's Time You Made Up Your Mind, by Darryl Carter, Don Bryant, and Earl Randle, Irving Music (BMI)
Deeper Than The Eye Can See, by Darryl Carter and Dave Keller, Herine Music Co. (BMI) / Tastee Tone Publishing (BMI)
Circles, by Dave Keller and Ira Friedman, Tastee Tone Publishing (BMI)
Produced by Dave Keller
Recorded by Lane Gibson at Lane Gibson Recording and Mastering, Charlotte, VT, January 2016
Mixed and mastered by Arnold Mischkulnig at Chop Shop Studios
Cover photos by Kurt Budliger
Inside photos by James Matthew Gallagher, except photos of Morgan, April, Michael and Paul by Dave Keller
Art direction and design by Paul Grosso
P & C 2016 Dave Keller D.B.A. Tastee-Tone Records. All Rights Reserved.
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Dedicated to Katie Sterling, who makes it easy
LOVE and GRATITUDE to the many, many folks who made this music possible:
Brett, Ira and Gary – for standing by me through the hard times and the good, always bringing their musicality, their soulfulness, and most importantly, their friendship. Thank you for believing in me.
Lane, Arnold, Kurt, Jim and Paul – for capturing it all so artfully
Jessica, Joe, Terry, Morgan, April, Michael and Paul – for 'bringing it'
Idalee and Havvah – for laughter, lessons, and love
Mom, Gregg, Todd and Zan – for always being there for me
Johnny Rawls, Ronnie Earl, Brother Bob White and Mighty Sam McClain – for wisdom and friendship
Jon Geiger, Reggie Taylor, and Paul Rishell – for starting me on the path
Darryl Carter – for sharing his beautiful songs with me
Pete Boyle, Kenny Boy and Susanna Keefer, Chris Robertson, Pitz Quattrone, Peter Collins and 'the guys', Tony Lolli, Tod Murphy, Telos Whitfield, Tina Smith, Keshia Corpening, Bonnie June Lotspeich, Ella Fox Friedman, Michael Cloeren, Charlie Frazier, Cleveland Kurtz, Sandra McClain, Zeb Norris, Artie LaVigne, Ashley Witzenberger, everyone at Another Way, and Cecile Johnston (my fundraising maven) – for their support in so many ways
O.V. Wright, Robert Ward, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Arthur Alexander, Candi Staton, Gregory Porter, Robert Cray, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Solomon Burke, Ann Peebles, and Otis Clay – for inspiration
I am humbled by the generosity of the hundreds of friends who pitched in to make this project happen. Each and every one of you are amazing. Special thanks to:
Dr. Laura Carbone
Katherine Nicholson
Katie Sterling
Pete & Sally Boyle
John & Karin Strasswimmer
Eric J. Simon
Calvin Longe
Jon & Dania Gaffin
Janet Wallstein
Fred Mecke & Carol Doerflein
Ginger Bartlett
Linn & Stephan Syz
Linda & Dale & the PA Blues Fest Family
Karl Miller
Liudmyla Chevelcha
Peter & Karen Collins
The Mullen-Friend Family
The “Wows” (aka The Murphy Family)
Jim & Molly Hutton
Tony Lolli
Craig Donnan
Peter Condaxis
Lisa Falco & Arthur Gray
Leigh Seddon
Kevin & Mary-Beth Inman
Bon & Rich Mooney
Dennis & Cindy Lombardo
Scott Perry
Laura & Tom Harney
The Teachout & Kurts Family
Caroline Poser & Tom Walker
Paul Camp
Rob Halpert & Anna Saxman
Steffaney Smith
Jan & Mark Schilling
Douglas & Rachael Burke Brown
Jill McDermott
Chad & Lisa Polmanteer
Geraldine Taylor
Mark & Marjorie EricksonKirk
Essential Physical Therapy & Pilates
Freddi-Jo Bruschke
Linda Winter
Evyan & Bob Koenig
Janice Guilmette
Bob Kinzel
Paul Markowitz
Ruth Porter
Alan Bashaw
Peter Jordan
John Wagner
Tom Buckley
Matt Dyer