Ep 9 featuring Kelly McCracken & Mark Revis THE KELLYS

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On a random Thursday Karaoke night at a random Ground Round restaurant in Warren Ohio, I remember seeing this gal singer just blowing the roof off singing “You Outta Know” by Alanis Morissette. It was instantly evident that she had mega-talent and a strong voice with alot of emotion. That girl was Kelly McCracken of the band THE KELLYS.It was extremely cool as well, to talk to original KELLYS drummer Mark Revis.  Mark, at the tale end of playing and recording with the Warren based band DOWNLOAD, joined the Kellys and worked with Kelly and Company to craft their first full length album “Kelly’s Greatest Hits.”  You will hear “HappyHour” on the show as well as The Kellys brand new single “Let It Ride.”

Surprisingly, even with the departure of original Kellys bassist Moe Anglelo,  this record is seasoned and polished.  McCracken’s vocals are less acrobatic, warmer sounding, and comfortable; staying home nestled appropriately within the melody.  I can’t stop singing this new song.  I think they’ve found the cohesive amalgamated sound they’ve been slightly missing since their debut. The Kellys have worked hard and have been diligent in trying to get their music to the next level. I thought it was important to discuss the many guitarists and drummers that have come and gone as well as touch on the Moe Angelo leaving the band. Yep.. we went there. It’s very easy to find four musicians who are highly talented and who can execute consistently on stage in sync to the same meter, but it’s not as easy to get any number of musicians to play at that level and generate a cohesive amalgamated sound that is greater than the sum of it’s parts. Listening to the new tracks on the news Cd “Opus” I think they may have found that sound.

 

 

  Buy Kellys merchandise and check out their new video for “Victory” here–>.    Kellys Music,

 

 

So sorry for the swishy Wah sounds.  The wireless lapel microphones are finicky and sometimes produce unmanageable white noise.  I try hard to keep production quality near top notch.  Equipment upgrade coming soon.

 


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Jimmy Martin (aka JimmyFro) is a NE Ohio musician who was born and raised in Warren Ohio and has made alot of musician friends performing, running sound, and organizing music events over the years. The JimmyFro show is very much inspired by Daytrotter.com in how they introduce new bands and new sounds to the world. You’ll be surprised by many of the well known artists we have interviewed, some of which are signed to major labels or were at one time. Jimmy Martin is also an artist who has tried to make a name for himself. Jimmy has been apart of several bands going back to elementary school concert band, marching band, jazz band, YSU Dana Choir, to black sabbath tribute band Rat Salad and drummer for the band Tempter from Syracuse NY. He lived in NY for three years returning to Ohio to form the band MALISON FROWN and played with acts such as The Infidels, Bunji Jambo, Liquid Brick, Coinmonster. In 1998 Jimmy joined the band Shadowhead made up of Steve Pownell, Sam Petillo, Scott File and Robb Byron which became "Full Circle" subsequently after Robb and Scott went on to do different things, ex Malison Frown guitarist Roger Bates and Detrimetal vocalist (picking up the sticks) Mark Revis were added to the line-up. Full Circle had a good run and even broke Gary Lee and the Cat Daddy's occupancy record at The Horsehoe in Warren Ohio. We are happy to have Robb Byron as a co-host of the podcast. Jimmy, in 2005 put out a 4 song EP with the band DOWNLOAD and released his original music EP CD “Summer Days” under the name JIMMY,mixed and mastered by Mike Garrigan . These days, Jimmy writes, records, and occasionally performs with 7 Saturdays which is essentially (French Blue +3) featuring Jennifer Lamb Durno and Steve Pownell. He was also was the guy who put together LOCALPALOOZA, a RuKusRadio DJ, and happens to have a large bank of experience and knowledge that can help younger aspiring artists; if not by sharing the knowledge of what to do.. maybe what NOT to do. This podcast is non-profit aka FREE. Enjoy!

2 Comments to “Ep 9 featuring Kelly McCracken & Mark Revis THE KELLYS”

  1. Pam Politsky says:
    February 12, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    History!:)

    Reply
  2. Larry McCracken says:
    February 16, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Great content … great quality … great job ! Loved it !

    Reply

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