Humphrey-McKeown

“Paving an Americana lane all their own,” this 5-piece modern Americana folk-rock act, Humphrey-McKeown, engages listeners in with organic melodies, originality of sound and soulful lyrics. Writing together since 2006, international artists, Humphrey-McKeown, delves deep into universal human experiences and captivates live audiences with their high energy music, atmospheric Gypsy taste, melodic colors and first class storytelling.

They have created a buzz for themselves with their personal concerts to unsuspecting fans during tours, are on rotation on 120 independent radio stations across the U.S, Canada and Europe, and have released 5 albums in 6 years, self-produced by Tom McKeown and Heather Humphrey. “Tuned Loud” states, “It’s not too much to say that Humphrey-McKeown is one of the most promising figures in contemporary folk-rock music.” Given much acclaim across varied press, their 5th album “Tapestry of Shadows,” is available on Spotify, iTunes and wherever digital music is sold.

The band’s songwriters and co-lead vocalists, Heather Humphrey and Tom McKeown, met in their current home towns of Schaumburg, IL in 2006 when they joined forces to write for publishers in LA, Chicago and Nashville. By blending New York native, Heather’s innate sense of melody, and Chicago-based Tom’s pursuit of something new and unexpected, the partnership wrote for any occasion and in any style always seeking to better themselves and their craft. After peddling their songs for the success of others, they realized they wanted to find success for themselves and write for their own musical voice.

In 2011 they formed the Humphrey-McKeown Band, subsequently released 4 studio albums from 2012-2015, and honed their unique take on Americana folk-rock. By bringing Tom and Heather’s his/her dual lead vocals to an Americana style with unexpected progressive sense, broad sweeping melodies, a big beat, and a touch of Brill building sensibilities, the Humphrey-McKeown sound was born.

On their 5th album “Tapestry of Shadows,” bassist Tony Meadors, violinist Gary Jacklin, and drummer Jim Livas join Tom and Heather on the recordings. Unlike previous albums, ‘Shadows’ is truly a band album where everyone has a key role in the creation and execution of the music. ‘Shadows’ is a milestone for Humphrey-McKeown and is sure to garner even more national and international recognition for them as songwriters. The entire band is actively touring across the U.S. and Canada.

Skope Magazine - Natalie Perez

“The thrust of much of the band’s music has strong Americana roots, but the duo and their fellow musicians mix up their traditional approach with some twists and turns that newcomers might not expect. The blending of these various sounds never falls short.”

“There’s a gorgeous earnestness about the way Heather Humphrey and Tom McKeown’s voice intertwine with each other – they are a natural fit however they structure their vocals.”


Indie Music Review - Craig Bowles

“…(Humphrey-McKeown) do an excellent, often vivid job of tapping into the traditional roots of American music, folk and the blues, in ways that few practitioners of the form dare attempt. They are, as well, experts at conjuring atmosphere without ever sounding hackneyed when attempting it.”

Tuned Loud

“The duo’s brand of folk has a modern flair for rock-flint touches, panels of torchlight arrangements, graceful strings, and a pint of sultry soulful vocals.”

…”it’s not too much to say that Humphrey-McKeown are one of the most promising figures in contemporary folk-rock music.”

No Depression

“Humphrey and McKeown succeed in a varied way – the music and melodies alike have a sweeping, cinematic quality, but the lyrical content draws blood as well.”

“Humphrey and McKeown are astonishingly natural vocal and songwriting partners.”

“Tapestry of Shadows is a fully conceived, cohesive work of great beauty and impact.”

Middle Tennessee Music - Joshua Smotherman

“With their refreshing blend of elements from Americana, folk, rock, pop and progressive styles of music, Humphrey-McKeown have paved a lane all their own.”