MV Blues Society Present's Brandon Santini & Sean McKee Live at The Gypsy Highway
Schedule
Sun May 31 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2606 W Locust St, Davenport, IA, United States, Iowa 52804 | Davenport, IA
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Mississippi Valley Blues Society & Gypsy Highway are excited to welcome back Brandon Santini & Chicago Blues Man, Sean McKee to the stage for an afternoon of The Blues. $15 for Blues Society Members, or $20 General admission.Brandon Santini—Born in North Carolina’s Piedmont region and shaped by his formative years on Memphis’ historic Beale Street, Brandon Santini carries the soul of American roots music wherever he goes. His high-energy performances, driven by searing harmonica and passionate vocals, fuse the grit of traditional blues with a contemporary twist that resonates with audiences across the globe.
Over nearly twenty years of relentless touring, Santini has brought his sound to stages throughout North and South America, Europe, the U.K., India, and even Egypt. Each performance radiates raw emotion and connection, cementing his reputation as one of today’s most powerful live blues artists. His commitment to music has earned him critical acclaim, awards, and an ever-growing base of fans who recognize him as a true torchbearer of 21st-century blues.
Santini’s journey has also been defined by remarkable collaborations. He has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Beth Hart, and Charlie Musselwhite, while also branching into cross-genre moments with country stars Randy Houser and Parmalee. In 2010, he recorded alongside 1960s rock & roll icon Sam The Sham, bridging generations of American music in one session.
Brandon Santini is more than a performer—he’s a living link between the past and future of the blues. His mission is clear: to carry the tradition forward with passion, authenticity, and fire, inspiring today’s audiences while keeping the timeless spirit of the blues alive for the generations yet to come.
Sean McKee, born March 26th 1996 in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is a singer songwriter and guitarist with a passion for music, Harley Davidson’s, classic cars and vintage guitars.
Sean McKee: At the age of 8, Sean inherited a drumset from his late grandfather. Able to play very simplistic beats by ear, he became fascinated with playing music. Although wanting to play drums, his Dad bought him an electric guitar instead, a gesture that seemed like a way to control the noise.. However by his mid teens, Sean would be plugging into his ’71 Fender Super Reverb and cranking it up so loud that the whole neighborhood could hear. While attending an Anthony Gomes’ show at 13, Sean was invited by Anthony to sit in during the encore along with a fellow young guitarist Tallan Latz. Only knowing how to play in one key and in total shock of the invitation, Sean, with the 3rd base coaching of Anthony made it through the encore. This would confirm any aspirations of the life Sean wished to pursue, the life of a musician and an artist. Always listening to music heavily influenced by the blues like Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix and artists alike, Sean found a deep love for the electric blues of the 50’s and 60’s. Particularly the three kings, BB king, Freddie King and Albert King. He would spend his time listening to and learning from blues artists of the past and present. At the age of 15, Sean attended a Nick Moss show and even though he had never seen Sean play, invited him to sit in claiming he had heard of him through rumblings in the Chicago scene of an up and coming young bluesman. After a few years of hanging around Anthony Gomes and Nick Moss, Sean was seeking a closer mentor on the guitar. Nick suggested he take lessons from his older brother, Joe Moss. For the next 2 years, Sean took lessons from Joe and performed with his High School band "Kee’s Trucking Co." After he graduated high school, he was asked by Joe to go on the road. Sean would do this for 3 years before he would begin focusing on his own projects. Sean is currently based out of Chicago and has released multiple recording projects and went on to win the 2024 Chicago Blues Challenge as well as ranking as a semi finalist for the 2024 International Blues Challenge. Sean has also played with Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson, Chris Cain, Kirk fletcher, Nick Moss, Joe Moss, Michael Ledbetter, Anthony Gomes, Corey Dennison, Biscuit Miller and many more
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