"This appealing modern folk-rock
musician offers sensitivity with an edge on
his debut album, Charming the Gods. With
songs full of texture and tradition, Kelley neatly
stitches together intimate lyrics and
energetic rhythms."

10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Acoustic, FOLK: Modern Folk



Details:
Bryan Kelley cut his musical teeth on the ukulele at the age of four, while living in the Philippines. By thirteen, he'd moved to guitar and Seattle. Growing up in several Northwest bands over the next few years he emerged as a singer/ songwriter in Los Angeles, a new voice in the best tradition - an edgy poet-musician,musically rooted in folk and modern rock.

Bryan's debut album "Charming the Gods ", is a ten song tapestry of modern folk-rock - edgy, with traditional elements (acoustic guitar, fiddle, squeezebox, mandolin, etc.) woven throughout. From the angry gait of the featured song "She Crawls " to the fresh optimism of "Angels," the album charts a wide range of raw emotion. The title track is a beautiful lament over the dark ritual of managing hard addiction.

With songs featured in TV shows such as Dawson's Creek,
Providence, and Party of Five, Bryan has shared the stage with Tonic, GooGoo Dolls, Bill Miller, Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, Richard Buckner, Ellis Paul, Freedy Johnston, Willy Porter and many others.

Bryan has also been a guest on the syndicated radio shows Acoustic Cafe, Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, and River City Folk.