World-touring acoustic blues pioneer CATFISH KEITH has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over.
He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the tradition, Catfish continues his lifelong journey as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music.
Catfish Keith won the 2019 Blues Blast Music Award for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM. Catfish has been considered for thirteen GRAMMY AWARD nominations.
He is a four-time Blues Music Award nominee for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM by The Blues Foundation in Memphis.
Catfish Keith has eighteen NUMBER ONE independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, and packs houses all over the world with his dynamic stage show.
A 2008 inductee into the IA BLUES HALL OF FAME, the 40 year veteran has performed thousands of gigs, touring throughout North America, the UK, Europe and Asia to wide acclaim, headlining major music festivals, and appearing with legends John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal, Leo Kottke, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Johnny Shines, John Fahey and many, many others.
“He’s our era’s premier exponent of the classic delta blues. Those who saw him were universally overwhelmed with his veritable one-man show on the National Steel Guitar and fingerlickin’ cool country blues.”
Catalyst
“Breaking new ground for blues, Catfish Keith is a solo revelation.”
The Guardian
“Guitar Genius.”
Living Blues
“The real acoustic blues king!”
Rock ‘n’ Reel
“Hypnotic and beautiful, dark and pure.”
Premier Guitar
“Blues Wizard.”
The Boston Globe
“There is an excitement that jumps out of the speakers. His slide work is a joy to hear. The tension of the strings with the pleading wail is eerie and touching at the same time — highly recommended.”
Richard B. Kamans, Cadence
“The dynamics and intensity of this new release had me jumpin.’ A new atmosphere in the blues.”
Bob VorelBlues Revue Quarterly
“Catfish Keith is one of the best blues entertainers in the USA.”
Dave Van Ronk
“Dazzling acoustic guitar work. Growls and falsettos alternate in the same number, as if he’s doing duets with himself. Catfish is fearless.”
John Douglas, Blues Access
“Catfish Keith is one extremely dynamic, energetic blues performer…uncanny blues ability. MY HIGHEST RATING. LOADS OF FUN.”
Victory Review
“Keith’s brand of delta blues radiates an infectious, life-affirming buoyancy. He tells stories and plays roles through his songs, and his picking displays a rhythmic and harmonic richness not always associated with the blues.”
Daily Iowan
“Catfish Keith satisfied a standing-room-only crowd of blues hungry souls. It was DYN-O-MYTE!!”
Louisville Music News
“Catfish will give you goose bumps and will leave you howling for more.”
Dirty Linen
Selected articles & reviews
Catfish Keith is keeping the vintage vibe, but making it new and alive – Downatthecrossroads
Review of Reefer Hound CD – Living Blues
Stomp, Growl and Twang: Catfish Keith Interview – Premier Guitar
Catfish Keith: Βreathing The Blues – Blues.Gr
Featured Interview – Blues Blast Magazine
Review of Reefer Hound – Blues Magazine, NL
Catfish Keith Article – Blues Music Magazine
Pulling Blues Out of the Sky – Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Review of Forrest Arts UK performance 2016 – by Jeremy Miles
Cover story 1993 – Blueprint Magazine, UK
Cover Story 1992 – Blues Life Magazine, Austria
Feature Article 1991 in Blues Revue Quarterly #2
Never Drop Your Steel Guitar in the Ocean – by Catfish Keith
High Resolution Photos & Posters
Hi Res Catfish Keith Pictures by Kevin Barton: picture one, picture two
Catfish Keith photo by Jeff Fasano Photography: click here
Tour Posters for CATFISH CRAWL OCT-NOV UK-IRL TOUR 2019:
A3 size PDF file (best for printing)
A3 size jpeg
A4 size PDF file (best for printing)
A4 size jpeg
New posters for 2020:
Color – Black and White
Technical Requirements & Stage Plot
More info available here.
Gig Archive
Archive of all gigs since 2002!! See them here.
In depth video interview
Santa Cruz Coffee Break Zoomin’ with Catfish Keith
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