Ron Keel Band to release covers album ‘South X South Dakota’ via HighVolMusic in late April

Ron Keel Band to release covers album ‘South X South Dakota’ via HighVolMusic in late April

We can expect a lot of new material from the Ron Keel Band in the two years or so as the group fronted by Keel and Steeler frontman Ron Keel will be releasing a covers album titled South X South Dakota in late April and a new studio album in 2021 via HighVolMusic.

The following message was posted in part on HighVolMusic‘s Facebook page earlier today (with slight edits):

“Ron Keel Band, fronted by million-selling vocalist Ron Keel, has signed with HVM Entertainment & HighVolMusic, partnering longtime friends Ron Keel & HVM chief Bill Chavis in an arrangement that includes multiple album releases on HighVolMusic as well as booking and management through HVM.

Both parties are coming off successful 2019 campaigns; Ron Keel Band’s acclaimed release “Fight Like A Band” amassed rave reviews (“Great stuff,” proclaimed Eddie Trunk), worldwide airplay and a string of high-profile concert dates. Chavis launched HVM Entertainment to provide a comprehensive platform for artists signed to the label such as EMN (Every Mother’s Nightmare), Asphalt Valentine, Native Sons, Snake Eyes Seven, DC4 and now the Ron Keel Band.

The first release from this new team will be “South X South Dakota,” the band’s tribute to the icons of southern rock which features new covers of classics by the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, .38 Special, Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker Band and more; SXSD also includes a hot duet “(Don’t Misunderstand Me”) between Ron and multi-award-winning artist Jasmine Cain. A release date is set for late April, as Ron Keel Band prepares for a busy summer touring season while writing and recording a new all-original album to be released on HighVolMusic in early 2021.

“This is a win-win for everybody,” Chavis proclaims. “Ron Keel brings a lot to the table and a lot to the label. We’ve been friends for almost twenty years, and I’ve been a fan of Ron’s work much longer than that. Together we’re going to release and promote some great music and make a lot of noise in this business.”

Ron Keel, whose 2020 performances will include multiple appearances on the Monsters of Rock Cruise as well as his first-ever tours of Australia (including Melodic Rock Fest) and Canada, echoes that enthusiasm. “It’s a perfect fit from every angle. Bill, Lori [Lori Chavis, who handles marketing & publicity for the HighVolMusic empire] and I all have a deep respect and appreciation for past accomplishments, while sharing a relentless commitment to move forward and tackle new challenges.”

HighVolMusic is distributed worldwide by Amped Distribution. Press & media inquiries should be directed to Lori Chavis (press@highvolmusic.com).”