Shelly Phelps is a solo artists and has worked with many of Oklahoma's finest musician's. "Girl on the Wire" was recorded with Rob Vollmar (Lead Guitar) Warren Roach (Bass Guitar) and Erol Coulter (Drums) and Ryan Jones (keyboards)
Influences
Old soul, relationships gone to hell, relationships that survived hell, secrets, truth, those we can't live without, those we would rather forget, authenticity, tolerance, diversity, life, death, sex, opportunity, and the human condition.
Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Dusty Springfield, Billie Holiday, Lenny Kravitz, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Karen Carpenter, Sade, music our parents listened to, music of our youth, music that hasn't been made yet
Sounds Like
An after-hours cocktail of sultry rock, fervent rhythm and blues and unrepentant soulfulness.
Distinctive, smoky vocals, genuine soulfulness, and gutsy bravado alongside a rock solid rhythm section, scorching jazz chords, and sophisticated blues-drenched guitar riffs.
Shelly Phelps defines versatility with elements of rock, r&b, soul, and jazz. She honors old school influences and classic singer-songwriters with a unique perspective. Phelps’ gripping and earthy lyrics touch on the intricacies of relationships, take a passionate stand on social issues, and articulate a preference for living an authentic life.
Known for her passionate, smoky vocals, Phelps is a notable element of the Oklahoma City music scene. She is currently writing and recording a new CD project, expected to release early 2009.
