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Friday, January 7, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Every Friday at the Firefly Club from 5:30 till 8:00 PM, cornetist Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band plays dixieland and traditional jazz. The ESJB features clarinetist Mike Jones, trombonist Chuck Moss, pianist James Dapogny, guitarist Rod McDonald, drummer Pete Siers, bassist Paul Keller and vocalist Susan Chastain.
TONIGHT ONLY the 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra celebrates its 16th birthday by performing three sets of big band jazz at the Firefly Club. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight.

Sunday, January 9 and Monday, January 19, 2005 Hilton Head, SC
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra as well as Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Friday, January 14, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club proudly presents the house pianist from Cincinnati, Ohio's famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Phil DeGreg with drummer Tim Froncek and bassist Paul Keller. Shows at 9:00, 10:30 and midnight.

Sunday, January 16 and Monday, January 17, 2005 Hilton Head, SC
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra as well as Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Friday, January 21, 2005 Covington, GA
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Saturday, January 22, 2005 Newberry, SC
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Saturday, January 23, 2005 Brunswick, GA
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Monday, January 24, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra hosts special guest the Pioneer High School Jazz Band. PKO plays from 8:00 till 9:15. PHSJB plays from 9:15 till 10:00, PKO plays from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. $6.00 cover charge includes the famous Firefly Club mystery buffet.

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble hosts special guests the Greenhills Jazz Combo at the Firefly Club. More jazz fun with student musicians and the pros. Showtime is 8:00 PM. $5.00 cover charge.

Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29, 2005 Denver, CO
Summit Jazz Party. Paul Keller will perform six sets in two nights with trombonists Dan Barrett and John Allred, pianist John Sheridan and drummer Frankie Capp. The Summit Jazz Party takes place at the Seawell Ballroom in Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex in downtown Denver, CO.

Friday, February 4, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Keller/Kocher Quartet plays at the Firefly Club. Featuring vibraphonist Cary Kocher, bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers and pianist Jeff Kressler.

Saturday, February 5, 2005 Birmingham, MI
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra will present an eclectic concert of big band jazz at the Birmingham First United Methodist Church. Showtime is 7:30 PM.

Saturday, February 12, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club proudly presents the Steve Wood/Rob Pipho Quintet. Saxophonist Steve Wood and vibraphonist Rob Pipho are two of the greatest jazz musicians known to mankind! This special event also features bassist Paul Keller, drummer Sean Dobbins and pianist Sven Anderson. Shows at 9;00, 10:30 and midnight.

Friday, February 18, 2005 East Lansing, MI
Guitarist Ray Kamalay and His Red Hot Peppers featuring pianist Phil Kelly and bassist Paul Keller in concert at the Ten Pound Fiddle, Unitarian/Universalist Church of East Lansing.
Showtime is 8:00 PM.

Saturday, February 19, 2005 Reston, VA
Marcus Belgrave Dixieland Party featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanagan, and Hugh Leal.

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Ray Kamalay and his Red Hot Peppers (with Phil Kelly and Paul Keller) perform at the Ark on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor, 8:00 PM till 10:00 PM.

Sunday, February 27, 2005 Windsor, ONT, Canada
Capitol Theatre in downtown Windsor, ONT
Doc Cheatham Centennial Concert featuring trumpeters Marcus Belgrave and Paul Finkbeiner, saxophonist/clarinetist Charlie Gabriel, pianist James Dapogny, drummer Pete Siers and bassist Paul Keller. Showtime is 3:00 till 5:00 PM.

Saturday, March 5, 2005 Bay City, MI
Guitarist Ray Kamalay and His Red Hot Peppers featuring pianist Phil Kelly and bassist Paul Keller in concert at the State Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 PM.

Friday, March 11, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Trumpeter Bill Lucas, bassist Paul Keller, pianist Ellen Rowe and drummer Pete Siers perform at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM.

Saturday, March 12, 2005 Rochester, MI
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Tuesday, March 22, 2004 Canton, MI
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra will perform at special concert at the Canton Village Theatre at Cherry Hill (located on Cherry Hill Road in Canton, MI) from 7:30 PM till 9:30 PM.

Friday, April 1, 2005 West Palm Beach, FL
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Saturday, April 2, 2005 Lakeworth, FL
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Friday, April 8, 2005 Platteville, WI
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

Saturday, April 9, 2005 Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Marcus Belgrave Salute To Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Chris Smith, Dave Flanigan, and Hugh Leal.

On Saturday, April 23, 2005 The Paul Keller Orchestra will perform a concert of eclectic big band music at the Garden City (Michigan) High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. The Garden City High School is located on the east side of Middlebelt Road just north of Ford Road. This concert is sponsored by the Garden City Rotary Club.

Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, 2005 Sacramento, CA
Tom Saunders' Midwest All Stars perform at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. The Midwest All Stars include corntetist Saunders, trombonist Russ Phillips, clarinetist Chuck Hedges, saxist Jim Galloway, pianist Eddie Higgins, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Eddie Metz, Jr.

Thursday, June 16, 2004 Grosse Point, MI
Ray Kamalay and His Red Hot Peppers featuring Keller and Phil Kelly
FREE CONCERT
Downtown Grosse Pointe Music Series
corner of St. Clair and Kercheval

Friday, June 17, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Keller/Kocher Quartet
Firefly Club
9:00 PM till 1:00 AM

Saturday, June 18, 2005 Elmira, MI
Lakes Of The North
The Keller/Kocher Quartet performs a special concert at 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 19, 2005 Livonia, MI
The Keller/Kocher Quartet plus vocalist Susan Chastain
Fundraiser for the Michigan Jazz Festival
Father's Day Brunch at Schoolcraft Community College
noon till 3:00 PM
Haggerty Road between 7 and 8 Mile Roads

Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club
Saxophonist Steve Wood and his Octet featuring Keller, Siers, Andrew Bishop, Keith Kaminski, Mark Berger and Paul Finkbeiner play the music of George Coleman
8:00 PM till 11:00 PM

Thursday, June 23, 2005 Grosse Point, MI
Saxophonist Steve Wood and his Octet featuring Keller, Siers, Andrew Bishop, Keith Kaminski, Mark Berger and Paul Finkbeiner play the music of George Coleman
FREE CONCERT 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM
Downtown Grosse Pointe Music Series
corner of St. Clair and Kercheval

Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 3, 2005 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Saxophonist Jim Galloway performs with Paul Keller at Montreal Bistro

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Franklin, MI
The 18-piece Paul Keller Orchestra featuring clarinetist Jim Wyse
performing selections from their new CD A Tribute to Benny Goodman
7:00 PM till 9:00 PM
FREE CONCERT

Thursday, July 14, 2004 Chatauqua, NY
Dave Bennett's Salute to Benny Goodman
featuring Keller, Siers, Kocher, Leal, Meyer and Chelsea Krombach

Sunday, July 17, 2005 Livonia, MI
The Michigan Jazz Festival
Schoolcraft Community College
Haggerty Road between 7 and 8 Mile Roads
The 18-piece Paul Keller Orchestra featuring clarinetist Jim Wyse
performing selections from their new CD A Tribute to Benny Goodman
2:15 PM till 3:45 PM
FREE CONCERT

Thursday, July 21 South Bend, IN
Guitarist Mark Elf, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers

Friday, July 22, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Michael Gabriel play the Oscar Peterson Songbook at the Firefly Club.
Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 and midnight.

Saturday, July 23, 2005 Sutton's Bay, MI
Paul Keller performs twice at the Sutton's Bay Jazz Festival. First at 2:00 PM with Claudia Schmidt, then again at 4:00 PM with Ray Kamalay and His Red Hot Peppers.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Lakeside, OH
19-year-old clarinet sensation Dave Bennett celebrates the release of his new CD A Salute To Benny Goodman at the Lakeside Auditorium. If you like the music of Benny Goodman, then this concert is for you! The band includes clarinetist Bennet, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, bassist Paul Keller, pianist Bill Meyer, drummer Pete Siers and vocalist Chelsea Krombach. Showtime is 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Durand, MI
Ray Kamalay and his Red Hot Peppers perform at Durand Community Bandshell at 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM. Featuring Keller, Kelly and Kamalay.

Wednesday, August 3, 2005 Southfield, MI
Marcus Belgrave Dixieland Band at the Southfield Gazebo
featuring Keller, Gabriel, Smitrh, Siers, Leal and Meyer
7:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Thursday, August 4, 2005 Harbor Springs, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble performs for a benefit for Hospice of Harbor Springs.
8:00 PM till midnight

Sunday, August 14, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers
Inaugural concert of Ellen Rowe Trio Sunday Jazz Concerts
Kerrytown Concert House
3:00 PM till 4:30 PM

Friday, August 19, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Max Jazz recording artist, pianist/vocalist Patti Wicks performs at the Firefly Club with Paul Keller and Pete Siers.
Shows at 9:00, 10:30 and midnight.

Sunday, August 21, 2005 Caledonia, MI (just south of Grand Rapids)
The Keller/Kocher Quartet plays for the West Michigan Jazz Society's Annual Jazz Picnic
Emmons Park
5:00 PM till 8:30 PM
The KKQ is bassist Paul Keller, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, pianist Phil Kelly and drummer Pete Siers

Tuesday, August 23 through Sunday, August 28, 2005 Japan
Bassist Paul Keller, pianist Eddie Higgins and drummer Ed Metz, Jr. celebrate the release of their new PKO Records jazz trio CD with a one week tour of Japan

Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, 2005 Irvine, CA
West Coast Jazz Party at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. Feauturing: Paul Keller, Terry Gibbs, Jeff Hamiliton, Jack Sheldon, Harry Allen, Butch Miles, Ken Peplowski, and many more.
Check out westcoastjazzparty.com.

Saturday, September 10, 2005 Supply, NC
Marcus Belgrave's Tribute To Louis Armstrong featuring Keller, Siers, Gabriel, Smith, Flanagan, Meyer and Leal

Sunday, September 18, 2005 Albion, MI
The 16-piece Paul Keller Orchestra will perform a special concert featuring the music of the late, great pianist, composer, bandleader, teacher and Michigan resident Eddie Russ.
Eddie Russ called Albion, MI home for a while and Albion now pays tribute to their favorite musical son at the Festival of the Forks.
Victory Park. Showtime is 5:00 PM. FREE CONCERT

Sunday, October 2, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers
Kerrytown Concert House
3:00 PM till 4:30 PM

Thursday, October 6, 2005 Ogdensburg, NY
Marcus Belgrave's Salute to Louis Armstrong
featuring Keller, Gabriel, Smith, Flanagn, Siers, Meyer, Leal
George Hall Auditorium
Showtime: 7:45 PM

Sunday, October 9, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers
Kerrytown Concert House
3:00 PM till 4:30 PM

Saturday, October 15, 2005 Idaho Falls, Idaho
Marcus Belgrave's Salute to Louis Armstrong
featuring Keller, Gabriel, Smith, Flanagn, Siers, Meyer, and Leal

Sunday, October 16, 2005 Richmond, VA
Tom Saunders Midwest Allstars perform at the William Singleton Music Center
on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University at 7:00 PM.
Featuring Paul Keller, Chuck Hedges, Eddie Higgins, Russ Phillips, Ed Metz Jr.

Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marcus Belgrave's Salute to Louis Armstrong
featuring Keller, Gabriel, Smith, Flanagn, Siers, Meyer, Leal

Saturday, October 29 through Saturday, November 5, 2005 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Keller performs with drummer Pete Siers and pianist Johnny O'Neal on the m/s Zuiterdam for the Holland America Line Jazz Cruise
The Jazz Cruise sails from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Aruba, Curacoa and Half Moon Cay and back to Fort Lauderdale.
Other featured performers on this cruise include Houston Person, Red Holloway, Cedar Walton, Keter Betts, Ken Peplowski, Jay Leonhart, Eddie Higgins, Marlena Shaw, Wycliff Gordon, Judy Roberts, the Four Freshmen, the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton Brothers. WOW!

Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2005 Columbus, OH
Dave Bennett's Salute to Benny Goodman with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
featuring Keller, Siers, Meyer, Krombach

Sunday, November 13, 2005 Monroe, MI
Dave Bennett's Salute to Benny Goodman
featuring Keller, Kocher, Leal, Meyer, Siers, Krombach
Showtime: 3:00 PM

Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, 2005 Troy, OH
Ray Kamalay and his Red Hot Peppers featuring Keller and Phil Kelly

Sunday, November 20, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Ray Kamalay and his Red Hot Peppers at the Ark on Main Street
featuring Paul Keller and pianist Phil Kelly
Showtime: 7:30 till 9:30 PM

Saturday, November 26, 2005 Bay City, MI
State Theatre
Washington Street
The Paul Keller Ensemble performs a special Christmas concert featuring music from their CD Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Friday, December 9, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble performs their annual Jazz Christmas Show at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM.
Featuring pianist Ellen Rowe, drummer Sean Dobbins, trumpeter Paul Finkbeiner, trombonist Chris Smith, saxophonist Keith Kaminski and vocalist Susan Chastain.

Friday, December 16, 2005 An Arbor, MI
Cincinnati pianist Phil DeGreg, Muskegon drummer Tim Froncek and bassist Paul Keller will perfrom at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM. They will be celebrating the release of their new CD Trio Con Brio.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Soughton, WI
Dave Bennett's Salute to Benny Goodman
featuring Keller, Siers, Kocher, Leal, Meyer and Chelsea Krombach

Thursday, December 22 Brookfield, WI
Dave Bennett's Salute to Benny Goodman
featuring Keller, Siers, Kocher, Leal, Meyer and Chelsea Krombach

Saturday, December 31, 2005 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller will perform with pianist Steve Richkow and drummer Pete Siers for the Firefly Club New Year's Eve Party from 9:00 PM till midnight. They will be preceded by Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band from 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM and they will be followed by Lady Sunshine and the X Band from 12:30 AM till 4:00 AM.

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