Keller Williams is a musician’s musician, the embodiment of the legendary “one-man band.”

His shows are always entertaining as well as astounding, and it’s a real treat when he includes others in his musical mayhem. But when he teamed up with Larry Keel, flatpicker extraordinaire, and his bass-maestro wife, Jenny, a couple years ago for what was planned to be a one-off album, magic happened.

Keller and the Keels’ “Grass” was a big hit on both Americana and Jamband radio, and set the stage for a second effort, released last week, called “Thief.” The magic is back, and in full force. “Thief” is titled such because all the material is non-original, the trio has covered a multitude of popular artists, many not exactly what you’d expect from these folks.

Take, for example, their rendition of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab,” which kicks up the tempo three notches and breathes new life into the song. The album opens with a classic from Kris Kristofferson, “Don’t Cuss The Fiddle,” which seamlessly morphs into the classic “Good Hearted Woman.” This is followed by a brilliant rendition of Patterson Hood’s (Drive-By Truckers) “Uncle Disney,” lamenting the corporate upsizing of Walt’s dream.

The trio continue to delight and charm with tunes from Danny Barnes, Ryan Adams, Cracker, The Raconteurs, Marcy Playground, Butthole Surfers, Presidents of the United States of America, Yonder Mountain String Band, and of course, the Grateful Dead. The album closes with another Kristofferson classic, “The Year 2003 Minus 25.”

These three musicians are national treasures individually, but together they create something truly special, truly unique.

Larry’s flatpicking is crazy good, Jenny’s bass lines are sweet and solid, and Keller is a true delight, lending his wildly expressive voice and fabulous guitar work to the entire album.

“Thief” is an album you will most definitely want to buy, borrow, and beg for ... but don’t steal it!

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