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Kelly McCracken - Lead Vocals,
Moe Angelo - Bass/Backups,
Joel DeGenova - Lead Guitar,
Matt Holko - Skins
"With two albums, cheekily titled “Greatest Hits” and “On the World Tour” under their belts, they’ve already patented a sound that’s close to what the Cars and Weezer might have cooked up together during a weekend in Jamaica, while, Kelly shouts, moans, and sings lyrics about everything from kangaroos to popcorn over this sizzling mix."
- Listener Station/A&R Registry
"They call their original music indie/rock/powerpop, but opera rock might be a better description. This three piece orchestra of Joel DeGenova on guitar, Moe Angelo on bass and Matt Holko on skins provide the background for Kelly McCracken’s powerful arias; stories in song."
- Dave Nery, Jambrain.com
The band that would soon become known as The Kellys began its formation in Warren, Ohio, late 2003. After solidifying a talented nucleus and a loyal fan base through the independent release of two albums and a multitude of live shows, The Kellys wasted little time in propelling themselves to the forefront of the Youngstown music scene.
By blending the powerful vocals of lead singer Kelly McCracken with the guitar stylings of Joel DeGenova and the explosive rhythm section consisting of Moe Angelo (bass) and Matt Holko (drums), The Kellys have developed a reputation for high energy, emotionally charged live performances. it's been said that The Kellys have "already patented a sound that’s close to what the Cars and Weezer might have cooked up together during a weekend in Jamaica," and that "they call their original music indie/rock/powerpop, but opera rock might be a better description." Whatever you label it, it will always be, uniquely, The Kellys.
With the desire for the world to hear their music behind the wheel of this unstoppable vessel, The Kellys have pursued and achieved a number of noteworthy accolades, fueling their quest for national recognition.
*Independently released first album, Greatest
Hits, in 2004.
*Won third place in the National Round of Jillians'
Roots of Rock Band Battle in Memphis, TN in
June 2005.
*Founded ruKus records, inc. and released
second album, On the World Tour (with
distribution in 15 Best Buy stores in NE Ohio,
and online at iTunes, Napster,
Rhapsody and many more), in 2006.
*Won second place in Guitar Center and House
of Blues' Project Rockstar with two
performances at House of Blues Cleveland in
August 2006.
*Obtained airplay at over 200 CMJ radio stations
in late summer of 2006, and nearly
100 different podcasts and internet radio
stations from all over the world, including
ichannelmusic.com, which syndicated to HD
Radio in six major markets on March 1,
2007.
*Showcased at Midpoint Music Festival in
Cincinnati in September 2006.
*Had three songs from On the World Tour
licensed to and used by MTV in the 2007
season of Next.
*Performed three original songs, arranged
for and backed by, a 30-piece orchestra in
August of 2007.
*Founded, organized, and successfully hosted
ruKus - the festival, an independent
music and arts festival in Warren, Ohio, in
2007 and 2008.
*Featured in many press outlets including: The
Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Warren
Tribune, The Youngstown Vindicator, The
Walruss! (Youngstown), Cleveland Scene
Magazine, 92.3 KROCK Cleveland, Rock104
(103.9) Youngstown, Featured Artist on
ListenerStation.com, The A&R Registry, and more.
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Hello The Kellys, Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day The Kellys? Love ya. Jane PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
The Kellys, even playing acoustic, were great as usual at Tommy McCoy's Blues Benefit Reunion BBQ! I uploaded videos and photos at MVLiveMusic.com . I managed to make the videos presentable despite the low light. I didn't catch the name of one song, so if you can let me know I'll add it to the title, description, and tag. It's too late to add it to the video itself without ruining the view count. Again, great job!... Steve
kelly that was a baddassss jam the other nite......cant wait to come out and see ya again we had a blast...congrats your almost there girlfriend and your band is the shiznit...haha
