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Dave Kelly[Acoustic Blues, Solo Artist]
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One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world - including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones - this man simply lives and loves the blues! Dave has written and performed music for various films, tv series and ads including the Montreux Rose winning Strike starring Robbie Coltrane and the BBC four part drama series, King of the Ghetto, starring Tim Roth. He is an honorary patron of The London Guitar College along with Hank Marvin. Dave was voted Best Acoustic Artist in the B B C polls 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998. If there is such a thing as a British 'blues pedigree', then Dave Kelly's sets the standard. Kelly is a blues craftsman - a journeyman who has served his time with the best.
In New York he jammed with Muddy Waters. He became a friend to Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave's playing in their touring bands. It was Dave's big sister, the late Jo-Ann Kelly, who first opened his ears to the blues, although his passion for rock and roll - and especially the work of Buddy Holly - remains intact. In 1967 he joined The John Dummer Blues Band. After three albums and a solo project he continued to polish his style and technique throughout an adventurous career with some of Britain's finest players. When The Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone of The Blues Band's distinctive sound.
Today, after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is firmly established as Europe's premier blues performer.
Forthcoming gigs (3 of 3 total): Mon 9th Jun: The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth... Tue 10th Jun: The Barn @ Square & Compass, Ilminster... Wed 11th Jun: Hobby Horse, Minehead | |
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| Mon 9 Jun |  mobile »
| | Dave Kelly at The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world - including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones - this man simply lives and loves the blues!
When The Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone of The Blues Band's distinctive sound.
Today, after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer. 8pm - 10.30pm adv £10.00 from 01202 631912 |
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| Tue 10 Jun | mobile »
| | Dave Kelly at The Barn @ Square & Compass, Ilminster One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world - including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones - this man simply lives and loves the blues!
When The Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone of The Blues Band's distinctive sound.
Today, after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer. 8.30pm - 11.15pm adv £10.00 |
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| Wed 11 Jun | mobile »
| | Dave Kelly at Hobby Horse, Minehead One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world - including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones - this man simply lives and loves the blues! 8.30pm - 11pm adv £10.00 |
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| Page last updated 9 January 08, gig/event details last updated 27 March 08. |
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