Kelly's Lot - DUOPlus

On The acoustic road

With 27 years and 16 albums released, Kelly's Lot is again presenting their music in an acoustic format. With shows near home and out on the road, the DUO will include members of the band and special guests to present their new album 'Where and When'. An acoustic, classic and traditional Blues release featuring original songs by Kelly and Perry and covers by Howlin' Wolf, Ma Rainey, Lovie Austin and Robert Johnson. It has been well received and there are plans to present the album internationally and in the US. Along with 'Where and When' they will present many of their original songs from the past and present including 'Foolish Try' which is on the soundtrack of Ghostbuster: Afterlife. Scroll down for reviews, video and press.

LIVE REVIEWS

Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

"What a beautiful acoustic blues show by Kelly's Lot. Kelly Zirbes brings a wonderful and refreshing senstivity to blues singing. We don't use that word so much in the blues, but all the great ones had it in their unique ways. When Kelly sings the blues there is a sense of story and conversation. One of the things I love about Bessie Smith is that it feels like you are right there in here kitchen gabbing with her. Well, of course, Kelly has her own wonderfully melodic voice and style, and she does not pretend to be anyone but herself, but that feeling of keeping company and conversing, so important in the blues, is very much present. She is talking with you. Thanks Kelly." - Michael Gliona, host of First Thursdays at The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

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Southern CA

Acoustic and Electric Shows with 'The Lot' and a few featured players

On The Road

Portland, Croatia and Texas this summer.

House Concerts

Book us in your livingroom or backyard.

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Stronger 3:55

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Ship 4:49

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Where and When 3:21

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Jealous Hearted Blues 3:25

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"A 5 Star review. ...The release 'Where And When' is an acoustic poem. No heavy drum parts but rather modest acoustic songs. The passionate 'Stronger' may pave the way. Kelly's flawless voice is approached in a heavenly way by those acoustic guitar strings." -Keys and Chords

"Kelly’s Lot is a blues band with an expanding and contracting lineup depending the size of the venue they are booked to play. If you loved the Cowboy Junkies, this 'live to tape' album will soothe your jangled nerves and make you appreciate the blues as performed by a set of talented musicians with both reverence and calm" - The Daily Vault

"Here’s another really good band that deserves to emerge from under the radar. Songstress Kelly Zirbes and her guitarist partner Perry Robertson have released over a dozen albums from their base in Los Angeles, as well as racking up an extensive festival and touring resume (including annual visits to France, where they have a loyal following). " - Big City Blues Magazine

"30 years in and this white gal with the blues can still deliver an acoustic performance that feels like it's filled with the spirit of teenaged Rory Block discovering Gary Davis. It's delivered with a voice that feels like it off loaded some of mature Maria Muldaur's sass all tempered with an innate knowledge of the importance of keeping it real." -Midwest Record