Bob Keel

A story teller for those in need of a tale…

In a word, Bob Keel is real. He writes from the heart. He writes what he sees. It is pure and from the heart. He’s writes of love like it was just discovered yesterday and his songs have a way of penetrating down to your very soul. Bob’s dynamic performance is bound to make you laugh, cry, sway in seat, or maybe even dance on the table.

His sound is informed by such greats as Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, and The Avett Brothers. Bob is a story teller for those in need of tale.
Bob got his start playing in the thriving Shepherdstown, WV music scene in the early 90’s with local legends but mainly just around campfires with bottles of what ever was handy. From the start though, Bob was always writing. The first song he ever learned to play all the way through was a song he wrote.

In 2008, Bob’s popular Mid-Atlantic band, Emmitt Kellar, went their separate ways after recording three strong albums. Since he was the primary writer for the band, he was able to start off his solo career with the benefit of a vast catalog of songs. Utilizing this catalog of songs as well new songs, sometimes written right before a show, Bob captivates anyone who is willing to listen.