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Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, Keller Williams has defined the independent artist. Most of his career has been spent performing as a one-man band -- his stage shows are built around Keller singing his compositions and choice covers while accompanying himself with an acoustic guitar connected to a Gibson Echoplex delay system that allows him to simulate a full band. That approach, Williams explains, was derived from “hours of playing solo with just a guitar and a microphone, and then wanting to go down different avenues musically. I couldn’t afford humans and didn’t want to step into the cheesy world of automated sequencers where you hit a button and the whole band starts to play, then you’ve got to solo along or sing on top of it. I wanted something more organic yet with a dance groove that I could create myself.” Williams’ solo live shows -- and his ability to improvise to his determinedly quirky tunes despite the absence of an actual band -- quickly became the stuff of legend, and his audience grew exponentially once word spread about this exciting, unpredictable performer. Keller Williams will utilize indigenous inhabitants of Asheville to bring you a special set of music featuring Jeff Sipe on drums, and new resident Jay Starling on keys, with Keller on bass. The night will start out with Keller's solo looping dance set. This will be a one of a kind night you won't want to miss out on!