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
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"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)
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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)
Cheers, beers and love, Kelly! I was listening your music, you have totally cool songs on your player! Wishing you a fantastic week ahead and send good feelings from Hamburg. Prost! Silva
Rosie Thomas is the singer I was telling you about with the neat acoustic arrangement of REM's "The One I Love." Follow the link I embedded in her name text. It's on her player.
Thanks so much for the add!! I also wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out my friend Nycole Valentina's page. She just added some new songs and pics, let me know what you think, Thanks!
Do me a favor, please checkout and add Nycole Valentina at www.myspace.com/nycolevalentina, or Just click on the banner below:
Maybe because I haven't heard it in so long ... maybe because I miss it BADLY ... maybe (my FIRST thought!) your voice has matured SO much over the last two years of trial and joy and tribulation and ecstacy and tragedy -- regardless, your voice on "Please Don't Go" is AMAZING and MUST escape its Winnebago County boundaries! WOW!!!!!!!!! THANK you!
