 Hailing from Fort Worth, traditional country resurgence group, Keeper Of The Plains, is bringing back a red dirt sound that hasn’t been heard on country radio in quite some time. Their debut radio single, "Keep On Rollin'", a breezy, fiddle accented tune with meaningful, uplifting lyrics, is already gaining traction on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart delivering their music to a wide range of welcoming listeners. Here frontman Michael Gutierrez answers his Essential 8 and talks musical mentors, KISS, Brantley Gilbert, and more! Did you have a musical mentor? If so, who was it and how did they influence you? I would have to say my music teacher in junior high school, Mr. Hayels. He was truly an inspiration as well as a great mentor to me. He encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming an entertainer through his words and his confidence in me. What’s the best advice you have ever gotten from another musician? The best advice I’ve gotten from true musicians was to keep reaching for the stars. The struggle is real and cruel but if you keep being persistent, your hard work will pay off some day. If it was easy everyone would be in the entertainment business so keep on keeping on. What’s your dream venue and why? It would have to be the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. It’s one of the most beautiful venues, indoor or outdoor, that I have ever seen. Who would you love to collaborate with? I would love to collaborate with Brantley Gilbert. I think we could have a good time writing some tunes together, maybe so good that I could open up for him. Haha! With our gritty tone and rock country feel I think it would be awesome! Favorite (or first) concert you have ever attended?
You’re not going to believe this but it was KISS in 1980 and of all people my mother, Rose, took me and about six of my cousins to see them at the Kansas Coliseum. I can remember it like it was yesterday — the lights, the smoke, the thunder of the bass drum from the drummer, Peter Criss — and of course their image was a sight to see for a kid. They were definitely my favorite concert. Do you have a favorite thing to do on a day off? My favorite thing to do on a day off is spending time with my two ladies. My wife Angela and my daughter Selena are my rocks and the loves my life, nothing it better than hanging with them. Is there a recent release you cannot stop listening to? Well, it’s not necessarily new, but “Tonight Looks Good On You” by Jason Aldean is one of my favorites in recent years. Is there a professional “bucket list” item you would love to check off? Yes, I would love to be able to play at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas someday. I’d love to see that place packed with fans, singing along to every one of our songs. Facebook: @KOTPMusic Twitter: @KeeperOTP Instagram: @Keeper_of_the_plains_ban
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