"Pleasant introduction, which makes us look forward to more" - Rootstime (Belgium)
****Four Stars "Kelly displays the same versatility as Linda Rondstadt....in nine tracks she indeed delivers." - Paris-Move (France_
The sound is tastefully electro-acoustic, the songs largely characterized by 'medium times' in which the protagonist's voice stands out in all its vibrant beauty....highly recommended" - Lonestar Time (Italy)
"Musically, the whole thing is beautiful and varied, a little classic country, folk and folk rock, plus blues rock, neo-traditional in the best sense" - Country.de (Germany)
"...the music and her incredible voice leave you transfixed" - Folk Radio (UK)
"It has an allure all of its own that creeps under your skin until eventually you feel like you're listening to your oldest friend" - Dancing About Architecture (UK)
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Shows
June 10 - 8pm
Full Band
Mary's Place
Rockford, IL
June 16 - 8pm
w/Miles Nielsen
Chicago Street Pub
Joliet, IL
June 24 - 6pm
Full Band
Hey Nonny
Arlington Heights, IL
June 27 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen
Tumbled Rock
Baraboo, WI
July 1 - 6 to 9pm
Full Band
Tumbled Rock
Baraboo, WI
July 4 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen
The Standard
Rockford, IL
July 8 - 6 to 9pm
Duo Show
Salt 251
Rochelle, IL
July 21 - 6 to 9pm
Full Band
DESTIHL Brewery
Normal, IL
July 22 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen
Sainte Genevieve River Boat
Ottawa, IL
July 26 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen
Alchemy at Aldeen
Rockford, IL
July 27 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen
Tumbled Rock
Baraboo, WI
July 30 - 6pm
w/Miles Nielsen & Leigh Nash (Six Pence None the Richer)
Heritage Harbor
Ottawa, IL
August 5 & 6 - TBA
Full Band
Miles of Music
Appleton, WI
August 11 - 6pm
w/ Full Band
Tumbled Rock
Baraboo, WI
August 14 - 6pm
Solo
Dockside Live - Prairie Street Brewing
Rockford, IL
August 29 - 5:45pm
Full Band
Anderson Gardens
Rockford, IL
August 30 - 6pm
Solo
Alchemy at Aldeen
Rockford, IL
September 15 -
Playing with Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
September 16 -
Playing with Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
Kelly can also been seen performing with her
family band The Nielsen Trust alongside her
husband Miles Nielsen, brother-in-law Daxx Nielsen
and father-in-law Rick Nielsen
Please visit their website below for show dates
Biography
Kelly Steward is a Midwestern American singer, songwriter and recording artist hailing from Rockford, IL. Her haunting indie flavored neo-traditional country meditations are a favorite in this area of the country, a grass-roots musical movement from the state that brought you Wilco. After a few storied years in Los Angeles, Kelly moved back to the Midwest to record her EP "Long Long Road" with producer and fellow musician Miles Nielsen. Traveling and playing with Miles' band for a couple years, Kelly broke off to form her own band The Restless Kind with Greg Whitson (guitar), Andy Scarpaci (bass), Jim Westin (keys) and Jesse Carmona (drums). In 2012 she released an intimate EP titled "Out From Within" . 2019 marks her full length album debut "Tales and Tributes of the Deserving and Not So" produced by Kelly and her fellow band-mate Greg Whitson. The vibe of the album is reminiscent of mid 70's female singer-songwriters like Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez and Linda Ronstadt with a Laurel Canyon via Midwest Americana feel. You can purchase the album now via this website or most digital music platforms.