Artist description Heavily influenced buy the best American topical song and ballad writers from Woody Guthrie to the Clash. Also known for powerful ballads with very poetic lyrical content.

Music Style urban folk

Musical Influences Phil Ochs, Woody Guthrie, the Clancy Brothers, the Clash

Artist History KIRK KELLY emerged from the New York Lower East Side post-punk acoustic scene that came to be known as "Antifolk." He helped gain national attention for that movement with his SST Records debut release, GO MAN GO, produced by the Violent Femmes' Brian Ritchie. KELLY Released NEW CITY on MUGSY Records in 1997. Now performs with the acoustic trio PADDY on the RAILWAY in addition to his regular solo appearances.

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Albums Go Man Go (SST), New City (MUSGY)

Additional Info mugsyrecords@mail.com

Location New York, New York - USA

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