Dave Kelly

David William Kelly (born 13 March 1947) is a British blues singer, guitarist and composer, who has been active on the British blues music scene since the 1960s. He has performed with the John Dummer Blues Band, Tramp, The Blues Band, and his own Dave Kelly Band.
His sister, Jo Ann Kelly, was also a blues singer, and she and Dave participated in many musical projects together.
Kelly is a disciple of Fred McDowell.
==Links to Peel==
Peel first played Dave Kelly's music in 1968 via the compilation album, 'Blues Like Showers Of Rain'. In the same year he would invite the singer to do a session for his show, where he performed five tracks. Kelly also performed with the John Dummer Band for their Peel session in 1969. Some of Dave Kelly's projects, including his work with Tramp and his sister were played by the DJ. 
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 1968-09-13. First broadcast: 18 September 1968
*A Few Short Lines / Arkansas Woman / When You've Got A Good Friend / Hard Times / Travelling Blues
;John Dummer Band #2 (featuring Dave Kelly)
1. Recorded 1969-05-13. First broadcast 18 May 1969. Repeated 06 July 1969
*The Big Feeling Blues / Skin Game / Jungle Blues / Hard Times (featuring Dave Kelly) / A Few Short Lines (first broadcast on 06 July 1969 repeat).
==Other Shows Played==
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*24 July 1968: A Few Short Lines (LP - Various Artists: Blues Like Showers of Rain) Matchbox
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists