SPIRE LOBBY SERIES: Keegan James Blood

About this show

Presented by The Antonia and Vladimir Kulaev Cultural Heritage Fund. This series showcases local and regional musicians in a relaxed and intimate setting. The lobby is transformed into a 70-seat showcase lounge! A native Vermonter, Keegan has been writing and performing songs since the age of 12. In his teens, he performed in bars and clubs across Vermont, fronting the power pop group, Stag Line. The group’s single, “I’m Much Better”, was in regular rotation on local rock radio. For five years, he cut his teeth in the Boston music scene, leading the eclectic rock outfit, Red Mill. The group released two EPs, two LPs, and a handful of singles, while giving high-energy performances around New England. Keegan graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2018. His debut solo album, Brand New Dance, offers a distinctive blend of folk, country, and rock styles, led by his sharp-tongued lyrics and memorable melodies. Recorded primarily in Philadelphia with engineer Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile), the album was released in December 2024. Throughout 2024 & 2025, Keegan performed live around Boston and New England with Alex Formento (pedal steel) and Joe Everett (upright bass) of bluegrass band, Pretty Saro. The trio’s album, Free Dog House, arrived May 1st, 2026.