Keb' Mo' to perform at UF in March

December 15, 2006

GAINESVILLE, FL – Keb’ Mo’ will perform at the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 7. Tickets go on sale at noon on Jan. 3.

Born Kevin Moore, Keb’ Mo’ adopted the name by which he is better known when he was a young musician, inspired by such prestigious bluesmen as Muddy Waters and Taj Mahal. A living link to the Delta blues tradition, Mo’ was born in Los Angeles to parents raised in the Deep South. His distinctive sound embraces multiple eras and genres, including pop, rock folk and jazz.

Mo’s albums include his 1994 self-titled debut, “Just Like You¸” “Slow Down,” “The Door,” “Big Wide Grin” and “Keep it Simple.” His most recent album, “Suitcase,” a diverse selection of songs that Mo’ feels are his most personal to date, was produced by Mo’ and longtime collaborator John Porter.

“The creative process involved with the making of this record has been a deeply rewarding experience,” he says. “Everything from the songwriting sessions to reconnecting with John Porter has been a wonderful journey. The music on this record represents life happening in all of its shades and shapes.”

Tickets are available by calling the Phillips Center Box Office at (352) 392-ARTS (2787) or (800) 905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida) or by calling Ticketmaster at (904) 353-3309. Orders also may be faxed to (352) 846-1562. Tickets are available in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, University Box Office at the University of Florida Reitz Student Union and all Ticketmaster outlets; and on the Web at www.ticketmaster.com.

The Phillips Center Box Office is from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and two hours before performances. The box office will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 2, and reopens at noon on Jan. 3.