It all took off for Keb’ Mo’ in 1994 with his self-titled release, and over the years he has proven that he is a musical force that defies typical genre labels.

Album after album, 14 in total, have garnered him 4 GRAMMY awards and 11 GRAMMY nominations, including Country Song of the Year for “I Hope,” co-written with The Dixie Chicks, and 3 alone for his 2014 self-produced release, BLUESAmericana includingAmericana Album of the Year. Keb’ has also been awarded 11 Blues Foundation Awards and 6 BMI Awards for his work in TV & Film.

The Compton-born blueseman, now a Nashville resident, whose career spans less than 30 years is cherished by fans internationally for his rich, distinctive voice spinning humorous and passionate stories over a guitar prowess that inspired Gibson to release the Keb Mo Bluesmaster acoustic guitar.

Keb’ Mo’ will perform a handful of must-see solo performances along the east coast of Australia as well as returning as a crowd favourite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bluesfest, Byron Bay.