Robert's Review of Keb' Mo' at Bull Durham Blues Festival

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Robert's Review of Keb' Mo' at Bull Durham Blues Festival, 09/13/97

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The Bull Durham Blues Festival held its 10th Annual show for two nights at the old Durham Blues ball field. Attendance reached record levels during near perfect weather. Saturday night's crowd was not disappointed with great performances by Keb' Mo', Koko Taylor and Blues Machine, and Bo Diddley with the Debby Hastings Band.

Keb' Mo' is a young singer songwriter who plays blues on acoustic guitars, national steel, and harmonica. He has a strong deep resonant voice that works well with his songs. At times he seems to be a mix of old line blues singer and a 70's singer songwriter - he even had Jackson Browne sing on his last album. But his blues ring true - sometimes gentle, sometimes teasing but always true. Since the last time I saw him he seems to be more relaxed on stage, not fidgeting as much. He talked comfortably to the audience about the songs and blues and got the audience to join in on a rousing version of Hand it Over.

Among the songs he played were Perpetual Blues Machine, That's not love, and You can love yourself from his Just Like You album. He also played a dramatic version of Dangerous Mood with a slide on his national steel guitar. Keb' Mo' then ended his show with More Than One Way Home to an appreciative audience that was even content to wait for Koko Taylor if they could hear more Keb' Mo'.

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How can I get Keb' Mo's schedule for 2001.  I live in NYC.

It was submitted by  (jennie)abop@aol.com on: Monday, June, 11, 2001 at 12:03:30
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MY NAME IS WAHEEDAH ALI AND I LOVE AND ENJOY LISTEN TO KEB'MO MUSIC.
I LIVE IN ATLANTA GA. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS RETUNED TO ATLANTA
GA. I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING UP IN THE MORNING AND LISTEN TO HIS CD
AND GOING TO BED LISTENING TO HIS CD'S.PLEASE E-MAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW WHEN HE IS PERFORMING IN ATLANTA GA. AREA.

It was submitted by WAHEEDAH  ALI (wali@nixonpower.com) on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 08:28:09
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I just saw KEB MO for the first time at Tampa Theatre on January 13,2001.  
This time he came with a full band of accomplished musicians.  Some 
have said that Keb is at his best as a solo entertainer.  I have 
always enjoyed an electric blues band the best.  But I must agree that
 the absolute highpoint of the evening was when Keb took the stage 
alone in the solo segment of the evening. A great musical experience 
in the ambiance of a historic theatre!

It was submitted by Scott Nelson (snelson974@aol.com) on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 08:28:04
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My wife and I enjoyed Keb Mo in concert last evening in Tampa. Jan.13,
2001.  We were introduced to his music this Fall while visiting our 
son in Ct.  Then he sent us two CD's for Christmas, well needless to 
say, we are hooked on Keb.  I checked internet just last week and saw 
that he was going to be at Tampa Theatre, and what an awesome 
experience, the musicians with him is a plus but Keb Mo is some kind 
of an entertainer just by himself.  We were just caught up with the 
ease and professionlism that he exhibted. We will look forward to his 
return to the Tampa Bay area

Bob Carter (lrc@fiber-net.com) on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 14:08:07
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Saw keb at colne municipal hall u.k last month, a great 2 hr 15 minute s
et, great guitar playing and singing ,also great rapport with audience.
i am working hard in the u.k turning people on to keb, keep up the good
 work

kind regards
dave James
david james (david.james1@ntlworld.com) on Monday, August 28, 2000 at 08:20:31
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Hello, just saw Keb Mo in Lucerne, Switzerland on 28 July 2000. His 
performance was impressive, as well as his communication skills with 
the audience. Just sad that the price was high for an accoustic set, 
only supported by another guitar/banjo player. His popularity is getting 
big here, and most of the people around me at the concert were singing
along.
 I'd like to see him backed with a full band, maybe in a festival. 
Gilbert

Gilbert Barthe (gilbarthe@yahoo.co.uk) on Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 10:26:54
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Keb Mo is so amazing. Saw him November 10, 1999 at Miami University, 
Hamilton, Ohio campus.  His voice is clear and sweet. He tells stories 
of life and love. The sold-out crowd was treated to music from the 
heart and soul.  He keeps getting better and better each time we see 
him.  The music he preforms and the presence he beings to blues music 
will keep people coming back time and time again, to spend a few 
precious moments with him.  To see Keb Mo in person is an evening of 
pure pleasure and entertainment. Can't wait to see him again.

