Wax Poet
indie pop for the soul
Debut show January 10 at Broadside NOLA (w/ Helen Gillet)
Come see Wax Poet’s debut show (and 30th birthday party)! The inimitable Helen Gillet opens with a solo set.
The band will consist of Rob Kellner on keys and vocals (Tank and the Bangas, Miss Mojo), Ari Teitel on guitar (Dumpstaphunk, Iggy Pop), TJ Norris on bass (Maroon 5, PJ Morton), Trent O’Neal on drums (Deltaphonic, The Rumble), and Saint Mercedes on vocals.
Friday, January 10, 2025
600 N Broad St, 70119
Doors 7pm/show 8pm
$12 advance/$15 day of show
At the pavilion (indoor space)
All ages welcome
About
Original photos by Katie Sikora
Wax Poet is the pseudonym of New Orleans-based keyboardist Rob Kellner. Having lent his talents to such diverse New Orleans-based artists as Tank and the Bangas, Miss Mojo, Samantha Fish, Maggie Koerner, Kristin Diable, and various Revivalists side projects (among many others), he has now turned his attention toward creating beautiful and evocative music as a solo artist. Kellner is credited as the sole writer, performer, producer, and mix engineer for his debut release.
Wax Poet’s debut EP, “Make Me Whole,” reflects meaning and connection in the midst of modern distraction, isolation, and oppression. The four-song bedroom pop EP is synth-heavy with memorable hooks and electronic elements evocative of Little Dragon, Tame Impala, and Jai Paul, while its honest and vulnerable songwriting speaks to the influence of such contemporary artists as Dijon, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, and Blood Orange. Each track is its own kaleidoscope of rich harmonic colors, infectious grooves, and poignant, minimalist vocals.
