Born in the heart of the windy city, home and soul of the blues, Keith Serpa has rhythm and song pulsing through his veins. Raised on the rich-smoky notes of Chicago's diverse and soulful scene, Serpa has always been influenced by what surrounded him. The young artist found an extraordinary musical mentor in his uncle, the late, great Jim McPherson, who wrote and played with such legendary acts as Copperhead, Mickey Hart's High Noon, Jefferson Starship, Joan Baez, and Merl Saunders to name a few. From these influences, Keith forged his own powerful and transfixing sound.

For years, audiences have basked in the unique glow of Serpa's simmering club and coffee house jams. The raw passion in his lyrics, his infectious rifts, his scatting vocals all dance in your soul long after a performance.

Enjoy the rich and soul-filled performance on his new CD Lean Into The Night out on Encouraging Souls Records. (Listen)