Keller Williams

Keller Williams was born on February 4, 1970, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He began playing the guitar in his early teens. He later attended Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach, where he earned a degree in theater. After completing his education, he moved to Colorado to further his music career and broaden his musical range. He developed a distinctive sound by combining elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica, jazz, and funk, frequently utilizing live phrase looping with multiple instruments, earning him the moniker ‘one-man jam-band.’

Throughout his career, Williams has collaborated with a variety of notable musical acts. He has toured with Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, and Ratdog. His 1999 album “Breathe” was a collaborative effort released under the name Keller Williams Incident, featuring The String Cheese Incident. In 2007, he formed a backing band, initially known as the WMDs, later performing as “Keller Williams with Moseley Droll and Sipe,” which included Jeff Sipe on drums, Keith Moseley on bass, and Gibb Droll on lead guitar. He has also maintained a bluegrass project called “Keller & The Keels” with Larry and Jenny Keel, releasing several albums including “Grass” (2006) and “Thief” (2010).

Williams is known for his consistent touring, frequently appearing at major music festivals such as The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, AllGood Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, and The Rothbury Festival. He has cultivated a policy of allowing audio taping for non-commercial trading of his performances, fostering a direct connection with his audience. In 2009, he initiated the “Once a Week Freek” project on his website, offering a new song, video, or unique rendition of his music each week. More recently, he collaborated with Erothyme on the 2020 album “Cell” and released “Droll” in 2023 with Gibb Droll, continuing to explore new musical avenues.