Album Notes

Not only has Canadian born Kelly Pettit been able to get his music spread out across 4 continents, but this Japan based musician has achieved this in ways that break the traditional mold of how a band should be heard. On his 4th Album titled “FUEL”, Kelly showcases exactly what makes him so alluring.
His mass appeal didn’t happen over night. Kelly has been slowly accumulating a loyal fan base since his first CD, “Life through a Windshield” and word of mouth about his music has graduated him to becoming a bona fide contender as a solid songwriter. His newest release “FUEL” has recently been reaching the masses through fans on Social Networks via the internet. It also won an international Ultimate Band Contest which started with over 2000 bands from all over the world; received great reviews in magazines like Artist Direct, Indie Artists, and the Tokyo music scene; and landed him newspaper and television space. Then, his song “She’s Just Like Summer”, won track of the month on ABC’s Fame Games radio which receives over 4 million listeners. Kelly’s growing popularity has led him to perform in front of sold out crowds of die hard Japanese fans.
On FUEL, Kelly takes a diverse approach to writing each song but always keeping in mind a feel good, energy driven approach. Having a close relationship and working with Canadian pop rock icons from the 90’s “ODDS” and Kelly Clarkson’s multi instrumentalist Cory Churko, Kelly took advantage of their understanding of crafting great melodic songs. “There are no bells and whistles in this album. It’s just solid musicians digging deep into each song to make them something special,” says Kelly. The result is a sonic experience described by Kelly as folk rock with a hint of alt-country and melodically driven for car driving.
Influenced largely by Australian bands like Crowded House, songwriter Neil Finn, Things of Stone and Wood, and Australian Paul Kelly, along with North American counterparts The Jayhawks, Barenaked Ladies, and the Counting Crows, Kelly works to define a sound all his own with musicianship and a dedication to each detail of the songwriting process. “My influences are quite diverse and you can really hear that in this CD. What’s constant is my attempt to keep the CD happy and upbeat”, says Kelly. Tracks like “She’ Just Like Summer”, “Little Imperfections”, and “World Is Turning” sum up that statement clearly while tracks like “Buy Now Pay Later” and “When You’re Alone” take a second listen to understand the positive message hidden in the lyrics. As one reviewer wrote, “It's clear by listening to FUEL that Kelly is a master singer/songwriter. His soulful tunes and easy vocals will make this CD, and any he comes out with next a "MUST HAVE".


ケリーぺティット

カナダのバンクーバー島出身。初めてプロと
してライブをしたのは高校時代、オリジナルをレコーディングし、販売、コンサートを開く。高校卒業後、オーストラリアに渡りミュージシャンとしての武者修行に励む。演奏ができる所ならいつでも、どこへでも出かけ、好きな音楽に明け暮れた日々を送る。この時の経験が自分のミュージシャンとしての技術もさることながら人間としても成長できたと思う、とは本人の弁。オーストラリア滞在中に自作の曲「スタンド　トール」が、「シドニー作詞・作曲家コンテスト」で優勝。一旦カナダに帰国、大学生活を送り、1997年トリオを組んで来日、群馬県沼田市のロックハート城専属のミュージシャンとなる。すっかり日本が気に入り、当時のトリオは解散したものの、沼田に留まり音楽活動を継続中。

　　　
これまでに、東京のカナダ大使館、JR上野　　駅でコンサート、毎年沼田市で開かれる音楽祭に参加、ロータリークラブのイベント、チャリティーコンサート、ホテル、結婚式、テーマパーク、お祭り等、一年を通して数え切れないほどのライブ活動をしている。
また、毎年カナダに帰国、精力的にコンサート活動をする。帰国の度に、地元のメディアで大きく扱われ、大忙しの「里帰り」である。特に2007年は、先のUBLコンテストの優勝があったので、僅か3週間の間に、ライブを7回、メジャー紙の数社の表紙を飾り、数社の雑誌に特集記事がり、30分のラジオインタビュー（CBC）、テレビのニュースのインタビュー等、まさに目も回るほどの忙しさだった。また、その優勝記念に「UBLコンテスト優勝記念コンサート」と銘打って、9月23日（日）Hotel Bella Vita（ 沼田市）で大々的に行なわれた。