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Kelley Hunt
Indie / Americana / Blues

"Mercy Releases May 15"

Lawrence, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  5/13/2008
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   Kelley Hunt: General Info
Member Since7/17/2007
Band Websitekelleyhunt.com
Band MembersKelley Hunt
recording artist/songwriter/piano/vocals/guitar

Lawrence, KS
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Record Label88 Records
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 15 2008 9:00A
Ft. Smith Public Schools Ft. Smith, Arkansas
May 16 2008 11:00A
Ft. Smith Public Schools Ft. Smith, Arkansas
May 31 2008 8:00P
Russell American Roots Music Festival Russell, Kansas
Jun 13 2008 8:00P
Smoky Hill River Festival Salina, Kansas
Jun 14 2008 8:15P
CROSSROADS Kansas City, Missouri
Jun 28 2008 8:00P
Rum Boogie Cafe Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Kalamazoo Blues Festival Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Beaches International Jazz Festival TORONTO, Ontario
Sep 11 2008 10:00A
Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont
Sep 12 2008 10:00A
Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont
Sep 13 2008 10:00A
Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont
Sep 14 2008 10:00A
Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont
Sep 15 2008 10:00A
Goddard College Plainfield, Vermont
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Granada Theater Emporia, Kansas
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Blues and BBQ Festival De Soto, Kansas
Mar 13 2009 8:00P
Bowlus Fine Arts Center Iola, Kansas

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   About Kelley Hunt
Kelley Hunt's Fourth Album Showcases Righteous Roots

Kelley Hunt’s deeply soulful alto, combined with her rootsy, fierce piano chops are anchored in the foundations of rhythm and blues. She has forged a remarkable career on her own terms, independently selling 90,000 albums, while her blistering live performances have led her to the stages of elite Blues, Jazz, Roots, and music festivals all over the world. But on her fourth album, Mercy (out May 15) Kelley was ready for something more. “I had to go ahead and take all the boundaries off, take all the second-guessing off, and just say what I need to say, and be the artist that I'm here to be."

Mercy is a showcase for her artistry and a testament to her formidable skills as a songwriter, tackling a variety of social and political issues in a deft way, from war planning, intolerance and personal responsibility. Musically, it ventures out from her R&B pedigree, boldly exploring and crossing boundaries.

The psychedelic, swamp-rock Gospel “You Got To Be the Vessel,” opens the record as a personal statement to her own responsibility and the choices she makes as an artist, and calls others to do the same. From there Kelley, who co-produced the record, weaves funk grooves, soulful ballads, greasy riffs and boogie to make her various points on Mercy.

In the studio Kelley surrounded herself with old friends and new collaborators. The band is full of all-stars: Bassist Bob Babbitt from Motown's Funk Brothers, drummer Bryan Owings from the Buddy Miller Band and Shelby Lynne’s band, guitarist Colin Linden from Canada's roots-rock supergroup Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, and organist Mark Jordan (Van Morrison's band, Bonnie Raitt and Delbert McClinton.)

Of course, Kelley’s own piano shares the heart of the album, most powerfully on the title track that sets the theme of the record. “These are our daughters, these are our sons oh Lord forgive us for what we've done. And show some mercy.”

Kelley wrote “Emerald City” as a parable of the Wizard of Oz - where materialism distracts citizens from the man behind the curtain - who is really running the show for his own purposes. "I associated the Emerald City with the reason we first went to war. A lot of people in this country don't want to look at those reasons; they still say, 'I'm happy to live in the Emerald City.''

"Mountain To Move" is the theme song for "Bunker Hill," a forthcoming indie film with a political theme from acclaimed director Kevin Willmott (C.S.A - The Confederate States of America). Kelley also plays a small acting roll, and co-scored the music for the movie. The song climaxes the album’s central messages with an anthemic plea – now that we’ve cut to the truth of the matter, let’s fix it with open hearts.


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Kelley Hunt's Friends Comments
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Chelsa





May 8 2008 11:58 AM

Hey lady! I just ordered up some "Mercy" for my mom for Mother's Day. (Hint, hint - everyone else do the same!!) She's going to love it! I hope all is well with you and yours in your land.
Have a fun week!
Andy Davis





May 6 2008 3:16 PM



LET THE WOMAN at iTunes

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Christophe Gaillot





May 4 2008 3:08 PM

Hello Kelley, thanks for the add.
I am very impressed by your voice and your piano playing. What a talent!
You also know how to choose the right musicians, they are great players.
I wish to meet you someday.
Big kisses from Paris.
Christophe
Queenie





May 3 2008 12:21 PM

Thanks Kelley for adding me, you are very enigmatic & sexy and you have a grand voice.



Love,

Queenie
Larry van Loon


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Apr 29 2008 12:39 PM

Lawd, Lawdy LawdLawd! Just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy spring, set, and listen a spell. I guess in a way MySpace has replaced the front porch. Or maybe just augmented it, seeing as I would've been unable to stop by the lil' box on the prairie for a few moments today. All the best to you my friend...
Robert





Apr 18 2008 10:37 AM

Have a great weekend Kelley!

All the best,

Robert
♥CC~CC♥





Apr 15 2008 3:07 PM

If you want some wind you can have all the wind here in new mexico.
There's an abundance and it's free!
gary





Apr 14 2008 3:07 PM

Mad props 4 the add. Thx
Hope to see u soon around DSM!
Keep up the fab work!
The English Beat





Apr 11 2008 7:01 AM

Thanks for stopping by and welcome aboard!

Dave
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the motherwolf





Apr 10 2008 7:57 PM

hey, the concert at the cotillion in wichita last friday was awesome. love the new cd.
MERCY!
Matt Ellis





Apr 9 2008 10:22 AM

Great sound Kelley. Best of luck with the current tour!

-Matt
jp





Apr 7 2008 8:24 PM

Thank you for the wichita performance. My wife and I enjoyed the SMOKE FREE environment. My sore throat the next day was from cheering only. HaHa.
Mary Ann





Apr 7 2008 6:31 PM

You were on fire at the Cotillion Friday night! Really enjoyed the new music and was happy we were able to buy the new cd! Thanks for sharing your time with all of us after the show. You are SO enormously talented ... yet who knew you also played guitar!! I am never disappointed when I walk out the door after one of your shows! Peace ...
jp





Apr 5 2008 10:28 AM

We really enjoyed the wichita show. You ROCKED ! Listened to the new CD all the way home. I could tell that it wasn't the new guitar players first time at the dance. LOL Best wishes in the future - hoping the rest of the tour goes very well.