Tommy Keys

& The Barrelhouse Boys

Originals & Blues Classics Live!

Our sound draws inspiration from the soulful grooves of The Allman Brothers Band, the rootsy storytelling of Taj Mahal, and the British R&B edge of Spencer Davis Group. We channel the spirit of artists like Joe Walsh, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, B.B. King, Keb' Mo', Van Morrison, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Smith, Eric Clapton, and Gregg Allman.

Original songs, swampy rhythms, and blues-rock favorites—perfect for a night of dancing, listening, and feeling the groove.

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“Tommy Keys is a rarity on any music scene, commanding the attention of his audience with a lone keyboard, acoustic or electric, piano or organ and the authority to beat those boogie woogie riffs into submission. Belting out robust vocals while his feet stomp out the beat, he makes playing look easy, his flying fingers sweep grandly over the keys, as he conjures new life into classic New Orleans Jazz, Boogie Woogie, barrel house riffs, blues and funk that we know and love.” - Roger & Margaret White

— Suncoast Blues Society Newsletter

“The Man in the Moon is probably Key’s best work yet, and it’s a winning combination of styles all fueled by his formidable keyboards and vocals.” - James “Skyy Dobro” Walker

— Blues Blast Magazine

“Tommy Keys has done his part to preserve the traditions of barrelhouse boogie and stride piano. His first solo CD features five first-class originals. Though devoted to historical piano styles, Mr. Keys is no slouch as a singer either, lending his warm tenor to the original blues tunes…” - Jon Sobel

— blogcritics.org

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