The Black Keys in Chicago

The Black Keys are an American rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001 by guitarist and singer Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. Their blues-heavy garage rock became widely known through the albums Brothers and El Camino and songs including “Tighten Up,” “Lonely Boy” and “Gold on the Ceiling.” On the El Camino Tour in 2012, The Black Keys played arenas including Madison Square Garden. The Let’s Rock Tour opened in 2019, and the Dropout Boogie Tour followed in 2022, taking the duo and its expanded touring band back through major North American venues. A 2008 concert at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom was filmed for Live at the Crystal Ballroom. Later arena shows have included London’s O2 Arena and Chicago’s United Center.

Eddie 9V is the stage name of American singer, guitarist and songwriter Brooks Mason, an Atlanta musician who plays electric blues, Southern soul and roots rock. He introduced the project with the album Left My Soul in Memphis, followed by Little Black Flies, Capricorn and Saratoga. Way Down the Alley (Live at Blind Willie's) documents a performance at his hometown blues club. The recording captures the compact band setup that he later took to headline club and festival dates in the United States and Europe. The show is a full-band set led by Eddie 9V’s vocals and electric guitar. His brother and studio collaborator Lane Kelly has also served as the band’s bassist.