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Kelly Steward

About Me

Kelly Steward is a Rockford, Illinois-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Her haunting indie-flavored country meditations are a favorite in this area of the country: a grass-roots musical movement from the state that brought you Wilco - B. Bishoff (Yahoo)

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Member Since: 16/01/2007
Band Website: www.kellystewardmusic.com
Band Members: Kelly Steward: vocals, acoustic guitar, occasional whistle, clap or foot tappin' Bart Bishoff: lead guitar....I'm blessed to know a handful of incredible musicians who are always willing to play music with me on occasion....Miles Nielsen (guitar/bass), Dan McMahon (guitar), Micky Rosenquist (drums/guitar), Paul Redel (gutiar)
Influences: Influenced by such artists as Patty Griffin, Carol King, Tift Merritt, Joan Osborne, Indigo Girls, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Lucinda Williams, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Neko Case, Cat Power, Jill Scott, Sarah Vaughan, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, The Beatles, Turin Brakes, Rufus Wainwright, Sam Cooke, John Mellencamp, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Aimee Mann, Dr. Dog, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Brandi Carlile, Kate Walsh and many many more
Sounds Like: .. .. .. REVIEWS. < "Her style has come to compare to names as Patsy Cline, Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch and Tift Merritt for the mind...Not least we know too Kelly Steward belongs to this category of truly great voices" -Roots Time (www.rootstime.be) - Belgium"When listening to the opening track for the first time, it was Ms. Steward’s voice that struck me first. It brought back memories of sitting with my grandfather on the front porch at his home listening to Patsy Cline. She has a full, strong voice that has a depth of range that shows in each song. In each cut on the EP, her voice is laced with feeling and emotion as she sings" -Gregory C. Johnson, Beetcafe.com (Aug. 11, 2008)"I listened to 'Wish You Away' and I have enjoyed it quite a good bit. Your voice just jumped out of the speakers at me. The song and your tone have a great overall feel and sound...The production is really strong as is the performance...Congratulations on exceptional work and incredible talent!" -Dave Koons - Crescent Music and Media (Jun 8, 2008)“Traditional country, with a modern flair..... Long Long Road has several elements of brilliance. With an all-star group of players: Miles Nielsen, Dan Pitney, Dan McMahon and Charles Koltak, all four songs are solidly arranged, each instrument mixed to complement Steward’s powerful and textbook voice.Largely a traditional country effort with enough modern flair to make it significantly timely, Long Long Road hints at what could be the ingredients for a full-length, radio juggernaut. One thing’s for sure: Steward can sing, and she does it with an obvious passion that’s only possible when an artist feels the music and knows what it’s like to live the stories behind it.Steward penned three tracks, all of which are well written and lyrically solid. Her ability to perform works written by other artists more than comes to life on the fourth tune, “Lost My Mind,” written by Miles Nielsen.” -Jim Hagerty – Rock River Times (Feb 11, 2009).. ..
Record Label: Glasswing Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Fall Tour 2009

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!!  Just a quick update...I am currently setting up dates for a fall tour.  If you would like for me to come to your town...I would love to play th...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:35:00 GMT

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING...the long long awaited release of "Long Long Road" my new EP is finally scheduled for August 23rd.  Paul Sletten at Brio of Rockford is graciously allow...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:51:00 GMT

Listen-2-Me

Good News!!!  One of my songs "Wish You Away" from the new EP Long Long Road (to be released August 23rd)  is being featured on a County Compilation CD.  You can hear it, and of course ...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:41:00 GMT

Studio Time

Hey Everyone - I am so exited to announce that I will be in the studio for the next few days laying down some new tracks for a new EP I plan to release this Spring.  I couldn't be more excited!!!...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:13:00 GMT