"The latest release by Midwest singer/songwriter, Landon Keller, “Oh
Hallie & the Big Blue Sky” is a masterpiece and stunning addition to
an already impressive catalog of songs by one of the best modern
performers around. Keller flows seamlessly from blues to soul while
touching on Americana and folk all the way through. Abandoning the big
band sound Keller can sometimes be known for from his powerful live
performances, he has stripped down his songs to the core – leaving
only the essence of his unique and lovely sound.
His track, “The Garden” is easily one of my favorite songs of the past
5 years – not just by local or independent artists either. It is
packed with soul and heart and the simple, well placed plucks on the
guitar really allows his smoky and smooth voice to shine on this
track.
Leaving behind the band for this record may have been one of the best
decisions Keller could have made for this release. Live performances
with the band are amazing and the talent Keller has assembled for
those shows is nothing short of impressive but in this element, we
really get to peer inside the inner workings of a songwriter coming to
terms with his place in the Midwest while falling in love with his
young family.
“Oh Hallie & the Big Blue Sky” should be counted among the best
collections of songs to come out of this region of the United States.
Keller is on point with capturing the life and emotions of people in
the landlocked states. I imagine one day professors of songwriting
will bring this album to class for young students to review and learn
from – or at least they should".
- Patrick Roberts (Frontman for the band, Veseria)
