Solo Acoustic Guitarist
Bill Keitel
 

I'll be brief.  My music is played on a National resonator guitar.  I perform as a solo act.

My repertoire includes early vintage blues by the likes of Blind Lemmon Jefferson, Bukka White, Robert Johnson  (1930's- 40's style).  I also include some original songs plus some 1930's and 40's calypso that are in keeping with the musical integrity of the era.

Expect a performance that is rather high spirited, played acoustically, finger style with slide.  My voice, guitar, and feet are miked through a sound system.   I suspect you will find my performance  a refreshing surprise,  a bit historic, but every bit as driving as today's music---exposing the underpinnings to most of today's blues style playing.

School lyceums are most beneficial for high school students , concert bands, and those students with an abiding interest in music.

Bills delivery will tend to spark the students interest in the roots of where
their music came from and how it developed.   He will expound on "Its not
important  what instrument you play, but, how you play it!"

Bill will also give a brief history of the development of the resonator guitar and how it became the ethnomusicological  bridge between four distinct cultures in the Americas.

He will also deconstruct much of what he performs, often stopping mid phrase to explain what's going on both lyrically and musically.    Students will connect with what is being presented.

If you are in need of musical raconteur in the near future, don't hesitate to give a call. (He's affordable)

Here a review of Bill's Music  http://mfinley.com/story/bill-keitel.htm

Bill Keitel
404 Lake St.
Worthington, Mn. 56187
bill.keitel@gmail.com
1-800-336-7175

School lyceums;  "WOW!  Take the time to invite Bill Keitel to your next community event or school classroom.  He makes magic with the guitar and the experience will be an inspiration for all!   He's always welcome in
Custer South Dakota."
  Mr. William Trethaway-High School Director of Bands %  Custer High School
 527 Montgomery St. Custer, SD. 57730      605-673-2468  

"Bill Keitel is a talented and unique traditional blues style guitarist and singer.  His strong sense of rhythm, dynamics, style and rapport with the audience makes him an enjoyable and engaging performer."     Trevor
Laurence - International Guitar Seminars/Columbia University/Slide Blues
Seminar- P.O. Box 903  Times Square Station- New York, NY.  10108  
1-646-345-3435

Bill Keitel is doing his part to see that the great music that has come before us continues to be heard. He plays with a passion that his audiences can't help but feel.
Paul Heumiller Clarksburg, NJ

I have heard Bill Keitel play several times. and am always moved by his passion for exciting, rhythmic, and sensitive guitar playing. His enthusiasm knows no bounds, and I believe just about anybody would enjoy his performances.
 Bob Brozeman, enroute

"Bill, for the record, your playing was pretty inspiring.  Very funky,
Complex Fun & Hip, congrats on what you've been doing!"
  Gregory Vahanian-actor-entertainer-musician Los Angeles, CA.

"Bill, Thanks for providing us with excellent entertainment!"
Spearfish Arts in the Park - Art Festival

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Lyceums given at schools - colleges, to concert bands and students with an abiding interest in music, will greatly benefit from this performance.

Bill can be heard, seen or encountered at the following places.
Some are music engagements,
some are speaking engagements,
some are retail engagements,
some are all of the above!
if you have a whit of interest check for confirmation.