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Alternative folk quartet Gabriel Kelley and the Reins blend the honesty and simplicity of Americana music with the intimacy and earnestness of contemporary indie/folk, creating a sound as unique as it is timeless, and refreshing as it is contemplative. Having drawn comparisons to alt-country pioneers Whiskeytown and the Jayhawks, this Nashville, TN via Athens, GA band relies heavily on thoughtful, acoustic-based arrangements, combined with yearning, reflective lyricism. Upon moving to Nashville in the summer of 2007, Gabriel began writing and recording new material which quickly transformed into a six song EP with the band, "Light at the Bottom" released late in '08. The songs cover a wide range of influences, ranging from the roots-rock sounds of the Band to the more organic, polished approach of later-era Wilco. Coinciding with the recording of the EP, Gabriel and the Reins began working in conjunction with Tim McFadden, renowned manager for such revered artists as Sam Bush and Bradley Walker. In addition to performing, Gabriel has continued his writing career at Stylesonic Publishing, in Nashville, owned by country music superstar Tim McGraw. Now 2009, Gabriel is presently writing and recording his next E.P. with the intention of a release in mid-spring.
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Member Since: 02/11/2006
Band Website: www.GabrielKelley.com
Band Members:
GABRIEL KELLEY (Singer/Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Banjo, Slide Guitar)

WILL HARRISON (Electric Guitar, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals)

JASON CHEEK (Drums, Percussion)

STEPHEN DANIEL KING (Bass, Backing Vocals, Mandolin)

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Influences:

Whiskeytown, Gillian Welch, Sun Kil Moon, Neko Case, the Jayhawks, Josh Rouse, Kathleen Edwards, Neil Young, Dylan, M. Ward, The Band, Bill Monroe, Jeff Tweedy, Lucinda Williams, Nebraska-era Springsteen, Willis Allen Ramsey, Hank Williams, Sufjan Stevens, Tom Petty
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