Kelly Richey
 

Biography

Kelly Richey has been described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” That’s an apt appraisal of the Lexington, Kentucky native who’s been based in Cincinnati for many years. Richey has often been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish.

Passionate and electrifying, Kelly Richey is a master guitarist. She has been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. A professional touring musician for over 30 years, Kelly enjoys playing traditional blues, blues-based rock, indie folk and ambient blues. Infusing the music with her own inimitable style, Kelly is unique and stands among the best guitarists known today. A powerful singer and songwriter as well, Kelly will astonish you with her scorching leads, powerful vocals, and solid, well-honed musical sensibility.

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Music

Kelly Richey (Live 1996-2011)
2012
Richey opens full-throttle on this new live CD, and it’s smokin’ hot! See why it has been said that Kelly Richey is “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out”. Sit down, strap in, hit “play” and see if you don’t
CD: $19.99 MP3: $9.99
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Finding My Way Back Home
2012
At a quieter volume and slowed down just a tad from her usual rip-roaring “in-your-face” power-trio based blues work, Richey creates an intimate and vulnerable look inside that is entrancing and extremely compelling.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $19.99
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Carry The Light
2008
An all-original studio recording of guitar virtuosity that will firmly grab the attention of the press and music aficionados everywhere.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $14.99
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The Kelly Richey Band Live At The Thirsty Ear
2007
"The Kelly Richey Richey Band's reputation is built on it'e explosive live performances...Not many women, or men, can rock the blues with Richey's intensity & authority". Arkansas Night Flying
CD: $14.99
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Speechless
2006
“It’s Richey’s fast, powerful picking hand that sets her apart from the typical blues-drenched rockers" Guitar Player Magazine.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $14.99
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Kelly Richey Live / DVD
2004
Great blues-rock by female electric lead guitar phenom. Review: "...Richey is all about the sizzling live show, which is exquisitely captured on her (DVD) release, including an engaging interview about her career." Rick Bird, Cincinnati Post
DVD: $14.99
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