Tyler Kealey is a songwriter who sings with passion and conviction to match his emotionally driven lyrics. He is constantly lending his talent to local bands, and has played with the Cooper Brothers, Charlie Major, and Roxanne Potvin. Tyler plays a successful solo pop act as well and released his first full length album, Characters, in 2009 to a sold out show at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec. Tyler embarked on a successful six-city tour of China in 2010, and was recently awarded a FACTOR grant, which he is using to record music for an upcoming album.
“Tyler is the real deal. A triple-threat who can sing, play and write. Just a super talent.”
- Dick Cooper, The Cooper Brothers
“Tyler gained acclaim throughout Canada, the United States, and even China, as an exceptional musician and is a perennial audience favourite at the Ottawa Bluesfest. His song-writing ability, vocal prowess, and astonishing mastery of the piano, along with his genius regarding all things musical, are incredibly inspiring to the students who participate in the Blues In The Schools program and to all music fans that witness his performances. ”
- Mark Monahan, Executive Director, Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
“Tyler’s songwriting has a great knack for taking everyday items and happenings and making them seem extraordinary through his melody and delivery. I’ve never heard a voice quite like his.”
- Graham Greer, Barstool Prophets
“Kealey’s a talented singer and piano player with a voice and a story-to-tell not unlike Billy Joel.”
- Denis Armstrong, "Local Artists are what makes a scene," 24 hours Ottawa
“He is fluent in so many ways: jazz, rock, blues, celtic folk, and pop. His commands of melody, harmony, rhythm and improvisation have always impressed greatly. I was happy to book Kevin Hearn of the Barenaked Ladies as an opening act for Tyler’s CD release at the Black Sheep Inn in 2009. Tyler brought in a great crowd and sold out the place, playing an unforgettable show, as well as selling dozens of his latest CD.”
- Paul Symes, owner, Black Sheep Inn
Now accepting bookings for 2011-2012! To book Tyler for an event or festival, please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.
