Seamlessly bouncing between chunky rhythm work, to The Meters-style melodic lines - Kellen Boersma blends elements of rock, blues, r&b, and funk, into catchy, energetic and soulful grooves.
Chicago-based Kellen Boersma has been making a name for himself in recent years as the guitar player in Neal Francis’s band, though he recently departed the band after a five-year run.
While Neal Francis’ vocals and keyboard playing are often in the spotlight in his band, their retro-style soul and funk songs were propelled by the Infections grooves laid down on guitar by Kellen Boersma. While Boersma’s guitar work is showcased well on Francis’s studio albums, their live shows give Boersma plenty of space to let loose.
We can't wait to see/hear what's next for Kellen.
Key Gear:
- 1962 Guild Starfire (with D’armond single coil pickups)
- Silvertone guitar
- 1960’s Ampeg Reverberocket 2 amp
Check out the vid below for a great sample of his playing:
