Newfoundland-born Keith Murphy began absorbing his native musical languages – folksongs, ballads and dance music – at an early age. A proficient multi-instrumentalist, he has long applied much of his considerable energy to the rhythmic side, becoming a valued band member (NIGHTINGALE, ASSEMBLY) and sought-after sideman on guitar, mandolin and foot percussion. At the same time, Keith’s natural and lyrical singing and piano playing add a complementary dimension to his music, a thoughtful, well-crafted and ever-respectful take on tradition.

Now residing in Southern Vermont, Keith has variously called Ottawa and Toronto home. His many musical encounters with top players in many styles saw him develop both a harmonic sensitivity and the propulsive right hand that has become his signature sound. His distinctive guitar playing in the popular DADGAD tuning, alternating with a driving chordal mandolin style and often underlined by his unerring French-Canadian style footwork, has accompanied such noted players as Liz Carroll, Martin O’Connor, Winifred Horan, Oliver Schroer and more in the studio and on stage throughout North America and Europe.

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