Bio

“He’s spectacular… Shawn plays with the authority of someone who’s been playing for a really, really long time” – Colin Linden

Johnnie Taylor, BB King, Bobby Parker, Deborah Coleman, Bobby Rush, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Otis Clay, Dr John, Kenny Neal, Little Milton & Bobby Bland. All are among the greatest artists in Rhythm & Blues, and all helped to build its legacy. Discovering what all these artists have in common with Shawn Kellerman is an amazing story in itself.

Born in Canada, Shawn Kellerman is son of the owner of the legendary Canadian blues club Pop The Gator, a temporary stopover and host to many of the greatest touring artists (Big Twist & The Mellow fellows, Angela Strehli, Robert Cray, Jimmy Johnson, The Texas Heat, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters) of our time. It was there, in the front row at one unforgettable show after another, that the young guitar wizard’s roots were planted, and where he began to blossom into the full-blown force that he is today.

Having not only played, but toured, with greats like Bobby Rush & Mel Brown, the legendary guitarists behind the album Together Again BB King & Bobby Bland, Shawn Kellerman has amassed an arsenal of first-hand experience that would make any guitar purist blush. As a result, he enjoys the unique ability to deliver both contemporary and traditional guitar styles, making him a much-requested guitarist/sideman on the professional touring scene.

“Shawn hit the stage smokin’ with energy and left it dripping in sweat” – Tim Holek (Blues on Stage Internet Review)

With tours and gigs on both the Chitlin’ Circuit and the five-star touring scene, Shawn Kellerman has lit his own brand of fire in 20 countries, on the best international club and festival stages around the world. Having earned acclaim at a young age, Shawn, now in his thirties, is grateful to be able to share a story he can only tell with his hands, to those lucky enough to see him perform live.