Rhonda Jackson () on Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 18:05:19
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I saw Keb' Mo' in Towson and it was one of the best shows I have ever 
seen.  He involved the crowd and was really into his music.  He played
guitar wonderfuly and knew what the audience wanted to here.  I am 
going to see him again soon and am very excited.  He is the best new 
blues singer in a very long time and I think he will be making a lot 
of great new music.

Brandon Berman () on Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at 18:00:33
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I'ts nice to see some talent out there again.Just saw KEB MO on 
austin city limits.KEB MO is simply out standing and i can not get 
enough of him.Reminds me of hendrix now thats talent,awesome.
mark () on Thursday, October 21, 1999 
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Keb is GREAT! I was fortunate enough to have had my attention brought 
to one song that happened to be playing on the radio at the time,liked 
it so much,I had to have MORE!Within the next two weeks,I had all his 
tapes(3). I've now turned a number of people on to him! I went to see 
him in Boston,opening for Lyle Lovett............he absolutely blew 
Lyle away!

Neal () on Friday, October 8, 1999 
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I have yet to see Keb in concert but I have chance this Wednesday 
night in Charlotte NC. I've been a huge fan of him since I picked 
up "Just like you" a couple of years ago, now I've got all three 
albums and play them constantly.  I'll let you know if I make it to 
the show. 
patrick kirby (pinkybo@hotmail.com) on Sunday, September 19, 1999 
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i am a big taj mahal fan, but keb' mo' stole the show at bull durham. 
i also saw him at the black mountain festival in oct. '98. he put on a 
legendary performance. he is going to be a legend. all the country 
blues fans out there - if you haven't seen him, it is a must.

mike mccarthy (jmm@scescape.com) on Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at 22:11:59
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I have heard many people compare Keb'Mo' to Robert Cray.  I see 
it different.  I hear heavy Taj Mahal influences in Keb's 
music.  The music has the same "old roots" soul with more than 
enough pop to make twenty-something women start swinging their 
thighs. He's has a sound best heard on a sunny day in April at 
the New Orleans Jazz Fest.  Like the Taj, Keb'Mo' sings pure 
summer music.  Hell, Keb'Mo even plays a few numbers that the 
Taj Majal previously recorded.

If you've got the money, see him.  The Keb'Mo' will make you warm 
in the middle of this terrible winter.  He's coming to Minneapolis
in early March.  Go there, see him, and live in the sunshine.

The Nickster

Nicholas Hopkins (nickster@dwave.net) on Monday, January 25, 1999 at 23:08:16
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Once in a while, a new artist hits the scene and knocks us out!  
I saw Keb Mo with Bonnie Raitt at the Beacon Theatre in NYC.  
He was great.  I then bought the Just Like You CD and have not 
stopped playing it.  My 4 year old daughter can't stop singing 
Just Like You.  Best song on the disc is The Action, followed 
by "more than one way home".  This guy is in for real 
stardom.

mike p (grcandy@aol.com) on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 17:57:28
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I'm a late comer to Mr. Mo's considerable talents.. I guess I 
should get out more often. A fellow musician played "Just like 
You" for me a few weeks ago while I was visiting. I bought the 
CD and basically, haven't bothered playing anything else since. 
I'm locked.

What a singer, what a writer, what a player... destined to be 
one of the greats of the genre... hell, he already is one of 
the greats!

John Gibbard (gibbard@bfree.on.ca) on Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 01:13:07

Keb' Mo' is great and kind of sneaks up on you. A friend was 
playing an Annie Lennox album the other day and I thought I know 
that song. Pop diva Annie Lennox and Bluesy Folk Singer Keb' Mo' 
- I would have never thought of that match.

robert@rasman.com
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keb' mo' played at the house of blues in Gainesville with Dr. John 
and Charlie Musselwhite this last Friday (november 14 1997).  He 
played an extremely energetic set and had Dr. John on for one 
number, and joined Dr. John and Charlie for his last song and then 
an encore.  I forgot to bring his CD and had to ride my bike back 
home to get it--a twenty minute ride one way.  When I got back, the 
hall was already locked, so I waited for him out back.  When he 
came out to get on the bus, he stopped to talk to someone else 
waiting for him and then talked briefly with me and even signed 
the CD, although he had signed inside in front and then again for 
the 50 people with backstage passes.  All in all, he was very 
friendly and understanding although he must have been extremely 
tired.
I haven't heard his "Just Like You" CD, but his first one is 
excellent.

john jack jmurdoch@ufl.edu November 16, 1997 at 08:33:57

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