Larry Keel & Adam Aijala Announce a run of shows on the West Coast

Yonder Mountain String Band’s Adam Aijala is teaming up with fellow guitar virtuoso Larry Keel for a short run of acoustic shows on the West Coast. This is the first time these two bad-ass guitar players are going to tear it up on stage for their fans to enjoy.  They’ll be bringing their wild riffs and antics to the stage from their experiences picking and jammim’ together backstage and at festivals throughout the years.

12/1 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
12/2 Portland, OR Mississippi Studios
12/3 Ashland, OR Stillwater
12/4 Arcata, CA Humboldt Brews
12/5 San Francisco, CA Hotel Utah (2 shows)

Based out of Colorado, Yonder has been touring the country extensively for the past eleven years building a rabid fan base along the way. Hailing from Boulder’s Flat Irons, Yonder bends bluegrass, rock, and jam to create a sound that is all their own. Adam Aijala is a founding member of the band and brings his flat picking prowess and vocals to the group’s dynamic sound.

Meanwhile, Larry Keel hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and is a true master of mountain music. Over the years Larry Keel has become a world-class flatpicking guitarist, and that talent has earned him legendary status with fans and the highest respect amongst his musical peers. He’s performed with such industry icons as Tony Rice, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush, Norman Blake and many more.

This special tour will highlight the two musicians’ amazing guitar skills, songwriting, vocals and their ability to collaborate and create a new sound that fans of both acts will love. Don’t miss it.

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