John Kelly Musician

– Welcome.

John Kelly

John Kelly portrait, wearing a casual shirt in stripes of blue, with a paisley scarf open around his neck and a chunky silver chain with a padlock on it. John is a white man with dark salt and pepper hair, swept back in a rockabilly style with a kiss curl on his forehead.
(Photo credit: Dom Moore)

John Kelly is a warm, funny, passionate musician with over 35 years’ live experience. He is a lover and a (non-violent) fighter for equality and human rights.

“I have been singing since I was 8, brought up with Irish music loving parents, and vinyl and cassettes all over the house, music has been my life. Musically, I am self taught. I started a band in my teens (Another Dead Rabbit) writing and gigging whenever and wherever I could. I took on the guitar, bass and keyboards and I’m pleased to say I’m still dodgy on them all”.

In spite of his modesty John has toured everywhere from Ipswich to Ipanema beach.

Find out more about John and his music – head to the About page.

News

We are working hard on a new release we hope to have out before christmas. We’ve already tested it out live at a gig or two and it went down well so we are excited to hear what you all think once it’s out. Watch this pace for the release date and pre-order opportunities.

Don’t forget to sign up to my Mailing List for all the latest! Although you will still be abe to contact me on twitter, I no longer post updates there, never tolerate the intolerant! New live dates are being announce all the time so make sure to sign up to the mailing list .

Videos

My Showcase video
Video of audience reaction to a gig with John Kelly

JK Gig Goers Access Pack

In the pack you can listen to an audio description of the band, find my songbook of lyrics for the gig and to see the beutiful EasyRead Lyrics in Picture insert that can be obtained when purchasing my album Better Late Than Never.

Please always go to the venues own official website for specific access information and arrangements. Our gig goers guide is meant as a complementary addition to improve the experience of coming to enjoy one of my gigs.

Whenever possible we do a quick rough cut video of what to expect when you get to my gig and we drop it into the pack usually a few hours before the gig (or sooner) so be sure to visit back then.

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Live Dates

New dates to be announced soon.

Previous dates:
– Parrallel Festival, Windsor Great Psrk, July 2024
– RELab, Toronto, Canada (yes!! Canada) March 24
– The White Horse Pub Old Rijswijk, Den Haag, Oct 24
– Murph’s Law, Den Haag, March 24
– Ted Barnes Gig, London, E17, Dec 23
– The Atrium, Bristol, Nov 23
– The Lighthouse, Poole, Nov 23
– The Gregson Centre, Lancaster, Nov 23
– The White Horse Pub Old Rijswijk, Den Haag, Oct 23
– DABDUK celebration gig, Dagenham, Oct 23
– Online: “Better Late Than Never” Listening Party
– St Patricks Day @Sixpence, Den Haag, Holland. March 2023
– The Tabernacle, Notting Hill, London. February 2023
– Metronome Cafe, Morden, London, November 2022
– Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, Sept 2022
– More Music, Morecambe, Sept 2022
– Online Heroes Fest, Ontario, Canada, August 22
– Convergence, Antwerp Belgium, May 22
– Tredegar House Folk Festival, Wales, May 22
– Manchester Folk Festival w/ Lunatraktors + O’Hooley & Tidow
– ParalympicsGB Homecoming celebration @ Wembley Arena w/ Madness, Jamie Cullum, James Arthur and Evelyn Glennie.

Previous dates plus notable career moments and highlights click here

For booking enquiries, please contact johnkaccess@gmail.com

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John Kelly is an Ernie Ball Endorsed Artist.