Raised in the foothills of the Appalachians, Gabriel Kelley grew up in a rustic space out of time, steeped in the music of his forefathers. In his world, contra dances, pickin' parties and neighborly bluegrass were no anachronism. As a child, Kelley picked up the guitar and quickly became versed in the various styles of old-time players and songwriters surrounding his youth. So when he began writing and creating his own sounds, Americana/Roots Music wasn't a chosen genre or format. It was, simply, music. Kelley's horizons, however, extended far beyond his north Georgia upbringing, fueled by his teenage decision to devote his life to writing and performing. At all of 16 he left the rural town of his youth and undertook a yearlong sojourn at a music conservatory in Gothenburg, Sweden. Being exposed to classes in early Rock & Roll, Blues, and Soul unearthed a vastly significant layer to Kelley's music.
Returning to the states in 2001, Kelley fervently pursued his craft, playing in bands in and around the Athens, Georgia music scene though never truly finding his niche. A thoughtless semester at the University of Georgia studying classical guitar only drove Kelley towards frustration, and in the summer of 2003, Kelley decided to forgo enrollment in favor of a life on the road. Selling most of his possessions, Kelley spent 18 months traveling the East Coast, living out of his van and devoting all his energy to performing. The education this period provided surpassed anything he could have gained at university. The freedom of being on the road and simply living in the moment gave Kelley ample opportunity to refine his approach to writing. In the spring of 2005, "the Reins",Jason Cheek and Will Harrison, both friends from Athens, began performing alongside Kelley throughout the southeast, eventually garnerning the attention of Scott Siman, manager of Tim McGraw. Siman showed tremendous enthusiasm for Kelley as a songwriter, and a publishing deal with Stylesonic, McGraw's personal publishing company, ensued shortly thereafter.
Tim McFadden, who was formerly vice president of Siman's company and currently manager to several high profile Alternative and Americana acts, quickly shared in the belief of the raw honest nature of Gabriel's songwriting and soon joined Kelley's team as manager. Over the next 2 years, Kelley struggled with his choice to join a publishing team as a "songwriter". Though financially the position was a blessing ,allowing Gabriel the ability to release "Light at the Bottom E.P.", and to live and tour more comfortably, the "Nashville Mentality" of "Hit Song Writing" wore on his heart. His ability to write music openly as a true expression of real life experience was suffocated by the Nashville version of "Success". In the Summer of 2009, Kelley parted ways with Style Sonic Publishing with a new and deeper understanding of what "successful music" is. "Honest music from the heart... undiluted by fear, dollar signs, or fame. This is 'successful music' in my book." The 24-year-old, Kelley currently resides content in Nashville simply living, writing and performing the music that he must with plans to record a new album in the summer of 2010.
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Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Rowdy Bucks in Crosby Texas Saturday November 28th 2009 9:30 The show will also be streamed live from www.susanhickman.com Check it out if you cant make it!!! Hope to see you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful afternoon. Have a great weekend :) much love ~adrian edward
Hey guys! Thank YOU soo much for being our friend! :) You rock!! How are YOU? I hope well. Anyways, if you haven't already, come check out our tunes on our page and if you like them then check out the rest on Itunes or come hang out at a show! :) I think you should come chat with us too..... ;)
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Join Bawn in the Mash and friends for our 4th annual Cluckin' and Pluckin' outside Murray,KY. Music starts at noon and goes until 1am. Potluck dinner, byob, and camping available, all FREE. Tshirts will be available day of show.
Colby Young 12:00-12:30pm
Eddie Coffey 12:45-1:15
Sarah Elizabeth 1:30-2:00
Gnawin' on a Hogleg 2:00-2:20 JT Oglesby 2:30-3:00 Old Haul 3:15-4:15 Chris Black 4:30-5:00 Solid Rocket Boosters 5:15-6:15 Jamie Pigg 6:30-7:00 The Blind Corn Liquor Pickers 7:15-8:30 Bawn in the Mash 8:45-Midnight 8 Track Spiders 12:00-12:30 Boot Dagger 12:30-1:30am
Raised in the foothills of the Appalachians, Gabriel Kelley grew up in a rustic space out of time, steeped in the music of his forefathers. In his world, contra dances, pickin' parties and neighborly bluegrass were no anachronism. As a child, Kelley picked up the guitar and quickly became versed in the various styles of old-time players and songwriters surrounding his youth. So when he began writing and creating his own sounds, Americana/Roots Music wasn't a chosen genre or format. It was, simply, music.
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