The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!!

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The band that would soon become known as The Kellys began its formation in Warren, Ohio, late 2003. After solidifying a talented nucleus and a loyal fan base through the independent release of two albums and a multitude of live shows, The Kellys wasted little time in propelling themselves to the forefront of the Youngstown music scene.
By blending the powerful vocals of lead singer Kelly McCracken with the guitar stylings of Joel DeGenova and the explosive rhythm section consisting of Moe Angelo (bass) and Matt Holko (drums), The Kellys have developed a reputation for high energy, emotionally charged live performances. One could theoretically catch The Kellys On the World Tour with the likes of No Doubt, Incubus, The Killers, Zeppelin, Floyd, or on the upcoming Van Halen reunion tour (Hey, we're keeping the faith alive, ok?).
With the desire for the world to hear their music behind the wheel of this unstoppable vessel, The Kellys have pursued and achieved a number of noteworthy accolades, fueling their quest for national recognition.
*Independently released first album, Greatest Hits, in 2004.
*Won third place in the National Round of Jillians' Roots of Rock Band Battle in Memphis, TN in June 2005.
*Founded ruKus records, inc. and released second album, On the World Tour (with distribution in 15 Best Buy stores in NE Ohio, and online at iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody and many more), in 2006.
*Won second place in Guitar Center and House of Blues' Project Rockstar with two performances at House of Blues Cleveland in August 2006.
*Obtained airplay at over 200 CMJ radio stations in late summer of 2006, and nearly 100 different podcasts and internet radio stations from all over the world, including ichannelmusic.com, which syndicated to HD Radio in six major markets on March 1, 2007.
*Showcased at Midpoint Music Festival in Cincinnati in September 2006.
*Had three songs from On the World Tour licensed to and used by MTV in the 2007 season of Next.
*Featured in many press outlets including: The Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Warren Tribune, The Youngstown Vindicator, The Walruss! (Youngstown), Cleveland Scene Magazine, 92.3 KROCK Cleveland, Rock104 (103.9) Youngstown, Featured Artist on ListenerStation.com, The A&R Registry, and more.
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Member Since: 8/28/2004
Band Website: thekellysmusic.com
Band Members: Kelly McCracken - Lead Vocals,
Moe Angelo - Bass/Backups,
Joel DeGenova - Lead Guitar,
Matt Holko - Skins

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"With two albums, cheekily titled â€œGreatest Hitsâ€ and â€œOn the World Tourâ€ under their belts, theyâ€™ve already patented a sound thatâ€™s close to what the Cars and Weezer might have cooked up together during a weekend in Jamaica, while, Kelly shouts, moans, and sings lyrics about everything from kangaroos to popcorn over this sizzling mix."
- Listener Station/A&R Registry

"They call their original music indie/rock/powerpop, but opera rock might be a better description. This three piece orchestra of Joel DeGenova on guitar, Moe Angelo on bass and Matt Holko on skins provide the background for Kelly McCrackenâ€™s powerful arias; stories in song."
- Dave Nery, Jambrain.com

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Record Label: ruKus records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

ruKus - the press!!

ruKus festival returns to Warren amphitheater Published:Thursday, August 21, 2008 By Guy D'Astolfo Lessons were learned from last year, the first for the festival. WARREN The second annual...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:44:00 PST

THIS JUST IN!! Come cause a ruKus!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Band Causes a 'ruKus'& Again Festival Celebrates Independence in Music and Arts Warren, Ohio August 11, 2008 -- Independence and autonomy are very po...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:49:00 PST

New music!!! Want the mp3?

Hello again everyone! So guess what... we've released a new song! Minutes Too Late is the single off of our upcoming album, Opus. We're happy to bring the rough mix to you in order to get your ears wa...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:50:00 PST

The Kellys hit the stage, studio - Youngstown Vindicator - 6/26/08

Published:Thursday, June 26, 2008The Youngstown Vindicator By Guy D'Astolfo Recording continues on the band's next release. The Kellys have kept a low profile of late, but that's about to change. The ...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:06:00 PST

Whew! The Oaks is still there!

THIS JUST IN!!! The Royal Oaks is still standing! Though the floor kinda dances with you as you jump around. :)Thank you so much to everyone who "braved" the east side last night to come witness the r...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Sun, 18 May 2008 11:39:00 PST

Vote on THIS!!!

So... we have room for one more song on ourspace. What should it be?? Reply to this blog, send a message, leave a comment... whatev! We'll tally them up, and post the song! :)Love,Us...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:14:00 PST

Celebrate that love holiday the right way!!

With a melted face!!! Just think how much fun making out will be! I mean... ewwww gross. Sorry. :)This is easily one of the biggest shows of our tenure thus far! And we need your help filling the plac...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:36:00 PST

ruKus radio is LIVE!! 24/7!

With a frantic run down to the literal MINUTE, ruKus radio went live at 12:01am, January 1, 2008. The insane amount of hardwork that has been put into this by some very dedicated people, is truly asto...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:34:00 PST

The Official ruKus radio response

Dear Mr. Mackey,Wow. I am unsure of where the starting line even lies. As my friend TQ previously stated, research is a step that should not be overlooked. The power of factual information is undeniab...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:03:00 PST

The Kellys’ Power Pops ENDORSED!!!

**THIS JUST IN... AN ENDORSEMENT FOR THE KELLYS' POWER POPS**kid tested. mother approved. i have always been a huge fan of the small corn puffs children like to call Kix, i am now re evaluating my cer...
Posted by The Kellys - rocking Warren TONIGHT!!! on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:41:00 PST