Keyth Jones

Keyth Jones once took for granted that he had a relative named Patsy Cline. Not wanting to disappoint—or perhaps wanting to—he bought a cheap acoustic guitar in the late ‘90s and brought his spirited, nasal vocals to coffeehouses from western Maryland to the West Virginia panhandle. His original songs struck a curious balance somewhere between golden oldies and grunge.

In the early 2000s, Keyth took a sharp turn by co-founding the avant-rock band Pläns Pläns in rural eastern Maryland. Known for its largely instrumental sound, the band released two albums and delivered ear-ringing performances throughout its eight-year run. For the next decade, Keyth found a musical home in Baltimore, sharing vocal and songwriting duties with Miles Gannett in the psychedelic ensemble Fractal Cat. The group released three albums, became a favorite on local radio, and played extensively along the East Coast, sharing stages with notable acts like Cris Jacobs and Rising Appalachia.

After a two-year hiatus from music—shaped by love, a global pandemic, and the cold mountain air—Keyth returned with a new collection of songs. These works combine quirky romanticism with his trademark blend of eclectic musical styles. From garage rock and soul to bluegrass, the twists and turns reflect the restless spirit of a lifelong musical wanderer.

Following his debut solo single, “I Like the Way” (2023), Keyth’s upcoming five-song EP, Love Yourself (slated for early 2025), brings his long journey full circle.