“Keneally is the leading progressive rock genius of the post-Zappa era.” – All Music Guide
Long acclaimed as one of the world’s most creative and intense guitar and keyboard players, Mike Keneally’s talents as a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist are nearly unequalled in rock music.
Keneally has released nearly 30 albums of his original music since 1992 and has built a body of work of remarkable inventiveness and originality.
Keneally played in Frank Zappa’s last touring band, performing as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. He’s appeared on many Zappa albums, is currently a touring member Devin Townsend’s band, as well as the progressive all-star collective Progject. His touring/recording credits include Joe Satriani, Dethklok, Mastodon, Robert Fripp, Wayne Kramer, Kevin Gilbert, Steve Vai, The Loud Family, Henry Kaiser, Michael Manring, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Andy Prieboy, Mullmuzzler (James LaBrie), The Persuasions and many others.
Known for his innovative, unpredictable live shows, Keneally has played extensively in the United States and Europe, in contexts ranging from solo and duo concerts to performances with large-scale orchestras.
The current Mike Keneally Band (aka Beer for Dolphins) – a quartet which includes drummer Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa, Eric Johnson), bassist Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Dethklok), and guitarist Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor, Byrd York) – is the molten core of Keneally live rock band experience and looks forward to returning to American stages after a 14-year absence.
Time Out New York says, “this band, with such a peculiar genius leading it, is a thing to savor.”