Dave Keller Band with Johnny Rawls

CHESTER, Vt. – Dave Keller Band will play the Chester Summer Music Series on Thursday, July 9, from 6:30-8 p.m., on the Chester Academy Lawn, or in the Chester Town Hall auditorium in case of rain. One of the premier torchbearers of deep soul and roots music, Keller’s dynamic, high energy performances have earned him a legion of fans throughout the U.S. andE urope. Keller breaks down the barrier between performer and audience, using music as a healing force, creating an experience that everyone remembers long after the show is over. His new album, “La Brea,” has been nominated for the Blues Music Award Best Soul/Blues Album. Special guest Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all. He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas.